10 Best Weapons In DOOM History - Ranked

10. Fists - The Whole Franchise

Despite prophecies and destiny, the Doom Slayer is, at heart, a soldier; a professional warrior who can turn his hand to any weapon, including, well, his hands.

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Some argue that if you are down to using your fists (complete with spiked knuckles in Doom 1) that you're done for.

Others take the opposite tact, that fighting back with only your hands to get past a group of possessed soldiers to the sweet, sweet ammo pack you can see at the end of the hall presents you with one of the best challenges, and feelings, in the game.

Going hands-on becomes better when you run across the Berserk powerup, a short-term power boost that puts you into beast mode, splattering demons left and right with your fists while your eyes glow white with energy.

Doom 2016 turned up the volume even more on this concept with Glory Kills, special up-close and personal melee attacks that happen when you inflict enough damage on a foe to see it start glowing orange.

When this happens, and when you're in range, the Doom Slayer will break necks, tear off arms, gouge out eyes, and all other manner of gruesome finisher. Because Glory Kills are often tied to Achievements (and are just damn fun to see) the game practically begs you to experiment with different ways to perform these Kills.

Out of ammo doesn't mean out of options!

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