DOOM: The Dark Ages – All Weapon Mastery Challenges & Best Farming Spots
Want those gold weapon skins in DOOM: The Dark Ages? Here’s how to complete every weapon mastery challenge—and where to farm them fast.
After fully upgrading a weapon in DOOM: The Dark Ages, you’ll unlock a unique mastery challenge tied to that weapon’s special abilities. These tasks vary by weapon but typically revolve around dealing secondary damage or using upgrade-specific effects in combat.
Complete the challenge, and you’ll unlock a gold skin for that weapon—a badge of honor for any serious demon slayer.
There are 11 mastery challenges in total. Here’s what each one requires, how to complete it, and the best farming spots for quick progress. Also Check Guide for How to Ride the Dragon and Weapon Tier List.
🔓 How to Unlock Mastery Challenges
To start a weapon’s mastery challenge, you must fully upgrade that weapon via a Sentinel Shrine using Gold, Rubies, and Wraithstones. Once the final tier is unlocked, the challenge becomes available right away—no shrine visit needed to activate it.
🏆 All Mastery Challenges in DOOM: The Dark Ages
| Weapon | Challenge Name | Requirement | Tip |
| Combat Shotgun | Barrel Stuffer | Hit 150 demons with every pellet from a shot | Get up close to large demons to ensure all pellets connect |
| Super Shotgun | Super Barrel Stuffer | Hit 50 demons with every pellet | Same as above—stay close and target big enemies |
| Shredder | Burster | Deal 100 instances of secondary damage from Pincushion or Ricochet | Use Shield Throw or Charge after enemies glow orange; keep other demons nearby |
| Impaler | Acupuncture | Regenerate melee charges from 100 Lobotomy headshots | Use Chronospike to slow time and aim for headshots—fodder demons work well |
| Accelerator | Redline | Deal 1,000 instances of Heatblast or Overload damage | Hold trigger to build Charge, release for Heatblast or continue for Overload |
| Cycler | Thermal Runaway | Deal 500 Lightning Arc or Overload hits | Kill Shocked enemies to trigger lightning; Charge also counts |
| Pulverizer | Hunter | Deal 250 hits of Charged damage | Kill lots of demons quickly—start with a large one to build Charge faster |
| Ravager | Gatherer | Collect Skullcrusher ammo from 100 demons | Equip Supplier, stay close, and scoop up dropped ammo |
| Chainshot | Reverberation | Trigger 100 Cosmic Breach explosions with fully charged shots | Hold the trigger before firing; aim for demon groups |
| Grenade Launcher | Clusterfun | Deal 100 instances of Fragment or Cataclysm cluster damage | Use Shield Throw first, then land a direct grenade hit for cluster explosions |
| Rocket Launcher | Engorge | Heal yourself 50 times with Cannibalism | Parry a Hell Surge, then spam rockets into the ground at close range |
⚙️ Best Weapon Mastery Farming Spots
Two chapters stand out for fast, efficient mastery farming:
📍 Chapter 19: Harbor of Souls
- Berserk buff at the start gives infinite ammo
- Great for Shotgun, Ravager, and high-rate-of-fire weapons
- Ideal for mastery challenges that require volume over precision
📍 Chapter 22: Reckoning
- Pits you against tons of enemies right from the start
- Better for secondary damage challenges (Shredder, Impaler, Chainshot)
- More enemy density = more chances for area damage chaining
📌 Best Farming Spot by Weapon
| Weapon | Farm Chapter |
| Combat Shotgun | Chapter 19 – Harbor of Souls |
| Super Shotgun | Chapter 19 – Harbor of Souls |
| Shredder | Chapter 22 – Reckoning |
| Impaler | Chapter 22 – Reckoning |
| Accelerator | Chapter 19 – Harbor of Souls |
| Cycler | Chapter 19 – Harbor of Souls |
| Pulverizer | Chapter 19 – Harbor of Souls |
| Ravager | Chapter 19 – Harbor of Souls |
| Rocket Launcher | Chapter 19 – Harbor of Souls |
| Chainshot | Chapter 22 – Reckoning |
| Grenade Launcher | Chapter 22 – Reckoning |
⚙️ Difficulty Modifier Tip
If you’re struggling to keep enemies alive long enough to trigger secondary effects (especially for cluster or overload damage), consider lowering the “Damage to Demons” setting in the Difficulty Modifiers menu.
Only exception: Pulverizer’s Hunter challenge benefits from more damage so you can rack up kill streaks fast.
Mastering every weapon in DOOM: The Dark Ages isn’t just about unlocking sweet gold skins—it also forces you to get creative with how you use your gear. Whether you’re parrying Hell Surges, stacking charges, or chaining secondary effects, there’s a fun rhythm to grinding out each challenge.
Related Article:
- Full Equipment Upgrade Guide (Gold, Rubies, Wraithstones & More)
- All Health, Armor & Ammo Upgrade Locations
- Full Weapon Guide with Locations & Upgrades
- Beginner Tips to Help You Rip and Tear Like a Pro
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