Game Guide Hub
A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations guide hub for starting the DLC, learning Chain Spear basics, tracking relics, planning Master Key cleanup, and choosing the right walkthrough.
Recommended Order
Use these guides in order if you are starting a new casino.
Walkthrough
A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Proving Grounds 100% walkthrough for item tracker, blue skull, Khan Maykr Secret, Life Sigil, Energy Nodes, 4/4 secrets, 3 collectibles, Agaddon Brute Champion, and The Henchman.
Weapon Guide
A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Chain Spear guide covering Meat Hook, Orbit, Stab, Slash, Slam, Throw, Perfect Dodge, Empowerment, Platinum, Hollow Shrine upgrades, achievement routes, and Shield Saw swap timing.
Endgame Guide
A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Master Key endgame guide covering Mission Portals, Slayer's Hub, Objective Wheel, Master Key Areas, Blood Iron, Classic Encounters, Classic Levels, Slayer Trials, Ritual of Power, and when to hand off to the Astral Boss Key route.
Endgame Unlock Guide
A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Uber Boss unlock guide covering the Astral Key route, Master Key endgame, Objective Wheel, Slayer's Hub, Praetor Suit encounters, Classic Levels, Slayer Trials, Master Arena Key, Master Arenas, and Ripatorium 3.0.
Guide Cluster
A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Proving Grounds 100% walkthrough for item tracker, blue skull, Khan Maykr Secret, Life Sigil, Energy Nodes, 4/4 secrets, 3 collectibles, Agaddon Brute Champion, and The Henchman.
Read Guide →A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Chain Spear guide covering Meat Hook, Orbit, Stab, Slash, Slam, Throw, Perfect Dodge, Empowerment, Platinum, Hollow Shrine upgrades, achievement routes, and Shield Saw swap timing.
Read Guide →A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Master Key endgame guide covering Mission Portals, Slayer's Hub, Objective Wheel, Master Key Areas, Blood Iron, Classic Encounters, Classic Levels, Slayer Trials, Ritual of Power, and when to hand off to the Astral Boss Key route.
Read Guide →A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Uber Boss unlock guide covering the Astral Key route, Master Key endgame, Objective Wheel, Slayer's Hub, Praetor Suit encounters, Classic Levels, Slayer Trials, Master Arena Key, Master Arenas, and Ripatorium 3.0.
Read Guide →A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Osseus 100% walkthrough covering Warlock enemies, blue skull routing, 12 secrets, Relics, Platinum, Hollow Shrine upgrades, Master Key door, box-gate secrets, Whiplash Toy, Life Sigil, and final combat cleanup.
Read Guide →A practical DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations achievements guide covering all 10 DLC achievements, campaign unlocks, Chain Spear, Relics, Rituals, 93 Shotgun, Xal’Goroth, Master Key replay, and final cleanup.
Read Guide →DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations works best as a two-pass route: clear the campaign first, then use Master Key replay for deeper cleanup. During the first pass, learn the Chain Spear, watch the item tracker, collect obvious Relic pieces for Platinum, and stop forcing locked paths. After Master Key completion, return for Master Key Areas, Blood Iron, Classic Encounters, Rituals of Power, the Astral Boss / Uber Boss route, Master Arenas, and achievement cleanup.
Use this hub when you need the big picture: what to do first, when to stop searching, which locked paths are for later, and which dedicated guide solves your current blocker.
