Where to Find the Secret Key in Chapter 7 in DOOM The Dark Ages

By Daniel Hidalgo | 2025-05-16 09:10:02
In DOOM The Dark Ages, Chapter 7 ("The Siege Part II") presents a more compact level design compared to the open-ended Chapter 6. While progressing through the mission, you’ll naturally come across the Chapter 7 Secret Key—but grabbing it requires some clever maneuvering.
This guide will walk you through the Secret Key location, how to reach it, and what rewards await behind the two secret doors in this fiery hellscape.

Where to Find the Chapter 7 Secret Key


Midway through the level, you’ll enter a flame-engulfed courtyard filled with demonic enemies. After clearing the area, look up—the Secret Key floats above the center of the arena, just out of reach.

How to Reach the Secret Key


  • Proceed Normally – Follow the mission marker into the nearby building, eliminating all demons to unlock the upward path.
  • Ascend the Stairs – Continue upward until you reach the upper level of the courtyard.
  • Spot the Jump Pad – From the ledge, look right—the Secret Key is across from a Jump Pad.
  • Find the Hidden Path – Instead of following the mission marker left (toward armor pickups), turn right and use a Shield Charge to break through a weak wall.
  • Claim the Key – Inside this hidden area, you’ll find gold, a secret jump pad, and an invisible Imp (reveal it with your Saw Shield). Use the Jump Pad to launch toward the Secret Key.
  • All Chapter 7 Secret Doors & Rewards


    Now that you have the Secret Key, unlock these two hidden doors for extra loot:

    1. Courtyard Secret Door


    • Location: Opposite side of the courtyard (ground floor, beneath the Secret Key).
    • Rewards:

      • Ruby (valuable pickup)
      • Mancubus enemy (be ready for a fight)
      • Shortcut back to the upper level

    2. Staircase Secret Door


    • Location: Right side of the stairs leading into the main building.
    • Rewards:

      • Multiple gold drops
      • Codex Entry: "Siege Part II" (lore expansion)

    Final Tips for Chapter 7 Secrets


    • Watch for hidden enemies – The secret area has an invisible Imp; use your Saw Shield to expose it.
    • Explore thoroughly – Some walls can be destroyed with Shield Charge, revealing hidden paths.
    • Prioritize the Secret Key – It unlocks both doors, granting extra resources and lore.


    By following this guide, you’ll maximize your rewards in DOOM The Dark Ages Chapter 7. Stay vigilant, Slayer—hell’s secrets won’t claim themselves!

    Platform(s): PlayStation 5 PS5, Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S
    Genre(s): First-person shooter
    Developer(s): id Software
    Publisher(s): Bethesda Softworks
    Engine: id Tech
    Release date: May 15, 2025
    Mode: Single-player, multiplayer
    Age rating (PEGI): +18
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