This Doom Eternal Gladiator Boss Guide will show you how to defeat the Gladiator, who is one of the main bosses that you face in the game. The Gladiator is also another brutal boss that you have to defeat but can be easily beaten if you know how to evade his attacks, and when to attack to deal damage.
This boss fight comes in two phases, where the first is pretty simple and straightforward. The second phase of the fight make the boss vulnerable but also makes him pretty fast with quicker attacks.
Doom Eternal Gladiator Boss Guide
Below we have detailed how to defeat Gladiator in the game.
How to Defeat Gladiator
In the first phase of the fight, the Gladiator comes with a single weapon which is a long chained spiked ball that he throws straight in front. This weapon has a good range and can go all the way to the other end of the battle area. He also has a shield that he uses to protect itself from your attacks.
The Gladiator is also joined by a few smaller enemies that aid him in the battle. It is best to use them for ammo and other vital resources by executing Glory Kills on them. In the meantime, you should always be on the move to evade the Gladiator’s attacks. The only time you can attack is when the boss’s eyes flash green and he is about to attack. This works the same way as the Marauder boss, where you get this window of opportunity only when you see the eyes flashing.
After you have dealt enough damage, the Gladiator will start stagger and start flashing. This is where you should go for the Glory Kill for the most amount of damage.
In the second phase of the fight, and when his shield is broken, the Gladiator equips an identical spiked ball on his other arm where the shield used to be. Gladiator is more aggressive in this phase and will frequently use both weapons. You should always be on the move by dodging and dashing to either side.
He also comes with a new attack, where he traps within his weapons in a small area, and then sends forth waves of energy. You have to avoid the waves by either jumping or ducking beneath the waves. On the other hand, the Gladiator will also use the weapons to deflect your attacks, which have a chance of hitting you in return. You need to avoid shooting when he starts spinning the spiked weapon and wait for him to attack.
If you need more help with the game, check out more guides below.
- Weapons Guide
- Buff Totems
- Glory Kills Guide
- Fast Travel Guide
- Sentinel Crystals Guide
- BFG 9000 Guide
- Enemies Guide
Other Boss Battle Guides:
This concludes our Doom Eternal Gladiator Boss Guide. Post your comments below.
