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LEGO The Lord of the Rings (PS3 Version)
A FAQ/Walkthrough by CyricZ
Version 1.0
E-mail: cyricz42 at yahoo.com
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1. Introduction
2. FAQ
3. Basics
3A. Controls
3B. Menus/Displays
3C. Hints/Tips
4. Story Walkthrough
4A. Prologue
4B. The Black Rider
4C. Weathertop
4D. The Pass of Caradhras
4E. The Mines of Moria
4F. Amon Hen
4G. Taming Gollum
4H. The Dead Marshes
4I. Track Hobbits
4J. Warg Attack
4K. Helm's Deep
4L. Osgiliath
4M. The Secret Stairs
4N. The Paths of the Dead
4O. Cirith Ungol
4P. Battle of Pelennor Fields
4Q. The Black Gate
4R. Mount Doom
5. Free Play Runthroughgs (Minikits/Treasures/Designs)
5A. Prologue
5B. The Black Rider
5C. Weathertop
5D. The Pass of Caradhras
5E. The Mines of Moria
5F. Amon Hen
5G. Taming Gollum
5H. The Dead Marshes
5I. Track Hobbits
5J. Warg Attack
5K. Helm's Deep
5L. Osgiliath
5M. The Secret Stairs
5N. The Paths of the Dead
5O. Cirith Ungol
5P. Battle of Pelennor Fields
5Q. The Black Gate
5R. Mount Doom
6. Middle-earth Exploration (Quests and Collectibles)
6A. Hobbiton
6B. Bree
6C. Weathertop
6D. Rivendell
6E. The Pass of Caradhras
6F. Lothlórien
6G. Amon Hen
6H. Emyn Muil
6I. The Dead Marshes
6J. Edoras
6K. Helm's Deep
6L. Isengard
6M. Minas Tirith
6N. Minas Morgul
6O. Cirith Ungol
6P. The Black Gate
6Q. BONUS LEVEL: LEGO Middle-earth
7. Characters
7A. Story Characters
7B. Extra Characters
8. Secrets/Unlockables
8A. How To Get 100%
8B. Treasure List
8C. Extras
8D. Trophies/Achievements
8E. Secret Codes
9. Standard Guide Stuff
9A. Legal
9B. E-mail Guidelines
9C. Credits
9D. Version Updates
9E. The Final Word
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1. INTRODUCTION
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Welcome, welcome all my fine friends! I don't know half of you as well as
I should like, and I like less than half of you half as much as you deserve!
Welcome to my LEGO The Lord of the Rings walkthrough! In this guide, you'll
find everything you could imagine to know about this game, including
walkthroughs of the story, how to find all the hidden collectibles, and info
on the story and the characters.
This guide should serve you for the versions of the game for the
Playstation 3, the XBOX 360, the Wii, and the PC.
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2. FAQ
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Q: What is LEGO The Lord of the Rings?
A: This is a LEGO-styled action game released in 2012 based around JRR
Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series, and the Peter Jackson movies that
were made of the books as well.
Q: What is the ESRB rating of this game?
A: This game is rated E10+, with the added descriptors of Cartoon Violence
and Comic Mischief.
Q: Would this game be good for my kids?
A: If they enjoy Lord of the Rings, I'm sure they'd like this. All violence
is done to LEGO bricks, so there's no blood. Anything that was a little
too scary about the movies has been toned down. As far as positive aspects
of the game towards kids, the gameplay is focused on exploration, discovery,
and critical thinking. The co-operative gameplay style and forgiving
difficulty are also a plus.
Q: Is this game voiced?
A: Yes, the game features lines from the LOTR films, delivered as they
were in the movies by their original actors. It also features some original
voice acting by non-LOTR actors on a smaller scale.
Q: How many people can play? Is there online play?
A: Two, and no.
Q: What's new about this game compared to the recent LEGO games?
A: Like the recent LEGO Batman 2, there is a large open world to explore in
the form of Middle-earth. You'll travel between the missions using this
open world hub, and it has many things to find in it as well. As for
gameplay, characters will now have an inventory that they can use to
switch any items they're currently carrying. For instance, Legolas can
switch between his bow and daggers.
Q: Can I save in the middle of a Story Mission?
A: You can. At certain special points in missions, you'll see what are
called Save Statues. They allow you to stop the mission and quit, then
start the game up again in the same spot.
Q: I'm lost! How do I find where I'm supposed to go?
A: The next story mission is always marked by a faint blue stud trail on
the ground. Follow it to where you need to go. This can also be used in
conjunction with the map to track any other object that's marked. Select
the marker on the map and select "Set Destination" and you'll get a trail
to it.
Q: Can I get quickly around Middle-earth?
A: Yes! Whenever you discover a new Map Stone, you can fast travel to it
almost whenever you want to by going to the map and selecting it. Certain
story points won't allow this in order to keep parties separated.
Q: How can I pull open orange handles? No one in the game can!
A: There are two ways. One is via an orc character. Shagrat is a character
you get for free after Cirith Ungol. The other way is via the item called
"Mithril Boxing Gloves", the design for which is found in Osgiliath.
Q: How can I get rid of shiny mithril bricks blocking the path?
A: You need some form of explosives. You can either buy the Berserker orc,
who shows up in Helm's Deep after you complete that mission, or you can
forge Mithril Fireworks, the design for which is found in the hub just
outside Barad-dûr.
Q: How can I change the time of day?
A: After completing the Story, pick any Map Stone and select to travel to
it. You'll be able to select a time of day as well.
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3. BASICS
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Most of this information can be found in the instruction manual, so READ
IT, SON.
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3A. Controls =
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Left Analog Stick: Move your character.
Right Analog Stick: Move the camera.
X Button: Jump.
- Most characters will dive-roll if you press X in midair.
- Elf characters can jump extra high.
Square Button: Attack.
- If a character is holding a projectile weapon, like a bow, hold down
Square, and you can target the throw.
Circle Button: Action.
- Hold Circle near LEGO piles to build them.
- Circle is also used for switches, cranks, and other character-specific
actions.
- Also, hold down Circle to access your character's inventory.
Triangle Button: Shift Focus.
- Tap Triangle to switch to the nearest playable character.
- Hold down Triangle to access character selection to pick any available
characters.
L1 and R1 Buttons: Used during Free Ploy to change characters on the fly.
Select Button: Brings up the map of Middle-earth while in the hub.
Start Button: Brings up Pause Menu.
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3B. Menus/Displays =
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Main Menu -
New Game: Start a new game.
Load Game: Load a previously saved game.
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Options Menu -
Audio Volume: Adjust the general volume of the audio, if you can't be
bothered to find your TV remote.
Music: Toggle music on/off.
Hints: If they're Dynamic, they appear at points where they're needed. If
they're turned Off, they won't appear at all.
Subtitles: Turns the cutscene subtitles on/off.
Split Screen Mode: Sets the split screen style for co-op. If it's dynamic,
the screens can move around. If it's fixed vertical, the two characters
will always be split down the middle.
Brightness: Adjust to see more in the dark areas.
Motion Blur: If on, your characters will blur as the camera moves around them,
making things more cinematic.
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Pause Menu -
Resume: Get back to the game.
Options: Opens Options Menu.
View Map: Brings up a map of Middle-earth while you're out in the world.
Show Game Controls: Take a quick look at the controls in case you've
forgotten.
Extras: Opens Extras menu, where you can select any extras you've purchased
as well as enter secret codes.
Quit: Return to the Main Menu or exit missions depending on where you are.
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3C. Hints/Tips =
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My first advice is to go through the story before you seriously attempt to
collect objects. The game kinda railroads you and cuts you off from
important characters while going through the story, so just relax and enjoy
and worry about collecting stuff later.
Smash freakin' everything. Lay waste to any LEGO objects in the area and
rack up that stud total. Use Ground Pounds to demolish clusters of objects
quickly.
Keep collecting studs. Collecting a specified number in each mission will
give you "True Adventurer" status at the conclusion of it. Once you hit the
threshold, you cannot lose it, no matter how low your studs gets afterwards.
Explore everywhere. Run into walls and behind them to look for any areas
you might be missing. Big value studs are hidden in places where you can't
normally see them.
Look out for visual cues to see how you can progress in a mission. Look for
soft glows next to dirt piles where Sam can dig, for example, or floating
leaves for where elves are expected to jump.
Collect Minikit Chests to assemble a little piece of Middle-earth. While
you can't use these, they can be viewed in a special room in Rivendell. For
completing a Minikit, you'll get 50,000 studs, except for the last one,
which gives you 500,000.
There are many things around Middle-earth for you to find, including Mithril
Bricks, Side Quests, and Blacksmith Designs. Keep an eye on the map for
things to look for and don't be discouraged if you can't get to them right
away. You'll be able to later.
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4. STORY WALKTHROUGH
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4A. Prologue =
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"I was there two thousand years ago, when the strength of Men failed."
- Elrond
True Adventurer at 30,000
Characters: Elendil, Isildur, Elrond (Second Age)
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Walkthrough -
The Battle of Dagorlad -
Well, this is quite the epic battle, isn't it? Don't worry too much about
all the hullabaloo that's going on around you. All the fighting is just
to box you into one area so you can fight other guys. Orcs will pop into
the area and your objective is to defeat five orcs with banners on their
backs. After you defeat those five, another few orcs standard-bearers will
show up, but these ones have shields, and you basically have to hammer the
Square button to knock their shields away, then beat them down. Once
those three are down, Mount Doom will erupt, and a few evil looking spires
will pop out of the ground. These are Morgul blocks. Remember them for
later. All you need to know for now is to slash them with Narsil,
Elendil's sword, then take out the orcs.
The Dark Lord -
Oh man. That guy... is TALL. So, all you really have to do to fight
Sauron is avoid his attacks and wait for him to slam and get his mace
stuck in the ground. Hack at it with Narsil, and bust it three times.
Climbing the Slopes -
First, note the nearby statue. That's a Save Statue, and allows you to
resume this mission from this spot and quit the game if you wish. Head
to the right across the rocks. Jump to the rails on the walls to hang
from them, and move along them, jumping up to the next ones. Once you
climb up, hack through the Morgul blocks with Isildur, then head further
to the right. Time your movement past the jets spewing out steam, then
continue through the Morgul blocks to the back. Jump up onto the
rails and cross to the other side.
Once you're safely on the far shore, hack up the Morgul blocks to drop a
wooden plank that you can climb. Press Triangle to swap to Elrond. At the
top, note the leaf-like icon. That means a high jumper will be used here.
Have Elrond hop up to the ledge, then head right and push the rock into
the lava, allowing Isildur to cross.
Continue further to the right, climbing up the rails, until you reach
the large gate. Kill all the orcs here and eventually the doors will
open. Once they open, you can head inside.
The Cracks of Doom -
Not much to do hear but knock down the orcs in your way and head for the
edge to the toss the Ring in! Right? RIGHT?
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New Characters: Elendil, Isildur
Available for Purchase: Elrond (Second Age), Gil-galad, Bilbo Baggins
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Middle-earth Interlude:
New Characters: Frodo, Sam
Welcome to Middle-earth, dear friends. A huge open-world that you can,
mostly, freely explore. If you wish to wander, you can do so, but you
won't be able to get too much done. Still, it's nice to soak in some Shire
culture. I also suggest hitting that glowing statue. That's a Map Stone,
which will illuminate all hidden items in the area. Each new area has one.
So, to continue with the story, follow the Guide Studs (faint blue studs)
down the trail to Farmer Maggot's.
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4B. The Black Rider =
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"Trust a Brandybuck and a Took!" - Sam
True Adventurer at 16,000
Characters: Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Gandalf the Grey
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Walkthrough -
The Rider -
Well, this is a new setup for LEGO games. You're now in "sneak" mode,
where instead of jumping, pressing X will do a roll. Your objective, if
that wasn't obvious, is to stay out of sight. The Rider's "vision" is
represented by light shining through the branches, and you'll need to
repeatedly distract it to move forward.
Head to the right and smash the first LEGO rock you see. A smaller rock
will pop out of it. Pick up the glowing rock and hold down Square to
target your throw. Focus on the bird to the right and release to toss it.
Alternatively, while facing to the right, simply pressing Square will
likely get the job done. The Rider will be distracted and move on,
allowing you to continue.
At the next stopping point, switch to Sam and note the dirt pile on the
ground. Hold Circle to have Sam dig up a rock, then toss it at the
boulder to roll it. Continue on. Now the Rider is moving back and forth.
Time your movement, hiding behind the center tree, and move on.
Now you're a small stream, and there's a crawlspace near you. Press
Circle to enter it and go up to the branches, then walk out onto them to
disturb the bird. Head back down and continue. As you cross the river,
you'll come across another dirt pile with a plant sticking out of it.
Again, with Sam, press Circle next to it to grow the plant. This will
block the Rider's sight of you, allowing you to proceed.
Orthanc -
But enough of that! It's time to see what Gandalf is up to visiting
Saruman. Things aren't going well for the Grey Pilgrim. Note that at this
point you have access to both Gandalf and the Hobbits. If you have a
second player, they will be with the Hobbits while the other is with
Gandalf. If playing alone, you can still play as the Hobbits, but you
won't be able to proceed until you finish dealing with Saruman.
Repel Saruman's attack using Square, then, once you can move again, move
around and hop to avoid his attacks. Once Saruman tires, hold Circle while
near him to lift him up. Toss him into anything to weaken him. You'll
have to do this three times.
The Rider (Part 2) -
Back to the boys, you'll need to smash some of the bushes and rocks
nearby to find three pieces of floor tile. You can place these in your
inventory, then drop them on the tile floor near the boulder. When all
three are placed, you can push the boulder over the edge and distract the
Rider again.
Further on, you'll have to throw an apple twice more. At the tree to
the right, and then the owl who sits on its branches. Grow a plant at the
right edge and you'll be able to climb the rock behind you and over the
big log.
A second water crossing. Head towards the screen (to the foreground) to
find a LEGO jetty. These can be fished at, but you need a pole. Turns
out Merry has one, so switch to him and press Circle near the water to
start fishing. Press the button prompts that come up. You get a bonus if
you press the button as the string circle touches the button. You'll pull
up a crab. Fling it at the far side of the water to light the bridge on
fire.
On the right-hand shore is another dig pile. Dig it up to find another
rock. Throw it at the hive of bees. That'll learn him. Head where the
web used to be, then head right to crawl through the hollow log. You
have one more distraction to do, and it won't be ready unless you have
finished with Gandalf earlier. Pick up the apple and toss it, then
follow the sign.
The Chase -
There's not much to this part except enjoy the run and try to avoid the
riders.
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New Characters: Frodo (Shire), Merry, Pippin
Available for Purchase: Tom Bombadil, Rosie
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Middle-earth Interlude:
Follow the stud trail into Bree. Note that it's nighttime now. Certain
collectibles can only be found at night, and one only at daytime. I
wouldn't worry about that, for now, though. Head east towards Bree and
into town. Head for the Prancing Pony and you'll find some fellow just
standing there outside. Talk to him. Seems he wants a Mithril Trowel.
This is one of many Side Quests in the game, where you'll have to bring
a person an item and they'll reward you in return. In this case, not only
is this guy offering you passage into the inn, but a Red Brick as well.
This is the only quest you need to complete as part of the story
Head to the Blacksmith and pick up the Design in front of him, conveniently
enough, for the Mithril Trowel. Head to the left and press Circle to
access his menu. Pick the Trowel and spend your two Mithril Bricks to
get it made, then go back to the man and press Circle to give it to him.
You may purchase the Red Brick now if you wish, or just go inside the Inn.
NOTE: Not only have you given the Trowel, but you still technically "have"
it in your Treasure Trove. Hold down Circle and select the Trove and
pick the Trowel and whichever character you're controlling will equip it.
Through this, you can have anyone use it, as long as you're in Free Play or
exploring Middle-earth.
You know have Aragorn leading the group. Feeling mighty, yet? Head
north out of town, east through the swamp, then up to Weathertop.
