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Darksiders

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In Darksiders, you step into the hooves of War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. After centuries of uneasy peace brokered by the Charred Council, the eternal conflict between Heaven and Hell has reignited, and you're blamed for it. As War, you'll battle through ruined cities and otherworldly realms, wielding your trusty sword, Chaos Eater, and a host of other devastating weapons and abilities. Expect a blend of fast-paced combat, intricate dungeon crawling, and challenging puzzles reminiscent of classic action-adventure titles.

This guide is your comprehensive companion to surviving the end of days. We'll walk you through every step of War's journey, from the initial chaos in the Choking Grounds to facing down formidable bosses like Straga and the Phantom General. Whether you're hunting for hidden collectibles, struggling with a particularly tough boss fight, or aiming to unlock all the Steam Achievements, we've got the strategies and walkthroughs you need to see the job done.

Apocalypse: Walkthrough

Learn how to defeat Straga, the giant stationary golem in Darksiders. This guide covers his attacks and provides a winning strategy to take him down.

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Apocalypse: Walkthrough

Learn how to defeat Straga, the giant stationary golem in Darksiders. This guide covers his attacks and provides a winning strategy to take him down.

Sections in this chapter (1)
Apocalypse: Campaign 2
Struggling with the Straga boss fight in Darksiders Campaign 2? Follow our expert guide to learn his attack patterns and the best strategy to take him down.

Apocalypse: Campaign 2

Struggling with the Straga boss fight in Darksiders Campaign 2? Follow our expert guide to learn his attack patterns and the best strategy to take him down.

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Apocalypse: Campaign 2

Struggling with the Straga boss fight in Darksiders Campaign 2? Follow our expert guide to learn his attack patterns and the best strategy to take him down.

Sections in this chapter (18)
To The Twilight Cathedral
Follow this Darksiders walkthrough to navigate the Scalding Gallow and Choking Grounds, find Vulgrim, collect Wrath Shards, and conquer Shadow Challenge Arenas.
Back to Earth
Follow this Darksiders walkthrough to complete the 'Back to Earth' mission, defeat the Fire Golem and Blue Dragon, and meet Vulgrim.
Apocalypse: Campaign
Stuck on the Straga boss fight in Darksiders? This guide breaks down his attacks and provides a winning strategy to help you defeat the giant golem and continue your quest for redemption.
The Twilight Cathedral
Follow this Darksiders walkthrough to navigate The Twilight Cathedral, find the Crystal Sword, defeat the Iron Giant, and collect the Beholder's Key and Artefacts.
Samaels Prison
Follow this Darksiders walkthrough to navigate Samael's Prison, defeat the Phantom General boss, and acquire the Shadowflight ability. Includes tips and strategies.
The Search for Ulthane
Complete The Search for Ulthane in darksiders. Find Abyssal Armour pieces and complete Shadow Challenge Arenas 5-8.
The Iron Canopy
Complete The Iron Canopy section in darksiders. Find Wrath Shards, the Dungeon Map, and the Beholder's Key.
The Black Throne: Part 1
Complete walkthrough for The Black Throne: Part 1 in Darksiders. Learn how to solve crystal puzzles, defeat enemies, and acquire the Voidwalker.
The Hollows
Follow this Darksiders walkthrough for The Hollows to defeat the Griever, navigate flooded rooms, light gas pipes, find the Beholder's Key, and obtain the Tremor Gauntlet.
The Ash Lands
Walkthrough for The Ash Lands in Darksiders. Learn how to navigate the treacherous sands, activate Chronospheres, and defeat enemies to progress through this challenging campaign area.
Road to the Ash Lands
Walkthrough for Darksiders' Road to the Ash Lands. Includes steps to gain Chronomancer, navigate Scalding Gallow and The Dry Road, and find collectibles.
Collectibles and Upgrades Mop-up (Optional)
Complete the Scalding Gallow, Anvil's Ford, and Twilight Cathedral mop-up in darksiders to find Death's Blessing, Artefacts, Wrath Shards, and Life Stone Shards.
The Armageddon Blade
Follow this guide to locate all seven pieces of the Armageddon Blade in Darksiders. We'll help you navigate Leviathan's Drift, Drowned Pass, The Crossroads, and The Choking Grounds.
The Black Throne: Part 2
Complete The Black Throne Part 2 in darksiders. Learn to navigate Azrael's chamber, solve portal puzzles, and find the Wrath Shard.
The Black Throne: Part 3
Complete The Black Throne: Part 3 in darksiders. Find Artefact: Soldier, Abyssal Armour, and Beholder's Key while solving portal puzzles.
Eden
Follow this Darksiders walkthrough to defeat the boss Shadow War in Eden, collect the Mask of Shadows, and find hidden treasures like the Abyssal Armour Set.
The Destroyer
Your friend is here to help you beat The Destroyer in Darksiders! Learn the boss's attacks, phases, and strategies to emerge victorious.
Ulthane and Anvils Ford
Follow our Darksiders walkthrough for the Ulthane and Anvils Ford section. Learn how to defeat Ulthane and Uriel, find collectibles like Wrath Shards, and progress through the campaign.

