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Chapter 22, “Reckoning,” in Doom: The Dark Ages is a treasure chest of collectibles and secrets for the 100% completion players.

Using this guide, you will be able to find all 21 collectibles like gold, toys, codex entries, and more without missing a single one of them.

Doom: The Dark Ages’ Reckoning Mission Summary

Reckoning is the climactic final mission in Doom: The Dark Ages, propelling the Doom Slayer into a hellish battle at the very heart of the Demon Citadel. This harrowing chapter converges violent combat areas, complex environmental puzzle-solving, and high-tension platforming.

As the Slayer fights through the corrupted cathedral and ascends the Hellforged tower, he will need to battle waves of high-level demons while uncovering hidden lore, powerful relics, and crucial upgrades. Reckoning not only offers the ending narrative but also offers some of the game’s toughest secrets and collectibles, which makes it a requirement for completionists and lorehunters alike.

Collectibles Available Overview

Image from Doom: The Dark Ages. Courtesy of Bethesda Softworks.

There is a total of 21 collectibles for you to get. They are:

  • Gold: 335
  • Secrets: 11
  • Codex Entries: 1
  • Toys: 2
  • Rubies: 3
  • Wraithstones: 1
  • Demonic Essence (Ammo): 1
  • Life Sigils: 2
  • Mission Challenges: 2

Remember, all collectibles are available in Chapter Select, so nothing is missable!

Collectibles Breakdown

1. Codex Entry: Marok

  • Go forward at the start of the chapter and break the first wall with a shield bash.
  • After you jump from the ledge, the codex entry will be on your right.

2. Life Sigil 1

  • Near the first drop-off, there’s a tiny cave on a hill.
  • Go up to find the first Life Sigil.

3. Life Sigil 2

  • After getting Gold Trail 5, use your shield to trigger a device that opens the way to the second Life Sigil.

4. The Old One Toy

  • Near the first Sentinel Shrine, clean the area of demons to get this toy.

5. Ahzrak Toy

  • After obtaining the Purple Key, backtrack to a previously locked gate near Life Sigil 3.
  • Drop down the hole behind it to find Gold Cache 4 and the Ahzrak Toy.

6. Demonic Essence – Ammo

  • During the next red enemy encounter, defeat the leader to receive this ammo upgrade automatically.

7. Ruby 1

  • Following the initial significant combat encounter, search for a concealed alcove on the room’s left side to locate this ruby.

8. Ruby 2

  • In the sector where there are several rotating platforms, carefully time your leaps to find yourself on a ledge with the second ruby.

9. Ruby 3

  • There is a destructible wall near the last combat area on the right.
  • Destroy it to find a secret room that contains the third ruby.

10. Wraithstone

  • After killing the mini-boss, a secret passage opens behind the arena.
  • Walk through it to locate the Wraithstone.

11. Gold Caches

  • Hidden across the chapter are several gold caches that add up to 335 gold.
  • Look out for shining spots and secret chests in off-path locations.

Mission Challenges

Challenge 1: Death Clock

  • Task: Kill 2 Cosmic Baron demons within 5 seconds of one another.
  • Tip: Use the charged shot of the crossbow to damage both demons, and then kill them swiftly.
  • Reward: Reverent – Pulverizer skin.

Challenge 2: Thy Flesh Consumed

  • Objective: Kill 25 demons within 10 seconds.
  • Tip: In the first battle, use the crossbow to kill a large group of enemies in a short amount of time.
  • Reward: 100 Gold.

Tips for 100% Completion

  • Exploration: Be off the beaten path at all times. Most of the secrets are behind destructible walls or in hard-to-reach places.
  • Audio Cues: Listen for distinct sounds indicating impending secrets or collectibles close by.
  • Map Awareness: Monitor your map for revealed areas or indicators leading to secret items.
  • Combat Efficiency: Use potent weapons or abilities to prioritize mission goals that require quick dispatches.

Final Thoughts

After reading this walkthrough, you will ensure that you have collected all the secrets and collectibles for Chapter 22: Reckoning of Doom: The Dark Ages.

And finally, you have finished all the missions in Doom: The Dark Ages. Even though maybe you have missed other things in previous levels? Get help with missions in Doom: The Dark Ages here!

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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