Doom: The Dark Ages Chapter 5’s Holy City of Aratum boasts one of the most sought-after mission challenges – The Layover Challenge! Players seeking to complete it will earn Gold for weapon upgrades if successful in finding and dismounting at both secret dragon landing zones as well as correct locations.

Our comprehensive guide demonstrates exactly how to complete this mission challenge successfully! If you are looking for a complete guide to Chapter 5 of The Holy City of Aratum, you need another article from our website.

What is the Layover Challenge?

The Layover Challenge challenges players in Chapter 5 of Doom: The Dark Ages to dismount a dragon at two secret landing zones within Chapter 5, earning 50 Gold upon completion that can be used to upgrade weapons at Sentinel Shrine. Once available, this challenge becomes available upon reaching The Holy City of Aratum open-air section and receive an objective to destroy four Hell Carriers.

Layover Challenge appears in your mission objectives alongside other Chapter 5 challenges such as Prize Fighter, Countercult, Cat and Mouse and Immovable Object. What makes the Layover Challenge unique is finding two secret landing spots which may prove challenging unless you know where to search.

When Does the Layover Challenge Become Available?

DOOM: The Dark Ages chapter five players can find the first secret dragon landing zone as soon as they reach the open-air area following a brief dragon tutorial segment. When entering The Holy City of Aratum main area, challenge begins immediately upon entry and gives access to both secret landing locations from day one of your exploration of these areas on dragonback.

Secret Landing Zone #1: The Titan Tower Location

As soon as your objective changes to destroying four hell carriers, players should turn left and look for a tower with an enemy on top as their initial target for the Layover Challenge.

Step-by-step instructions for Landing Zone #1:

1. Locate the Titan: Look to the left to see a Titan demon on top of a tower close to the main area where you’re instructed to destroy the Hell Carriers
2. Defeat the Titan: Use the dragon’s Assault Mode to kill the enemy and finish it off
3. Landing Zone Activation: Slaying this titanic demon will unlock the first secret dragon landing zone
4. Dismount: Once the green landing marker appears, approach and dismount your dragon to register progress for the challenge

Secret Landing Zone #2: The Central Area Location

The second secret landing zone requires further exploration, located in another part of The Holy City of Aratum. To unlock it, destroy Titan on rooftop to uncover landing zone that leads to optional area.

Finding Landing Zone #2:

1. Navigate to Central Area: Go back to the starting location once you reach the city. Move forward in a straight line—be careful of Hell Carriers if you’re not ready to interact with them
2. Identify the Target: Look for another elevated structure with enemies that need to be cleared
3. Clear the Area: Eliminate all hostile forces to activate the landing zone
4. Complete the Landing: Dismount at the green marker to complete the second part of the challenge

Mission Challenge Mechanics and Requirements

Layover Challenge players must land and disembark their dragon at two secret landing zones located throughout Aratum. Each landing zone gives off a green marker when ready for landing, so once landed you must disembark your dragon to register success and complete this mission.

Important Challenge Notes:

• You can open the Challenges Menu and pin the challenges. You can pin all of them at the same time to track your progress
• The landing zones must be activated by defeating guardian enemies first
• Green markers indicate when a landing zone is ready for dismounting
• Both locations must be completed to finish the challenge

Conclusion: Mastering the Layover Challenge

Doom: The Dark Ages’ Layover Challenge offers an excellent introduction to its exploration-based challenge system. By following this guide, you’ll quickly locate both secret dragon landing zones, defeat the guardian Titans, claim your 50 Gold reward while discovering additional secrets and collectibles along the way.

As challenges are always active from the very start of a stage, you can immediately begin working on The Layover Challenge as soon as you enter The Holy City of Aratum. Combining combat with exploration and dragon mastery makes this challenge an excellent reflection of why Chapter 5 stands out so much from others.

Layover Challenge provides an exciting and rewarding way to experience Doom: The Dark Ages’ innovative gameplay mechanics. Aim for 100% completion or simply earn maximum gold for weapon upgrades: this challenge provides a memorable and captivating gaming experience that highlights its best aspects.