Runes are permanently equippable to your character and replace the hack module system from the previous update. As you level, you will eventually be able to slot 3 at a time, which will allow you multiple options per match. You can only have 1 rune active at a time.
The last and final rune (Blood Trail) is unlocked upon achieving level 44 in Multiplayer. You can view these on the main MP screen or while in a lobby.
EDIT: Just a small tip, when you unlock the "Bounty" rune, make sure to play with that. It's unlocked at level 37, and it'll help you clean up those last levels pretty quickly.
35 Comments
Level 44....fuuuuuuuuuck!!!!!1111!!!!
I was praying this wouldn't be the case. Oh well....I better learn to love Doom's mediocre MP for a week. =-/
By The SCHWARTZ 00 on 20 Jul 2017 03:17
I should also mention that they reset everyone to level 0/1 or whatever to level the playing field...so REALLY get used to it. :)
By themusicluvr13 on 20 Jul 2017 03:21
Can you level up in private matches? Or can you only do this public? In fact can you do all achievements from the title update in private matches?
By Boss Monster on 20 Jul 2017 03:41
In the last update era, you could not level up in Private Multiplayer, so I'm assuming that is still the same; however, I have not tested it.
By themusicluvr13 on 20 Jul 2017 03:43
The challenges definitely help. I've been playing for a few hours, poorly, and I'm level 24. It caps at 5,000xp per level up at a certain point, so the better you do in game, the faster you'll level. Focusing on challenges will help a lot.
By themusicluvr13 on 20 Jul 2017 05:37
Can i ask, do you equip runes just by levelling up and unlocking them at various points on the way to 44, or are they for doing certain retirements??? I absolutely don't mind grinding MP if its just for levelling up as I was level 30 after about 5-6 hours of MP before.
By NoHeroes94 on 20 Jul 2017 05:40
It's solely by leveling. There are no extra requirements to unlock the runes.
By themusicluvr13 on 20 Jul 2017 05:47
Thank god for that, so by Level 44 you'll have them all?
By NoHeroes94 on 20 Jul 2017 06:32
By themusicluvr13 on 20 Jul 2017 06:34
Is anyone else having trouble connecting to the multiplayer servers? I get an immediate error saying "Notice: Unable to obtain title storage. Please check your network connection and try again." Why does Bethesda suck so much fucking dick?
By Hexa Fox on 20 Jul 2017 07:17
Finally booted me out I think - I'm just perpetually searching. Was trying for #1 completion too. :/
By themusicluvr13 on 20 Jul 2017 07:53
@Hexa Fox - I have the exact same problem. My internet can't be that bad because I play Rocket League almost daily and a lot of GTA Online on PS4. Had 1330G so I've played extensive MP on DOOM before too.
Reckon its a Update issue?
By NoHeroes94 on 20 Jul 2017 08:07
I was watching some YouTube vids and apparently the challenges will help us rank up quite a bit. But it's still probably going to take around 5 hours to get to level 44
By Bu5hr4ng3r on 20 Jul 2017 09:26
I suspect your guide is wrong. I think you can only equip 1 at a time, but you will unlock 2 more slots so you can switch to a different one. Not equip all 3 slots at the same time
By Kornfan2007 on 20 Jul 2017 13:08
That's correct - sorry, I guess I'll clarify it a little better. I still think it's fair to say 3 are equipped, but I can see how that's misleading.
By themusicluvr13 on 20 Jul 2017 13:10
By themusicluvr13 on 20 Jul 2017 13:13
Thanks guys. 8-10 hours seems manageable for sure. I enjoy the MP in short spurts, so this update is welcome. I just thought they were done with achievements..
By Shred Asics 13 on 20 Jul 2017 19:56
I honestly enjoy the leveling more now. And the gameplay is fun enough. But yes, if you go at it, you can easily do this in a free weekend.
By themusicluvr13 on 20 Jul 2017 20:02
Double XP this weekend everybody! :)
By themusicluvr13 on 20 Jul 2017 21:16
2x XP explains why leveling is going so quickly right now. Nice.
By hunterIV on 20 Jul 2017 23:43
No wonder, I got to level 44 in about 3 hours hahaha. Thanks for the advice.
By NoHeroes94 on 21 Jul 2017 00:11
I really underrated the MP in this game. Its a LOT of fun. Run n Gun without having to worry about some random teammate sending you hatemail for having a bad game. I mean, I won't play it ever again once I hit 44, but still....its not bad at all.
By The SCHWARTZ 00 on 21 Jul 2017 02:35
Bounty Rune is unlocked at rank 37
By Fooga on 21 Jul 2017 06:31
Thank you @Fooga. Updated my note.
@The Schwartz - I've been having a ton of fun getting back into it. I hit Echelon 2, level 7 before I quit last night. I think my problem prior was playing AFTER the Single Player (epic!), and I was sorely disappointed.
By themusicluvr13 on 21 Jul 2017 07:24
Thanks for the feedback! I will power through this weekend. Wasn't able to connect to a match last night...11PM EST.
By Shred Asics 13 on 21 Jul 2017 13:24
Double xp... oh i know what ill be playing then. Ugh
I just played the MP (after not playing for over a year) and I went from level 1 to level 30 in about 2.5 hours... so it's really Not that bad at all.
By Proud Dad MCAL on 22 Jul 2017 05:28
The MP has improved loads but the way unlockables work is appalling. Whereas equipping DLC armour for those achievements was a very simple task you now have to prestige several times to unlock them, adding at least 50-70 hours on. So glad I did it at the time. If DLC was made free, why then hide it behind progression based unlocks?
By NoHeroes94 on 23 Jul 2017 14:22
I'm almost wondering if that's the point - maybe a "bonus" for those of us that paid for the DLC?
By themusicluvr13 on 23 Jul 2017 14:44
Why am I the only one having trouble connecting to the np. Lol. I can't get into a game to even play. I keep getting kicked out. Please help!
By RobT II on 02 Aug 2017 02:05
I had a lot of connection issues with this game.
By netstryker on 26 Oct 2018 01:15
I played yesterday , there are people playing in North America region, couldn’t find anybody in Europe or Asia .
By PirS92 on 20 Aug 2021 08:12
Anyone wanting to get a lobby going? wanting to 100% this game
By GrandKushMasta on 21 Sep 2021 16:44
@Shred Astics annoyingly everyone is reset to Lvl. 1.
If you are vigilant in completing challenges level 44 is about 8-10hours from scratch. Compared to other games that's nothing
By NoHeroes94 on 20 Jul 2017 17:28
So assuming I've completed the rest of the achievements (and traded in game) I should be able to go from level 20 to 44 during the free weekend, yes? I have no recollection on how long leveling took...
EDIT: My fault, totally missed your comment about the level reset!
By Shred Asics 13 on 20 Jul 2017 17:30