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May 29th, 2007

Combat Conjuntion Function

Conjunction Guide
I. What Are Conjunctions?
II. The Color Wheel
III. How to Initiate Conjunctions
I. What Are Conjunctions?
Conjunctions are a special mechanic in LOTRO that arise when in a group of two or more players. They can do anything […]

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May 29th, 2007

Champion Skills List

Level
Skill
Description

1
Bladewall
You make a Frontal Area of Attack

1
Dual Wield
Allows the wielding of a second weapon in the off-hand

1
Swift Strike
You make a swift melee attack

1
Wild Attack
A single powerful melee attack

2
Savage Strikes
You make a savage double […]

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May 29th, 2007

The Starting Minstrel Guide

The Minstrel:
Minstrels are the best Morale boosting (Healer) class in all of Eriador. It is capable of melee combat, ranged damage via songs, and fellowship buffs. You can solo easily, and you’re always in demand for fellowships.

The Stats:
Every song, ballad, anthem, […]

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May 29th, 2007

Understanding the Guardian

The Guardian was often misunderstood as the most simplified class that the Lord of the Rings Online had to offer. This was derived from an expectation that the class would be simply the stereotypical tank from other titles, such as EverQuest II and World of Warcraft. Yet this would […]

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May 29th, 2007

Understanding Crafting

Crafting in the Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) is more then just a side-game. In many respects, it is one of the more important high level activities; the best items in-game come from crafters. Yet even before the high level game takes place, it is a viable alternative […]

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May 29th, 2007

Lotro Gold Guide

Welcome to our Gold(currency) overview for Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. The currency system within LOTRO is similiar to many other MMORPG games but has some differences. The currency is broken up into three seperate types, Gold, Silver, and Copper.

For example, the character above has […]

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May 29th, 2007

Traveling Guide

Like many games, the aspect of travel is an important one. The best way to describe the travel system within Lord of the Rings Online is “lore-accurate” or better said, the appropriate travel options in corresponding to the novels. The travel system is comprised of three major ways to […]

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May 29th, 2007

Grouping Guide

There are several aspects to grouping in LOTRO.

Grouping:

Friends
Fellowing (Fellowships)
Kinships
Raids

Friends
Lord […]

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May 29th, 2007

The Leveling Guide

1-10/15 Archet/Bree-land/Ered Luin/Shire and the surrounding ‘newbie’ quests.
16-20 Northern Bree-Land above Adso’s Camp/ Hengstacer Horse Farm / Thornley’s Farm / Saeradan / Old Forest Quests / Barrow Downs Quests(Guide Available)
16-22 Lone Lands (Forsaken Inn/Candaith’s Camp) / If you finish the western Lone Lands quests I highly recommend […]

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May 29th, 2007

Monster Play Guide

Monster play is the term used to describe the PVP (Player versus Player) aspect of Lord of the Rings Online. Monster play allows you to take control of one of several different monster types, and enter into battle in a lush landscape called the Ettenmoors. You will be able to take your monster character and […]

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