Doom: The Dark Ages Spire of Nerathul All Secrets & Collectibles

Chapter 14, titled Spire of Nerathul, is a highlight and atmospheric level in Doom: The Dark Ages. This chapter is set inside an intimidating, alien-looking building, and it immerses players in a mix of intense combat and intricate exploration. The chapter introduces a new region, challenging the players with a series of tough arenas and hidden secrets.

In particular, after the destruction of an Old One statue, players drop into a level where there is a Revenant leader, accompanied by a Komodo, offering an opportunity to acquire a Launcher ammo boost.

The Spire breaks up the tedium of previous levels, with different terrains and signature combat scenes. In its combination of lore-rich environments and challenging encounters, “Spire of Nerathul” provides an unforgettable experience that tests the player’s combat skills as well as exploration skills.

Collectibles Summary

• Gold: 359 pieces spread across the level.
• Life Sigils: 2.
• Rubies: 3 total.
• Wraithstones: 2, for weapon upgrades.
• Demonic Essence: 2 (1 Health, 1 Ammo).
• Secrets: 11 hidden areas.
• Codex Entries: 2, which yield lore and background.
• Collectible Toys: 2 (Arachnotron and Revenant).
• Weapon Skins: 1 (Nightmare skin for the Grenade Launcher).

All Secret Areas in Spire of Nerathul

Discovering all 11 secret areas is important for 100% completion. These areas tend to contain important collectibles and involve specific actions to obtain.

Underwater Passage (Gold):

• After conquering the Komodo Champion, locate an underground route on the left side of the arena to a gold stockpile.

Dragon Landing Zone (Wraithstone):

• Ride your dragon, Serrat, and fly to a hill at the periphery of the map.
• Defeat the guarding titan to reach a Wraithstone.

High Platform (Life Sigil):

• Fly up to the spire and descend to the bottom.
• Walk along the stairs and platform and find a Sentinel Shrine and a Life Sigil.

Underwater Chamber (Ruby):

• Dive in a pool near the entrance of the elevated platform.
• Swim through a hole to find a locked chamber containing a Ruby.

Tunnel Portal (Wraithstone):

• Fly back after killing the Stasis Emitter and taking the left-hand tunnel.
• This is a portal and a Wraithstone.

Explosive Barrels (Life Sigil):

• On the shipwreck, break barrels to access a lower level where a Life Sigil can be found.

Arachnotron Toy:

• Take a shield jump point on the wall of the ship, and shatter the red chain counterweight.
• Break through a barrier to discover the toy.

Ruby Statue:

• Smash a red counterweight on the ship’s top deck to drop a jump pad to the Ruby.

Hidden Gold Cache:

• Destroy barrels stored in a wall on the ship’s right side to gain access to a gold cache.

Cave Secret:

• Follow a path of gold picks from near the uppermost Stasis Emitter to a cave with a secret.

Revenant Toy:

• After picking up the Ballistic Force Cannon, climb up a platform and use a jump pad to reach the toy.

Completionist Tips

• Dragon Mechanics: Knowing how to fly dragons is important in order to access many secret places and objects.
• Environmental Clues: Look for visual hints like red counterweights, explosive barrels, and shield jump points to find hidden paths.
• Combat Preparations: Some secrets are guarded by tough opponents. Ensure that you are properly equipped before combat. This goes for most fights in Doom: The Dark Ages.
• Map Awareness: Keep your map marked for unexplored areas and return to previous sections if necessary.

Final Thoughts

Through careful exploration of the Spire of Nerathul and following the above strategies, players can complete the chapter and gain access to all the secrets and collectibles this difficult chapter in Doom: The Dark Ages has to offer.

There are (almost too) many secrets in Doom: The Dark Ages, so find guides here for an easier time finding them all!