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Weak and strong points of the members of the Sauron's Army | Sauron's Army (Nemesis System) Middle-earth: SoM Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

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Each member of the Sauron's Army has his weaknesses and strong points, which are generated at random, at the moment at which the game starts. By default, Talion does not know about them and the only way to learn about them is to attain additional information about a given orc (thanks to interrogating another monster, or thanks to finding a document with intelligence data).

As much as the regular orcs have an equal number of strong and weak points or even more of the former, Captains and Warchiefs have more strong points. Of course, it is a good idea to examine both in detail. This will allow you to figure out, which actions you should avoid and what you can do to get rid of the orc with ease.

Exploiting the weaknesses of the opponent, e.g. the fear of wild animals, allows you to eliminate them more easily - Weak and strong points of the members of the Saurons Army | Saurons Army (Nemesis System) - Saurons Army (Nemesis System) - Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game Guide
Exploiting the weaknesses of the opponent, e.g. the fear of wild animals, allows you to eliminate them more easily

Both the strong and the weak points of the members of the Sauron's Army are highly diverse. One of the weaknesses of the opponent may be, for example, the fear of caragors or ghuls, or the information that you can kill him with a successful surprise attack. When it comes to his strong points, he may be completely immune to ranged attacks, or have an unique special attack that increases his offensive capabilities.

Note - You do not need to learn the weak and the strong points by heart of the orcs, after you learn them from the intelligence data. You can stop the game even after you start the fight and have a look at both lists.

The below list presents example weaknesses of the members of the Sauron's Army:

THE WEAKNESS

HOW TO EXPLOIT?

Clumsy

Try to grapple the orc in melee - he cannot defend against this type of actions.

Damaged by Combat Finishers

Rely on special attacks in melee, while fighting such an orc.

Damaged by Explosions

Blow up the explosive elements of the surrounding, while fighting the orc.

Damaged by Ranged Attack s

Rely on the bow, throwing daggers and the Shadow Strike attack while fighting the orc.

Damaged by Stealth Finishers

Perform stealth finishers (surprise attacks from behind) while fighting the orc.

Fear of Betrayal

Try to cause a situation, in which the allied orcs start fighting with each other (e.g. thanks to branding one).

Fear of Burning

Search for opportunities to blow up the explosive elements of the surroundings (at best, by using the bow).

Fear of Caragors

Use caragors to your advantage, whether by riding one and attacking the orc in question, or by releasing them from cages.

Fear of Ghuls

Lure groups of ghuls near the orc.

Fear of Graugs

Lure the huge graugs near the orc.

Fear of Morgai Flies

Search for opportunities to destroy nests of flies, near the orc.

Fear of Rival

Try to lure the rivals of the orc near the orc. You can learn who the Captain or the Warchief is currently competing against, from the Sauron's Army window.

Fear of the Gravewalker

Attack the orc directly, so you stay within his sight for the whole time.

Branded

Try to grab the orc in melee - he will be unable to defend against this type of action.

Vulnerable to Combat Finishers

While fighting the orc, try to land special attacks because they may kill him.

Vulnerable to Mounted Beasts

Try to attack the orc, e.g. while riding a caragor. The special attack of the monster may kill the opponent instantly.

Vulnerable to Ranged Attacks

Try to eliminate the orc with a ranged attack, whether by aiming the bow at the head, or by performing the Shadow Strike attack (teleportation and a strike).

Vulnerable to Stealth Finishers

Try to get the orc from behind and perform a stealth finisher (a surprise attack). This type of action may kill him and you will not have to fight against him.

The below list presents example strong points of the members of the Sauron's Army:

THE STRONG POINT

HOW TO EXPLOIT?

Backlash

While fighting the orc, dodge from his attacks, thanks to rolling, because it is not possible to counter the attacks.

Battle-Hardened

Be prepared to perform an additional execution (the minigame) after you drain the orc's health bar entirely.

Blood Thirsty

Avoid taking damage from the orc's attacks, because the properly landed ones can heal him.

Body Slam

While fighting the orc, avoid his attempts to grapple you.

Boomerang Throw

Avoid the orc's ranged attacks.

Charge Attack

During the fight with the orc, be prepared to dodge to the side after he starts charging at you.

Combat Master

Do not land special attacks during melee fight.

Deflect and Counter

Be prepared to react to the attempts to counter your attacks.

Fast Runner

During the fight with this orc, keep in mind that he can move around the battlefield quickly.

Flaming Weapon

Avoid this orcs melee attacks because they deal lots of damage from fire.

Fury Attack

During the fight with the orc, avoid his strong attacks in the fury mode.

Gang Leader

Be prepared to face both the main opponent and his henchmen.

Grapple

While fighting this orc, avoid his attempts to grapple you.

Ground Pound

While fighting this orc, be prepared to jump away, as soon as he attempts a ground pound.

Hate of Bodyguard Suffering

Avoid attacking the Captain's or Warchief's bodyguards. Focus on the main opponent only.

Hate of Burns

Avoid destroying the explosive elements of the surroundings, to prevent the orc from taking damage from fire.

Hate of Caragors

Avoid using caragors around this orc and do not release them from cages.

Hate of Defeat

Try to kill this orc in one attack or, try to drain his health bar quickly, when he is at the brink of dying.

Hate of Ghuls

Avoid luring groups of ghuls near this orc.

Hate of Graugs

Avoid luring the huge graugs near the orc.

Hate of Morgai Flies

Avoid destroying the nests of the flies around the orc.

Hate of Rival

Avoid luring the rivals of the orc, near the orc. You can learn who the Captain or the Warchief is currently competing against, from the Sauron's Army window.

Heavy Attack

While fighting this orc, avoid hi strong attacks, because you cannot counter them.

Invulnerable to Ranged

Do not attempt using the bow or throwing daggers to weaken this orc.

Invulnerable to Stealth Finishers

Do not attempt eliminating this orc with the surprise attack from behind the back.

Jump Attack

Be prepared to dodge from the long jumps of the orc.

Monster Slayer

Do not rely on monsters for damage dealt to this orc.

No Chance

Do not let the orc drain Talion's entire health because you will not be able to escape death at the end (the minigame).

Poison Cloud

Be prepared to deal with the effects of poisoning.

Poison Weapon

Avoid melee attacks of this orc, because they can poison you.

Quick Shot

Avoid the orc's ranged attacks.

Quick Turn

Try not to attack the orc from behind, because he can turn back quickly and attack you.

Rapid Attack

Be prepared to react to attempts to land quick unique melee attacks.

Regeneration

Try to win the battle without greater interruptions, because the orc's health keeps regenerating. Also, try to land the strongest attacks to end the fight as quickly as possible.

Savage Weapon

Avoid the melee attacks of the orc, because they can make you bleed (gradual loss of health).

Skirmisher

Be prepared to run after the orc, if he flees after losing some health.

Sniffer

Do not try to hide from the orc, because he will locate you with ease.

Summoner

Try to lure this orc away from the other ones, to prevent him from summoning the others to his aid.

Throat Grab

While fighting this orc, avoid being grappled.

Tracker

Do not try to hide from the orc, because he will locate you with ease.

Vault Breaker

Do not try to jump over the orc, because you will fail.

Wraith mode Stun Block

DO not try to stun this orc in melee.

Wrecker

While fighting this orc, avoid his strong shield bashes and attacks with the blade.

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