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Duke Nukem 3D

Getting to the Exit (9)

Duke Nukem 3D Reactor Core walkthrough: fight Battlelords, destroy the reactor with explosives, and find Devastator Ammo.

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Duke Nukem 3D Reactor Core walkthrough: fight Battlelords, destroy the reactor with explosives, and find Devastator Ammo.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon entering the Reactor Core room, immediately engage the two Battlelords. Devastator Ammo is available near the entrance if needed.
  2. 2
    After defeating the Battlelords, jump into the vent to acquire Pipebombs.
  3. 3
    At the back of the room, you will find Chaingun Cannon Ammo and a Laser Tripbomb.
  4. 4
    Proceed up the stairs, fighting an Enforcer on the way.
  5. 5
    In the following room, clear out the observation area, which contains Captains, a Shotgun, a Laser Tripbomb, Night Vision Goggles, Pistol Ammo, Devastator Ammo, and a Large Medikit. Clearing this area prevents incoming fire in the core.
  6. 6
    Descend the stairs into the Reactor Core area.
  7. 7
    Defeat the Enforcers guarding the door and collect Shrink Ray Ammo.
  8. 8
    Enter the door into the Reactor Core, which is heavily populated with Enforcers. Use cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) to your advantage.
  9. 9
    Find Shotgun Shells and a Large Medikit behind the columns.
  10. 10
    At the far end of the entrance, locate several switches. An RPG is on the shelf where these switches are located.
  11. 11
    Activate the leftmost switch to turn on the light above the generator.
  12. 12
    Activate the switch on the right to open the reactor. The other switches on the far left and right control lights in the observation area.
  13. 13
    Destroy the reactor using an explosive weapon.
  14. 14
    After destroying the reactor, a Commander will attack.
  15. 15
    Jump into the destroyed reactor to obtain an Atomic Health.
  16. 16
    Proceed to the Exit Hallway. An Enforcer will drop down behind you as you walk down the hallway.
  17. 17
    Continue down the hallway; the room will explode. You will be attacked by two Commanders, so use the Shrink Ray.
  18. 18
    At the end of the hallway, there is a door leading to another Commander and the exit.

SECRET 6: From the entrance, go left behind a large column to find a shelf with two Laser Tripbombs.

SECRET 7: From the entrance, go right behind a large column to find a shelf with RPG Ammo.

Tips
  • Use the Shrink Ray effectively against Commanders in the Exit Hallway.
  • The observation area provides good vantage points and supplies before entering the main Reactor Core.
  • Consider using Devastator Ammo against the initial Battlelords.

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