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Part 32
The Lord of the Rings Online

Part 32

Learn siege tactics for The Lord of the Rings Online, including how to break down castle walls and counter enemy defenses.

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Learn siege tactics for The Lord of the Rings Online, including how to break down castle walls and counter enemy defenses.

Walkthrough
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    To overcome a defensive opponent protecting their main castle, focus on securing all outposts and camps outside their base to gain a resource advantage.
  2. 2
    When attacking a protected castle, use fire arrows and catapults to knock down Mumakils.
  3. 3
    To counter enemy fire arrows and catapults, sacrifice Nazgûl and the Witch-king.
  4. 4
    Utilize Mordor catapults against enemy walls, but avoid using them against other catapults.
  5. 5
    Once the castle is ready for a siege, use a ram or a Mumakil to break down the gate.
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    Be aware of powerful NPCs like Gandalf during the assault.
  7. 7
    To split an opponent's forces, attack two sides simultaneously: one with a Mumakil and another with a ram.
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    Deploy trolls as the first units to enter the castle for a decisive advantage.
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    For Isengard armies, use explosive mines to bring down walls, but be cautious of Ents that can destroy your units.
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    Bring fire arrows during sieges, upgrading them for crossbowmen and other archers for both defense and attack.
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    Avoid using Uruk-hai in a direct siege; instead, merge pikemen with crossbowmen for protection against enemy archers.
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    Consider using a pack of 20 berserkers, but be aware they are expensive and can lose significant health against Ents or Mumakils.
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    If using berserkers with mines, send two per mine, but if you fear wasting them, reconsider a siege as it requires sacrifices.
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    Earn more resources to support your army, with key Isengard units being mines, berserkers, fire crossbows, and the general.
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    Keep Lurtz safe, as he is not suited for prolonged melee combat like Gimli or Aragorn.
Tips
  • If an opponent focuses on making you tired and giving up, exploit your resource advantage by taking all external outposts and camps.
  • When attacking a castle, consider sacrificing Nazgûl and the Witch-king to destroy fire arrows and catapults.
  • If you can, attack two sides of the castle simultaneously with a Mumakil and a ram to divide the opponent's power.
  • When using Isengard's army, be aware that Ents can knock down your minions while you are attacking enemy walls with explosive mines.
  • Fire arrow upgrades are highly convenient for both defending your base and attacking enemy structures.
  • A battalion of raiders will have trouble against killing archers.
  • Berserkers are powerful against minions but expensive; keep an eye on Mumakils and Ents and use fire bows effectively.
  • Berserkers can lose much health because they are fast and may be the first to face defensive enemies.
  • A siege requires many sacrifices to succeed; earn more resources to support your army.
  • Saruman is significantly weaker than Gandalf.
  • Lurtz is not a good type to survive in melee fights.
  • The evil side in The Lord of the Rings Online has an efficient economy, with One Ring powers often focusing on resource gathering bonuses, allowing for rapid unit production for suicidal attack runs.
  • Overwhelm enemies with your units, similar to Zerg strategies in StarCraft or Undead in Warcraft III.
  • Do not let Rohirrim combine with peasants, as it wastes free peasants, command points, and horses, and the peasants are no match for trained Uruk-hai.

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