Follow this guide to complete the 'Mission: Lord of Mordor' in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Learn how to defeat Bagabug the Sneak and The Tower.
Walkthrough
- 1Once you have all five Warchiefs and are ready to face the remaining Black Captains, proceed to the mission start located on the southern end of the western-most docks in Watcher’s Landing.
- 2A smuggler will meet with Marwen and Lithariel, who have conscripted smugglers to transport you and your Uruk army.
- 3After exchanging farewells with Talion, set sail for your destination.
- 4Upon landing, you will encounter an Uruk named Bagabug the Sneak. After his speech, battle will commence.
- 5Bagabug is immune to stealth and ranged attacks and possesses 'No Chance' and 'Deadly' Strengths. Avoid letting him attack you with javelins.
- 6Defeat Bagabug and collect his Rune.
- 7Head south-east with your surviving Uruks to continue the assault.
- 8Enter a fort and navigate through the courtyard to the keep.
- 9A disembodied voice will speak to Talion, identified by Celebrimbor as The Tower.
- 10The Tower engages in mind games before appearing and making offers. He reveals that Celebrimbor chose you as a host and can end the possession.
- 11The Tower vanishes, and you must hunt him down within eight minutes.
- 12Locate The Tower's simulacrums in the courtyard. Your objective is to Stealth Drain him, which depletes about a quarter of his health per attempt.
- 13Repeat the Stealth Drain process three times.
- 14You will be called back to the keep by an illusion of your deceased wife, revealed to be The Tower.
- 15Approach The Tower, who will reveal himself. You must succeed at a QTE by holding the (Circle) button to counter his brand.
- 16Upon successful counter, Talion will neutralize and defeat The Tower.
Tips
- Bagabug the Sneak is a threat if not dealt with quickly; do not allow him to attack from a distance.
- Stealth Draining The Tower is a core mechanic for this part of the mission. Practice this technique if needed.
- The final QTE is very simple; be ready to press the indicated button.
- The Tower Crumbles achievement/trophy.
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