Stone Chasm | Chapter 3 LotR: War in the North Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

The Ettenmoors: Slay Bargrisar

To the left there is a teleport - you can use it to complete the [SIDE QUEST] Elf stones, if, of course, you managed to find all that were needed. A little further there are barrels on both sides, while on the right there's also a heap of items and a flower. When you are ready for the fight with the boss of this level, use the glowing portal.

Bargrisar is a very tough enemy, but the battle won't be difficult. It will be time-consuming, though. At the beginning focus on attacking his legs - cut them as much as you can and don't worry that you're doing little damage. Also use powerful attacks whenever you can - it's possible that you're successful in giving him a special blow that will make him go down on his knees.

Before this happens, however, you'll need to watch out for his blows. Each of them - whether it's a foot thump or a fist punch on the ground - will knock you down and do considerable damage. That's why it's important to dodge at the right moment. Not right away, as you'll finish the dodge before Bargrisar makes a hit - you should do it a second later when you notice he's about to hit something. Stay behind his back the whole time. If he turns around, simply run between his legs.

It's pointless to attack the giant from a distance, because his stone skin will prevent him from getting virtually any serious wounds from arrows and bolts. The melee attacks won't do him much damage, either - but in spite of that keep cutting his legs patiently and use powerful attacks. After some time you'll be successful in knocking the giant down.

Then focus on his gigantic fists. Hit them as much as you can but don't forget about dodging, as Bargrisar will be hitting the ground once in a while. Use powerful attacks and combinations of blows, which will result in successfully knocking down the giant in such a way that you'll be able to attack him head. It's a very sensitive part of his body, but you can attack it only when he's been knocked down and isn't propped on his hands.

After some time Bargrisar will get up (or he won't if you managed to defeat him). Fight using the same tactics as before. As it was mentioned above - the fight is very long but it's not one of the most difficult ones. Watch the cutscene, explore this place, and then press the use/inspect button to advance to the next chapter and return to Rivendell. For defeating the giant you'll unlock the [ACHIEVEMENT] Giant-slayer.