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4C. Weathertop =
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"I don't think he knows about second breakfast, Pip." - Merry
"What about elevensies? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? He
knows about them, doesn't he?" - Pippin
"I wouldn't count on it." - Merry
True Adventurer at 46,000
Characters: Sam, Pippin, Merry, Frodo, Aragorn
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Walkthrough -
Hillside -
Note that Pippin and Merry have Barrow-blades, and Sam decided he prefers
his trusty Frying Pan.
We have some hungry Hobbits, so let's make them a meal! First, let's build
a fire. You'll need to gather three clumps of LEGO wood. They are found
in faintly glowing bushes, like the one near the back next to the tree,
the one in the foreground, and one up on a ledge above. To get to that
last one, smash the rock above the crawlspace to find the tiles to assemble
the push floor so you can push the other rock out of the way.
While you're up on the ledge, may as well shimmy along the rail to the
right. Hit the bird's nest and you'll knock out an egg. Note that it's
kinda glowing purple. That means it's supposed to be combined with
something. In this case, Sam's Frying Pan. You can trade items by
tossing them with Circle if someone else picks up the egg. Now, for two
more food items. Dig near the plant to grow a tomato plant, then knock a
tomato off and place it on the Frying Pan, too. Lastly, have Merry fish
to get a kipper, then put that on the Frying Pan. Once you have all the
wood in place, have Sam press Circle next to the fire to light it with
his Tinderbox (Man, Sam can do EVERYTHING). Place the whole meal on
the fire.
Climb to the Top -
The food sadly interrupted, we now need to get to the top of the hill.
Head left and smash up all the brush to find pieces to make a bridge. Cross
it, then have Sam use the plant. You'll get a couple rocks out of the
deal. Toss them at the scrub to the left to clear a way to cross. Another
plant awaits you at the end. Use it to bounce up to the next ledge. Use
the crawlspace there to head to find a pile of sticks. Assemble them,
then light them with Sam to clear the way.
Now, avoid that nasty-looking bramble patch and head up to the left. Have
two characters hang from the two vines. This will drop pieces that you
can assemble into a plank to cross the brambles. Head up the slope and
chop a bush to make another piles of sticks that Sam can burn, which will
clear off the wall so you can climb up the rails. Head down to the right
and dig up yet another plant. Hop across it to the right, then head up
the stairs in the back.
Amon Sul -
So, you've got Sam and Frodo against a gaggle of Ringwraiths. Fortunately,
their hearts don't seem into it, as they're just kinda stalking around
taking a few potshots. Frodo is invisible in the "twilight world". This
means he can interact with pieces that are lit up white. What you need to
do is light five fires in the area:
1. In the center of the area.
2. In the back. Smash apart the wagon and assemble the pieces.
3. On the right side of the area. Have Frodo put the pieces together.
4. In the back right, push the statue off the push floor, then have Frodo
put the pieces together.
5. On the left side, dig up the plant, then smash the bush and assemble the
pieces.
Careful, because if you put together a pile of sticks and leave it, it's
possible that the Ringwraiths will smash them apart.
Once all five fires are lit, Aragorn shows up to help, and it's now
Aragorn and Sam with torches. You've only got one fire left, but you'll
need torches to smack the Ringwraiths with fire. Immediately hit the first
one with your lit torch. Sam has a second, so build the nearby fire, light
up the torch, and hit another wraith. You'll need to find three more
torches. There are rocks on the ground. Pick one up, and you'll see
arrows pointing to where to throw them. The torches are here, so knock
one loose, pick it up, light it, and burn a wraith. Repeat until they're
all gone.
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New Characters: Aragorn
Available for Purchase: Ringwraith, Ringwraith (Twilight)
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Middle-earth Interlude:
New Characters: Arwen Evenstar (Ranger)
Frodo's been stabbed, and needs to get to Rivendell. Take Arwen and cross
the water to the east. Once the cutscene is complete and the Ringwraiths
get their bath, head up to Rivendell. After the next cutscene, head down
to the pavilion where the Council of Elrond is taking place. The Fellowship
of the Ring will now form. Frodo will get a new weapon in "Sting", as well
as a mithril shirt which will protect him from damage.
Head south from Rivendell and note that the path is leading you over water.
Switch to Legolas and aim his bow at the target on the rocks, then at the
next two that appear. Hop across the rocks you've now moved into your path,
then follow the trail south to...
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4D. The Pass of Caradhras =
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"It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so
small a thing." - Boromir
True Adventurer at 52,000
Characters: Frodo, Sam, Pippin, Merry, Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Gandalf the
Grey, Boromir
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Walkthrough -
Cliffside -
You're going to have to deal with snow drifts as you cross the pass. Short
characters: Gimli and the Hobbits, cannot cross without being carried by
a taller character, or by being tossed. Press Circle to pick up a small
character, and then Square to toss them to another tall character. So, you
can do either to get Gimli across the first drift.
Gimli's special deal is that he can smash cracked blocks, such as the one
here. Press Square in front of it, then head through the crawlspace.
Jump and press Square to slam the cracked block on the floor, then head
back up to join the rest of the Fellowship, who can now make it across
easily. Now, switch back to a tall character, pick Gimli up again, and
throw him at the cracked block high on the wall. You're now sufficiently
trained in cracking. Good job.
Climb up the rails to the left and push the rock into your path so everyone
can climb up. Now, head right through another snow drift. Have Gimli
bust up the block, go through the crawlspace, and smash the next block
to remove this snow drift as well. Continue to the right, smashing more
cracked blocks to clear the way. As you continue, you'll hit upon some
targets. Use Legolas to shoot them down so you can proceed across the
rail.
You now have a campsite here, and you'll have to get wood into the fire
pit. The three crates in this area have the wood you need. Have Sam
light it up, which will melt the ice around you, allowing you to assemble
a ballista. Hop in with Triangle and press Square to fire it at the fare
end. Cross the rope with Legolas, then fire arrows back to the left so
you can stick your arrows in the holes. These create poles that let you
swing across, so just flip over to the left, then shoot the target near
the winch to move a rope so everyone can climb up.
Grab Gimli and toss him at the cracked block, then head over the next
drift with Gimli so he can go up the crawlspace and smash some more.
This will allow everyone to cross, including Sam, who can assemble the
sticks and set fire to them to remove the ice. Head to the right past the
rockfall. Toss Gimli again to the other side of the gap.
Another snow drift. This time, bring Sam across and have him dig up the
crawlspace, then have Gimli go through and smash again. While this
removes the drift behind you, you still need a way to move forward. Bring
Sam down to the lower level and have him dig up the pieces of a plank.
Walk across it, head up the ledges and to another campsite. Smash it up
to find three more pieces of wood, stack, and light them. Then, dig up
the plant you uncovered. Everyone should be able to cross now.
Almost done! Have Legolas shoot the targets to the right, then assemble
the cracked block, throw Gimli at it, and continue on down the path.
Westgate of Moria -
Well, that didn't work so well. Time to try the Moria route. You'll need
to open the door first. You'll need three characters to do so:
Gimli: Go to the right, smash through the cracked block, and crawl
through. Smash the tower to drop it so you can climb up, then head left
and smash the minecart to get pieces for a push panel. Tap Circle
repeatedly next to it to push the tree around, then head further left and
smash the cracked block. Assemble the pieces of the door.
Legolas: Head to the left and shoot an arrow at the hole. Hop up to the
ledges and flip across. Continue up the rocks and to the right, flipping
across another pole. At the end, push the rock off the ledge and
assemble the pieces.
Sam: Dig up the area in front of the door. Three pieces of wood again.
They are in two minecarts in the area, and in the small wooden dock.
Smash, collect, place, and light them.
Watcher in the Water -
Someone doesn't want you disturbing the water. Your first objective is to
chop up some tentacles. When one lunges and gets stuck, slash it up. Do
this for four tentacles, then the Watcher's main body will appear. First,
fling Gimli at the beast, then shoot it in the face. Do this once more
to free Frodo.
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New Characters: Gandalf the Grey, Gimli, Legolas, Boromir
Available for Purchase: Elrond (Third Age), Gloin
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Middle-earth Interlude:
While one can't walk everywhere, it seems one CAN simply walk into Moria,
so do so.
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4E. The Mines of Moria =
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"I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. The dark
fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow!"
- Gandalf, to the Balrog
True Adventurer at 70,000
Characters: Frodo, Sam, Pippin, Merry, Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Gandalf the
Grey, Boromir
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Walkthrough -
Balin's Tomb -
You need to get Pippin out of the well. First, smash the boxes on either
side of the well and assemble the pieces. Next, go to the right, shoot
the target, then have Sam burn down the wood in the area to get a key to
open the chest. Take the cog in there and place it next to the mechanism.
Lastly, go to the left and smash the cracked block, take the crank, and
place it. Turn the crank.
Drums in the Deep -
You'll need to block the door in readiness to receive the orc horde. First,
assemble the two spear parts on the sides. Next, have Legolas shoot the
targets on either side holding the chains up. Have two characters grab the
chains together to lower the bar. Unfortunately, they will not hold, so
defeat any and all orcs that come through the doors.
Cave Troll -
After fighting several orcs, this guy will show up.
Now, assemble the little brown platform near you. These are meant to lure
the Troll so it strikes that specific spot. Stand on it and wait for him
to roar, which means he's going for that spot. Move out of the way and
he'll bonk himself. Now, switch to Legolas and head up to either side.
Smash a rock in order to uncover another platform for the Troll, then
bait him with it. He'll get his chain stuck, so hop out onto it and shoot
him in the face. Do the same thing for the other side of the room.
Now, you've got a Hobbit on the Troll hacking away. Once you bang on him
enough, he'll be stunned. Switch to Legolas and shoot him. Now, the
rubble you made earlier can be assembled into crawlspaces. Take the
Hobbit to either side of the room and go up the crawlspace, stand in the
glowing circle, then press Circle to jump back on the Troll and bang on
him again. You'll shoot him with another arrow. Do the same for the other
side of the room and you'll be done.
Halls of Durin -
This first part is simple. While Gandalf holds off the majority of the
orcs, you need to take out the stragglers that get in. Take out three
groups of them. Once he removes his shield, head to the left to find a
door.
To get it open, everyone needs to work together. Pippin now carries the
bucket he got from the tomb, so fill it up at the nearby water pool and
dump it on the fire. Have Gandalf use his magic to pick up the purple
cog and place it on the wall. Have Gimli smash the cracked block and
assemble the pieces, then push the mechanism into the wall. Lastly, the
crank can be found beneath the barrel in the left corner. Place it and
turn it, then head through the door.
Bridge of Khazad-dûm -
Run down the stairs. After a short walk, the bridge will break, splitting
up the party. First, toss Gimli to the left onto the cracked block. This
will unearth a crawlspace. Have Sam enter it, then cross over to the right
pillar and burn it down. This will compress the pillars, allowing Legolas
to cross to the left and shoot down the targets, allowing the party to
proceed.
The Balrog -
This area is split, like back in "The Black Rider". Gandalf's portion needs
to be finished first, and he isn't letting the Balrog get away without a
fight, so hold down X to dive down to the demon and hammer on Square to
slash it. Press Circle when the prompt comes up to stab him. You'll need
to do this three times, but the Balrog will start breathing fire at you
on the subsequent tries, so you'll have to hop left and right to avoid his
breath.
Once the Balrog is out of the picture, we're back to the rest of the party.
Head up the stairs and have Legolas shoot the target, and then the arrow
into the hole so he can flip across it. Have Gimli smash the cracked block
and escape.
---
Available for Purchase: Moria Orc
---
Middle-earth Interlude:
Head down the path to Lothlórien. Frodo will now have the Phial of Galadriel,
which allows him to light up dark places, as well as an Elven Cloak, which
allows him to become invisible. Sam will now have the Elven Rope, and
Legolas will get the Bow of the Galadhrim, which isn't much better than his
regular bow, but still, kinda nice.
So, tap on Square to push yourself down the river. You'll start the next
mission when you reach the end.
==============
4F. Amon Hen =
==============
"Sam, I'm going to Mordor alone!" - Frodo
"Of course you are! And I'm coming with you!" - Sam
True Adventurer at 45,000
Characters: Frodo, Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Boromir, Pippin, Merry
---
Walkthrough -
Hillside -
We have another party split here. You have Frodo going solo with the
Ring on as he tries to avoid Boromir, and Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli
trying to catch up. Let's focus on Frodo first.
The idea here is similar to "The Black Rider". You have to distract
Boromir so he runs off so you can proceed. He can't see you, but if you
run into the piles of leaves he's standing in, he'll hear you.
So, grab the nearby rock, head up the hill, and toss it at the targeted
spot. Continue up the path and head into the crawlspace. From here,
push the pillar off the edge, then assemble the pieces. Climb the stairs
and punch a nearby rock to get a small rock to throw at the big stone
hand. Assemble the pieces and walk above Boromir. Punch the objects
on the pillars to knock them down in succession, then continue until
you see an obviously LEGO tree. Smash it and the objects nearby and
assemble the catapult. Punch it to fling the rock, then continue further
up the path. Grab the rock and toss it above Boromir to move him
further. Next, punch a rock to get a small rock, and toss it back to
the left to the obvious glowing white parts. Assemble them, climb the
stairs, and push the pillar off the edge. This next one is the last one.
Head into the crawlspace, punch a rock, grab the small rock and toss it
at the arch above Boromir. This will allow you clearance to run up the
slope to the top, ending Frodo's portion.
Now, let's deal with Aragorn and co. A tree has fallen in your way out
of the landing. You'll need a torch, and you can find one in the oars on
the ground. Pick it up, light it at the fire, then set it down near the
tree to burn it out of your way. Have Legolas go up the path, jump up to
the vine, and shoot down the target so you can assemble a springboard so
the other two can jump up the ledge. Further ahead is a cracked block for
Gimli.
In the next area, you'll have to move some pillars to advance. Throw Gimli
at the cracked block, have Legolas shoot an arrow into the hole, then hop
up to the top and push the pillar off the edge. Smash the cracked block
near the tile floor, then assemble the other pillar and arrange them so
you have steps up.
In the next area, you'll need to ascend some more. Smash all the cracked
blocks and assemble all the pieces. Legolas will have to shoot another
arrow into a hole to flip up, then assemble a small pillar and push it off
so the rest can join you.
Now it's time for Aragorn to shine. Pick up Sting on the ground. Note the
green haze that's coming off it. That means that Aragorn can use it to
track with his super-ranger skills. You'll see green footprints on the
ground. Follow them to the nearby bush. You'll know you're getting close
when Aragorn starts crawling. The tracking ends when he starts digging at
the ground.
Uruk-hai Attack -
Sending Frodo away, the Terrific Trio engages the Uruk-hai. Your objective
is to take down the ones hanging up in high places, and you can do that by
either shooting them or smashing the pillars supporting them. Once you've
killed your share, more will come in, bursting through the log to the
south.
Head south and engage more uruks. Smash down the pillars and shoot the
ones that you can't smash down. Once you've cleared the area, you'll be
able to continue to the east. Take down more uruks. Make sure you toss
Gimli at the cracked block so you can run up the ramp and engage the
remaining uruks.
Departure of Boromir -
The fight is now against Lurtz, the captain of this troop. You'll have
Boromir, Merry, and Pippin to fight against him with. Unfortunately, that
leaves you with no ranged combat, so you'll have to send a Hobbit up the
crawlspace to swat Lurtz to take off one heart. For the next heart, just
smash the rocks in the way of the crawlspace and hit him again. For the
last heart, you'll need to go to the right, assemble the pieces into a
springboard, then launch a Hobbit up to Lurtz.
Now it's Aragorn and Boromir vs. Lurtz. This part is simple. Avoid
Lurtz's attacks, watch for when he throws his shield, and smack him when
he goes to retrieve it. After a few hearts, he'll just fight you straight,
so take out the last of his hearts to finish. If he grabs you, switch
characters and have the other hit him.