Revelations should not be treated as one long linear checklist. The first pass teaches the campaign route and new systems. The second pass, after Master Key completion, turns old missions into replay routes with new objectives and rewards.
| Pass | Main goal | Save for later |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign pass | Clear the story route, learn Chain Spear basics, use the item tracker, collect obvious Relics, and understand Purgatory | Master Key Areas, Blood Iron, Classic Encounters, Rituals, boss-route cleanup, Master Arenas, full achievement cleanup |
| Master Key pass | Replay missions with a target: Master Key Area, Blood Iron, Classic Encounter, Ritual, Relic cleanup, or boss-route handoff | Master Arenas until the boss-route unlock is handled and the build is ready |
This is the high-level route map. Use it to decide what phase you are in before opening a more detailed spoke guide.
| Phase | Goal | Read next when stuck |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Start from the Revelations DLC entry and begin the campaign route | This hub |
| Levels 1-2 | Learn item tracker rules, Purgatory routing, early locked paths, and Hell’s Core basics | Levels 1-2 Walkthrough |
| Chain Spear learning | Get comfortable with Meat Hook movement, pressure tools, and Shield Saw swap timing | Chain Spear Guide |
| Mission 100% routes | Clear specific mission routes, secrets, toys, Life Sigils, and route puzzles | Osseus Walkthrough |
| Campaign finish | Push through the six-level story route without forcing every locked door | This hub |
| Master Key cleanup | Re-enter missions, open Master Key Areas, collect Blood Iron, and clear endgame objectives | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| Classic / Ritual routes | Handle Classic Encounters, 93 Shotgun progress, Rituals of Power, and replay rewards | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| Boss-route handoff | Follow the Astral Boss / Uber Boss unlock path when replay blockers are handled | Uber Boss Unlock Guide |
| Final cleanup | Finish achievements, Relics, Spear Mastery, Master Arenas, and remaining tracker work | Achievements Guide |
| If you are trying to solve… | Read this |
|---|---|
| Opening route, item tracker, Purgatory, Hell’s Core | Levels 1-2 Walkthrough |
| Meat Hook, Orbit, Slash, Slam, Throw, Stab, Perfect Dodge, Empowerment | Chain Spear Guide |
| Osseus secrets, Warlock, blue skull, box-gate, Whiplash Toy, Life Sigil | Osseus 100% Walkthrough |
| Mission replay, Master Key Areas, Blood Iron, Classic Encounters, Rituals | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| Astral Boss Key route, Uber Boss gate, Master Arena Key, Master Arenas | Uber Boss Unlock Guide |
| Spear Mastery, Archeologist, 93 Shotgun, Rituals, final trophy cleanup | Achievements Guide |
Treat the first campaign pass as a clean route, not a full cleanup attempt.
| Step | Priority | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clear the opening route | Learn the item tracker and the first locked-path rules | Early missions teach how Revelations hides and gates rewards |
| 2. Learn Chain Spear basics | Use the spear for movement and pressure, then return to Shield Saw when control is needed | The DLC combat rhythm changes once the spear is active |
| 3. Collect obvious Relic pieces | Search the same immediate area when one piece appears | Completed Relics give Platinum |
| 4. Spend Platinum with a plan | Buy the Chain Spear upgrade that supports your current route | Random spending slows later cleanup |
| 5. Keep moving when a route is clearly locked | Mark Master Key-style doors and endgame-looking gates | Many locked paths belong to replay |
| 6. Finish the campaign route | Complete the story before forcing endgame cleanup | Master Key replay changes what old missions can contain |
Revelations explains one important rule early: items are not revealed on your AutoMap before they are acquired.
Use the item tracker on the right side of the map tab to determine whether the current chapter still has items or secrets left. The tracker matters more than an empty-looking map.
| Tracker clue | Route decision |
|---|---|
| Tracker shows missing items | Check obvious side paths before pushing the next major route marker |
| Map looks empty but tracker is not complete | Trust the tracker more than the visible AutoMap |
| Missing item sits behind a special gate | Mark it for later instead of circling the same door |
| Side path is open now | Grab the item before entering the next large arena |
| Path requires Master Key or endgame access | Leave it for replay cleanup |
Chain Spear requires a different combat rhythm from the base campaign.
