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Quake Guide

1996 · Dark-fantasy first-person shooter

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GuideWhat you will find
An enhanced-release Quake screenshot shows a nail weapon facing a large fortress; the gallery includes later expansion environments.Getting startedLearn original Quake movement and exploration while keeping enhanced-release changes separate.
An enhanced-release screenshot shows an industrial courtyard and a rotary nail weapon.WeaponsCompare the eight original weapons and understand explosive and underwater hazards.
A gun-wielding enemy stands inside a stone room in enhanced Quake media.Episodes & runesFind the four original episode names and the progression that unlocks the finale.
Two enemies approach beside lava in an enhanced Quake screenshot.Boss solutionsSolve the original boss arenas through electrical controls and telefrag timing.
An enhanced-release Quake screenshot shows a nail weapon facing a large fortress; the gallery includes later expansion environments.CharactersIdentify the people, opponents and playable roles in Quake, with their functions and relationships in compact tables.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Keep lateral movement availableDodge projectiles without backing into unexplored enemies.
Use explosives on the right targetsZombies require enough explosive damage to stay down.
Collect the four runesEach original episode contributes to opening the final route.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
RangerPlayable protagonistThe warrior sent through Slipgates into hostile dimensions.
GruntEnemy soldierAn early firearm-wielding opponent.
OgreEnemyCarries a grenade launcher and a chainsaw.
FiendEnemyLeaps toward the player for dangerous close attacks.
ShamblerEnemyA powerful creature with melee attacks and lightning.
VoreEnemyLaunches a tracking explosive projectile.
ChthonEpisode bossA lava creature defeated through its arena's electrical mechanism.
Shub-NiggurathFinal encounterDefeated by a carefully timed teleport rather than normal gunfire.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Boss solutionsChthon requires the arena controls →

Pictures All pictures →

An enhanced-release Quake screenshot shows a nail weapon facing a large fortress; the gallery includes later expansion environments.
An enhanced-release Quake screenshot shows a nail weapon facing a large fortress; the gallery includes later expansion environments.
An enhanced-release screenshot shows an industrial courtyard and a rotary nail weapon.
An enhanced-release screenshot shows an industrial courtyard and a rotary nail weapon.
A gun-wielding enemy stands inside a stone room in enhanced Quake media.
A gun-wielding enemy stands inside a stone room in enhanced Quake media.
Two enemies approach beside lava in an enhanced Quake screenshot.
Two enemies approach beside lava in an enhanced Quake screenshot.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Quake: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com