Barrier Core DOOM: The Dark Ages Map
This interactive map for Barrier Core, the third chapter of Doom: The Dark Ages, focuses on a linear, action-packed level where players pilot the Atlan, a massive war mech, shifting gameplay to intense mech-based combat. Unlike other chapters, it contains no secrets, collectibles, or resources. The map highlights key points, guiding players through this short and straightforward mission with no exploration-based rewards.
The barrier core has been destabilized - the city is being evacuated. Detonation is imminent.
Points of interest
Below you will find some information about the points of interest located on "Barrier Core" map.
Starting Points
Starting Points are specific locations where players begin each of the game's 22 chapters. These points serve as the initial spawn or entry point for the Doom Slayer.
Starting Point (Chapter 3)
The place where you start the game at the beginning of Chapter 3.
Arsenal
The Doom Slayer's arsenal includes ranged firearms, melee weapons, a runic shield, and temporary Atlan mech weapons. All are acquired automatically through campaign progression, typically via pod drops or story events, ensuring no weapon is missable.
Arsenal can be upgraded at Sentinel Shrines with Gold, Rubies, and Wraithstones, enhancing damage, fire rate, ammo, or adding alternate modes.
Atlan: Machine Gun
Class: Atlan.
It's a temporary weapon, you'll lose it when you reach the Power Core.
Encounters (Large)
Encounters refer to combat scenarios where the Doom Slayer faces large groups of demons or specific enemies in the game's levels. These are intense, action-packed battles that test players' combat skills, often requiring strategic use of weapons, shields, and movement.
Large Encounter (Barrier Core)
Encounters (Small)
Encounters refer to combat scenarios where the Doom Slayer faces groups of demons in the game's levels. These are intense, action-packed battles that test players' combat skills, often requiring strategic use of weapons, shields, and movement.
Final Fight (Barrier Core)
The last and strongest demon you will fight at the end of the third chapter.
Small Encounter (Barrier Core #1)
Small Encounter (Barrier Core #2)
Small Encounter (Barrier Core #3)
Mission Objectives
Places related to the main story in a particular chapter.
Power Core
When you pick up the core, the blue force field will disappear and you will be able to move on.
Points of No Return
Points of No Return are specific locations in chapters where, once crossed, the Doom Slayer cannot backtrack to previous areas without restarting the chapter or reloading a checkpoint.
End of Chapter 3
After defeating the final opponent, the third Chapter will end.
Point of No Return (Barrier Core #1)
A chasm that your mech will automatically jump over when you get close to it.
Point of No Return (Barrier Core #2)
A barrier that, once destroyed, triggers the final battle.