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Cacodemon, 12x Zombie
Doom 3

Cacodemon, 12x Zombie

Navigate the Caverns in Doom 3. Learn strategies to defeat Cacodemons, Zombies, Imps, and more, and find the Security Card to progress.

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Navigate the Caverns in Doom 3. Learn strategies to defeat Cacodemons, Zombies, Imps, and more, and find the Security Card to progress.

This section covers encounters with Cacodemons and various Zombie types in Doom 3, detailing enemy locations and combat strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon leaving the lift, defeat the Trites and collect nearby items.
  2. 2
    Proceed upstairs, kill the Imp, and follow the hall, eliminating 5 Wraiths that emerge from various positions. Stay put for an easier fight.
  3. 3
    Enter the first two doors, dispatch the summoned Imp, and use the Health Station if needed.
  4. 4
    In the next room, kill the Wraith that appears behind you. Collect the BFG Cell and read the PDA entry.
  5. 5
    Enter the next door to face a Commando-Zombie and 2 Wraiths. After defeating them, turn the corner and enter the subsequent door.
  6. 6
    Continue forward through the next door; an Arch-ville will be summoned. Defeat it and any other monsters it summons, including a Commando-Zombie that attacks later.
  7. 7
    Enter the next door, kill the Trites and Imp, and use the Health Station if necessary.
  8. 8
    Objective: Activate the Service Lift to reach the lower levels of the Caverns.
  9. 9
    Use the panel to extend a ladder, climb it, and kill the summoned Cacodemon.
  10. 10
    Enter the room via the platform, use the panel, collect items, and proceed to the next room.
  11. 11
    Grab the items, call the lift, and descend. Defeat the Trites that appear upon reaching the bed, collect items, and re-enter the larger room.
  12. 12
    Use the panel to call the lift again. While waiting, defeat the Hellknight and 2 Imps. Descend the lift.
  13. 13
    A Commando-Zombie will attack upon arrival. Defeat it.
  14. 14
    Proceed down the ramp. An Arch-Ville will be summoned as you approach; defeat it quickly, followed by the Hellknight and Cacodemon that appear.
  15. 15
    Collect items, use the panel to extend a ladder, climb it, kill the Wraith, collect items, and enter the door.
  16. 16
    Kill the Imp and Wraith, then ascend via the lift (or heal first).
  17. 17
    Defeat the Trite and 2 Imps. Two doors are present. Approaching one triggers a new objective.
  18. 18
    Objective: Locate the Security Card to gain access to the dig site.
  19. 19
    Take the alternate door to go outside. Defeat the 2 Cacodemons and climb the ladder.
  20. 20
    Enter the door, kill the Imp, and descend multiple ladders and platforms until you reach a lower area.
  21. 21
    Descend a final ladder, collect items, and find a hiding NPC. Take the keycard and use the panel.
  22. 22
    Ascend to the top and go outside. Defeat the 3 Cacodemons.
  23. 23
    Return to the room with the locked door, kill the Wraith, and enter.
  24. 24
    Defeat the 3 Trites and collect the PDA and other items.
  25. 25
    Exit to the outside area. Follow the path, defeating 2 Imps and 2 Wraiths.
  26. 26
    Climb the ladder near the entrance, kill the Wraith, and enter the shaft. Collect items and enter the door previously advised not to leave.
  27. 27
    Proceed around the corner and into the room. Run forward and defeat the Wraith, being mindful of retracting panels.

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