Campaign - Forces of good - Mission 8 - Black Gate - part 1 | Campaign - Forces of good LotR: Conquest Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

MAP OF THE AREA:

Map legend: 1 - starting area and first checkpoint; 2 - Black Gate - area that needs to be secured; 3 - towers occupied by enemy captains; 4 - area where Mouth of Sauron appears for the first time; 5 - campsite - area that needs to be secured; 6 - ballistae

Additional info: The final mission of the campaign of forces of good will surprise you with a very difficult start, because you'll have to defend a small area against MASSIVE enemy attacks. Thankfully you'll be playing as different heroes right from the start, without having to earn the possibility of controlling them. Furthermore, even if a hero dies on the battlefield, you'll be able to choose the same person again.

First assignment: Stand your ground

Suggested class: Gandalf

This mission will begin in a very similar manner to the defense of Minas Tirith. Thankfully it shouldn't be so difficult for you to win this time, because you'll be controlling one of the main heroes of the forces of good. The best choice for this assignment is Gandalf, because he's the only one capable of healing himself and his allies on the battlefield. You start the game in the northern section (1 on the map) and enemy units will be arriving from the south. Dealing with the first few groups shouldn't be a problem. Use lightning strikes to injure single units and special moves to eliminate larger groups of monsters. Don't forget to approach your wounded colleagues and heal them [#67], because otherwise you may end up standing alone.

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It's going to get much tougher at about 90 seconds before the deadline, because combat trolls will start showing up near the Black Gate [#68]. Remain inside Gandalf's body, because you would lose far too much time trying to surprise these beasts from the back. Don't worry if Gandalf dies, because you'll be allowed to choose him again right away. Focus on killing all the trolls, especially if they're standing inside the circled area. If you have a moment to breathe, target enemy mages, because they're the ones that will make your progress more difficult. Surviving three minutes is entirely possible as long as you follow my instructions, focus on the goal and don't risk too much.

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Second assignment: Capture the gate

Suggested class: Gandalf or Aragorn

This is a very offensive type of an assignment, so you don't have to keep using Gandalf as an active character, especially if you don't like playing as a mage. You should also know that you won't receive any penalties if you decide to change to a new hero, because this is a unique level. I would recommend choosing Aragorn, because Gimli is not as effective in close combat. Start pushing towards a checkpoint located next to the Black Gate (2 on the map). When you get there focus on securing the circled area [#69], but you'll also have to watch out for new orcs heading your way. Keep moving without making any unwanted stops, because otherwise you may be attacked by a scout. Remain here until the checkpoint is under your control.

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