---
Available for Purchase: Uruk-hai, Lurtz, Galadriel, Celeborn
---
Middle-earth Interlude:
Frodo and Sam are now moving on alone. Head up the path ahead.
===================
4G. Taming Gollum =
===================
"We swears to serve the master of the Precious. We will swear on...
on... the Precious!" - Gollum
True Adventurer at 90,000
Characters: Frodo, Sam, Gandalf the Grey
---
Walkthrough -
Battle of the Peak -
Another party split, and this time I'm going to separate them. This is
Gandalf's portion where he gives the Balrog the business. Head up the
slope and smash the ice around the colored blocks. You'll want to assemble
these blocks using Gandalf's magic into stairs, or just stack a couple and
keep going. Head further up to the tower, then build and smash your way
up the steps to the apex.
To defeat the Balrog, avoid his attacks and wait for lightning to begin
striking. Stand under the lightning's focus and press Circle to focus it
on the Balrog. You'll need to hit him three times. First on his wings,
then on his chest. That will smite his ruin on the mountainside for sure.
Circular Path -
Now to something slightly less epic. Gollum takes the fish out of the
nearby basket and runs off. You'll need to fill that basket with six
fish in order to proceed. This is done as follows:
1. Directly in front of you.
2. Is dislodged once Gandalf defeats the Balrog.
3. Head to the right, stand under the glowing line and press Circle so
Sam uses his Elven Rope to pull himself up. Smash the scrub, assemble
the ladder, and climb up to reach this fish.
4. Head further right. Note the really dark cavern. Walk in with Frodo
and he'll pull out his phial. You can have Sam follow and dig up the fish
inside.
5. Head further right. Have Sam plant near the tile floor, then push the
pillar to the other end so you can climb up the plant and hop across.
Now, if the fish weren't enough, you have to assemble a fire using three
pieces of wood. One is behind the rocks on the left. Another is in the
scrub at the foreground, and the last is beneath the scrub to the right.
Light the fire and climb up to the fish.
6. Keep going right. Smash a pile of rocks and scrub to find a dig pile,
which will have pieces of a rope hook beneath. Assemble them, then climb
up to the next ledge. Have Sam plant to create a flower so Frodo can
join you on the ledge, then have Frodo go through the crawlspace and into
the dark cavern to get the last fish.
With that done, keep going right and push the rock off the edge to find
that you're back at the beginning. Throw all your fish into the basket to
create a new passage to the back.
Gollum -
Gollum is still not quite ready to play ball, yet. The idea is to give
fish to him to occupy him, allowing Sam to use his rope on Gollum, and
for Frodo to smack him to knock off a heart. That was the easy one. Now
you'll need to find more fish, and the only way to do that is by fishing,
but you have no pole.
So, let's make a pole. First, head into the dark cave on the back wall
to find a fishing line. Have Sam dig at the nearby dig pile to find a
gold hook for his rope. Attach it to the wall, then pull down the rock
to find a fishing hook. Combine the two, then go up the small path on
the left and have Sam rope himself up to the scrub at the ledge. Smash
it to find the pole. Combine all three, then fish at the dock. Note that
this Fishing Pole will now go into your Treasure Trove, meaning you can
pull it out later in Middle-earth or during Free Play at any time, with
any person. Anyway, once you get your fish, throw it at Gollum again,
then do it one more time.
---
Middle-earth Interlude:
Okay, now you might notice you have another party in the upper-right corner.
Yes, that's Aragorn and co., and you can switch to them whenever you want
and do their story missions, or you can continue on with Frodo and Sam.
For the purpose of this guide, and because this is how things are ordered
in the game, we're going stay with Frodo and follow Gollum down into...
======================
4H. The Dead Marshes =
======================
"All dead... all rotten. Elves and men and orcses. A great battle, long
ago. The Dead Marshes... yes, that is their name." - Gollum
True Adventurer at 65,000
Characters: Frodo, Sam, Faramir, Madril
---
Walkthrough -
Marsh -
Get ready to be annoyed because for some reason, Gollum will not shut up
about following him. Gollum will hop through the water, leaving a
brown trail behind him. This is the safe part of the bog to walk through,
so follow him. In his second move, Gollum will move through water, and
fire will spring up behind him. You'll need to put out this fire. Have
Sam dig up the pile to find a Wooden Bucket, which you will save as a
Treasure. Fill it with the blue water in the nearby pool and throw it on
the fire to continue.
For the next fire, head left and dig up the plant, then climb up and light
the tree on fire so it fills the pool to the left. Fill it, douse the
fire, and continue. For the third fire, go to the right and step on the
bones to lift up another set of planks to the right. Fill, then douse.
For fire #4, go north to the island with a button on it. Stand on it to
keep the water filled, then have the other character use the bucket on it.
For fire #5, use the rope at a hook to the northwest, then cross, enter
the ribcage, and use the rope inside to raise up the bones. Cross the
bones to reach the next pool of water.
For fire #6 (and this is the last one), head to the hollowed out tree in
the back, enter the dark part of it with Frodo, and smash it to find pieces
for a hook that Sam can pull down to release the water into the pool.
Wraiths with Wings -
Now we have a sneak and peek section. You'll have to hide when Gollum
tells you to, so have Sam hop into the stump, and have Frodo select his
Elven Cloak. Wait for the Nazgûl to pass you, and then move on when
Gollum says to. You'll do this about four times. The fifth time, they
mix it up a bit. You have to get inside the dark stump as Frodo so Sam
can join you in there.
The next area requires sneaking, which means no jumping. Use Sam's rope
on the obvious hook hanging overhead and head up the little slope so you
drop onto the seesaw that lets Frodo head further right and smash up the
tree so both characters can proceed. At the next stopover, burn the
tree, then hide as normal, then move on. In the last area, use Sam's rope
to reveal pieces for a bridge, cross, then dig up the plant at the end,
hop up and escape.
The Wilds -
Suddenly, you're in control of Faramir, and it's time to dispose of some
oliphaunts, or mumakil, as the Haradrim call them. Grab onto the hanging
rope of either mumakil and climb up to the carriage at the top. Pick up
the rope and use it to climb to the very top, where you can knock out the
driver and scare the beast off. Do the same with the other mumakil.
---
New Characters: Faramir, Madril
Available for Purchase: Gondor Ranger, Easterling
---
Middle-earth Interlude:
You now have Faramir on your team, and he'll be taking you to Osgiliath.
There's just one problem. There's a big red haze around Osgiliath. It's
Sauron's gaze, and you cannot enter while his gaze is upon any area. This
is the game's way of getting you to finish both paths before moving on.
This means we need to switch to the other team.
So, with Aragorn's team, head to the marker to begin the next mission.
===================
4I. Track Hobbits =
===================
"They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard!" - Legolas
True Adventurer at 50,000
Characters: Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Merry, Pippin
---
Walkthrough -
Uruk Pyre -
Begin by firing at the targets on the pyre, then assemble the shields into
stairs and have Gimli slam the block. You'll now have to track the belt
to find what happened to Merry and Pippin. You'll also find a second
tracking item, which leads to a rock. Assemble the rope hook on the rock,
then go left and use Legolas to bring down the target and the rope, which
you can use on the rock to get a new tracking item. Keep following
multiple tracking items to continue into Fangorn Forest.
Fangorn Forest -
Now we get to see what happened to Merry and Pippin. Head to the right.
Smash up the rocks and go down the slope, then have both characters grab
the log further to the right to pull it down. Assemble the pieces, climb
up, head to the right, and fight more orcs until some jump down and clear
away the crawlspace. Crawl up, then clear away the brush between the
two big LEGO trees, and assemble it into rails. Climb up the rails.
Treebeard -
Now you have the massive power of Treebeard on your side, and you can
literally walk all over the orcs in this area. Head to the right and
back. Use Circle to pick up a boulder and Square to throw it at the
back wall to knock it down so you can continue. Pick Merry up and carry
him across the water. Keep moving until a flaming log blocks your path.
Put Merry down, then switch to him so he can head up the crawlspace and
pull on the vine to release water onto the fire. Continue up the path
to the rear to finish.
---
Available for Purchase: Grishnákh, Radagast the Brown
---
Middle-earth Interlude:
You have control of Aragorn again. Ride to Edoras.
=================
4J. Warg Attack =
=================
"Bring your pretty face to my axe!" - Gimli, to a warg
True Adventurer at 34,000
Characters: Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Gandalf the White
---
Walkthrough -
Hall of the King -
You need to draw Saruman from Théoden. Beat up all the guards in the
area, then blast Grima with Gandalf's staff. Hold Circle in front of
Théoden to remove the gray hearts from him. Grima will push you away, so
beat up more guards and assemble a cage. The idea is to now hit Grima
again so he starts running around and is eventually trapped in the cage.
Then, you're safe to focus on Théoden some more. Do that twice more to
free the King.
The Riddermark -
There are two ways to take out Warg Riders. Either you have to be on a
mount and attack them, or if you're on the ground, you'll latch onto
their sides and drag them off. Either way, take out all the Wargs that
come at you.
---
New Characters: Gandalf the White
Available for Purchase: King Théoden (Cursed), Éowyn, Háma, Gamling,
Grima Wormtongue
---
Middle-earth Interlude:
And now walk to Helm's Deep in the southwest.
=================
4K. Helm's Deep =
=================
"The Horn of Helm Hammerhand will sound in the deep, one last time!"
- Théoden
True Adventurer at 44,000
Characters: Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, King Théoden (Armor)
---
Walkthrough -
The Deeping Wall -
The battle hasn't even started and already we're stuck down at the bottom
of the wall. First, have Legolas shoot the target on the left, then
place the cogs on the wall. Smash the cracked block, pick up the crank,
and attach it to the mechanism so you can turn it. Hop up the boxes and
stairs, smash the cracked block near the top, and climb the rest of the
way up.
The First Advance -
You need to repel ladders that hit the wall. Some ladders require Legolas
to shoot the orc at the top. Some require Gimli to smash a cracked
block. Others can just be slashed at. Take out three ladders, then four
will come up. Have Gimli go to the far right and go through the crawlspace
and push out a box to take down the far right ladder. Next is five
ladders, taken out the same way.
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The Wall Breached -
Smash the cracked block to your left and assemble the pieces, then hop up
with Legolas and smash the spear rack so you can assemble a hole for an
arrow. Flip up to the left, push the rock off, then hop up and continue
to the left. Smash the cracked block to remove the wall so you can move
on to the keep.
The Hornburg -
In case you were wondering, yes, that was Peter Jackson throwing his
Academy Award at the orcs (he was in the same place in the movie). Anyway,
throw Gimli to the left to break the ram. Take out the orcs in the area,
then assemble a timber for the gate. At this point, you'll switch to
Legolas. Have him shoot down the ladders on the left, then smash up the
big ladder when it comes up. Assemble the pieces into a tile floor, then
push the box down to the bottom. Assemble the pieces and hop onto the
rope to climb up.
The Dawn -
FORTH ÉORLINGAS!!
---
New Characters: King Théoden (Armor)
Available for Purchase: Haldir, Lothlórien Elf, Berserker, Éomer
---
Middle-earth Interlude:
Now that Rohan is settled, Sauron's gaze now rests on Isengard, allowing
Frodo's company to head to Osgiliath.
===============
4L. Osgiliath =
===============
"The Shire must truly be a great realm, Master Gamgee, where gardeners are
held in high honor." - Faramir
True Adventurer at 85,000
Characters: Frodo, Sam, Faramir, Gollum, Merry, Pippin
---
Walkthrough -
Battle of Osgiliath -
We have another split-up here. This time, Frodo, Sam, and Gollum are in
the far part of the area, while Faramir is trapped in the near part, and
the two have to help each other move forward.
Have Frodo head up the crawlspace, then switch to Faramir. Fire an arrow
at the distant target (you'll be doing a lot of that, so get used to it),
then move to the right. Switch to Frodo and hop across the pillar. Drop
down and have Sam pull down the rope hook. Switch back to Faramir and have
him use the pieces that just appeared to finish the tile floor so he can
arrange the pillars and climb up so he can shoot the target to open the
gate. Have Frodo move inside the gate, then have Faramir shoot the *other*
target to open the far right gate so they all can get through.
Now, you'll note an orc in the tower. He has a sword that you'll need to
cut Gollum's bonds. Go into the dark spot behind you with Frodo and smash
the objects so you can build a crawlspace to climb up. Once the tower is
ruined, rope the hook above you and bounce up. Switch back to Faramir.
Take out the orcs, including the one shooting at you from above, then
assemble the ladder, climb, and shoot the target in the tower. Switch to
Sam, assemble the ladder, climb up and take the sword. Hop down and press
Circle next to Gollum. You now have full control of the little bugger, and
can climb up the LEGO wall marked with fish bones.
Turn the crank at the top of the wall to open the gate for the Hobbitses,
then head down the stairs to the right. Switch back to Faramir and head
down to the right. Climb the stairs in the back and shoot the two targets
flanking the statue. Assemble the pieces and push the statue to the left,
the fire at the orcs flinging barrels Donkey Kong-style. Now, Gollum can
safely climb up the wall to the top and push the statue back down to the
left. Have Sam clear out the rubble and plant a flower to bounce up to
the upper area, where he can burn away the wood so they can continue.
Whoa, Nazgûl! You'll have to use Faramir to repel the flying beast so the
other crew can proceed. Switch back to him and head to the right, smashing
the wood so you can get a clear shot. Once you fire on it, have Sam go
down the stairs and dig up the gears for the mechanism. You still need the
crank though. Fortunately, Gollum can fish without a pole, so smash the
rocks in front of the jetty and have him pull up a crank. Head on
through. Switch back to Faramir so he can head right. Orcs will burst
through the wall, giving him a clear shot again. Fire, then head to the
right, assembling the pieces for a ladder, then climbing up. Head to the
right with Frodo, smash the pillars, and assemble them into stairs. Climb
up for the last Nazgûl sighting. Fire at him with Faramir.
Battle of Isengard -
Now we have two Ents versus Isengard. If that sounds like fun to you,
then start wrecking the place. Head to the right and eventually you'll
come to a gap that you'll need to knock a tower over to create a bridge.
Continue until you hit a wall of fire. Grab the nearby water tower and
toss it at the fire, then continue back towards the dam. Throw rocks at
the towers near the dam so you can climb up, then pull on the supports to
release it.
---
New Characters: Gollum
Available for Purchase: Gondor Soldier, Saruman the White
---
Middle-earth Interlude:
You now have a choice to head further on with Frodo's or Aragorn's group.
For the sake of this guide, we'll move on with Frodo. Have Gollum climb
up the nearby LEGO wall.
=======================
4M. The Secret Stairs =
=======================
"It's the only way. Go in, or go back." - Gollum
"I cannot go back." - Frodo
True Adventurer at 88,000
Characters: Frodo, Sam, Gollum
---
Walkthrough -
Minas Morgul -
You'll need to keep an eye on Frodo here, because he sometimes gets drawn
out to Minas Morgul. Controlling him will keep that from happening.
Anyway, to the left of the statues flanking the road to Minas Morgul is a
dark cave. Send Frodo in and have Sam follow so he can dig up the spot
and assemble the pieces underneath. Push the statue to reveal a hook for
the rope and pull it down. Assemble the next pieces and burn them. The
pieces you have now can be used to put together some of the stairs. That's
one part. We need another part of the stairs.
Head to the left in the foreground to find a wall that Gollum can crawl
up. Smash the boulder of the edge so Sam can get up, dig up the pile,
assemble the pieces and use his rope to pull down the plants. Cross the
gap with Frodo, enter the dark cave to find tiles for the push floor. Push
the rock off the edge and assemble the pieces into the rest of the stairs,
then head on up.
The Stairs -
Climb up and head to the right, jumping over the gaps and using the rails
to shimmy over. Climb up the stairs some more. In this next area, enter
the darkness with Frodo to reveal the wall for Gollum to climb. At the
top, Gollum can push off the rock onto the lower tile floor. Smash the
objects in the area to find a dig spot, where you'll find the rest of the
pieces of the floor, then push the rock to the right so you can hop up the
next set of stairs.
