DOOM Revelations Achievements 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.
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Quick Answer
For DOOM Revelations achievements, route the 10 DLC achievements by phase. Do Revelations Complete, Time to Hunt, and Hellwalker through campaign progression. Do Some Assembly Required when a local Relic set is open. Save Spear Adept, Spear Mastery, Archeologist, Time is Money, Hello, Old Friend, Xal’Goroth / Astral Boss route cleanup, and Master Arena late cleanup for Master Key endgame, where mission replay, Blood Iron, Classic Encounters, Rituals of Power, and deeper upgrade routes are available.
DOOM Revelations Achievement Roadmap
Use this roadmap before chasing individual achievements. Revelations is easier when the achievement route follows the same structure as the DLC: campaign first, Master Key replay second, late endgame last.
| Category | Route |
|---|---|
| Total achievements | 10 DLC achievements |
| Estimated playthroughs | 1 save with campaign clear plus Master Key replay cleanup |
| Missable achievements | Treat as replay-cleanup friendly once mission replay and Master Key cleanup are available |
| Single-save cleanup | Spear Mastery and Archeologist should be finished on one save slot |
| First-pass focus | Story completion, Chain Spear unlock, Praetor Suit unlock, obvious Relics |
| Endgame focus | Blood Iron, full Chain Spear upgrades, Classic Encounters, Rituals, full Relics, Xal’Goroth / Astral Boss route |
| Hardest cleanup | Spear Mastery, Archeologist, Ritual routing, 93 Shotgun, Xal’Goroth, Master Arena late cleanup |
| Do not force early | Master Key Areas, Rituals, Classic Encounters, boss-route objectives, full upgrade cleanup |
Complete Achievement Checklist
This is the quick checklist for all 10 Revelations achievements. Use the phase column first, then open the linked guide when the achievement becomes your active blocker.
| Achievement | Requirement | Best phase | Missable? | Guide link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revelations Complete | Complete the Revelations campaign | Campaign pass | No; story route | DOOM Revelations Guide |
| Time to Hunt | Acquire the Chain Spear | Campaign pass | No; story route | Chain Spear Guide |
| Hellwalker | Acquire the Praetor Suit | Campaign pass | No; story route | DOOM Revelations Guide |
| Some Assembly Required | Completely reassemble a five-piece Relic | Campaign or replay | Replay cleanup | This guide |
| Spear Adept | Acquire all upgrades for a single Chain Spear ability | Campaign into early cleanup | Replay cleanup | Chain Spear Guide |
| Spear Mastery | Acquire all Chain Spear upgrades in a single save slot | Master Key endgame | Single-save cleanup | Chain Spear Guide |
| Archeologist | Completely reassemble all Relics in a single save slot | Master Key replay | Single-save cleanup | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| Time is Money | Complete a Ritual of Power | Master Key endgame | Replay cleanup | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| Hello, Old Friend | Acquire the 93 Shotgun | Master Key replay | Replay cleanup | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| Xal’Goroth Defeated | Defeat Xal’Goroth the Imprisoned | Late endgame | Replay / boss-route cleanup | Uber Boss Unlock Guide |
Best Achievement Cleanup Order
Use this order to avoid wasting time in locked routes or underpowered endgame fights.
| Step | Cleanup target | Why this order works |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finish the campaign route | Story achievements unlock naturally and Master Key replay opens later |
| 2 | Learn Chain Spear and focus one upgrade line | Spear Adept becomes easier when Platinum is not spread randomly |
| 3 | Finish local Relic sets when the local route is open | Relics feed Platinum, and Platinum feeds Chain Spear upgrades |
| 4 | Open Master Key replay | Locked routes, final materials, and endgame objectives belong here |
| 5 | Collect Blood Iron and finish deeper upgrades | Spear Mastery needs endgame upgrade planning |
| 6 | Clear Classic Encounters | This feeds the 93 Shotgun / Hello, Old Friend route |
| 7 | Complete Rituals of Power | Time is Money belongs to the endgame challenge layer |
| 8 | Push the Astral Boss / Uber Boss route | Xal’Goroth cleanup comes after replay prep |
| 9 | Finish Master Arena late cleanup and remaining trackers | This is final cleanup, not first-pass routing |
Story Achievements
The early achievements are the safest to let happen naturally.
| Achievement | Requirement | Practical route |
|---|---|---|
| Revelations Complete | Complete the Revelations campaign | Push through the six-level story route first |
| Time to Hunt | Acquire the Chain Spear | Natural Revelations campaign progression |
| Hellwalker | Acquire the Praetor Suit | Campaign progression through the DLC route |
Chain Spear Achievements
Chain Spear achievements start early, but the full cleanup belongs later.
