Monster guide
All 17 enemies of the Freedoom campaign, in rough order of appearance. Descriptions follow the official Freedoom manual; threat level is our editorial rating.
ZombieBrain-dead workers of iniquity armed with a handgun. Drops a bullet clip when killed.Episode 1+ · ● low
Shotgun ZombieTraded the handgun for a shotgun and packs far more of a punch. Drops a shotgun when killed.Episode 1+ · ● low
Minigun ZombieLocks on with a minigun and keeps firing until you are dead — take cover or take him out first. Drops a minigun.Episode 2+ · ●● medium
SerpentipedeRank-and-file footsoldiers of the alien invasion. Up close they tear you apart; at range they rain fireballs.Episode 1+ · ●● medium
Flesh WormTough and fast-moving, attacks at close range and takes several shotgun blasts. Keep your distance.Episode 1+ · ●● medium
Stealth WormA flesh worm that bends light around itself — nearly invisible in darker, noisier environments.Episode 3+ · ●●● high
HatchlingIonized alien larvae that bodyslam you for surprising amounts of damage.Episode 2+ · ●● medium
MatribiteSends her own babies to fight. Thus is the duty of empire.Episode 2+ · ●● medium
TrilobiteFlying orb-like creatures that spit plasma and bite if you get close.Episode 2+ · ●● medium
Pain BringerTakes at least three missile blasts to down while showering you with energy projectiles.Episode 3+ · ●●● high
Pain LordThe Pain Bringer was not tough enough for you? This one takes five missile blasts.Episode 3+ · ●●● high
OctaminatorFast, tough, fires homing fireballs. Do not get into a boxing match with one.Episode 3+ · ●●● high
NecromancerIf not setting you on fire, undoing your hard work by bringing friends back from the dead.Episode 4 · ●●● high
Combat SlugGenetically-engineered living tanks fitted with long-distance flamethrowers.Episode 4 · ●●● high
TechnospiderCybernetic creatures firing high-capacity polaric energy weapons — a deadly challenge.Episode 4 · ●●● high
DreadnoughtA tank on legs with a rapid-fire minigun. Immune to explosions from missiles and barrels.Episode 4 · ●●● high
Assault TripodThe ultimate blend of military tech and genetic engineering: fast, heavily armored, missile launcher. Immune to missile and barrel explosions.Episode 4 · ●●● high