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DOOM 3 weapon roles: shotgun, plasma, BFG and Soul Cube

Compare the original campaign arsenal and the resource each specialist weapon needs.

Edition covered

The original 2004 PC DOOM 3 campaign and its separate handheld flashlight. BFG Edition changes flashlight behavior and other details; Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission are separate campaigns. Images are original PC publisher screenshots.

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Conventional weapons

Shotgun in DOOM 3
Close-range burst damage

Shotgun

Caution: Weak consistency at long range.

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Advanced tools

BFG in DOOM 3
Charged heavy attack

BFG

Resource or timing: Charge timing and scarce ammo.

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Chainsaw in DOOM 3
Close-range melee

Chainsaw

Resource or timing: Danger while approaching enemies.

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Quick notes

  • Choose range before raw damage. The Shotgun suits close threats, while the Machine Gun handles more deliberate midrange fire.
  • Leave clearance for explosives. Grenades and rockets can harm the Marine.
  • Charge the BFG carefully. The BFG offers a charged attack, but holding the charge too long is dangerous.
  • Use the Soul Cube when charged. Later in the campaign, kills recharge the Soul Cube.
Useful tip

Later in the campaign, kills recharge the Soul Cube. It attacks a target and restores health to the Marine. Save its activation for a meaningful threat or recovery opportunity.

References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
DOOM 3 publisher listingstore.steampowered.com
id Software DOOM 3 source releasegithub.com
Publisher Soul Cube explanationbethesda.net
Original PC codes submitted by playersgamefaqs.gamespot.com