Blade of Agony rewards those who think, explore, and adapt. If you're stuck, these hints offer just enough insight to keep you moving without spoiling the thrill of discovery. Use them wisely – the resistance is counting on you.
Low on ammo? Bored with your combat knife? Use your stamina and kick some ass — kick it like Müller!
German infantry are not only smarter, but also more agile. They can dodge some of your attacks and take cover.
The Reich has sent in medics, who are able to revive dead soldiers. Do not kill them: if pinned down, they will surrender.
Allied spies are involved in later missions to support you. Don't be too quick shooting them, they might be able to help you.
The Nazis have locked and hidden away many chests filled with loot. Find them — just make sure to bring a key!
The Wehrmacht may be oblivious, but the Gestapo are not! Stay away from them when you are disguised, or they blow your cover.
Visit Prof. Klaus Gutenberg in the laboratories at HQ. He might have some goodies for you, and perhaps even a special operation...
The environments and locales feature many interactive items. An orange arrow indicates a thing you can use or interact with.
The krauts have hidden equipment in some barrels — and explosive gunpowder in others! Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.
Talk to the characters at headquarters; some of them have useful information and tips for you.
Occasionally you will find text papers with valuable information. They are not necessary to beat the game, but are story-relevant.
Always carry a mine detector with you — it's often essential! You may buy one from Lt. Laz Rojas at the armory.
Some objects require a specific item before they can be used. If you collected the necessary quest item, hold use for interaction.
Feeling overwhelmed by the controls and features? The training course at HQ will help you learn the mechanics.
Allied High Command evaluates your success or failure accurately. Check the mission summary for your details in the briefing room.
Easily inflammable and high-explosive objects are scattered around. They are dangerous - use them to your advantage.
Some missions feature stealth gameplay where you have to sneak around. Keep an eye on the visibility indicator on your HUD!
Time to beat up those greedy Nazis like fat piñatas made of gold. For one minute, this powerup makes Nazis drop money when you kill them.
Health bars indicate stronger enemies — normal ones are grey, unique ones are gold, end bosses are red.
Too many enemies to deal with? This will give you an edge by making you invincible, and recovering your health for a few seconds.
Collect money by finding treasure during missions. See Lt. Laz Rojas at the armory, where you can spend all that hard-earned cash!
Blade of Agony is packed with subtle references, easter eggs, and behind-the-scenes facts that connect it to gaming history, pop culture, and the legacy of classic shooters. Dive into the trivia and discover the stories that didn’t make it into the briefing.
Blade of Agony's biggest inspiration is WolfenDoom by Laz Rojas, who is also an actor and director? Just in case you wonder where you get your extra supplies from...
Max Otto von Stierlitz is the main character in the most famous Soviet book and TV spy fiction series? His incredible luck did not follow him to Blade of Agony's world...
interiors of the last map were strongly inspired by the beginning of a popular early-2000s Wolfenstein game?
Juliette Bertrand's callsign comes directly from Wing Commander? "Shotglass" also works as the barkeeper, if you're missing the reference!
the jukebox not only survived WWII, it ended up being used in a space station built by the Union Aerospace Corporation!
Lt. Ty "Bones" Halderman was named after the leader of TeamTNT who passed away during Blade of Agony's development? An homage to a major figure in the history of Doom modding.
you can find & collect special Mayan artifacts to unlock a secret mission in Chapter II? Sophia Hapgood even wears one as jewelry — doesn't she look charming?
there were no enemy rotations in the original Commander Keen games? They were made specifically for Blade of Agony by pixel masters of Keen modding community.
there's a secret mission in Chapter II inspired by another WolfenDoom original that you can access by collecting all the Ancient Artifacts?
there's a secret mission in Chapter I inspired by another WolfenDoom original that you can access by collecting all the Eisenmann files?
there's not only an homage to Indiana Jones and the Holy Grail but a complete replica of a famous scene in C1M6?
one of the secret missions in Chapter III implements many ideas from the Resident Evil series?
the Chefs cooked a great game for you? Have some mercy upon them!
Cpt. James Ryan and General John H. Miller are named after characters from a well-known WW2 movie?