This article will guide you on the best strategy to defeat the Komodo Champion in Chapter 14 of Doom The Dark Ages.

The Komodo Champion is a formidable foe in Doom The Dark Ages, but its looks are much more terrifying than it is. This article will teach you the best way to handle this boss. This boss may not be hard, but it is fast enough to compensate for its weaker defense.
The best way to take this boss down is by playing smart and waiting for the right time to strike. The Komodo Champion may not be the hardest, but underestimating it could lead to your undoing.
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Doom The Dark Ages Komodo Champion Boss Guide: Overview
The Komodo Champion can be fought during Chapter 14: Spire of Nerathul near the beginning. This boss knows how to make an entrance by flaunting its size and weapons in the field. Don’t let its size or speed intimidate you, especially when the fight is hosted in a wide arena for you to run around. Unlike other bosses, the Komodo Champion will not take you on in a straight fight and will bide its time.
The ideal strategy for this fight is to parry all incoming attacks and go for the head. Any playstyle can work for Doom The Dark Ages; however, this fight requires timing and precision more than anything. Dodge all incoming projectiles and parry melee strikes to buy yourself a few seconds to land decent hits to the head. This enemy boss doesn’t have any breakable parts, and you can focus most of your firepower by landing headshots.
Armed with a sword made up of chainsaws and a fist designed to pulverize anything, this boss can cause serious damage. It is best to move around during the fight and master the timing and parrying windows.
Komodo Champion’s Attacks in Doom The Dark Ages

These are some of the Komodo Champion’s attacks and the best ways to counter them:
- Melee Dash: The Komodo Champion will dash towards you and swing its melee weapon. Parry each hit to prevent taking damage and stun the boss momentarily.
- Projectile Barrage: After a few swings, the Komodo Champion will launch a few bombs, and you can run away from the blast radius.
- Ground Slam: The Komodo Champion will unleash a powerful blast on the ground for an area of effect attack. Block it with your shield.
How To Defeat the Komodo Champion in Doom The Dark Ages

Successful parries can drop the purple meter above the UI; this indicates the stagger meter. You can aim for the center mass for sure shots; however, you can cause real damage to the head. Once it is stunned, approach the boss and execute deadly melee strikes to the head. These are some of the best weapons to use during the boss battle:
- Super Shotgun
- Impaler
The Komodo Champion will run around in circles after attacking, and you can take the opportunity to take a few shots. Space your shots to prevent wasting ammunition, especially for the Super Shotgun. It will not take long to chip away at the lengthy health bar and the Komodo Champion will be defeated in a matter of minutes.

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