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            As a super soldier prepared to combat various demons, <strong>enhancing your armor</strong> is vital for achieving victory in <em>Doom: The Dark Ages</em>.
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            The upgrade system in <em>Doom: The Dark Ages</em> allows you to fortify not just your weapons and shields, but also transform yourself into an invincible warrior—provided you collect all the <strong>Demonic Essence</strong> dropped by specific enemies known as "leaders." These leaders can boost your ammo capacity, health, and armor.
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            However, navigating hell in search of Demonic Essence can be disorienting. In this <em>Doom: The Dark Ages</em> guide, we’ll explain <strong>how to upgrade your armor</strong> and provide details on <strong>where to find all the armor upgrade leaders</strong> in the game.
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                In <em>Doom: The Dark Ages</em>, armor acts as a protective barrier, absorbing damage before it affects your health. When your armor points are exhausted, any damage incurred will reduce your health directly. By increasing your armor pool, <strong>you can endure greater hits</strong> without immediately risking your health.
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                To upgrade your armor, you must <strong>collect Demonic Essence</strong> from specific leaders, identifiable by a symbol hovering above their heads. Leaders that offer armor upgrades will have a <strong>green shield icon above them</strong>.
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