Character Guide
This guide may help out in fighting properly with each of the three playable characters. As Frodo, you cannot always fight very effectively, as you have only a walking stick and sting, plus a few throwing rocks. The best strategy on a tough enemy as Frodo is to simply turn tail and run.
As Gandalf, however, you can stand your ground and fight to a certain extent. Do not abuse your magic, though. You might finish off a huge troll just to find another one around the corner, and if your Staff Strike or Lightning Strike is used up, you have no choice but to work your way past the monster or kill him with Glamdring.
Aragorn is an extremely diverse player. He has arrows and an effective sword, so you can stand your ground significantly longer than the other two. Aragorn is reliable and usually has many health replenishers. He is my favorite character in the game. Hopefully this has helped you beat or perfect your skill in this game.
Defeat The Nazgul At Amon Hen
On the last section of Amon Hen, you will have to kill the Nazgul and his Fell Beast (the Ringwraith and his dragon.) Go forward from your starting point and slash at them with your sword. (Beware the weird green mist, it can poison you badly!) After a few hits, the Nazgul should fly away. Run around, dodging his shots. He will become vulnerable after a short period. Attack him with your bow. Repeat this several times and Legolas will kill the wraith during a cutscene. You will complete the game after this victory.
The Secrets of the Trollshaws
Immediately following the "A Knife In The Dark" level, you will need to forge a path for the hobbits in the stage named "Trollshaws." Instead of moving ahead yourself, however, let the four hobbits go in front. They will actually kill the enemies faster and better than you yourself can, and they will not pick up the Crams and Lembas. In short, let the four companions do the dirty work, firing a few arrows to cover then and there, then rake up the health goodies afterwards.
"Arrowhead" Glitch
When you play as Aragorn and are near the hobbits, shoot an arrow directly into their head. Then stand back and look at them. The arrow will be sticking out of their skull, but they will be perfectly fine.
Gollum's Gift
On the first Amon Hen level (not the Orc Dam, but the one where Sam is snatched up by the Ringwraith at the beginning), you will have a chance to see and talk to Gollum. To perform this trick, first kill the wolves with Frodo. Also get rid of the Uruk-hai that come charging for you. When you run past the cave that the wolves charge out of, continue on until you see a gap open up before you, and two Orc archers trying to reach you with their arrows. Instead of dropping down, go to your left and up the hill. Then, go back the way you came, and run down to the river's edge. You should hear Gollum yelling in fury. Once again, take a left and up the ridge, where there is now a fallen tree log. Cross it and start speaking with Gollum. After the discussion, he will toss you a fish, which serves as your weapon for the remainder of the game (and is actually much more deadly than your sword!)
Get Past Barrow-downs
On the Barrow-downs level, after you have moved through the graveyard and killed all of the whispy ghosts, you will arrive in a cave. Merry, Pippin and Sam are in the back, and a Barrow-wight will be guarding them. Do not move toward the hobbits, or the wight will begin attacking you. Instead, move forward and onto the ledge on the wall opposite yourself. Open the chest and you will recieve a Westernesse dagger. Use this to chop the wight. After about nine hacks Tom Bombadil will show up and eliminate the enemy. Tip: Use the Ring when you hack so the wight cannot attack you.
Guide To Goodies
The following is a compiled list of all the extra things you can encounter in the game.
Mushrooms - Can replenish 10% of Frodo's health.
Crams - Replenishes 30% of your health.
Lembas - Replenishes 100% of your health.
Miruvor - Replenishes 100% of Gandalf's spirit.
Longsword - The first blade Aragorn has.
Anduril - The blade Aragorn acquires (Rivendell).
Walking-Stick - The first weapon of Frodo.
Sting - The second weapon of Frodo (Rivendell).
Westernesse Dagger - Frodo's temporary weapon.
Glamdring - Gandalf's permanent sword.
21st Hall
On the level in Moria dubbed "21st Hall," the rest of the Fellowship will be fighting the two cave-trolls whilst you attempt to find an exit. Many people get boggled on this level. The trick to it is to move to the center, where the statue is, and push the blocks to their correct locations. After this, several rays of light will converge on the walls and the door will open, allowing you safe exit. Note: your magic or sword will have no effect on the trolls, so don't attack them. It'll only deplete your health.
Get Past The Water Creature In Moria
When you must attack the Watcher in the water of Moria while Gandalf tries to open the doors, you must follow a pattern to succeed. Instead of slashing at the tentacles with your sword, fire at them with your arrows. They will recede as they are rendered useless, until Gandalf says that he has figured the password out. Enter the gate and you're finished.
Mushrooms In Hobbiton
While playing as Frodo in Hobbiton, sometimes you will find hidden mushrooms. The first pair is in a tree down the hill from Bag End. Another is around the house just when you get down from the tree. Browse carefully for them, and you will get them all. Tip - find Old Noakes' herbs to earn a few extra.
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