Unleash Hell with Unlimited Ammo in Doom: A Slayer’s Guide

So, you want to paint the Martian landscape red without ever needing to reload? Excellent choice, Slayer. While Doom isn’t always about infinite ammo, there are ways to achieve that satisfying, demon-dismembering experience of unending firepower. Here’s the lowdown on how to get unlimited ammo in the Doom universe, with a focus on Doom Eternal, where it’s most prevalent.

The most reliable method for achieving unlimited ammo is through cheat codes or specific gameplay mechanics, particularly in Doom Eternal. You can’t just stumble upon infinite ammo lying around. Instead, you need to either find a cheat code disc within a level and activate it, or leverage certain armor perks that, under specific conditions, grant you ammo-free blasting.

Doom Eternal: Cheat Codes and Strategic Play

Finding and Activating Cheat Codes

Doom Eternal really embraces the concept of cheat codes, making them readily accessible. You won’t be typing in Konami codes, though. Instead, you find cheat code discs hidden within levels. Once collected, you can activate these discs from the Fortress of Doom‘s Mission Select screen before starting a mission.

• How to Activate: From the Fortress of Doom, select a mission. At the bottom left of the screen, near the mission list, you’ll find the “Cheats” option. Select it to choose which cheats to enable for your playthrough of that level.
• Location Matters: The specific locations of cheat code discs vary by level. You’ll need to explore thoroughly, often looking for hidden passages or completing specific challenges to find them. For instance, the article you provided describes where to find the Infinite Ammo cheat code disc in the Super Gore Nest mission.
• Infinite Ammo Cheat: As the original article details, look for the Infinite Ammo cheat in Super Gore Nest. Climb up to the ledge underneath the EU Banks International sign. Walk to the edge and look into the middle where you should see a breakable wall. Jump and dash over there, open it up and you’ll find your code.

Strategic Armor Perks

While not strictly infinite ammo all the time, there’s an armor perk in Doom Eternal that effectively gives you very high ammo availability:

• Sentinel Armor Perk: You have infinite ammo as long as you keep your armor above 75. This shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

Other Ammo Management Strategies

While not infinite ammo, mastering these skills will help keep your weapons loaded:

• Chainsaw Glory: The chainsaw is your primary tool for refilling ammo in battle. It has a maximum of three charges that are refilled by collecting gas can spread around each arena. It’s important to note, however, that an empty chainsaw will refill one charge over time, even if you don’t pick up any gas cans.

Doom (Classic): The Old-School Way

In the original Doom games, cheat codes were entered via the keyboard during gameplay. Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal moved away from this system in favor of the disc-based unlock method. However, there is still a cheat code list for Doom.

• IDKFA: The classic code “IDKFA” grants you all weapons, full ammo, and all keycards.
• 3DO Cheat: In the 3DO version of Doom, press P while holding B to go to the map. Then, press the following key combinations to access the corresponding cheat: A, Left, A, B, A, Right, A, C, A – All weapons and keys.

Things to Consider About Cheat Codes

• Disabling Challenges: Activating cheat codes may disable certain in-game challenges or achievements. Be aware of this before you activate them if you’re aiming for 100% completion.
• Fun Factor: While infinite ammo is undeniably fun, it can also remove some of the strategic elements of combat. Experiment to find the balance that works best for you.

FAQs: Unleashing Unlimited Firepower

Here are some frequently asked questions about achieving near-infinite ammo, or at least efficiently managing resources, in the Doom franchise:

1. How do I activate cheat codes in Doom Eternal?

Cheat codes in Doom Eternal are activated through the Mission Select screen in the Fortress of Doom. Find the cheat code disc in the appropriate level, then before selecting a Mission, choose the Cheat codes at the bottom left.

2. What happens when I run out of ammo in Doom Eternal?

When you run out of ammo, prioritize using your chainsaw to refill. Glory kills also reward small amounts of health, and flames from the shoulder-mounted flamethrower help get armor drops.

3. Can I use cheat codes on my first playthrough of Doom Eternal?

Yes, you can use cheat codes on your first playthrough of Doom Eternal. However, be aware that doing so might disable some achievements or challenges.

4. Is there a cheat code for god mode in Doom?

The article mentioned “god mode” in a generic Windows context. There isn’t a direct “god mode” cheat code in Doom Eternal.

5. What is the strongest weapon in Doom?

Many consider the BFG 9000 the strongest weapon due to its ability to wipe out entire rooms of demons. But, the Crucible in Doom Eternal is also very strong.

6. Does Doom (2016) have cheat codes?

Doom (2016) also features cheat codes that are activated in a similar manner to Doom Eternal – by finding them within the game and activating them via the mission select menu.

7. What is the maximum ammo capacity in Doom?

The maximum ammo capacity depends on whether you’ve acquired the Backpack power-up. With the backpack, you can carry up to 400 bullets, 100 shotgun shells, 100 rockets, and 600 energy cell units.

8. How do I fly in Doom?

The commands +moveup and +movedown can be used for pure vertical movement, regardless of view pitch. In addition, jumping will also cause the player to move upwards while flying or swimming. The land command interrupts flight. To resume flying, use +moveup (+jump will not resume flight).

9. Can you miss a weapon in Doom Eternal?

Yes, you can miss weapons in Doom Eternal. Make sure to explore each level thoroughly to find all the available armaments. There isn’t a new weapon to collect in each mission, and some levels have two to find.

10. Does Doom 64 have cheats?

Yes, Doom 64 has a Cheat Menu which can be accessed by getting all three keys on level 32.

11. What’s the deal with the chainsaw in Doom?

The chainsaw is a crucial tool for resource management, especially for replenishing ammo. It can instantly kill most weaker enemies and provides a significant ammo drop. Mastering its use is key to survival.

12. I heard there was a pistol in earlier versions of Doom, but not Doom Eternal. Is this true?

Yes, the pistol was removed from Doom Eternal because the developers felt it didn’t fit the game’s combat flow.

13. How do I find secrets in Doom Eternal?

Explore thoroughly! Look for breakable walls, hidden passages, and areas that seem out of place. Many secrets are tucked away in hard-to-reach locations. And the more you unlock the easier it will be to find them.

14. Is it better to play Doom with cheat codes or without?

That’s entirely up to you! Playing without cheat codes offers a more challenging and strategic experience, while playing with them can be incredibly fun and cathartic. Experiment and see what you prefer.

15. Does playing Doom or other video games have educational benefits?

Absolutely! Gaming can improve problem-solving skills, reaction time, hand-eye coordination, and even foster creativity. Organizations like the Games Learning Society recognize the educational potential of games and explore ways to leverage them for learning. For more information, visit GamesLearningSociety.org.

Unleash hell, Slayer, and may your ammo reserves be forever plentiful!