Use it as the DLC’s movement and pressure tool. Do not turn this hub into a full weapon build page; the detailed upgrade path belongs in the Chain Spear Guide.
| Chain Spear concept | Hub-level rule |
|---|---|
| Meat Hook | Use it to reposition and start pressure |
| Orbit / aerial pressure | Use air control to hold angles before landing |
| Slam / Throw / Stab | Pick the tool that solves the current fight |
| Perfect Dodge / Empowerment | Treat clean dodge timing as a damage window |
| Shield Saw swap | Return to grounded control when the arena becomes messy |
| Platinum upgrades | Focus one useful line before spreading points |
Relics are the first upgrade-economy lesson in Revelations.
The useful rule is simple: when you find one Relic piece, search the same immediate area before leaving. A completed Relic gives Platinum, and Platinum is spent at Hollow Shrines for Chain Spear upgrades.
| Resource | Hub-level route rule |
|---|---|
| Relic piece | Search nearby before leaving the area |
| Completed Relic | Use the Platinum reward to strengthen the current route |
| Platinum | Spend it on one useful Chain Spear line first |
| Hollow Shrine | Upgrade with a plan, not evenly across everything |
| Blood Iron | Save final-upgrade planning for Master Key endgame |
Purgatory is a hub layer, not just a level.
It connects mission portals, trial-style routes, locked paths, later return points, and endgame cleanup. When a route does not open naturally, continue the active objective instead of forcing the hub.
| Purgatory signal | How to read it |
|---|---|
| Stone structure or hub object | Main progression, not a one-room secret |
| Locked path | Later campaign route or Master Key cleanup route |
| Mission portal | Main way to enter or replay mission routes |
| Endgame-looking gate | Leave it until the route explains it |
| Shield-dependent puzzle | Return when the shield state supports it |
| Master Key route | Save for after Master Key completion |
Master Key completion starts the replay layer.
At this point, old missions become useful again because new objectives and locked routes can open. This hub only explains the handoff; the full replay order belongs in the Master Key Endgame Guide.
| After Master Key | Hub-level meaning |
|---|---|
| Mission replay | Re-enter old missions with a target |
| Master Key Areas | Open previously blocked routes |
| Blood Iron | Work toward final Chain Spear upgrades |
| Classic Encounters | Progress toward the 93 Shotgun route |
| Rituals of Power | Clear ranked endgame objectives when they are active |
| Boss-route handoff | Move to the Uber Boss Unlock Guide when the Astral Boss Key route becomes the blocker |
Use this section to place each endgame branch, then open the dedicated guide for route details.
| Endgame branch | What it is | Where to read details |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Encounters | Replay challenges tied to the 93 Shotgun route | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| 93 Shotgun | Power Weapon reward from Classic Encounter progress | Achievements Guide |
| Rituals of Power | Ranked endgame objectives with route rewards | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| Blood Iron | Final Chain Spear upgrade material | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| Spear Mastery | Full Chain Spear upgrade cleanup | Chain Spear Guide |
After Master Key replay opens boss-route objectives, the route hands off to the Astral Boss / Uber Boss path.
Do not use this hub as the full boss guide. Use it to understand timing: push the boss route after the campaign is complete, replay blockers are handled, and your build has stable Chain Spear, Shield Saw, and survival upgrades for harder endgame rooms.
| Boss-route phase | Hub-level rule |
|---|---|
| Before Master Key | Do not worry about the full boss route yet |
| After Master Key | Follow replay objectives that point toward boss-route progress |
| Astral Boss Key route | Use the dedicated Uber Boss Unlock Guide |
| Uber Boss | Enter after key-route progress and upgrade prep |
| Master Arena Key | Post-boss unlock step |
| Master Arenas | Final challenge layer, not first-pass content |
Achievements make more sense when grouped by phase: story, weapon, relic, endgame, boss route, and final cleanup.