At the top, enter the dark cave to the right and smash open the box to find
a rock. Throw it to the left to uncover a hook, then rope the rocks down
so you can cross using the rails, then continue up. At the top, have
Gollum climb up and smash the webbings on the wall. He can then assemble
a lever and jump onto it to drop the rock, clearing the way. Head up the
crawlspace with Sam and dig up the plant. You can now reach the top.
The Tunnel -
It's just Frodo and Gollum for the moment, and Frodo automatically has his
light out. Have him lead the way into the cave, because there are a bunch
of little spiders that only his light can repel. Continue deep into the
cave until you have to smash down some debris. After that is a LEGO wall,
but first have Frodo get close to remove the spiders. Once Gollum climbs,
have him push the box off the edge so Frodo can enter a crawlspace. Head
up it, then continue with Frodo in the lead.
Cut down any webs in your way and push forward. Next, you'll need to
smash a bunch of bones at the end of the passage so you can assemble rails
to climb up. Smash the rocks and bones in the area. Assemble a little
hanging basket, then throw the small rocks into it. Once it breaks the
web, you're free to continue.
The Chase -
Run!
---
Available for Purchase: Mordor Orc
---
Middle-earth Interlude:
Let's check in with Aragorn, shall we? Ride to Edoras, and then to
Dunharrow, southeast of Edoras.
===========================
4N. The Paths of the Dead =
===========================
"That line was broken!" - The King of the Dead
*grabbing his neck* "It has been remade." - Aragorn
True Adventurer at 90,000
Characters: Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas
---
Walkthrough -
City of the Dead -
Aragorn is now armed with Andúril, the Flame of the West, which allows him
to slice up Morgul blocks.
Now, be careful to watch the mist in this area. In areas where it flows
towards a circular center, walking into it will trap you and you'll have to
hammer on a button to get out. Annoying. Also annoying are spots where
the mist rises up, because ghosts will pop out of those and you'll have to
rely on Aragorn to beat them.
So, head straight into the cave, avoiding those traps I warned you about.
The first important room you'll reach has Morgul blocks in it. Hack them
all down and assemble a ramp to move on. Continue until you reach an open
cavern.
This area requires you to knock down the structure in the back. Head to
the left and bust the cracked block, then send Gimli through the crawlspace
and have Legolas jump up to join him. Shoot the hole to make a pole,
then flip up and push the box down so Gimli can construct a ladder and
climb up. Make your way to the back by moving along the rail so you avoid
the mist, then have Gimli go to the back right and slam on the cracked
block to clear the way.
The next important thing is further down the passage. Two targets for
Legolas to shoot. This clears the way to the next open cavern. Go to the
left and have Gimli smash the crack, then assemble the rail and have
Legolas jump up. Put an arrow in the hole and flip across to the right,
then push the box off the edge. Drop down and have Aragorn smash the
Morgul blocks. Continue on and have Gimli smash the crack at the end.
This is the last open cavern. Go to the right hand side and slash the
Morgul block beneath the statue so you can move it. Send all three
characters up the ladder. Cross the rope with Legolas, then use Aragorn
to toss Gimli across to him. Gimli can now slam the crack up here and
assemble the crawlspace so he can head to the left side. Push the spinner
on the other side, then head through the gate.
King of the Dead -
First, smash all four cracks. Assemble the bricks and make sure Aragorn
is taking out the ghosts. Hop onto your structure and hit the King as he
swoops down. Once you hit him three times, he'll break your strcuture, so
build a new one and hit him three more times. Lastly, build four different
structures and make sure you hop to the right one the King swoops towards
to hit him.
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Available for Purchase: King of the Dead, Soldier of the Dead,
Rohirrim Soldier
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Middle-earth Interlude:
Meanwhile, at Camp Frodo...
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4O. Cirith Ungol =
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"That's for Frodo. That's for the Shire. And that's for my old Gaffer!"
- Sam
True Adventurer at 54,000
Characters: Sam, Shagrat, Frodo
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Walkthrough -
Shelob -
Yes, for some reason, since you have to have a second player, you have the
help of Shagrat the orc in this fight against Shelob. What you'll need to
do is collect the phial and Sting near Frodo. Hold the phial to chase
away Shelob, then take out Sting and press Circle in the glowing circle
to attack. Once you stab the spider, it will climb up on the wall, so
throw the phial at it to get it down, otherwise you'll be dealing with
little spiders and web shots. Continue this tactic for three attacks and
you'll drive up Shelob.
The Tower -
Fling Sam's rope above you to drag down the light fixture, then throw the
nearby rock at the chain to drop it onto the stuck orc. Head down
yourselves, then head into the darkness to the left with Frodo to find a
cog for the gate. Place it, then head down the stairs. Clean out all the
orcs down here, then head out the gate.
Courtyard -
To make it out of here, you'll need to disguise yourselves as orcs in
armor. Let's take all of the pieces in turn:
Orc Armor #1: Head to the right, pick up a nearby small rock, and throw
it at the pipe above. The orc beneath it will jump into the shower and
toss out his armor.
Orc Helmet #1: Head over to the green banners to the right of the gate.
Burn them, then grab the nearby rope to burn the other parts. Assemble
the pieces to make a catapult, then hop in so you launch yourself to
the right. Use your rope to climb up, then head to the right and smash
the barrels to hit the orc on the stairs. Take the helmet.
Orc Helmet #2: Assemble the pieces near the end of the stairs so Frodo can
go up, then at the top, put on your Elven Cloak so you can sneak by the
orc so he won't shut the gate on you. Climb up the nearby ladder, then
smash up the barrel and the rocks so you can find two pieces of a hammer.
You can use this hammer like Gimli would, so smash the floor so you can
take out the orc inside and his helmet. Turn the crank to open the
gate.
Orc Armor #2: Head further left and burn down the wood. Head left and push
both boxes over the edge, then assemble all the pieces. Push the platform
all the way to the right and smash the boarded up window to find the
armor. Now, all you have to do is have both characters stand in front of
each guard and you're done.
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New Characters: Frodo (Orc Disguise), Sam (Orc Disguise), Shagrat
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Middle-earth Interlude:
All right, I guess we can't put off this awesome battle any longer,
can we? Switch to the Rohan crew, and ride for Minas Tirith and WAR.
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4P. Battle of Pelennor Fields =
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"Do you not know death when you see it, old man? This is my hour!"
- Witch-king of Angmar, to Gandalf
True Adventurer at 95,000
Characters: King Théoden (Armor), Éowyn (Dernhelm), Merry (Rohirrin Squire),
Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas
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Walkthrough -
The Charge -
DEEEAAAATTTTHHH!!!
The Flying Beast -
First, we need to unhorse the Witch-king, as it were. Stay far away from
its attacks and wait until it slams its head into the ground and is
stunned. Slash it three times, then wait for your opportunity again.
Keep it up until the beast is down.
The Witch-King -
Remember when you fought the Troll and you needed to stand on spots so it
would get stuck? Same deal here. Stand on the marked spot until the
Witch-king shrieks, then move and, once its mace is stuck, slash it. You'll
need to make two more spots like that. Build one to your right, and the
third is to the left beneath some scrub. Once you use all three of those
spots, you'll be able to finish him off.
Mumakil -
And now for the big targets. There are two types of mumakil to take down.
One type is easy. They have anklets of Morgul blocks, so Aragorn just needs
to slash them, then he'll automatically hop up to the top and take out the
driver. For the other kind, Legolas has to shoot arrows into the holes
on the side, then flip up to the top using the poles and ropes, then take
out the driver. You have to take out two, then three.
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New Characters: King Théoden, Éowyn (Dernhelm), Merry (Rohirrim Squire)
Available for Purchase: Witch-king, Denethor, Gothmog, Citadel Guard,
Corsair, Haradrim
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Middle-earth Interlude:
The gaze has shifted once again, this time to Mount Doom. Take everyone
to the Black Gate.
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4Q. The Black Gate =
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"For Frodo." - Aragorn
True Adventurer at 12,000
Characters: Aragorn (Gondor Armor), Gimli, Legolas, Gandalf the White,
Pippin (Gondor Armor), Merry (Rohirrim Squire)
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Walkthrough -
You'll be focusing on Trolls and Nazgûl here. First, a Troll will attack.
Have Gimli smash the cracked block, then assemble it into a platform to
stand on so the Troll hits it. Next, some catapults will fire. Smash the
rocks, assemble them into a platform, then lure the Troll onto it for the
next hit. Lastly, three Morgul blocks will be tossed. Slash them up with
Andúril, assemble them, and get the last hit on that Troll.
Now a Nazgûl will swoop in. Keep away from it until it rears up, exposing
the target on its chest, then have Legolas fire at it.
Now the battle will take you to the side of the gate. A second Troll has
shown up to tango. Head towards it and shoot the armor on each of its
shoulders with arrows. It will smash the rocks to the left. Assemble the
pieces and head through the crawlspace. Press Circle in the glowing circle
to knock the Troll around. Once it's stunned, have Legolas shoot it.
You'll now head back to the center. Another Nazgûl will show up. Deal with
it the same way as before. A third Troll will attack. All you can do
with this Troll is wait until it tires itself, then have Aragorn attack it
to remove its armor. Once both pieces are gone, it will run off to the
side.
In this area, assemble the pieces and fire arrows into the holes so Legolas
can flip up to the ledge, then uncover the platform, bait the Troll into
hitting it, then jump out and shoot him.
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New Characters: Aragorn (Gondor Armor), Pippin (Gondor Armor)
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Middle-earth Interlude:
Time for the final push. The gaze is now off Mount Doom. Take Frodo and
Sam to end this, once and for all.
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4R. Mount Doom =
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"You swore! You swore on the Precious! Smeagol promised!" - Frodo
"Smeagol lied." - Gollum
True Adventurer at 85,000
Characters: Frodo (Weary), Sam (Weary)
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Walkthrough -
The Slope -
So, we've got problems. For one, Frodo is so weary he can't jump. For
another, we're on an active volcano. So, head to the right and smash the
boxes to find pieces for a ramp. Head right, hop onto the island in the
middle of the lava, and rope the rocks down so Frodo can cross. Next,
position Frodo on the little rock near the rails, then hop up as Sam and
rope to the upper ledge. Stand on the rock near the lava jet to make it
go down and Frodo's go up. Remember this, as you'll be doing it a few
times as you go through.
Head into the darkness with Frodo and push the rock into the lava. Dig
up the spot with Sam to find a rock, then throw it at the rock to the
right to fully block the flow. Continue to the right, past the jets in
the walls, then leap onto the rails to pull off some rocks. Time your
movements so Frodo can get across, then proceed further right.
Head into the darkness beneath the colored blocks. Make sure Sam stays
with you as you go through. On the other side, fling Sam's rope at the
hook to pull the rocks down to cross. Now you have the two lava holes
balance thing again. Have Sam jump on the left one so Frodo can go up on
the right. Unfortunately, Frodo can't go forward anymore, and Sam can't
go with him, so head back to the left and smash the rocks to uncover a
plank. Drop Frodo from the plank onto the left-hand rock to raise Sam up.
Sam can cross the gap to the right, dig up the pieces, and assemble them
into a bridge for Frodo.
Use the rope again to pull down the rocks. You'll find another lava
balance. Put Frodo on the right and have Sam rope up to the left. Once
Frodo gets off on solid ground, smash up the rocks to put together a pillar
on the tiles. Push Frodo to the right, then have him go through the dark
cave on the back wall and smash the rocks to block the lava. Both of you
can now go through the crawlspace to the top.
Gollum wants a piece of you, now. Alternate between Frodo and Sam
throwing rocks at him. Knock him in the head five times to move on.
The Cracks of Doom -
First, Frodo needs to shake off Gollum. Have Sam smack Gollum to knock a
heart off. Gollum will knock you down to a lower level. Assemble the
pieces, then climb back up using the rails.
After the next hit, Gollum will knock you down to a different area.
Assemble the pieces and use the rope to go to the right, then assemble
again and climb out. Hit Gollum one more time, then have Frodo assemble
the blocks to let Sam climb back out, and hit Gollum one last time.
The End of All Things -
Run.
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New Characters: Frodo (Weary), Sam (Weary), Aragorn (Royal Armor)
Available for Purchase: Boromir (Captain), Bilbo Baggins (Old)
---
Congratulations! You've destroyed the One Ring and saved Middle-earth!
Now, you can follow the stud trail to the Bonus Level. You're also free
to go on a collecting spree, as well as use any character you've unlocked
in Middle-earth at any time, so enjoy!
Once you finish with everything, go back to Bag End, and press Circle on
the ring marker in front of it to see the final cutscene.
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5. FREE PLAY RUNTHROUGHS
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Okay, in this section we go mission by mission and list all fourteen
objects you can pick up during the Free Play run. Like in so many past
LEGO games, how Free Play works is that you select your characters, and
then you're given several more so you can access all the secrets.
Also, if you don't get the character you need in the selection that is
picked for you, you can always hold down Triangle and access the full
menu whenever you want. Well, ALMOST whenever you want. There are certain
times in certain missions where you're locked in to a certain character and
can't switch, such as when Frodo has the Ring on, for example.
Anyway, you can select Free Play of any completed mission from anywhere on
the map. You don't have to walk up to the mission's banner in the world.
Just bring up the map, find the banner on it, then select it.
So, with each item, I may note that you need something in particular.
Here's a list of what they mean, when they're not specific characters:
Free Play - You'll need to do it on Free Play, most likely because you'll
have the characters already in your stable, just not access to them yet,
or you'll need to be able to hot switch on the fly.
Spade - You need either Sam, or the Mithril Trowel forged.
Arrows - You'll need Legolas or another archer character. Most likely
Legolas will be the best bet, as some acrobatics might be required as well.
Rope - You'll need either Sam's rope or a rope item, like the Mithril Rope.
Phial - You'll need Frodo's phial he got from Galadriel.
Strength - You'll need an orc character (such as Shagrat, whom you get for
free), or the Mithril Boxing Gloves.
Explosives - You'll need either Mithril Fireworks or the Berserker character.
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5A. Prologue =
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Minikit #1 - (Spade) During the battle, go to the back left corner of
the field and dig up this minikit.
Minikit #2 - (Arrows) During the battle, in the far distance are three
siege towers. Shoot the targets on them.
Treasure #1 *Elven Sword* - (Explosives) While fighting Sauron, go to the
back left and blast open the mithril rocks to find this.
Treasure #2 *Magma Armor* - (Spade) At the beginning of the climb up the
slopes, smash the nearby lava flow rock and find a dig pile under it. Dig
it up with Sam.
Minikit #3 - (Gimli, Gollum) In the very beginning of the climb up the
slopes, throw Gimli at the cracked block on the wall to enter a new area.
In this sauna, you'll need to climb up to the top. Use a rope in the
back to reach the second ledge, then throw Gimli across to the right. Have
Gollum cross and climb up, then switch to a Narsil wielder (like Elendil)
and smack the Morgul block. Now, drop down to the water and pick up the
minikit.
Treasure #3 *Shimmering Armor* - (Strength) In the same area as Minikit #3,
head to the far right and pull open the orange handle.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Shockwave Axe* - (Gimli) In the same area as
Minikit #3, go behind the cabinet that held the treasure and smash open the
wall to find the design.
Minikit #4 - (Gimli) Destroy five statues of Sauron. They are in the
following places:
1. In the same area as Minikit #3, at the back of the pool
2. In the main path, before the river of fire that you shimmy across.
3. Before the first marked "elf jump" point.
4 and 5. Flanking the gate to the Cracks of Doom at the end.
Minikit #5 - (Gimli, Legolas) After crossing the second river of fire,
you'll note some flame jets blasting out of the wall. Throw Gimli at the
cracked block on the left and assemble the pieces to block one, then have
Legolas shoot the target above the righthand one. This will give you pieces
for the minikit.
