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EGO BOOSTS AVAILABLE: (15)
Duke Nukem Forever

EGO BOOSTS AVAILABLE: (15)

A complete guide to finding all 15 Ego Boosts in Duke Nukem Forever, including locations, strategies, and tips for each collectible.

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A complete guide to finding all 15 Ego Boosts in Duke Nukem Forever, including locations, strategies, and tips for each collectible.

This section details the locations and methods for obtaining all 15 Ego Boosts in Duke Nukem Forever. Some boosts are tied to specific actions or finding hidden items.

Ego Boosts Available: (15)

  • That's How 'Ya Nukem! (+2 Ego) - This boost is not listed in the main menu but can be obtained by interacting with a microwave and a Rat in the destructible town before reaching Morningwood.
  • Awesome Funbags (+1 Ego) - NEW!
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Follow the linear path, using turbo boosts and crashing through a water tower. You can optionally pick up an RPG if you took out a Pigcop.
  2. 2
    Enter a destructible town with six Berserk Pigcops. You can either ignore them or mow them down with your truck.
  3. 3
    To find extra items, go to the back of the town and enter a sturdy building. Go behind it, climb on a tractor, and jump through a hole in the rooftop. Inside, you'll find a Shotgun, a Ripper, an EDF crate with 2 Pipe Bombs, a Beer, 2 rats, and a microwave.
  4. 4
    If you are missing the microwave Ego Boost (which is normally impossible to miss during a regular playthrough), you can interact with a rat near the microwave to obtain it.
  5. 5
    Note: If you destroy both generators in the back, the microwave will no longer function. The microwave itself requires very little firepower to destroy.
  6. 6
    Get back into the truck and line yourself up with an angled roof to the right after landing in the town. Boost off it to proceed.
  7. 7
    Note: Try to avoid smashing the wooden bridge; driving over it will prevent an unnecessary turbo boost.
  8. 8
    When you reach a ravine, use the turbo boost to jump over a bridge, landing on the outskirts of a town where you will run out of gas.
  9. 9
    CHECKPOINT
  10. 10
    Exit your truck and head right to a church. Inside, you'll find an Enforcer Gun, three Pipe Bombs, and a magazine (Ego Boost).
  11. 11
    Before entering the town, you'll find a Shotgun and Ripper leaning against a rock, along with two Pipe Bombs and a Holoduke.
  12. 12
    POINTLESS FUN: The Morningwood population is stated as zero after Duke's actions.
  13. 13
    Combat Waves:
    • Wave 1: Pistol Pigcops x2, Ripper Pigcops x 2 (Saloon, 1-2 at a time)
  14. 14
    Wave 2: Shotgun Pigcop, Ripper Pigcops x 2 (Hardware Store)
  15. 15
    Wave 3: Pistol Pigcop (Hotel)
  16. 16
    Wave 4: Enforcer (Barn), Pistol Pigcops x2 (Hotel)
  17. 17
    Wave 5: Super RPG Pigcop (Barn), Pistol Pigcops x2 (Hotel)
  18. 18
    CHECKPOINT
  19. 19
    Wave 6: Assault Commander, Berserk Pigcops x2 (Barn)
  20. 20
    Locations with items:
    • The Boot Shop: Ripper, two Shotguns, three Pipe Bombs.
  21. 21
    The Saloon: Two Rippers on the bottom floor. The upstairs floor has an RPG Launcher. Access the upstairs by using the truck and an explosive barrel to reach the balcony if the door is closed.
  22. 22
    The outhouse behind the saloon: Steroids.
  23. 23
    The Hardware Store: Shotgun, two Pipe Bombs.
  24. 24
    The Hotel: Ripper, Shotgun, two Laser Trip Mines. Access through side windows. The top floor is inaccessible.
  25. 25
    As you walk down the street, engage the Pigcops emerging from the saloon and buildings.
  26. 26
    After clearing the street, an Enforcer will appear from the barn, joined by two Pistol Pigcops.
  27. 27
    A Super Pigcop with an RPG Launcher will then spawn in the barn with more Pistol Pigcops.
  28. 28
    CHECKPOINT
  29. 29
    An Assault Commander and two Berserk Pigcops will emerge from the barn. Use explosives or ranged attacks to defeat them. The house across from the saloon can provide cover.
  30. 30
    After defeating the Assault Commander, you can resupply on ammo from fallen enemies.
  31. 31
    CHECKPOINT
  32. 32
    Head to the barn and complete the puzzle to obtain the next gas can.
  33. 33
    Barn Puzzle Solution:
    • Climb the ladder and crank the pallet to the right.
  34. 34
    Jump over, head left, and climb the ladder (you can pick up a Railgun here).
  35. 35
    Drop the ladder and climb down.
  36. 36
    Return to the crank and crank the pallet to the right again.
  37. 37
    Climb up the ladder.

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