| Achievement group | Do it during | Read details |
|---|---|---|
| Story completion | Campaign pass | This hub / Levels walkthrough |
| Chain Spear unlock and early use | Campaign pass | Chain Spear Guide |
| Single ability upgrade line | Campaign into early cleanup | Chain Spear Guide |
| All Chain Spear upgrades | Endgame cleanup | Chain Spear Guide |
| Relic / Archeologist cleanup | Mission replay | Achievements Guide |
| Ritual of Power | Master Key endgame | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| 93 Shotgun | Classic Encounter replay | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| Boss and Master Arena cleanup | Late endgame | Uber Boss Unlock Guide |
| Step | Guide | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levels 1-2 Walkthrough | Learn item tracker, Purgatory, Hell’s Core, and early route habits |
| 2 | Chain Spear Guide | Learn the weapon that changes movement and combat |
| 3 | Osseus 100% Walkthrough | Follow a concrete mission 100% route with secrets and collectibles |
| 4 | Master Key Endgame Guide | Understand replay, Master Key Areas, Blood Iron, Classic Encounters, and Rituals |
| 5 | Uber Boss Unlock Guide | Handle the Astral Boss Key route, Uber Boss gate, Master Arena Key, and Master Arenas |
| 6 | Achievements Guide | Clean up Relics, Spear Mastery, 93 Shotgun, Rituals, and boss achievements |
| Mistake | What is happening | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trying to 100% the first pass | Some paths belong to Master Key replay | Mark them and keep moving |
| Ignoring the item tracker | The AutoMap does not reveal items before pickup | Use the tracker to judge missing secrets |
| Leaving after one Relic piece | Matching pieces are nearby | Search the same immediate area first |
| Spending Platinum randomly | Early upgrades should support the current route | Focus one useful Chain Spear line |
| Staying in Purgatory too long | The hub is not meant to open everything immediately | Follow the active mission route |
| Replaying missions without a goal | Endgame cleanup becomes messy | Choose Master Key Area, Blood Iron, Classic Encounter, Ritual, Relic, or boss-route handoff |
| Pushing boss-route content under-upgraded | Boss-route content is endgame cleanup | Upgrade first, then hand off to the boss guide |
| Entering Master Arenas too early | They are late challenge content | Finish the boss-route unlock and upgrade prep first |
Do not fight the structure.
Clear the campaign first. Learn the Chain Spear. Use the item tracker. Finish local Relics when the route is obvious. Spend Platinum with a plan. Save locked doors for Master Key replay. Use endgame objectives to gather Blood Iron, Classic Encounter progress, Ritual rewards, and boss-route progress.
Then hand off to the dedicated boss and achievement pages for final cleanup.
Treat Revelations as a six-level campaign with Purgatory hub progression and a separate Master Key endgame cleanup layer. The story route is the first pass; Master Key Areas, Classic Encounters, Rituals, boss-route cleanup, and Master Arenas come later.
Start from the Revelations DLC entry, clear the opening missions, learn the Chain Spear rhythm, watch the item tracker, collect obvious Relic pieces, and avoid forcing locked paths that belong to Master Key replay.
Items are not revealed on the AutoMap before pickup. Use the item tracker on the right side of the map tab to see whether items and secrets remain in the current chapter.
Find all pieces of a Relic to earn Platinum. Platinum is used at Hollow Shrines for Chain Spear upgrades, and pieces of the same Relic stay in the same immediate area.
Master Key endgame opens after the campaign route. Once it opens, mission replay, Master Key Areas, Blood Iron, Classic Encounters, Rituals of Power, and deeper cleanup routes become the main priority.
Classic Encounters are tied to the 93 Shotgun route. Complete Classic Encounters during mission replay and collect the pieces required for the weapon.
Follow the Astral Boss / Uber Boss route after Master Key replay opens boss-route objectives and your build has stable Chain Spear, Shield Saw, and survival upgrades for harder endgame rooms. Use the dedicated Uber Boss Unlock Guide for key-route and boss-gate details.
Do story and early Chain Spear achievements naturally during the campaign. Save Spear Mastery, full Relic cleanup, Rituals, Classic Encounters, 93 Shotgun, boss-route, and Master Arena achievements for Master Key endgame.