Minikit #6 - (Rope) At the third river of fire (which you have shimmy
across) stand on the left-hand bank and toss the rope at the little
raft.
Minikit #7 - (Phial) After the third river of fire, some orcs will jump out
of a dark passage. Go in with a phial to find this one.
Minikit #8 - After pushing the rock off into the fourth river of fire,
climb up with Isildur and smack the Morgul rocks blocking the back passage
to this minikit.
Minikit #9 - (Explosives) Just before the gate to the Cracks of Doom, blast
the mithril cage to the left, then crawl through the crawlspace.
Minikit #10 - (Arrows) At the Cracks of Doom, there's a target just above
the gate that closed. Shoot it to drop the minikit.
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5B. The Black Rider =
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Minikit #1 - (Strength) At the very beginning, pull open the orange handle
on the rock and drop down to a new cave. There's a mole down here that
you'll have to corral into a certain spot. First, light the fire to the
left to drop a tree on one hole, then shoot an arrow at the hanging rocks
over the second hole. Next, go to the back and hang on the rope to lower
a rock so you can jump up to the right with Legolas, head left, then
switch to Gimli and smash the cracked block over the third hole. For the
fourth hole, head to the right with Frodo and enter the dark cave. This
will scare the mole to the center hole and knock out the minikit.
Minikit #2 - (Strength) This is also down in the cave behind the orange
handle, only it's quite visible in the upper left, and you'll likely trip
over it in the process.
Minikit #3 - This one is easily spotted behind a tree in the first area.
Treasure #1 *Ferryman's Hat* - (Free Play) Just before crossing the first
patch of water, head to the foreground to find a path that curves down in
front. At the end, smash the Morgul blocks and assemble a Ringwraith
scarecrow.
Minikit #4 - (Explosives) At the first water crossing is a mithril rock.
Blast it.
Treasure #2 *Soup Pot* - (Phial) Just after the first water crossing is a
small dark cave. The pot's inside, and you'll need Frodo's phial to get
in.
Minikit #5 - This one can be a pain in the butt. It's during the fight
with Saruman. What you need to do is throw him into the window with the
lock on it. Unfortunately, that window can be tough to target, and it may
take more than one shot to clear away the other objects in the area.
Minikit #6 - (Arrows) There are five nests in the trees to fire at in the
second part of the forest. They start at the very beginning of the second
area, just past the rolling rock, and are spaced rather evenly towards
the end.
Minikit #7 - (Gimli) Just before the second water crossing, you'll find a
cracked block on a fallen tree. Smash it down.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Music Horn* - (Rope) At the second water
crossing, smash down the bridge parts and head to the back. Use the rope on
the rock to the left.
Treasure #3 *Mushroom Crown* - (Rope, Aragorn) At the second water crossing,
smash down the bridge parts and head to the back. Use the rope at the back
water wall to pull down an item that Aragorn can use to track. Follow it
out of the water to the left, then you'll dig up a second item. Follow
it to the right to the crown itself. You'll have to move the Nazgûl away
from the hollowed log to get to it.
Minikit #8 - (Gollum) In the hollowed log is a LEGO wall. Climb up it with
Gollum.
Minikit #9 - After you go through the hollow log, walk in front of it,
smash the bush, and dig up the minikit.
Minikit #10 - There is a minikit on the right side of the road during the
chase. Just hug the right side and you should grab it.
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5C. Weathertop =
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Minikit #1 - (Phial) In the first area, walk into the dark passage near
where Frodo's sleeping.
Minikit #2 - (Rope) In the first area, flip a rope up to gold hook on the
rock high above.
Treasure #1 *Rubber Duck* - (Arrows) In the first area, shoot the target
near the water to scare this up.
Minikit #3 - (Arrows) In the first area, shoot an arrow into the hole in
the back, then flip up to the minikit.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Music Boots* - (Phial) As soon as you enter the
second area, go back into the dark tunnel to find this.
Minikit #4 - There are three purple plants along the trip up to Amon Sul.
1. Just past the rocks you knock down with other rocks.
2. After bouncing over the purple flower suspended over the briar patch.
3. Just before the stairs to the top.
Minikit #5 - (High Jump) In the second area, after Sam builds a bouncy
plant, hop off it onto the rails to the right, and keep moving right to
find this one.
Minikit #6 - (Strength) Just before jumping over the briar patch in the
second area is an orange handle on the rock wall. Pull it open.
Minikit #7 - (Gimli) Before going up the stairs to the third area, use
Gimli to knock down a cracked block to the right.
Treasure #2 *Quill* - (Gimli, Narsil, Aragorn) Before going up the stairs
to the third area, use Gimli to knock down a cracked block to the right,
then smash down the Morgul blocks to find a tracking item. Use Aragorn
to track it to the left to find another item, then track back to the
right to find the quill.
Treasure #3 *Sun Hat* - (Gimli) At Amon Sul, go to the right, switch to
Gimli, and knock down the cracked block, and the next one behind it. Take
the hat.
Minikit #8 - (Arrows) At Amon Sul, find three tiny targets in the area
for Legolas to shoot down.
Minikit #9 - (Strength) At Amon Sul, wrench open the orange handle chest
in the back left.
Minikit #10 - (Explosives) At Amon Sul, blast the silver pillar on the left,
then assemble the pump with Frodo. Switch back and turn the crank to get
the minikit.
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5D. The Pass of Caradhras =
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Minikit #1 - There are five skeletons on the cliffside wearing bronze
helmets. Smash each of them:
1. Just left of the starting point.
2. Small cave just past the first snow drift where you push a rock.
3. In the back of the first campsite.
4. To the right of same campsite, up the slanted rope, at the end of the
ledge.
5. Through the first crawlspace after the rockfall.
Minikit #2 - There are four pennants with flags on the mountainside. Smash
each of them:
1. After the second snow drift.
2. After the first campsite, go left past the cracked block on the wall.
3. Halfway through the rockfall
4. After the rockfall, go through the first crawlspace and smash the
cracked block, then have Sam dig up the planks and head to the right.
Minikit #3 - (Free Play) To the right of the first campsite, after Legolas
goes up the rope to the right, switch to Gimli and slam the cracked block.
Next, assemble the snowman and have Legolas shoot it.
Minikit #4 - (Explosives) Just at the end of the rockfall are several mithril
boulders stacked against the wall. Knock enough down to get into the little
cave.
Minikit #5 - (Strength) Past the rockfall, you should see a rope trail
hanging down. Rope up to it, then pull apart the orange handled chest at
the top.
Minikit #6 - (Explosives) Once you go through the first crawlspace after the
rockfall, you should see some mithril boards on a cave entrance. Blast them
away, then walk into the cave with a Phial.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Cluster Bow* - After the rockfall, there's a point
where you assemble some planks. After you go right across the gap, instead
of going up, go towards the screen to find the design on a ledge.
Treasure #1 *Bill's Riding Crop* - (Free Play) At the Moria gate, smash the
Morgul blocks with Narsil to find both Bill and his riding crop behind it.
Minikit #7 - (Free Play) Once you free Bill (see above), slowly walk him to
the right along the stud trail to find the minikit.
Treasure #2 *Luminous Stone* - (Explosives) At the Moria gate, blast the
mithril rock on the left side and take the tracking item beneath it. Follow
the trail through three tracking items to the right to find this.
Minikit #8 - Time to disturb the water. Under three large rocks are smaller
throwable rocks. Throw each of these at the three green bottles floating
in the water.
Minikit #9 - (Gollum) Climb up the left side with Legolas. Halfway up,
switch to Frodo and go inside the cave with his Phial. In the cave, use
Gollum to climb up the wall, then switch to Sam and light the fire, freeing
the troll. It wants a fish, so hop down and smash the ice with Gimli to
free up an area, then fish it up and bring it to the troll.
Treasure #3 *Ice Lolly* - (Free Play) Go to the same cave as Minikit #9.
From the troll, go towards the screen and destroy several rocks to find a
dig spot. Dig up the lolly.
Minikit #10 - (Rope) While fighting the Watcher, use a Rope on the obvious
sparkling line at the right edge, climb up, and smash the plant to find
this one.
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5E. The Mines of Moria =
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Minikit #1 - (Strength) In the first part, pull on the orange handled chest
on the right side.
Minikit #2 - (Strength) You need to find three Dwarven statues in Balin's
Tomb. They are behind orange handles that need to be pulled. The first
is in the first area on the left side. The latter two are when you're
defending the door, on the upper ledges on either side.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Headdress* - While the orcs are pounding on the
door, head to the right and into a small alcove to find this.
Minikit #3 - (Explosives) You must destroy three sets of Morgul bricks.
They're all in the Halls of Durin after the Balrog first roars. The first
is on the right. The second is past the mithril pillar that you need to
blast down. The third is off to the left.
Minikit #4 - (Explosives) In the Halls of Durin, blast down the mithril
pillar, then behind it, use a rope on a golden hook on the ground.
Treasure #1 *House Key* - (Strength, Explosives) In the Halls of Durin, blast
down the mithril pillar, then behind it, pull over the cart to knock this
out of it.
Minikit #5 - (Explosives) In the same area as Minikit #4, bust up the mine
carts and assemble the pieces to the wall. Now, the top of the wall is
still kinda broken, so you need to aim Gollum juuust right up the middle
to get to the minikit. Keep trying, it can be done.
Treasure #2 *Moria Orc's Helmet* - (Free Play) At the first part of the
bridge (the stairs), shoot a target near the entrance to drop this.
Minikit #6 - (Explosives) As you go down the stairs to the bridge, you'll
see a wall of mithril rocks. Blast them away and enter a new room. Shoot
the targets on the back wall twice each to drop this minikit.
Minikit #7 - (Explosives) In the same area as Minikit #6, go up to the organ
and stand in front of it to get the wheels moving. As the lit up set of
lights reaches the bottom step on the switch. Do this for all three colors,
and then three sets of the three. Although I've never seen it, this is
apparently a reference to "The Goonies".
Minikit #8 - At the broken pillar area, after you fling Gimli to the left,
go down the crawlspace, and then walk around behind the pillar.
Treasure #3 *Artist's Hat* - At the far end of the bridge, there's a crane.
Have Legolas grab the crane to pull up a box with this inside it. If
you're on Free Play, you'll have to wait until Gandalf is finished so you
have a second character to grab the item.
Minikit #9 - (Free Play) Once you start the last area, have Frodo use his
phial inside a small dark cave before you go up the stairs.
Minikit #10 - At the exit gate, look up and have Legolas shoot at two targets
to drop the pieces of the minikit.
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5F. Amon Hen =
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Minikit #1 - (Mithril Bow) There are six statues that need to be hit, and
since you can't switch Frodo, you'll need to forge a bow of some kind in
order to get them all.
1. Frodo - First set of stairs, an obvious target.
2. Frodo - Near the catapult, shoot the target
3. Frodo - While on the ledge to the right of the overhanging gate that
knocks away Boromir.
4. Aragorn - At the water landing on the far left.
5. Aragorn - Partway up the path, just past the fallen tree.
6. Aragorn - At the end of the path, amongs the ruins.
Minikit #2 - In Frodo's path, there's a spot where you throw a rock at a
stone hand, then create stairs from its fingers. Once that's done, smash
the remaining hand to find a minikit behind it.
Minikit #3 - (Mithril Bow) Again, you'll need to forge a bow for Frodo to
use. After the catapult, further up the path is a target. Shoot it to
roll the boulder back down to the catapult. Fire it again to release this
minikit.
Treasure #1 *Stop Wand* - (Rope, Axe) You need both some kind of rope and an
axe. For example, forge a Mithril Rope and a Mithril Shockwave Axe.
Anyway, after you chase off Boromir for the last time in Frodo's path, drop
down to where he stood and use the rope above you. You'll climb up to the
ledge above. Smash that with the axe to drop the wand.
Minikit #4 - (Strength) Smash four Morgul rocks in Aragorn's path.
1. Near the water landing.
2. Through the orange handle at the far left of the water landing.
3. On the upper platform where you push a pillar off the edge.
4. At the end of Aragorn's path, amongst the ruins.
Minikit #5 - (Free Play) At the water landing, first use a rope to pull down
the statue on the left, then switch to a wizard and magic the pieces
together in the correct order to match the right-hand statue.
Treasure #2 *Arrow Helmet* - (Strength) You need to complete another cooking
puzzle like you did back at Weathertop. First, head to the left, pull down
the orange handle, and you'll find a ghost sitting on a chest. He's who
you need to make the meal for. Dig near the ghost to find a fish, then
dig up in the upper right corner to find an egg, and last, use your rope
on the gold hook near the path up the hill to find the tomato. Mix them
together, then put them on the spot next to the fire. The ghost will leave
and you can get the helmet.
Minikit #6 - While pushing the pillars around on the block pushing area,
push them to the back right corner and hop Legolas up to the hole in the
rock to find this one.
Minikit #7 - (Free Play) When you reach the top of the hillside with
Aragorn, you'll see a structure with a dark cave beneath it. Walk in with
Frodo and smash the rock inside.
Treasure #3 *Uruk Sword* - (Explosives) Once the uruk-hai attack, go through
the fallen tree, then look left and blow up the mithril pillars to knock
them down. The item is behind it.
Minikit #8 - (Free Play) In the third area of the uruk-hai attack, dig
near the back left corner to grow a plant that will reach to the minikit.
Minikit #9 - (Explosives) In the third area of the uruk-hai attack, go down
and to the right to find a path leading to the mithril gate. Blast it down
and head inside. Once inside, rope up to the next area, then shoot the
target. Continue up the tower. Jump up to the top as Legolas and use Sam
to burn the brush blocking the crawlspace. Enter and hop up on the
mushroom to the minikit.
Minikit #10 - (Free Play) In the final area with Lurtz, use a rope to pull
down a gold hook to find a target. This is one of six targets in the
immediate area that need to be shot.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Rope* - Next to Lurtz on his elevated platform.
You can get there easily with a hobbit.
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5G. Taming Gollum =
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Minikit #1 - On the peak, assemble the stairway perfectly, as marked on the
wall.
Minikit #2 - (Explosives) Just after the colored stairs, blast the mithril
rocks on your right to uncover a crawlspace. Go through.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Carrot Bow* - (Free Play) Just before climbing the
tower of the peak, shoot arrows into the holes, swing over, then switch to
Frodo and enter the dark cave using his phial.
Treasure #1 *Snowman Hood* - (Strength) From the base of the tower, jump
off and to the left to drop onto a ledge with an orange handle. Pull it
to open the door. Smack the snowman to get his head.
Minikit #3 - (Free Play) Halfway up the tower on the peak, smash the Morgul
block out to the left, then plant in the dirt pile to bounce up to the
minikit.
Minikit #4 - In the circular path, there are four beast skeletons to smash.
1. Just left of where Sam and Frodo start.
2. Further right of the starting point.
3. Further right, near some Morgul blocks.
4. At the end of the path as it circles around.
Minikit #5 - To the right of where Frodo and Sam start, there's a spot
where Sam can attach his rope to a rock.
Minikit #6 - (Free Play) Each of the purple plants you create has a target
on them. Shoot them both.
Minikit #7 - (Free Play) On the circular path are some obvious Morgul
blocks. Smash them with Narsil, then switch to Frodo and enter the cave.
Treasure #2 *Rock Hat* - (Free Play) In the circular path, after pushing
the pillar and jumping to the upper area, use Gimli on the nearby cracked
block.
Minikit #8 - (Free Play) In the back area of the circular path is a cracked
block on the wall. Chuck Gimli at it.
Minikit #9 - Near the Save Statue during the Gollum fight are three clumps
of rocks. Smash all of them and put the pieces together.
Minikit #10 - (Explosives) During the Gollum fight, enter the back cave with
Frodo to find some mithril rocks. Blow them up with explosives and head
into a new cave. This cave requires Gollum to climb on the walls and reach
the crank on the left and put it on the mechanism on the right. It requires
the other character to move some panels to rotate the walls so Gollum can
reach them. It's a bit maddening, and takes some practice.