To The Twilight Cathedral

Follow this Darksiders walkthrough to navigate the Scalding Gallow and Choking Grounds, find Vulgrim, collect Wrath Shards, and conquer Shadow Challenge Arenas.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Samael’s prison in the Scalding Gallow, use the shadow flight geysers to ascend.
  2. 2
    Follow the street right to a small building containing a Vulgrim Location.
  3. 3
    Inside, open a Blue Soul Chest and climb nearby demonic growth for a chest with a Wrath Shard.
  4. 4
    Return to the road. To the right of the Blue Soul Chest near Samael's Prison, find a ruined wall. Use Shadow Flight to glide down to a hidden path below.
  5. 5
    Follow this path to find another piece of the Abyssal Armour Set [2/10]. Use the nearby shadow flight geyser to return to the road.
  6. 6
    Head left across a gap from the ramp to Samael’s prison, kill the Fire Golem and Zombies.
  7. 7
    Float across the next gap and into the crystal-littered tunnel. Enter the door on the left at the far end.
  8. 8
    Cruise down the ramp. Before using the shadow flight geyser, look in the lava to the right for a Blue Soul Chest. Collect it.
  9. 9
    Return and fly up to the next area using the demon growth to traverse the pit. Drop down to the other platform and float across the gap.
  10. 10
    Use shadowflight to cross the gaps ahead. Once in the cave, look down to the right for a Blue Soul Chest.
  11. 11
    Use shadow flight geysers to cross the next lava pit, then use handholds to climb the wall at the end of the passage. Exit into The Choking Grounds.
  12. 12
    In The Choking Grounds, head straight to the small building ahead to activate another Vulgrim Location.
  13. 13
    North of Vulgrim, find stairs leading down into a building containing an Artefact: Soldier.
  14. 14
    South of Vulgrim, pull the central tomb back to reveal a hidden staircase. Fight the enemies inside to find another Artefact: Soldier.
  15. 15
    Near the three large tombs, find stairs leading down to a Blue Soul Chest.
  16. 16
    In the north-western section of the map, find a Gatekeeper. Enter the door to his left to find Zombies and Skeletal warriors guarding a Blue Soul Chest.
  17. 17
    Use the Shadow Flight Geyser inside to reach a higher level. Kill the Fire Golem and Zombies, then loot the chest for a Wrath Shard. Note the red crystals and return to the street.
  18. 18
    Approach the Gatekeeper and use the Earthcaller to initiate a chat and enter the shadow realm.
  19. 19
    In the shadow realm, find the four shadow flight geysers marked by orange light pillars. Step on each platform to enter a shadow arena challenge.
  20. 20
    After completing each challenge, destroy the demonic seal to exit. Each arena contains a Green Soul Chest and Yellow Soul Chest.

Shadow Challenge Arena 1:

  1. Challenge: Defeat 5 enemies using aerial combos.
  2. Strategy: Attack enemies on the ground a few times, then launch them and perform aerial combos to finish them off quickly.

Shadow Challenge Arena 2:

  1. Challenge: Kill 50 enemies before your health is depleted.
  2. Strategy: Fight normally, using the green chests around the room to replenish health. Enemies include Zombies, Minions, Demonic Soldiers, and a Blue Dragon.

