Nordinbad | Chapter 7 LotR: War in the North Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Siege of Nordinbad: Repel the invading forces

This chapter will be short, but very intensive. You will start fighting with the forces Nordinbad right away. You don't need to worry about the goblins. The archers standing on the walls on the left and right can be a little problematic, while the greatest threat are six heavy-armored orcs.

Run up to the turret on the left as fast as you can (simply run ahead after the level has begun - the turrets are on the left and right) and use it quickly to bring down two archers on the opposite wall. You have to do it before any of the heavy-armored orcs runs close to you. Then do the same with the archers on the right. If you're attacked by one of the heavy-armored orc, then retreat, run around the place to lose your enemies, and go back to the turret.

You can use the turrets to kill heavy-armored orcs, yet you have to be smart to do it. Run downstairs and call all your companions to come to you by using an appropriate button (i.e. they should start defending you). Then your enemies will come running down as well. You, however, should get to one of the turrets as fast as you can and aim it down to a maximum. Even if the missile doesn't hit the orc directly, he'll get wounded anyway.

Don't use only the turrets, of course. Use your most dangerous abilities and keep fighting till the heavy-armored orcs fall. Don't forget about your companions - heal them if they need it. Kill all the remaining orc archers and prepare for the next task.

Siege of Nordinbad: Destroy the siege towers

Once you hear about the siege towers run up to the turret on the right as quickly as possible. Use it and look at the walls. In a moment from behind the walls two siege towers will emerge. Enemy forces will be coming out from them all the time (heavy-armored orc warriors and fast barbarian warriors fighting with two weapons). Begin to shoot at the siege towers at once, even before they open.

Thanks to this you will manage to wound the enemies inside. The basis of achieving success in this task is speed and accuracy. Aim in advance and don't wait till the projectile hits the aim - keep shooting at another place. You must divide your attention between killing the enemies (otherwise they'll overwhelm you) and destroying the siege towers (it takes two to three shots to tear down one of them).

In a moment you will hear an announcement about the towers that will appear on the left. Take the turret and do exactly the same as you did before - a few shots at the enemies and one at a tower till you achieve the desired result. You'll have to get rid of four more towers. The tactics doesn't change in this case. After you've destroyed all siege towers, the game will be saved automatically and you'll receive the next objective of the quest.

Siege of Nordinbad: Protect the Inner Door from Goblin-sappers

Now the most difficult part of the siege is about to begin. First, shoot all the sappers who will appear downstairs. Then immediately run upstairs, take a position in front of the first stairs leading down and call your companions. You (only you) should get back so as to be standing a few meters away from the main door.

Aim and wait. If you positioned your companions properly, then they should be able to deal with most of the goblin sappers' waves. If any sapper breaks through, eliminate him from a distance. You can also fight hand-to-hand - the explosions won't do you much harm and protecting the door is of utmost importance. You will receive the last but one objective of the quest after dealing with several goblin waves.

Siege of Nordinbad: Protect the Inner Door from Trolls

Quickly aim at the door leading to the courtyard - two trolls will appear there. They'll start coming toward the inner door. The trolls are very tough, and the worst thing is that it only takes a few blows for them to destroy the door. Try to do as much damage as you can to one troll - unfortunately, the turrets have been destroyed and you can't use them anymore.

However, don't engage in fighting only one troll if you see the other running towards the inner door. Go there as soon as you can and, using all your special abilities, attack the trolls, or - in other words - occupy them with yourself, which should prevent them from banging on the door. Some orc archers are likely to come running here as well, but don't bother to deal with them.

As long as you keep harassing the trolls, their attention will remain focused on you - and that's exactly what this task is about. Attack hand-to-hand or hide behind the columns and shoot at their heads. Once you've killed one troll it'll be easier to fight with the second one. The problem is when you're attacking one while the other is destroying the door. You'll receive the last objective of the quest after dealing with the second troll.

Siege of Nordinbad: Slay the Siege Commander

You must kill an Orc Champion, who is the siege commander. He is a tough boss having a company of heavy-armored orcs and orc archers as well as barbarian warriors at his disposal. His blows are very powerful, so you should rather avoid fighting him hand-to-hand or dodge after each successful melee attack.

If your companions fall (this is a very difficult battle), run around the place with two crossbows to leave your enemies behind. This will give you some time to heal your companions, before you get knocked down by a powerful strike while getting your friends back on their feet. After a long fight you'll finally defeat the boss. Then, you'll only have to wipe out the remaining enemies, which won't be very hard.

Nordinbad - Aftermath: Speak with Gorin

Kill off all the heavy-armored orcs and barbarians, and then shoot all the archers who will appear in front of the destroyed gate. After fending off the siege you'll unlock the [ACHIEVEMENT] Siege-breaker and you will complete the main quest.

Run downstairs and thoroughly search all that remained of the barrels and crates that were here before. Collect all the items and run to the internal door. Before you use the glowing portal, destroy all the barrels and chests on the left, on the right and in front of you, and search two chests (on the left and right) as well.

Nordinbad - Beleram: Check on Beleram

After the conversation with Gorin you'll need to check what happened to Beleram. Repair your items, buy or sell what you need, and then run into the corridor and turn right. Use the glowing portal and after talking to Beleram come back through the corridor, only this time turn right. Use the second glowing portal to move to the Carn Dum fortress.