Treasure #3 *Fishing Rod* - You get this item as a matter of going through
the story.
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5H. The Dead Marshes =
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Minikit #1 - (Free Play) Near the starting point, smash the cracked block
with Gimli, put the pieces down as a jetty, then fish. Take the fish and
throw it at the fishing sign off to the left to create a path. Walk along
it to get the minikit.
Minikit #2 - (Free Play) There are five cracked blocks that, when struck,
cough up skeletons from the bog.
1. Next to the beginning of the area, just to the right of your starting
point.
2. The second island (the first fire) in the upper-left corner.
3. The bottom right area, where you fill up for the third fire.
4. After the second fire, Gollum will double back through the path, which
passes close to this one.
5. This one is close to the large ribcage you walk through.
Treasure #1 *Wooden Bucket* - You find this one going through the area
normally.
Minikit #3 - Once you're at the third fire, look down south to see a little
patch of LEGO weeds floating in the water. Jump on it and more will appear
out of the water. Follow the path and pull the rope hook at the end to
get this minikit.
Minikit #4 - (Strength) In the western area with the large ribcage is a
rock with an orange handle. Open it and a path to a minikit will be made.
Minikit #5 - (Free Play) You should see the set of Morgul blocks when you
go to get some more water, so smash them down. This will cause a boat to
appear, and you'll need to find two bones and combine them to make a
steering wheel. Once you do that, take it back to the ghost to get the
minikit.
Minikit #6 - (Free Play) Once you begin the sneaking section, shoot at the
target on a LEGO tree in the background.
Treasure #2 *Fancy Umbrella* - After a few bouts of hide and seek with the
Nazgûl, you'll see a target on the left side. Shoot it down and take
the umbrella.
Minikit #7 - (Free Play) After knocking down a tree in the sneaking section,
you can see another tree with a target in the background. This one will make
three more targets appear in the water. Shoot them.
Treasure #3 *Toy Snake* - (Explosives) In the second sneaking section,
look to the front to find a mithril barrel. Blast it to find the snake.
Minikit #8 - (Strength) At the end of the Nazgûl chase, smash the bushes in
front of an orange handle on the wall, then pull it open and run in to get
the minikit.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Stud Mallet* - (Free Play) Fish off the jetty near
Minikit #8 and take the key you get to the yellow lock off to the left.
Minikit #9 - (Free Play) In the fight with the Haradrim, go to the front
left of the area and find a dig spot.
Minikit #10 - In the fight with the Haradrim, there are five targets spread
throughout the area, but they're all on the sides, and they all pop up and
down really fast, so be careful and make Faramir's shots count.
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5I. Track Hobbits =
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Treasure #1 *Uruk Shield* - (Free Play) At the very beginning, dig up the
nearby dig pile to find this.
Minikit #1 - (Explosives) Once you get to the back part of the first area,
go to the banner that's dug into a mithril rock and blow it up.
Minikit #2 - (Free Play) In the back of the first area are some rather
obvious colored stairs. Dig them up, clear off the purple base, and
assemble them using Gandalf so you can reach the vine and the minikit.
Minikit #3 - In the back part of the first area, have Legolas shoot the
three hanging targets on the left, then assemble the minikit.
Minikit #4 - (Free Play) In the beginning of the first part of the forest,
fling Gimli at the cracked block above.
Minikit #5 - (Strength) In the forest after clearing the first set of
rubble, pull open the orange handle to enter a new cave. Inside, hop on the
ballista and shoot up the targets that pop up and hang on the wires. Once
you shoot most of them (you may not have to shoot all of them), you'll get
a minikit.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Fishing Rod* - (Strength) In the forest after
clearing the first set of rubble, pull open the orange handle to enter a new
cave. In the foreground is a chest. Smack it open to get the design.
Minikit #6 - (Free Play) Just before the first crawlspace in the forest is a
dark cavern. Go into it with a Phial to find this one.
Minikit #7 - (Free Play) After the first crawlspace in the forest, shoot
arrows onto the holes in the left, then hop over to the minikit.
Treasure #2 *Wooden Armor* - At the far right of the first part of the
forest, just before waking Treebeard, smash what looks like a smaller Ent
on the right to get this.
Minikit #8 - (Free Play) Just after you get Treebeard, head to the left
and find a dirt pile to dig up a pick-a-nick basket, which produces a bear,
and a minikit.
Treasure #3 *Ent Draught* - (Free Play) After you find Treebeard, proceed
until just before the waterfall. There's a soil patch to plant in there,
which will toss out this.
Minikit #9 - After the boulders, you'll turn right and see a minikit in the
trees. Go back to the left, grab a boulder, and look in the upper left
corner to see a LEGO owl perched in the trees. Throw a boulder at it (back
up, as it's a tough shot). It will move to another nearby branch, so
throw another boulder. It will move to the minikit, so throw one last
boulder.
Minikit #10 - To the right of the tree that the orcs set on fire, walk over the
fallen log to find three orc targets. You can either hit them normally or
walk over them with Treebeard.
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5J. Warg Attack =
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Minikit #1 - (Free Play) Use Gimli to smash the cracked blocks in the Hall
of the King, then assemble and smash the horse emblems.
Treasure #1 *Giant Ancient Crown* - (Explosives) Next to King Théoden is a
mithril statue of armor. Blast it.
Minikit #2 - (Free Play) At the foreground of the Hall of the King is a
cauldron. Light it on fire, then assemble the pieces.
Minikit #3 - (Free Play) Use a rope on the hook on the left side of the
Hall of the King to uncover another minikit.
Minikit #4 - (Free Play) Shoot at the two banners hanging above the king to
get pieces for a minikit.
Minikit #5 - In the fight with the Wargs, there are five flowers on the
walls of the area. Shoot them all down.
Minikit #6 - (Strength) On the left side of the field is an orange handle.
Pull it open.
Treasure #2 *Decorative Horseshoes* - (Free Play) On the left of the field
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field over four items to find the treasure.
Treasure #3 *Warg Tooth* - (Free Play) At the foreground of the field are
stones that lead down into a dark cave. Use a Phial to get inside and hang
from the vine to open the plant above you. Have the second character pick
up the item.
Minikit #7 - (Free Play) In the back right is an obvious minikit on a
ledge. Throw Gimli at the three cracked blocks, then have Gollum climb up
to it.
Minikit #8 - (Explosives) In the back of the field are some wooden planks.
As you approach them, mithril rocks will block the path. Clear them out.
Minikit #9 - (Free Play) To the right of the center of the field is a small
dig pile. Get in there to dig up a scarecrow, then mount a horse. You'll
have to hit five scarecrows within a time limit, and it's so much easier on
a horse.
Minikit #10 - (Free Play) At the far right end of the field, dig up the
four colored blocks, then use Gandalf to assemble them into stairs. Hop up
them to the minikit.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Gloves* - (Explosives) In the foreground of the
field on the right side are a couple of mithril rocks. Blast them, then dig
beneath them to create a vine. Drop down and shoot from the vine as Legolas
to hit the three targets, then shimmy across to the design.
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5K. Helm's Deep =
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Minikit #1 - (Explosives) At the very beginning, blast down the mithril
grate to get to the other side of the wall. You'll find a lovely little
carnival out here, and the object is to play all the games. From right
to left:
1. You need to dunk the orc on the dunk tank by shooting the target.
2. Dig near the next stand to find a coconut tree. Smack it to knock some
coconuts down and throw them at the stacked cans.
3. Shoot at the archery range. Make sure you get ALL the targets on the
back wall.
4. Take Gimli to the strongman test and smash the cracked block.
Treasure #1 *Feathered Cap* - (Explosives) This is in the same area as
Minikit #1. Go to the right and use a rope to pull open the box, then
smash it to find the cap.
Treasure #2 *Ladle* - (Explosives) This is in the same area as Minikit #1.
Go to the far left of the carnival and smash up the pot to find it.
Minikit #2 - (Explosives) This is in the same area as Minikit #1. Smash up
the little cart with the green tracking item in it, then track it over to
find pieces. Build them, then jump on top to get the minikit.
Minikit #3 - (Explosives) Yet another in the same area as Minikit #1. Smash
the Morgul block with Narsil, then assemble the ballista. Hop on and fire
at the targets up on the wall.
Minikit #4 - Go right from the starting point and have Gimli hack down the
wall.
Minikit #5 - (Strength) Near the starting point is a chest with an orange
handle. Pull it to free the minikit.
Treasure #3 *Bandages* - (Free Play) After the wall is breached, dig up a
little pile of dirt near the broken wall to the right.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Fire Bow* - (Explosives) After the wall is
breached, once you climb up it, you'll see a mithril box. Blast it open.
Minikit #6 - (Free Play) After the wall is breached, once you climb up it,
you can find a dig spot to grow a plant, which will spit out a minikit.
Minikit #7 - Once you're outside the keep, go down the stairs to your right.
Minikit #8 - (Free Play) Once you're outside the keep, climb up the wall
with Gollum to the minikit.
Minikit #9 - Watch carefully as you ride down out of the keep. At the gate
to the exit, jump to get the minikit.
Minikit #10 - There are five white hand pennants as you charge out of the
keep. The first is just after the main gate, and they're spaced out pretty
evenly over the rest of the area.
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5L. Osgiliath =
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Treasure #1 *Goggles* - (Explosives) On the front side, climb up the stairs
at the beginning and head left. Blast away the mithril bricks and assemble
the stairs up to the tower to find this.
Treasure #2 *Bubble Pipe* - (Free Play) On the front side, after fighting
the first squad of orcs and climbing over the pillars, head down and smash
the gate with the Morgul blocks and drop down into the cellar with this.
Minikit #1 - On the back side, once you start climbing up the tower with
the orc sword at the top, jump out to the edge and walk around the back to
take this very visible minikit.
Minikit #2 - (Free Play) In the back path, you need to find a flag pole, and
a flag. The pole is found first, and rather early. There are two targets
where Faramir shoots arrows to let Frodo and Sam through gates. The spot
you need to find is to the left of those targets. There's a rail on the
tower. Leap up to it with an elf and grab the pole. The rest happens
later, after you climb a LEGO wall and push a pillar off the edge. Use an
elf to hop up to the ledge where the barrels are and pick up the flag.
Combine them and give them to the nearby soldier.
Minikit #3 - (Free Play) Once you reach the top of the tower with the orc
sword, high jump up to the bell to shake another minikit loose.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Boxing Gloves* - After you free Gollum, head down
the stairs to the right and enter the dark passage beneath it with the Phial.
Treasure #3 *Statue Hat* - (Free Play) After your first encounter with the
Nazgûl, smash the cracked block to drop down to the area below. Smash all
the boxes except the three that have to be moved with magic onto the marked
platforms. Doing so will get you the hat.
Minikit #4 - Once the Nazgûl appears a second time, some orcs will appear
from behind a wall. Go where they came from and head right to get this
minikit.
Minikit #5 - (Explosives) Near the end of Osgiliath there are some mihtril
bricks. Blast them down and leap across the gap to the minikit.
Minikit #6 - Near the bottom of the field at Isengard, take a water tower and
toss it on the nearby fire.
Minikit #7 - Destroy five waterwheels at Isengard. There are three in the
first area, one in the second, just before the burning wall, and the last is
in the very back past the burning wall, to the left of the dam.
Minikit #8 - Destroy three rock formations on Orthanc tower by throwing rocks
at them. Two are visible in the first area, and the third can be found
after crossing the bridge.
Minikit #9 - Past the burning wall is another fire to be put out with a
water tower.
Minikit #10 - Near the dam are some mine tracks off to the right. Take
rocks and throw them a ways above the mine cart. Target your throw so you
center on something up there. They're rocks blocking the carts from
moving. Once you release them, you'll get the minikit.
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5M. The Secret Stairs =
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Treasure #1 *Surefooted Greaves* - (Free Play) Shoot the target at the
beginning to drop a tracking item. Track three items to the greaves.
Minikit #1 - (Free Play) Have Gimli smash the cracked block on the left at
the beginning.
Minikit #2 - Before climbing up to the second area, smash a rock on the
stairs to find a plant beneath it to grow.
Minikit #3 - (Free Play) As soon as you enter the second area, fire an arrow
into the hole to your left and swing across to the minikit.
Minikit #4 - As you climb up the stairs, you'll find five wiry plants that
you have to smash:
1. At the very beginning of the stair climb.
2. In the first dark cave, near a LEGO wall.
3. Just outside the second dark cave.
4. Past the second LEGO wall, through the crawl space.
5. Beneath the third one on the main path.
Minikit #5 - (Explosives) After knocking down a rock and climbing to the
left, you'll reach a mithril chest. Blow it open and assemble the riding
chair. Ride it up the stairs.
Treasure #2 *Muddy Armor* - (Free Play) When you come to the second LEGO
wall, smash the cracked block and assemble the pieces to make a crane. Haul
up the armor.
Minikit #6 - (Free Play) Once inside the tunnel, head a little ways in until
you see a glow from behind a web on your left. There's a plant nearby to
grow into it.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Squeak Sword* - Once in the tunnel, head left at
the first fork and hack away at the rocks to reach the design.
Treasure #3 *Spider Fang* - After the first large room in the tunnel, you
should see an orange handle chest on the left. Pull it open.
Minikit #7 - (Explosives) After you emerge in the second large room in
the tunnel, you should see a mithril web. Blow it up.
Minikit #8 - Not far after the first crawlspace, you'll find this on your
right, tangled in a web. Hack it away.
Minikit #9 - (Free Play) Late in the tunnel, you'll find some Morgul blocks.
Break them up and assemble a fly, then have Gandalf move it into the purple
spot on the web on the wall.
Minikit #10 - While running from Shelob, watch the stud trails and follow
them so you knock into three piles of skulls as you run.
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5N. The Paths of the Dead =
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Minikit #1 - (Free Play) Plant five flowers throughout the tunnels.
1. In the very first passage on the left.
2. Near the set of Morgul blocks that become stairs.
3. In the second open cavern after the Morgul blocks, along the right wall.
4. In the open cavern with the supporting pillar, beneath the stone above.
5. Right next to the locked gate in the last open cavern.
Minikit #2 - After the first mist vortex, there are bricks on either side
of the tunnel walls. Smash them to put together pieces for a minikit.
Treasure #1 *Skeleton Key* - In the second open cave area after the Morgul
block stairs, there's a dig spot on the left, near the pile of skulls.
Treasure #2 *Calcium Armor* - (Explosives) In the second open cave area
after the Morgul block stairs, blast the mithril planks high on the right
hand wall.
Minikit #3 - (Free Play) In the upper ledge of the second open cave, just
before you divebomb the structure blocking the way, head into the dark
cave in the back left with a Phial to find this one.
Treasure #3 *Golden Axe* - (Strength) As you travel past the large open
cave, you'll find an orange handle casket on the right wall. Pull it open.
Minikit #4 - In the large open cavern with the pillar, hack at the
Morgul blocks on the right to drop the minikit suspended above.
Minikit #5 - In the large open cavern with the pillar, shoot at the target
high on the right wall to lower a rope so you can climb to a minikit.
Minikit #6 - (Strength) Before the large open cavern with the support
pillar, you'll see an urn. Knock it over and rope it open to find a vase.
There's another urn in the open cavern itself that has flowers. Combine
them, then hop up to the upper area on the left and pull open the orange
handle for a place to drop the offering.
Minikit #7 - In the last open cavern with the locked gate, head behind
the stones to the right out of view of the camera to find this one.
Minikit #8 - (Explosives) In the last open cavern, blast the mithril rock so
that it gets launched to the back of the room. Then, when you're up at
that part of the room, climb up the wall to the minikit.
Minikit #9 - (Free Play) In the open cavern, once you push the statue out
of the way and climb up the right, light a fire to drop the colored blocks.