Shadow Challenge Arena 3:

  1. Challenge: Kill 30 enemies using instant kill attacks within the time limit.
Tips
  • Destroying all gravestones in the fenced area around Vulgrim in The Choking Grounds spawns a chest containing a Life Stone Shard.
  • In The Choking Grounds, tombs to the north and south of Vulgrim contain Artefacts.
  • Wrath Shard (x2)
  • Abyssal Armour Set [2/10]
  • Artefact: Soldier (x2)
  • Life Stone Shard (x1)

Back to Earth

Follow this Darksiders walkthrough to complete the 'Back to Earth' mission, defeat the Fire Golem and Blue Dragon, and meet Vulgrim.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    At the Charred Council HQ, follow instructions, pick up the sword, and interact with the blue soul funnel.
  2. 2
    After being sent to Earth, climb the demonic growth and follow the ramp upwards in the Seraphim Hotel.
  3. 3
    Double jump across the gap, then jump and grab the scalable ledge to cross the next gap.
  4. 4
    Fight through the Zombies, using finishers.
  5. 5
    After a fire golem destroys the walkway, climb across the gap using the pipe.
  6. 6
    Open the door and proceed through the car park, killing Zombies.
  7. 7
    Use the demon growth in the elevator to ascend, then jump out into a room with a Fire Golem and Zombies.
  8. 8
    Defeat the Fire Golem (watch for its charge, close-range explosive, and melee attacks; get away when it self-destructs).
  9. 9
    After clearing the room, use the Green Soul Chest if needed.
  10. 10
    Head to the stairs, kill Zombies, and drag the large block to the northern corner.
  11. 11
    Jump on the block and then to the ledge above.
  12. 12
    Use the pipe to traverse the gap and land on the platform.
  13. 13
    Fight Zombies on the balcony and move through the door.
  14. 14
    Climb to the next floor and enter the room; the ground will collapse.
  15. 15
    Continue forward into the large room. After killing a swarm of Zombies, a Blue Dragon will appear.
  16. 16
    Defeat the Blue Dragon (watch for its melee combo, ground slam fire shockwave, and fire bolt attack; dash to avoid). Use the action button to finish it when it falters.
  17. 17
    Exit the room through the now open door and head right into the hallway.
  18. 18
    Go up the stairs and open the Green Soul Chest if needed.
  19. 19
    Proceed to the edge to watch a scene.
  20. 20
    Meet Vulgrim at The Crossroads.
  21. 21
    You are tasked with procuring 500 Blue Souls for Vulgrim. You should have around 250.
  22. 22
    Find a Blue Soul Chest over the cliff south of Vulgrim.
  23. 23
    Follow the street northwest to find and kill a Blue Dragon. Grab the Green Soul Chest if needed.
  24. 24
    Note the blue crystals blocking a path (requires future equipment).
  25. 25
    Find the subway, use demon growth to cross water, and pick up a Blue Soul Chest.
  26. 26
    Swim to the right of the subway area to find an Artefact: Soldier.
  27. 27
    Return to the street, go east of Vulgrim's location, and enter the building through the hole in the wall.
  28. 28
    Find another Blue Soul Chest inside, behind a damaged wall at the back.
  29. 29
    You should now have enough souls. Demon Soldiers will appear outside.
  30. 30
    Defeat the Demon Soldiers (they have swords, can block attacks, and usually appear in groups).
  31. 31
    Continue left and defeat three more Demon Soldiers and a Blue Dragon.
  32. 32
    Drop down the cliff at the end of the street for a Blue Soul Chest.
  33. 33
    Climb back up and head down the side street to the right of the last building entered.
  34. 34
    Find additional Blue Soul Chests inside the derelict building and down the stairs.
Tips
  • Zombies are very weak and can be killed by a finisher at any time.
  • Fire Golems' attacks (charge, close-range explosive, melee) can be avoided with the dash button. Get away from them before they self-destruct.
  • Blue Dragons' attacks (melee combo, ground slam fire shockwave, fire bolt) are telegraphed and can be avoided by dashing at the right time.
  • Keep an eye on all Demon Soldiers when fighting, as they usually attack in groups.
  • Remember the location of the blue crystals blocking a path, as you will need a different piece of equipment to get through later.
  • Artefacts found can be traded to Vulgrim for souls.
    • 500 Blue Souls (after giving them to Vulgrim)

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