DOOM Eternal

Arachnotron - How to Beat

Read this DOOM Eternal guide to learn more about how to beat the Arachnotron! Find out the demon's weakness, gameplay tips, how to beat, and more!

Arachnotron - Weakness & Tips

Weakness: Gun Turret

The Arachnotron is a heavy demon that can fire continuously while moving. It is also very agile and mobile, making it a very dangerous demon for the unprepared. Destroying it makes it significantly easier to beat this demon.

Use Precision Bolt Or Sticky Bomb

You can effectively destroy the Arachnotron's Gun Turret using a Heavy Cannon's Precision Bolt Mod, a Shotgun's Sticky Bomb, or with a Ballista. 1 Sticky Bomb or one shot from either the Precision Bolt or the Ballista can do the job.

Get In Close After Destroying The Turret

After you destroy the Arachnotron's gun turret, you can now get in and shoot it from close-range. A point-blank shot from the Super Shotgun is very effective in bringing this demon down.

Use Rocket Launcher's Lock-On

The Rocket Launcher's Lock-On mod allows you to fire 3 consecutive guided rockets at the target. Firing a salvo is enough to stagger the Arachnotron, leaving it vulnerable to Glory Kills.

Arachnotron - Attack Patterns & Features

Gun Turret Barrage

The Arachnotron uses its exceptional mobility while peppering you with projectiles. Destroy the Gun Turret to reduce its fighting strength, forcing it to use its other moves. It can sometimes stick to ceilings, giving it a good vantage point to shoot at the player.

Grenade Launchers

If the Gun Turret is destroyed, the Arachnotron will make use of the grenade launchers located at its sides. It fires 4 grenades that stick to the surface of the ground, exploding after the sometime or if it directly hits the player

Melee Attack

When near the Arachnotron, it uses one of its legs to attack the player. Prevent damage by maintaining distance.

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