The game takes place between the events of J.R.R. Due to this, events and characters depicted in the game are not canon. It also incorporates several events from the legendarium, though heavily modified. The game is a significant departure from Tolkien's written works, with many characters and events written specifically for the game. Meanwhile, the wraith inside him, Celebrimbor, struggles to remember his forgotten past, which will allow him to increase in power. Possessed by an immensely powerful wraith, Talion becomes a revenant, rising from the grave to avenge the murder of his family. At its center is Talion, a ranger who loses everything, including his mortal life. The game was designed to fill the gap between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and is described as a story of revenge, slaughter, and mystery set entirely in Mordor, the land of shadow.
Its sequel, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, was released on October 10, 2017. The game was released on Septemfor Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on November 18, 2014. Games which takes place in the world of J.R.R. These challenges will focus on using the dagger Acharn to dispatch foes quickly and silently, thinning the ranks of the Uruks before they are able to react.Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a third-person action role-playing video game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Sword Legends will test Talion's might in up close and personal combat, challenging you to complete missions with Talion's sword Urfael by slaughtering dozens of Mordor's Uruks with precision and speed.īow Legends will test Talion's accuracy and precision with the bow Azkar, and harnessing the power of the Wraith, you'll have to prove how fast you can take down Mordor's finest with a volley of arrows.ĭagger Legends will test Talion's lethality in the shadows. Complete all 10 Sword Legends, Bow Legends, and Dagger Legends to inscribe a weapon with power, allowing you to unleash devastating attacks. These challenges will test your mastery with specific objectives, and will reward you with bonus currency if certain objectives are met. There are 12 Outcast Rescue Missions in each area of the game, click on a mission below to learn more.Īs Talion becomes more proficient with his weapons: The sword, Urfael, the dagger, Acharn, and the bow, Azkar, Talion will be able to unlock and undertake missions to build the legend of the weapon. Completing a mission will reward you with Mirian, along with an additional bonus if a bonus objective is met. You can unlock a certain number of these mission at a time, and you will need to complete these missions before more can be unlocked.
The more Outcast Missions you perform, the higher chance slaves will assist you in fighting the Uruks, and pointing out intelligence on the Uruk Captains. These mission focus on liberating other slaves through a variety of methods, and will reward you with Mirian to purchase abilities. Some slaves will bear a fist icon, and freeing these slaves by defeating their captors will unlock nearby Outcast Missions. Main Missions in The Sea of Nurn Queen Marwen's/Lithariel's StoryĪlong Talion's travels through Mordor, you will encounter slaves being worked to death by their Uruk taskmasters. Click on a mission to learn more about it.
While these objectives are not technically missions, they can be difficult to attempt, and have been added to the walkthrough below. In addition, there are special objectives that must be met during the main missions to proceed. While the story arc missions will need to be completed in a certain order, you can always jump from one story arc to another, as long as certain requirements have been met. Playing through the Main Missions will also allow you unlock specific Abilities and new areas of Mordor.Ĭertain main missions can be attempted in any order, as the missions will often split into several story arcs. As you progress though the story, different story arc missions will become available depending on the region you are in, and some missions will need to be completed before others can be unlocked. The Main Missions for Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor revolve around the ranger Talion and his quest for vengeance against Sauron's minions.