So, it’s come to this. Turbine have reached the event horizon for any Lord of the Rings property, the battle for Helm’s Deep. This is the section of the story which shows which Lord of the Rings tie-ins cut the mustard and which are a bit sour cream.
The latest expansion covers the huge battle between Rohan and armies of Saruman. Though it will be bringing more than just big battles to the Lord of the Rings MMO.
The expansion will raise the level cap from 85 to 95, including, also, new skills and class specialisations to fit. Though you won’t need to be a hugely high level to take part in the Battle for Helm’s Deep. Anyone above level 10 will be free to enlist as a soldier against Saruman’s orc horde. The battle will be fought time and time again and you’re able to lose while still gaining experience.
As well as the battle there will be new regions added to the game. It will be your job to travel between the five ridings of Wesemnet and recruit them fight Sauron. According the press release, “Traverse the capital of Edoras, mysterious Dunharrow, and the fortress of the Hornburg within Helm’s Deep.”
You can pre-order the expansion to secure some bonus goodies but it won’t be cheap. The premium edition costs £45 and gets you:
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Armour of the Hammerhand – an exclusive full set of Rohirrim cosmetic armour
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+10 quest log slots
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Crystal of Remembrance – adds one additional legacy to your legendary weapon
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Helm’s Deep Title – Helm’s Enforcer
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Helm’s Deep Title – Helm’s Avenger
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2000 Turbine points
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Shield of the Hammerhand (Statted Cloak +25%XP, scales to level of wearer)
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Exclusive War-steed Bundle (The Steed of the Hammerhand) – an exclusive Rohirrim mount with matching War-Steed appearance
The base game costs £30 and gets you:
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Hauberk of the Hammerhand – an exclusive Rohirrim cosmetic chest piece
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Helm’s Deep Title: Helm’s Enforcer
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1000 Turbine points
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Token of Hornburg (+25% Monster XP)
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The Steed of the Hammerhand – an exclusive Rohirrim Mount
The Helm’s Deep expansion is due out on 18 November.