The key is to separate Spear Adept from Spear Mastery. Spear Adept is a focused first-line achievement. Spear Mastery is a full-save cleanup route.
| Achievement | Requirement | Practical route |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Hunt | Acquire the Chain Spear | Story progression |
| Spear Adept | Acquire all upgrades for a single Chain Spear ability | Pick one ability line and finish it first |
| Spear Mastery | Acquire all Chain Spear upgrades in a single save slot | Save for Relics, Platinum, Blood Iron, and Master Key cleanup |
| Spear Adept route | Best use | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Slam line | Fast aggressive route | Best when Meat Hook movement already feels natural and you want movement to become damage |
| Throw line | Fast safe route | Better for safer ranged pressure, flying enemies, and cautious cleanup |
| Stab line | Priority-target route | Useful when Warlocks or heavy demons keep breaking fights |
| Orbit line | Aerial-pressure route | Strong for players who use air control and right-hand weapon pressure |
| Do not spread early Platinum | Any route | One complete line matters more than several half-lines |
Relic Achievements
Relics are both collectible progress and upgrade economy.
The rule is direct: find every piece of a Relic to earn Platinum, then spend Platinum at a Hollow Shrine for Chain Spear upgrades.
| Achievement | Requirement | Practical route |
|---|---|---|
| Some Assembly Required | Completely reassemble a five-piece Relic | When one Relic piece appears, search the same immediate area |
| Archeologist | Completely reassemble all Relics in a single save slot | Save full Relic cleanup for mission replay and Master Key routes |
| Relic situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| First Relic piece found | Search nearby ledges, side rooms, and return loops |
| Second piece is on the same local route | Finish the set before leaving |
| Route clearly requires later access | Mark it for Master Key replay |
| Platinum reward appears | Spend it on a useful Chain Spear line |
| Full Relic list remains incomplete | Clean up through replay, not blind first-pass searching |
Ritual of Power Achievement
Time is Money belongs to the Ritual of Power route.
Rituals of Power are ranked endgame challenges. Ritual reward tables can include route rewards such as Platinum, Blood Iron, or Astral Boss Key Fragment.
| Achievement / route | Requirement | Practical route |
|---|---|---|
| Time is Money | Complete a Ritual of Power | Enter the Ritual, read the requirement, and finish the challenge |
| Portal Hunt example | Find and destroy the Gore Portals | Route portals first; kill only enemies that block movement or threaten the landing |
| Gold rank reward | 3:00 in Portal Hunt | Astral Boss Key Fragment |
| Silver rank reward | 3:30 in Portal Hunt | Blood Iron |
| Bronze rank reward | 4:00 in Portal Hunt | Platinum |
93 Shotgun Achievement
Hello, Old Friend belongs to the Classic Encounter route.
Classic Encounters are replay objectives, so handle them during Master Key mission replay instead of trying to force them during the first campaign pass.
| Achievement | Requirement | Practical route |
|---|---|---|
| Hello, Old Friend | Acquire the 93 Shotgun | Complete Classic Encounters and collect the weapon pieces |
| Classic Encounter cleanup | Replay mission challenge route | Pair it with Master Key Areas, Blood Iron, or Relic cleanup |
| 93 Shotgun use | Power Weapon unlock | Save it for dangerous endgame fights after it unlocks |
Xal’Goroth / Astral Boss Route Achievement
Xal’Goroth Defeated belongs late in the route.
Use the campaign and Master Key replay to build the save first. When the Astral Boss Key route becomes the next objective, hand off to the dedicated Uber Boss guide for the key route, boss gate, Master Arena Key, and Master Arenas.
| Achievement / route | Best timing | Practical route |
|---|---|---|
| Xal’Goroth Defeated | After Master Key replay and Astral Boss Key progress | Follow the Astral Boss / Uber Boss route after final upgrades and stable Chain Spear / Shield Saw control |
| Master Arena late cleanup | After the unlock chain is complete | Enter after final upgrades and stable arena control |
| Late endgame cleanup | After Blood Iron and Relic cleanup | Finish the remaining tracker and upgrade routes |
Quick Cleanup Checklist by Phase
Use this as a short phase check after reading the full roadmap.