Use Gandalf to make them stairs and climb up.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Shield* - In the last open cavern, this is high
up on the left. It's tough to reach, even with an elf character. What
you need to do is go up a little path to its left so you have a higher
vantage point, then leap out to the right. It's NOT easy, but keep trying
as it can be done.
Minikit #10 - During the fight with the King, shoot arrows at three targets
high on the walls. There are two on the left and one on the right.
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5O. Cirith Ungol =
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Minikit #1 - (Explosives) In the right foreground of the Shelob fight, blast
away the web on the ground to get this. It may also be possible to collect
it without breaking the web if you walk over the area just right.
Minikit #2 - (Free Play) On the left side of the Shelob fight is a cracked
block to throw Gimli at. You'll get pieces for a web trampoline. Bounce
off it to the minikit.
Minikit #3 - (Free Play) Use arrows to shoot down the five web cocoons
hanging down high up in the area.
Minikit #4 - (Free Play) At the top of the tower, hit the cracked block and
head outside to get this one.
Minikit #5 - (Free Play) As you go down the spiral stairs, high jump to
this obvious minikit.
Treasure #1 *Chef's Hat* - (Explosives) Time for more breakfast! At the
bottom of the tower, shoot all the hanging lanterns to get wood piles.
Smash the cracked block, so you can get a fire going. Lastly, blast all
the mithril blocks under the tables to get the food items. Put them all
together and a couple of orcs will show up, one with the hat.
Minikit #6 - In the courtyard, there are five webs. First they need to be
made by freeing a spider, usually under some rocks. The spider will then
spin the web, and you have to smash it.
1. Just below the Gollum wall.
2. To the right of the Save Statue.
3. Behind the bulkhead with the mithril lock.
4. On the upper wall, to the right of the uruk that shuts a gate on you.
5. On the way down from the upper wall, near the pushable tower.
Treasure #2 *Rotten Drumstick* - (Explosives) The left part of the courtyard
has a little pool. Blast open the boxes with mithril locks to find pieces
for a pier. Fish off it to get the drumstick.
Minikit #7 - (Free Play) In the courtyard, hop up on the rails near the
LEGO wall and climb over to the minikit.
Treasure #3 *Beard Comb* - (Strength) In the courtyard, open the shower stall
with the orange handle to find this.
Minikit #8 - (Explosives) There's a mithril lock on a bulkhead on the floor
of the courtyard. Blast it away to head down to a very interesting
basement. Use Frodo's cloak to hide from the searchlights and switch to
Sam to pull and burn certain towers down so you can get by. Get to the key
in the lower-left corner, then to the chest in the upper right corner.
Minikit #9 - (Free Play) At the far right end of the courtyard, slam on the
cracked block, then plant on the dirt pile beneath it. Bounce up the three
to the vine to load and fire a blue barrel cannon. Get out to the courtyard
and smash twenty barrels in the time limit.
Minikit #10 - (Free Play) Above the orc who shuts the gate on you, you'll find
some Morgul blocks. Smash them and assemble a ballista. Fire it, then
cross the rope.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Ice Bow* - As you make your way around the
courtyard, you'll end up pushing a pillar along several boarded up windows.
This is behind the first window.
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5P. Battle of Pelennor Fields =
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Minikit #1 - As you charge, you'll come upon a ramp on the right side. Run
up it to hit the minikit as you leap off.
Minikit #2 - As you charge, there will be several boxes strewn across the
field. Smash three of them.
Minikit #3 - Near the end of the charge is a box with this one inside it.
Treasure #1 *Glowing Shield* - (Free Play) During the fight with the Flying
Beast, shoot at the targets high up to the left. The orc carrying the
shield will hop down.
Minikit #4 - During the fight with the Flying Beast, there is a brown horse
lying down near the foreground. Smash the objects nearby and assemble a
lever. Have both characters stand on it to lift the horse up.
Minikit #5 - (Free Play) During the Witch-King fight, there's a cracked block
in the left foreground. Smash it.
Minikit #6 - (Strength) During the fight with the Witch-King, there are two
plant spots for Sam. One produces a green herb, the other a red herb.
Combine them. Next, dig up some parts on the right side for an orange
handle. Assemble them, then pull the handle. You'll find a guy who wants
the first-aid kit that you make from the herbs, so give it to him.
Minikit #7 - (Free Play) While fighting the Mumakil, note two things with
a purple aura. Pick up the broken spear, and then the wrappings to make
a crutch, then set fire to the nearby spot to free the soldier. Give him
the crutch.
Treasure #2 *Golden Carrot* - (Free Play) While fighting the Mumakil, near
the rubble is a plant spot. Dig up the carrot.
Minikit #8 - While fighting the Mumakil, smash the cracked panel near the
Save Statue to free a soldier.
Minikit #9 - (Explosives) To the right of the Save Statue are some mithril
blocks. Blast the further back one to find some water. Use Pippin to take
the water to the right. Dump water on the two fires, then smash the boxes
to find the minikit.
Minikit #10 - (Explosives) Follow the instructions for Minikit #8 to get
the water, only take it to the left this time to free a soldier.
Treasure #3 *Flower Hat* - (Explosives) This is found in the same place as
Minikit #10.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Top Hat* - (Explosives) To the right of the Save
Statue are some mitrhil blocks. Blast the one on the right to find this.
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5Q. The Black Gate =
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Minikit #1 - There are five catapults in the distance that need to be shot
with arrows. Aim carefully.
Minikit #2 - (Free Play) The first time you move to the side of the gate
to fight, use Gollum to climb up to this one.
Minikit #3 - (Strength) In the firse side area, pull the orange handled chest
open.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Tinderbox* - (Free Play) In the first side area,
use a rope to pull down the rocks, then head behind the real rocks to the
left.
Treasure #1 *Handprint Breastplate* - (Free Play) In the first side area,
take Sam to the back and have him rope down the rocks, set fire so the chest
falls, then dig nearby to get the key for it.
Minikit #4 - (Free Play) In the second side area, use a rope on the golden
hook on the left to climb up to the minikit.
Treasure #2 *Flaming Hat* - (Free Play) In the second side area, near
Minikit #3 on the ground, dig up this hat.
Minikit #5 - (Explosives) At the second side area, blow up the mithril rocks
and enter the cave. Inside, first hack up the stuff in the back left to
uncover a crank mechanism. Turn it to drop the minikit.
Minikit #6 - (Explosives) In the same area as Minikit #5, hack up the Morgul
blocks in the back.
Minikit #7 - (Explosives) In the same area as Minikit #5, hop on the pig and
ride him through all the gates.
Treasure #3 *Elven Lute* - (Explosives, Strength) In the same area as
Minikit #5, pull open the orange handled door on the far right.
Minikit #8 - (Explosives) In the same area as Minikit #5, go to the back
right and dig up the dirt pile near the rabbit. It will eat a carrot and
then dig up the other dirt pile.
Minikit #9 - (Explosives) In the same area as Minikit #5, shoot the target
above the minikit.
Minikit #10 - (Free Play) While fighting the third troll in the second side
area, go up to the ledge with Legolas and switch to Gimli to slam open the
cracked block.
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5R. Mount Doom =
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Minikit #1 - (Explosives) Just after the little ramp you build, smash open
the rocks in the back and blow up the mithril rock.
Treasure #1 *Trophy Shield* - (Free Play) Just before you cross the first
fire river, smash up a nearby rock to make pieces to a jetty. Fish off it
and you'll pull up the shield.
Minikit #2 - (Free Play) At the first dark cave, rope up to the upper
level and climb up the LEGO wall, then grab the rail. Switch to Legolas
and jump to the falling platforms to the left, jumping up them until you
hit the minikit.
Minikit #3 - After you dam up a fire river, dig up another rock from that
area and throw it at the pillar in the foreground to knock it over.
Minikit #4 - (Free Play) After you pull down some rocks so you can cross
another fire river (by hanging from a rail), hop up and smash the cracked
block with Gimli.
Minikit #5 - (Free Play) About halfway up you'll find some colored blocks
suspended. Shoot the target to drop them, then use a wizard to stack
them.
Minikit #6 - (Free Play) After you climb up the colored blocks in the above
entry. Grab water in a bucket and put out the fire. Continue on through
the crawlspace, then hack up the boxes at the other end.
Treasure #2 *Palantir Hat* - (Free Play) After Minikit #6, continue to the
right, hopping across the rocks. Pull the rock with the orange handle, then
dig up the hat.
Minikit #7 - (Free Play) From Treasure #2, keep going up to the old gate
to the Cracks. Note the small Morgul block on the right side. Smash it,
then ride the platform up to the minikit.
Blacksmith Design *Mithril Climbing Boots* - (Free Play) Near Minikit #7,
you can see this floating to the left of the gate. Shoot an arrow into the
hole and flip up.
Minikit #8 - After blocking the lava flow near the right end of the slopes,
go where the lava flowed and drop down to find this one.
Minikit #9 - In the Cracks of Doom, have Sam hop up to the rails behind
him and grab the minikit.
Treasure #3 *Magma Rock* - (Mithril Boxing Gloves) After Gollum knocks Sam
over the edge the second time, you'll find an orange handle. You need the
Boxing Gloves as you can't switch characters here.
Minikit #10 - At the beginning of the run out of Mount Doom, start jumping on
the right and you'll hit this one.
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6. MIDDLE-EARTH EXPLORATION
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So, Middle-earth is a nice huge place to explore, full of all sorts of little
puzzles and challenges.
First, a note about the map. The map is your friend. It even helps you
find things. Make sure you seek out Map Stones in every area. There's one
for every area I have marked here, and every time you visit a Map Stone, all
of the stuff you can find in that area appears on your map. If you want to
find that specific item, simply select it on the map and "Set Destination"
and the game will give you the best path to it, even if it seems to be buried
in the mountains.
Under each Map Stone, you can find how many of five possible things are in
the area:
Side Quests: Represented as green question marks initially. These are little
fetch quests that require you to find or forge an item. Simply walk up to
the person and they'll tell you what they want, and even give a hint if
it's a Treasure to be found in Free Play. Sometimes the person is "hidden"
behind a small challenge of its own, and you'll find that info on how to
get to them in each entry. Give them the item they ask for and you'll get
either a Mithril Brick or a Red Brick will appear for purchase.
Red Bricks: These are, of course, Extras which go in your Extras Menu once
purchased. I have a list of them way down in Section 8C that describes the
function of each one. You can ONLY get Red Bricks from completing Side
Quests, so I haven't listed how to get them here, as it'd be seriously
redundant.
Characters: Looking like a golden statue, these are extra characters wandering
Middle-earth looking to be purchased. They will appear in their respective
areas after completing Story Missions, although you may not be able to get
to them right away, let alone afford them. Section 7 is my list of
characters, including their prices, so I don't bother to list them here.
They're pretty obvious anyway.
NOTE: For some weird reason, once you purchase Characters, they disappear
from the Map Stone list, whereas nothing else does. I have no idea why. I'm
honestly probably the only one who cares since I was trying to add everyone
up, but there you go.
Mithril Bricks: Silver colored bricks are the main form of currency in this
game. You turn them in to the Blacksmith to forge cool stuff. There are
a total of 250 in the game, so get collecting!
Blacksmith Design: These are brought to the Blacksmith so he can make all
your cool stuff. There are a bunch found in Middle-earth as well as one in
each Story Mission.
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So, a couple of notes before we begin. Note that in some cases, time is
important for items. Hover over certain items to see whether they have a
sun or moon behind them. That means they're specific to day or night,
respectively. While you're within the story, you can't change the time.
Once you complete it, you can change the time whenever you fast-travel using
Map Stones.
Also, the directions I give you for the location are pretty simple and
vague. This is because the map will exactly mark where you need to go and
guide you there if you need it, so use it. Makes things a lot easier than
me trying to point you there, so use my locations as a reference along with
your map to find stuff.
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6A. Hobbiton =
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Character Creator -
Bag End has the famous create-a-character function, which allows you to
mix and match qualities from various stocks to make your own awesome dude.
Beware that Bag End will NOT open until the story is complete.
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Side Quests -
Location: In the yellow-doored house near the Map Stone. Use Sam's Rope to
open the door.
Needs: Stop Wand (Amon Hen)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: The blue-doored house near the Map Stone. Use arrows on the
target.
Needs: House Key (Mines of Moria)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: North of Bag End, a yellow door with a Morgul lock on it. Use
Narsil/Andúril to cut it up.
Needs: Mithril Rope (Design in "Amon Hen")
Reward: Red Brick (Poo Studs) - 25,000
Location: Just south of Bag End, behind a door with a mihtril lock that needs
explosives to get past.
Needs: Golden Carrot (Battle of Pelennor Fields)
Reward: Mithril Brick
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: Just west of Bag End
Needs: Spade (Sam)
Notes: This is on top the hollow in front of Bag End. Dig at the patch there.
Location: Further west of Bag End
Needs: Gimli
Notes: This is behind a cracked block up the hill to the west.
Location: Southwest of Bag End, the party area
Needs: Tinderbox (Sam) NIGHTTIME ONLY
Notes: At night, set off the fireworks in the middle of the area.
Location: West of Farmer Maggot's crops, south of a t-junction in the road
Needs: Nothing
Notes: Hop on the nearby pig and run him through the race gates within the
time limit.
Location: Northeast end of Hobbiton
Needs: "The Black Rider" completed
Notes: This is in the northeast part of the Shire, which you cannot reach
until you cross the river. Head to the marker and smack ten moles within
the time limit.
Location: Southwest of Map Stone
Needs: Arrows (Legolas)
Notes: From the marker, head southeast until you see some wooden platforms.
Climb up them and shoot arrows to make poles to get across.
Location: Southwest area of Hobbiton, near a crossroads
Needs: Tinderbox (Sam) NIGHTTIME ONLY
Notes: At night, light the bonfire.
Location: Far west of Bag End, across the water
Needs: Arrows (Legolas)
Notes: Stand on the wooden platform and shoot all five targets.
Location: Far southwest corner of Hobbiton
Needs: Narsil/Andúril
Notes: Slash up the Morgul lock on the chest.
---
Blacksmith Design -
*Mithril Paintbrush* (16)
Location: West of the party area, across the water.
Needs: Fishing Pole (Merry)
Notes: Fish off the pier.
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6B. Bree =
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Blacksmith -
So this fellow is the guy who sets you up with the shiny stuff. Once you
collect Blacksmith Designs, take them to him and you can spend Mithril
Bricks to carft
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Side Quests -
Location: In front of the Prancing Pony.
Needs: Mithril Trowel (Blacksmith)
Reward: Red Brick (Quest Finder)
Notes: This must be done as part of the story. You'll need to complete this
quest to be allowed entrance to the Prancing Pony.
Location: House in the center of Bree. Use a rope to open the door.
Needs: Fancy Umbrella (The Dead Marshes)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: House just west of the Prancing Pony.
Needs: Soup Pot (The Black Rider)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: Southwest corner of Bree. You'll need explosives to break the
mithril lock on his door.
Needs: Mithril Boxing Gloves (Design in "Osgiliath")
Reward: Red Brick - Mithril Brick Finder (75,000)
NOTE: According to the Map Stone, there are five Side Quests in Bree, but
the fifth is way out in the next area, and stuff nearby is counted in that
area as well, so that's where I've placed it in the guide.
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: West of Bree, the right-hand of the two clumped together.
Needs: Narsil/Andúril
Notes: At the north end of the pond, fish up a key, then hop across the
wooden planks to unlock the door, then slash the Morgul lock on the chest
inside.
Location: West of Bree, the left-hand of the two clumped together.
Needs: "The Black Rider" completed.
Notes: Going west from the pond, travel south around the hill until you find
some stairs to climb. At the top, push the block into the recess, then
hop up the pillars and hack open the chest.
Location: In Bree, near the east gate.
Needs: "The Black Rider" completed.
Notes: Crawl through the crawlspace near the gate to reach an area with
the brick.
Location: In Bree, west of the Blacksmith's.
