4. Weapons

Explore all weapons in Doom 64, from the Fist to the BFG. Learn their locations, ammo, and best uses.

Fist

You always have your fists, but they are weak and only useful on weak enemies to conserve ammo. Picking up a Berserk power-up makes your fists much stronger, capable of defeating weak enemies in one hit and stronger enemies in a few punches.

Chainsaw

This weapon has unlimited fuel. It requires you to get close to enemies to use. It is most effective against Demons and Cacodemons, quickly defeating them and preventing them from attacking. The Chainsaw is first found in Level 1: Staging Area.

Pistol

You always have the Pistol, which uses clips. You can hold a maximum of 200 bullets, or 400 with a backpack. It is effective against Zombiemen and Shotgun Guys, taking only a few shots to defeat them. It is primarily used in the early parts of levels.

Shotgun

This weapon holds up to 50 shells, or 100 with a backpack. Accurate shots can defeat Zombiemen, Shotgun Guys, and Imps within a few hits. It is a solid weapon for the early game and effective against stronger enemies with multiple shots. The Shotgun is first found in Level 1: Staging Area.

Super Shotgun

This weapon shoots two shells at a time and has a longer reload time. It can defeat any weak enemy in one hit and most other enemies in three direct hits. Its spread can also affect large groups of weak enemies. The Super Shotgun is first found in Level 3: Engineering.

Chaingun

This weapon fires multiple bullets and uses the same ammo as the Pistol. It is effective against groups of weak enemies and can stun Demons and Cacodemons when fired directly at them. The Chaingun is first found in Level 2: The Terraformer.

Rocket Launcher

It holds up to 50 rockets, or 100 with a backpack. Each rocket deals significant damage, capable of defeating large groups of weak enemies in one hit. Be cautious of splash damage if you are too close to the explosion. The Rocket Launcher is first found in Level 32: Hectic.

Plasma Gun

This weapon fires multiple plasma cells and uses the same ammo type as the BFG. It holds up to 300 cells, or 600 with a backpack. It can quickly defeat any enemy, including groups of Zombiemen and Shotgun Guys. Firing at close range can obscure your vision. The Plasma Gun is first found in Level 7: Research Lab.

BFG

The BFG fires 40 cells at once, creating an exploding ball that damages or kills enemies on screen. It is most effective against multiple enemies and can defeat a Spider Mastermind or Cyberdemon with two direct hits. Avoid using it on single enemies to conserve ammo. The BFG is first found in Level 10: The Bleeding.

Laser

This weapon shares ammo with the Plasma Gun and BFG. Its firing rate depends on the number of Demon Artifacts you possess: slower with none, faster with one, two shots with two, and three shots with all three Demon Artifacts. With a Backpack, 600 cells, and all three Demon Artifacts, it can defeat a Cyberdemon in seconds. This weapon is extremely rare, first found in Level 29: Outpost Omega, or Level 12: Altar of Pain through normal exits.