| Phase | Clean up now | Save for later |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign start | Time to Hunt, early story progress, item tracker habits | Spear Mastery, Archeologist, Rituals, 93 Shotgun |
| Mid campaign | Obvious Relics, Platinum, first Chain Spear line | Full Relic sweep, Blood Iron, Master Key routes |
| Campaign finish | Revelations Complete and natural story unlocks | Endgame routes and locked areas |
| Master Key replay | Master Key Areas, Blood Iron, Classic Encounters, Rituals, missing Relics | Astral Boss route until objectives point there |
| Boss-route phase | Xal’Goroth / Astral Boss route cleanup | Master Arena late cleanup until the unlock chain is handled |
| Final cleanup | Spear Mastery, Archeologist, Master Arena late cleanup, leftover tracker lines | Nothing; finish the save |
Common Achievement Mistakes
| Mistake | What is happening | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trying to 100% every mission on the first pass | Some routes require Master Key replay | Mark locked paths and keep moving |
| Spreading Platinum across every spear ability | Spear Adept gets delayed | Finish one useful line first |
| Chasing Spear Mastery too early | Full upgrades need deeper cleanup | Save it for Relics, Platinum, Blood Iron, and endgame replay |
| Ignoring Relic pieces | Upgrade fuel and achievement progress are being missed | Search the same local area when one piece appears |
| Treating Rituals as optional filler | Rituals can be achievement and route progression | Check the reward table and objective requirement |
| Clearing Classic Encounters randomly | The 93 Shotgun route loses structure | Pair Classic Encounters with replay goals |
| Pushing Xal’Goroth under-upgraded | Late route content punishes weak saves | Finish upgrade prep first |
| Entering Master Arenas too early | Master Arenas are final challenge content | Save them for late cleanup |
Related Revelations Guides
| If you need help with… | Read this |
|---|---|
| Overall DLC route and guide hub | DOOM Revelations Guide |
| Opening route, item tracker, Purgatory, Hell’s Core | Levels 1-2 Walkthrough |
| Osseus secrets, Warlock, blue skull, Whiplash Toy, and Life Sigil | Osseus 100% Walkthrough |
| Chain Spear, Orbit, Perfect Dodge, Empowerment, Spear Adept, Spear Mastery | Chain Spear Guide |
| Master Key Areas, Blood Iron, Classic Encounters, Rituals, and replay cleanup | Master Key Endgame Guide |
| Astral Boss Key route, Uber Boss gate, Master Arena Key, and Master Arenas | Uber Boss Unlock Guide |
Final Achievements Rule
Clear the campaign first. Focus one Chain Spear line for Spear Adept. Finish local Relics when the route is open. Save Spear Mastery, Archeologist, Ritual of Power, 93 Shotgun, Xal’Goroth / Astral Boss route cleanup, and Master Arena late cleanup for Master Key endgame.
The fastest achievement route is not doing everything early. It is doing each achievement in the phase where the game gives you the right tools.
FAQ
How many achievements are in DOOM Revelations? +
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations has 10 DLC achievements. This guide routes them through campaign completion, Chain Spear upgrades, Relics, Ritual of Power, Classic Encounters, the 93 Shotgun, Xal’Goroth, and Master Key replay cleanup.
What is the best order for DOOM Revelations achievements? +
Clear the campaign first, unlock the Chain Spear and Praetor Suit naturally, finish local Relics when the local route is open, then use Master Key replay for Spear Mastery, Archeologist, Ritual of Power, Classic Encounters, 93 Shotgun, Xal’Goroth / Astral Boss route cleanup, and late endgame cleanup.
Are DOOM Revelations achievements missable? +
Treat the list as replay-cleanup friendly as long as mission replay and Master Key cleanup are available. The important risk is not missing a one-time event; it is wasting time by trying to force Master Key, Ritual, Classic Encounter, or full upgrade achievements before the correct replay layer opens.
Do you need a second playthrough for DOOM Revelations achievements? +
Plan around one save with campaign completion plus Master Key replay cleanup. Spear Mastery and Archeologist are single-save cleanup goals, so keep working on the same save instead of splitting progress across files.
How do you get Spear Adept in DOOM Revelations? +
Spear Adept requires all upgrades for one Chain Spear ability. The fastest safe route is to focus one line you actually use, usually Slam for aggressive Meat Hook play or Throw for safer ranged pressure.
How do you get Spear Mastery? +
Spear Mastery requires all Chain Spear upgrades in a single save slot. Save it for Relics, Platinum, Hollow Shrines, Blood Iron, and Master Key replay instead of trying to finish it during the first campaign pass.
How do Relic achievements work? +
Some Assembly Required is tied to completely reassembling a five-piece Relic. Archeologist is the full Relic cleanup route in a single save slot. When you find one Relic piece, search the same immediate area before leaving.
How do you get Time is Money? +
Time is Money is tied to completing a Ritual of Power. Ritual reward tables can include route rewards such as Platinum, Blood Iron, or Astral Boss Key Fragment, so handle Rituals during Master Key endgame cleanup.
How do you unlock Hello, Old Friend? +
Hello, Old Friend is tied to acquiring the 93 Shotgun. Classic Encounters feed this route, so clear them during Master Key mission replay instead of treating them as first-pass campaign tasks.
When should I do Xal’Goroth and Master Arena cleanup? +
Do Xal’Goroth / Astral Boss route cleanup late, then handle Master Arena late cleanup after the unlock chain is complete and your save has final upgrades plus stable Chain Spear and Shield Saw control.