The Lord of the Hunt Story Missions — Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Walkthrough

Track Warchiefs and their beasts in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's Lord of the Hunt story missions. This walkthrough guides your hunt for dominance.

Embark on the thrilling Lord of the Hunt story missions in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor to track down powerful Warchiefs and their beasts. This walkthrough will guide you through each objective, from hunting specific creatures to confronting these formidable foes and securing your dominance over Mordor.

The Lord of the Hunt is a series of story missions that focus on Talion's pursuit of powerful Uruks who command monstrous beasts. These missions often involve tracking, hunting, and ultimately confronting these Warchiefs and their formidable mounts.

Mission 1: The Hunt is On

Your first task in this arc is to track down a specific Warchief who is known for his hunting prowess. You'll need to use your Wraith abilities to follow his trail, which will often lead you through various parts of the region. Pay attention to environmental clues and the direction of fleeing wildlife.

• Objective: Track the Warchief.
• Strategy: Utilize Wraith Vision to highlight the Warchief's trail. Be prepared for ambushes from his Uruk guards along the way.

Mission 2: The Beast Slayer

This mission typically involves hunting down a specific type of beast that the Warchief commands. You'll need to locate the beast's lair or hunting grounds and engage it in combat. These beasts are often powerful and have unique attack patterns.

• Objective: Hunt and kill the beast.
• Strategy: Identify the beast's weaknesses. For example, Caragath are vulnerable to fire, while Graugs can be stunned. Use the environment to your advantage, such as luring them into traps or using elevated positions.

Mission 3: Confronting the Warchief

Once the beast is dealt with, you'll usually confront the Warchief himself. He may be accompanied by his remaining guards and potentially another beast. This is a direct combat encounter where you'll need to utilize all your combat skills.

• Objective: Defeat the Warchief.
• Strategy: Focus on the Warchief, but be mindful of his guards. If he has a beast companion, try to separate them or use the beast's attacks against the Warchief. Exploit any weaknesses revealed during the fight.

Completing these missions not only progresses the story but also weakens the power of the Uruk hierarchy, opening up new opportunities for you to assert your dominance. Remember to upgrade your abilities and gear between missions to ensure you're prepared for the escalating challenges.