DOOM The Dark Ages: How To Get the Rail Spike Impaler

In this guide, we’ll point out the exact way you can unlock the Rail Spike Impaler in DOOM: The Dark Ages.

Doom: The Dark Ages features a host of impressive and deadly weapons that the Doom Slayer can wield. Each weapon functions differently and has its own perks and abilities. The Rail Spike Impaler is one of the weapons in the game that can be extremely satisfying to use on demons. It can devastate the enemy if you know how to handle it properly.

However, before you can use it, you’ll need to get your hands on it. In this guide, we’ll detail exactly how you can find and use the Rail Spike Impaler in Doom: The Dark Ages.

How To Find the Rail Spike Impaler in Doom: The Dark Ages

You won’t have access to the Impaler weapon from the beginning of the game. Instead, you’ll have to progress quite a bit in the game to finally add it to your arsenal. Keep your eyes peeled once you are in Chapter 4 of the game. Dubbed the Sentinel Barracks, this mission sees you defending the barracks against hordes of demons. As you proceed to the second half of the mission and emerge into the Aratum, you’ll immediately unlock the Rail Spike Impaler.

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How To Use the Rail Spike Impaler in Doom: The Dark Ages

Although similar to the Rail Spike Shredder, the Impaler is much more precise and made for devastating headshots. However, the drawback is its slower rate of fire. It can fire just one spike at a time, so you’ll need to be much more precise with your shots. Every hit will stagger enemies. However, the real fun is seeing smaller demons being impaled on nearby surfaces. You can unlock the following upgrades for this weapon:

• Salvage: Whenever you pick up Impaler ammo, your next shot with it gets empowered.

• Stalwart: If you can hit demons with Shield Charge or Shield Throw, or you parry a Hell Surge hit, you’ll receive Impaler ammo.

• Lobotomy: Headshots with the weapon partially refill your next melee charge.

• Chronospike: Hold down the fire button to slow down time. Any shots fired at this time from the weapon causesmore damage to enemies.

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