Mission: The Cure

Navigate Mission: The Cure in Act II of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Track an Uruk to find an antidote for the Black Arrow poison affecting Nurn.

In the mission "The Cure" within Act II of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Talion must find a way to cure the Uruk afflicted by the Black Arrow's poison. This involves tracking down a specific Uruk who holds the key to the antidote, leading to a confrontation and a critical decision that impacts the fate of the Nurn region.

The Cure Walkthrough

The mission "The Cure" begins with Talion needing to find a remedy for the Uruks suffering from the Black Arrow's poison. This requires you to locate a specific Uruk named Urus the Healer, who is rumored to possess knowledge of a cure. You'll need to use your Wraith abilities to track him down.

Tracking Urus the Healer

Begin by activating your Wraith abilities to reveal clues. Follow the trail of spectral footprints and other environmental cues to pinpoint Urus's location. He will likely be found within a heavily guarded area, so be prepared for combat.

Confronting Urus

Once you locate Urus, you'll engage in combat. He is a standard Uruk but may have bodyguards. Focus on taking him down quickly. After defeating him, you will learn that the cure is not a simple potion, but rather a specific herb that grows in a dangerous location.

Retrieving the Herb

Urus will reveal that the herb needed for the cure can be found in the Sunken Fortress. This area is teeming with Uruks and other dangers. You will need to navigate the fortress, using stealth and combat to reach the herb.

• Stealth Approach: Utilize the environment to your advantage. Climb walls, use cover, and perform stealth takedowns to thin out the enemy ranks before engaging directly.
• Combat Strategy: If stealth is not an option, be prepared for a pitched battle. Use your combat abilities, particularly those that deal with groups of enemies, to survive.

The Decision

After successfully retrieving the herb, you will return to the afflicted Uruks. At this point, you will be presented with a crucial decision: administer the cure, which will save the Uruks but also strengthen the warchiefs who are immune to the poison, or allow the poison to take its course, weakening the warchiefs but dooming the afflicted Uruks. This choice has significant implications for the power balance in Nurn.

Mission Rewards

Completing "The Cure" will reward you with Power, Mirian, and potentially new gear or runes, depending on your choices and performance during the mission.