Doom The Dark Ages: How To Get the Grenade Launcher

You can blow demons into pieces with the Grenade Launcher, and this is where you can find it in Doom The Dark Ages.

The ultimate killing machine for demons in the palm of your hands (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
The ultimate killing machine for demons in the palm of your hands (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

There is no shortage of powerful weapons in Doom The Dark Ages, and the Grenade Launcher is one you don’t want to miss. As the name implies, this device can fire rounds of explosives and blow up anything within the blast radius.

This article will cover where you can find this weapon and how to properly use it. In the right hands, hordes will no longer be a problem.

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Finding the Grenade Launcher in Doom The Dark Ages

The Grenade Launcher can wipe out hordes in seconds (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
The Grenade Launcher can wipe out hordes in seconds (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

The Grenade Launcher can be collected in the Abyssal Forest, the eighth chapter of the main campaign. Commander Thira will radio you, and this can be your reminder that you are close. Follow all the objective markers until you reach an elevator lift and head down. The Grenade Launcher will be stored in a weapon cache and is ripe for the taking.

This weapon in Doom The Dark Ages can do serious damage, especially in open areas with enemies clustered together. It holds 18 explosive rounds, and they can bounce off walls before detonation. Here are all the upgrades available for this weapon:

  • Fragment: Every third hit with the Grenade Launcher drops Cluster Grenades that deal area damage.
  • Cataclysm: Every second direct hit with the Grenade Launcher drops Cluster Grenades.
  • Rupture: Direct hits with the Grenade Launcher drop Cluster Grenades when hitting a demon affected by the Shield Saw.

How To Use the Grenade Launcher Effectively

Space your shots and wait for large groups (Image via Bethesda Softworks)
Space your shots and wait for large groups (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

You can use gravity to your advantage by aiming higher to hit more enemies. While you can launch projectiles point-blank, it would be best to use this weapon to wipe out a large number. There are other weapons in Doom The Dark Ages that are best for up-close encounters, but this is meant to be used in open areas.

The Grenade Launcher can be effective during boss battles with beefy health bars. Fire away, and their health will drop significantly, especially if your shots made contact with weak spots.


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