Needs: "The Black Rider" completed.
Notes: Use the crank on the forge to cough up this easy one.
Location: Just north of Bree, then east
Needs: Must have entered the Prancing Pony
Notes: In the cemetery dig up three piles of bones and assemble them into
dancing skeletons.
Location: Northwest corner of Bree town
Needs: Arrows (Legolas)
Notes: Fire arrows at all five targets from the wooden platform.
Location: Northwest corner of Bree town
Needs: High Jump (Legolas)
Notes: Jump up the west wall of the Prancing Pony to the roof, then cross
the ropes and planks.
Location: Near east gate of Bree town
Needs: Arrows (Legolas)
Notes: On the front of the Prancing Pony are three holes for arrows.
Shoot all three, then flip up to the brick.
---
Blacksmith Design -
*Mithril Hairbrush* (16)
Location: House at the south end of Bree.
Needs: Narsil/Andúril
Notes: Slash open the Morgul lock on the door.
*Mithril Whistle Sword*
Location: The Prancing Pony, east side.
Needs: Narsil/Andúril
Notes: Slash open the Morgul lock on the door.
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6C. Weathertop =
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*Entering the Barrow Downs*
Well, I assume they're the Barrow Downs because they're inhabited by
ghosties. This is a special cut off area to the north that's somewhat
tough to get to, and I'd rather not describe it for each entry.
First, you'll need Mithril Boxing Gloves. From Weathertop itself, head
to the water to the north, then to the west where there's an arrow hole
for Legolas. Shoot at the hole, then cross the water to the far side.
Equip the Mithril Boxing Gloves and pull open the gate to the barrows.
---
Side Quests -
Location: North of the outside of Bree's east gate.
Needs: Mushroom Crown (The Black Rider)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: South of Weathertop, you need Berserker Bombs to clear away
the mithril rubble blocking the path through a cave.
Needs: Mithril Ice Bow (Design in "Cirith Ungol")
Reward: Red Brick - Regenerate Hearts (100,000)
Location: In the Barrow Downs
Needs: Mithril Stud Mallet (Design in "The Dead Marshes")
Reward: Red Brick - Minikit Chest Finder (50,000)
NOTE: For some reason, this quest is counted as part of Bree's set. I
have no idea why, as it's in the Weathertop locale with all other
Weathertop stuff, so I'm putting it here.
---
Mithril Bricks -
Location: The northeast of Bree at the southwest corner of the swamp.
Needs: Must have entered the Prancing Pony
Notes: There are some vines hanging at the southwest corner of the swamp.
Climb them to the brick.
Location: In the northeast corner of the swamp
Needs: Must have entered the Prancing Pony
Notes: The rocks cover up a locked chest. Head west and dig in dig piles to
find a key for it.
Location: Southeast of Weathertop, near the river.
Needs: Must have entered the Prancing Pony
Notes: Use Merry to fish in the river to the north, then take the crank you
get to the enclosure at the marker to get the brick.
Location: Just southeast of Weathertop.
Needs: A rideable animal. Both Arwen's horse and the goat hidden in the
side of Weathertop will work for this.
Notes: Ride through the race gate and complete the race within the time.
Location: South of Weathertop
Needs: Berserker Bombs
Notes: Go south from Weathertop until you see a rocky mithril rubble blocking
a cave. Mithril Fireworks won't work on this. You need the Berserker and
his bombs to open it. Inside, use a rope on the gold hook, then shoot
the target so you can hop to the center pillar. Slam it with Gimli, then
cross to the far shore. Shoot at the holes so you can flip up to the
rope above the brick. Press Circle to drop from the rope onto the brick.
Location: The northeast corner of the Trollshaws.
Needs: "Weathertop" completed
Notes: Enter the cave at the northeast part of the Trollshaws. At the
very end is a small recess near the ramp with a spot that Sam can dig.
Location: The south corner of the Trollshaws.
Needs: Mithril Bottomless Bucket
Notes: Use the bucket to put out the fire in front of the brick. If
someone can find water to use a normal bucket on, I'd like to know, but
this is the easiest way, of course. Once the fire's out, you need Frodo's
phial to see inside the little cave.
Location: North of the river north of Weathertop.
Needs: Arrows and Gimil
Notes: Go to the west edge of the river and shoot and arrow at the hole,
then hop across the platforms. Head further east and throw Gimil at the
high-up cracked block, then have Sam dig near its base so you can bounce
up.
Location: The Barrow Downs north of Weathertop.
Needs: Strength
Notes: In the entry room to the barrows, find the rails to climb up to a
vine, then swing across to the brick.
Location: The Barrow Downs north of Weathertop.
Needs: Strength
Notes: In the large room in the barrows, plant in one of the corners with
Sam to create a leaf to bounce up to a vine. Swing to the right onto the
planks, then cross to the brick.
Location: The Barrow Downs north of Weathertop.
Needs: Strength *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
Notes: In the main room of the Barrows, you'll be set upon by what I'm
assuming are the game's interpretation of Barrow Wights. They look like
little white scorpions. Kill ten in the time limit.
Location: The Barrow Downs north of Weathertop.
Needs: Strength, Explosives
Notes: In the vault at the north is a mithril lock.
---
Blacksmith Design -
*Mithril Skeleton Sword*
Location: Beneath Weathertop
Needs: Must have entered the Prancing Pony
Notes: Smash the rocks on the east wall of the hill to find a goat and
the design.
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6D. Rivendell =
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Side Quests -
Location: On the gate to Rivendell. Use Gandalf to form the blocks on
the north side of the gate into stairs to get up.
Needs: Luminous Stone (The Pass of Caradhras)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: In the central north part of Rivendell, north of the Map Stone.
Clear out the block pushing area and push the block over to the crawlspace
so you can crawl to the top.
Needs: Quill (Weathertop)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: Beneath Elrond's home. Drop down from above, or enter near the
waterfall to the southeast.
Needs: Mithril Gloves (Design in "Warg Attack")
Reward: Red Brick - Studs x2 (250,000)
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: Just east of where Bilbo is at the west end of Rivendell.
Needs: Legolas and Gimli
Notes: Stand on the wooden platform and fling Gimli at the distant pillar,
then shoot the uncovered target. Bounce up the new platforms to the brick.
Location: This is one of two east of the Map Stone, this is the northern one.
Needs: Legolas and Gimli
Notes: Head to Elrond's home in the northeast, but after going up the stairs,
turn right and smash the cracked block on the ground to extend some pillars.
Climb them, then shoot an arrow at the target to extend more pillars.
Continue up to the brick.
Location: This is southeast of Elrond's home in the northeast.
Needs: Strength
Notes: Once you reach the area of Elrond's home. Turn right and head down the
path to the water and pull open the door with the orange handle. Inside,
use a bucket to fill the water off to the left, then bounce up to the fire
on top of the left-hand head and put it out to get a crank. Use it on the
device to open a crawlspace. From the other side, use a rope on the center
head to uncover the brick.
Location: In Elrond's home in the northeast.
Needs: Legolas and Gimli
Notes: Just getting to the place is tough. Go down the northwest end around
his house and find some holes with which to toss arrows into. You get
partway up and can jump out to some pillars, from where you can shoot some
rocks and fill up more holes. Jump up to the top and crawl through the
space to get to the actual house. Once there, you need to destroy six
particular statues within the time limit. Getting back is easy. Climb
down the rope and turn the crank to create a new platform.
Location: This is one of two east of the Map Stone, the southern one.
Needs: Narsil/Andúril
Notes: Go to the Fellowship meeting room, then walk north to find a chest
with a Morgul lock. Slash it open.
Location: This is on top of the Fellowship meeting room.
Needs: Legolas/Rope
Notes: Go to the east part of the meeting room and climb up to the tower
at the marked rope hook. From there, high jump up to the roof and around
the tower to the top.
Location: In the southeast corner, northwest of the the bonus level.
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Go to the area with the bonus level and head up the slope to the
left. Climb up the LEGO wall with Gollum, then head outside. Use the
dirt pile to grow a bouncy leaf, then bounce up to the top of the LEGO
head. Smash the cracked block at the top.
Location: In the southeast corner, next to the bonus level.
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Go to the area with the bonus level and head up the slope to the left.
Climb up the LEGO wall with Gollum, then switch to Legolas and jump onto
the rope. Cross the poles to the vine, and then to the brick. Be careful
with your jumps. They're tough.
---
Blacksmith Design -
*Mithril Spring Boots*
Location: The gate to Rivendell, behind some stone pillars.
Needs: Gandalf
Notes: First, you need to get on top of the gate, using Gandalf and the
stones slightly to the northwest, then drop down behind the pillars.
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6E. The Pass of Caradhras =
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Side Quests -
Location: Halfway between Rivendell and Caradhras. You'll need Strength to
get the ruins where the dwarf hangs out.
Needs: Beard Comb (Cirith Ungol)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: West of the Pass of Caradhras mission on the bigger island. Use a
rope to pull up one lily pad, and arrows to flip another. Hop across then
head left at the fork. Head to the southeast.
Needs: Mithril Music Horn (Design in "The Black Rider")
Reward: Red Brick - Boss Disguises (100,000)
Location: Just east of the Pass of Caradhras mission. You'll need Mithril
Boxing Gloves to open the door with the orange handle.
Needs: Magma Rock (Mount Doom)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: West of the "Mines of Moria" mission. Go down to the pier at the
water and fish up a crank, then use it at the structure to open the gate
to the female dwarf.
Needs: Sun Hat (Weathertop)
Reward: Mithril Brick
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: North of the Pass of Caradhras mission are some ruins up on a
ledge.
Needs: Strength
Notes: You'll need the gloves to get to the area, pulling down the orange
handle. Once up in the ruins, use a rope to climb up to the rails, then
crawl out to the left to get the brick.
Location: North of the Pass of Caradhras mission are some ruins up on a
ledge.
Needs: Strength
Notes: You'll need the gloves to get to the area, pulling down the orange
handle. Once up in the ruins, head past them and fire some arrows into
the holes on the wall. Flip across them to the brick.
Location: West of the Pass of Caradhras mission
Needs: Narsil/Andúril
Notes: There's a small camp here with an enclosure with a Morgul lock.
Smash it.
Location: West of the Pass of Caradhras mission on a small island
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Use a rope to pull up one lily pad, and arrows to flip another.
Hop across then head right at the fork. Use Gimil to hammer down the
cracked block.
Location: West of the Pass of Caradhras mission on the bigger island.
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Use a rope to pull up one lily pad, and arrows to flip another.
Hop across then head left at the fork. Head southwest on the island and
smash your way through the Uruk camp to the back. Smash down the Morgul
lock on the door to the small cave and walk inside with Frodo.
Location: West of the Map Stone
Needs: Explosives
Notes: Along the path you'll see a mithril gate. Blast it open.
Location: West of the gates to the mine
Needs: "The Pass of Caradhras" completed.
Notes: Head down to the water and you'll find two ship steering wheels.
Use them to take control of little galleons. Fire on the enemy ships to
get the brick.
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6F. Lothlórien =
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Side Quests -
Location: Northeast of the exit of Moria, use a rope to pull down the
wall with the dwarf behind it.
Needs: Mithril Carrot Bow (Design in "Taming Gollum")
Reward: Red Brick - Attract Studs (100,000)
Location: In Lórien, on the ground floor, behind an orange handle door. Use
Strength to open it.
Needs: Golden Axe (The Paths of the Dead)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: Near Galadriel and Celeborn
Needs: Mithril Shockwave Axe (Design in "Prologue")
Reward: Red Brick - Fall Rescue (75,000)
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: The clearing north of the forest
Needs: "The Mines of Moria" completed
Notes: At the south end of the clearing, dig up the pile of dirt to create
a plant that you can use to bound to the ropes and platforms above to
get to the brick.
Location: The clearing north of the forest
Needs: Explosives
Notes: At the north end of the clearing are some ruins, including a chest
with a mithril lock. Blast it open.
Location: Near the exit of Moria
Needs: "The Mines of Moria" completed
Notes: Using Legolas, go to the water and cross the platforms. Use arrows
to create poles to flip up to the upper areas, then cross over to the ledge
with the stone chest to bust open.
Location: Northeast of the exit of Moria
Needs: Free Play
Notes: There's a wall that Gollum can climb up that leads to a crawlspace.
Smash the cracked block on the other side of it.
Location: North of the Map Stone
Needs: "The Mines of Moria" completed
Notes: You'll see five hopping plants. Smash them all within the time limit.
Location: Southwest of the Map Stone
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Down by the river is a dark cavern. Bring Frodo into it with his
Phial.
Location: Just right of the Map Stone
Needs: "The Mines of Moria" completed
Notes: You need to begin at Galadriel and Celeborn's chamber. Behind them
is an open window that Legolas can jump through. Cross the tightrope and
hit the holes with arrows to flip over to the brick.
Location: In the middle of Lórien, near Galadriel and Celeborn's markers
Needs: "The Mines of Moria" completed
Notes: There's a small waterfall in the middle of the forest with a cracked
block behind it. Throw Gimli at it.
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Blacksmith Design -
*Mithril Skeleton Bow*
Location: In Lórien, on the ground floor
Needs: Strength
Notes: There's an orange handled door near the Map Stone.
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6G. Amon Hen =
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Side Quests -
Location: The west bank of the river. Travel south from the boats.
Needs: Mithril Fishing Rod (Design in "Track Hobbits")
Reward: Red Brick - Studs x4 (1,000,000)
Location: The upper Amon Hen area. Get to it using a rope from the south
or Legolas from the north. Ring the bell on the little house.
Needs: Toy Snake (The Dead Marshes)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: Near the waterfall at the end of Amon Hen. From the west bank,
hop across the pads and platforms to the dwarf.
Needs: Feathered Cap (Helm's Deep)
Reward: Mithril Brick
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: In the middle of the river
Needs: "Amon Hen" completed
Notes: Shoot arrows at the targets in the river to create pads.
Location: Near the mission banner.
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Near the shore at Amon Hen, take Gollum up a wall and through a
crawlspace, then climb further up to the top of the Argonath. At the top,
smack the crossbow to create a rope (the camera can sometimes get screwy
here, so be careful), then cross the rope to the brick.
Location: Near the river landing.
Needs: "Amon Hen" completed
Notes: There's a gate on the rock wall near the boats with a target above
it. Shoot it and bash open the chest.
Location: The map shows it in the midst of Amon Hen.
Needs: Explosives
Notes: Fish in the river for a crank at the jetty. Next, use the crank
on a gate on the rock wall. Enter to find a block pushing course that
needs Legolas, Gimli and explosives to clear.
Location: The Amon Hen area, in the northwest corner.
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Get to the upper area either using a rope from the south or Legolas
from the north. There are a series of moles on the ground. Smack ten
within the time limit.
Location: The Amon Hen area, in the northwest corner.
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Get to the upper area either using a rope from the south or Legolas
from the north. Walk to the major stone structure and up the stairs. Smash
the seven statues in the area to make the brick appear.
Location: The Amon Hen area, in the southwest corner.
Needs: Explosives
Notes: Get to the upper area either using a rope from the south or Legolas
from the north. There's a series of rocks that are mithril. Bust them
open with explosives, then smash the cracked block behind it.
Location: East bank of the river.
Needs: Free Play *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
Notes: Go up the planks along the east bank to find an orc camp. The brick
is in a small chest in the back.
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Blacksmith Design -
*Mithril Camouflage Tome*
Location: East bank of the river.
Needs: Free Play *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
Notes: Go up the planks along the east bank to find an orc camp. Slap the
orc good.
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6H. Emyn Muil =
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: Right next to the Taming Gollum banner.
Needs: "Taming Gollum" completed.
Notes: Walk into a small dark cave with Frodo's phial.
Location: Past the Taming Gollum Banner.
Needs: "Taming Gollum" completed.
Notes: Use Sam's rope on a gold hook to pull open a rock.
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6I. The Dead Marshes =
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Side Quests -
Location: Northeast part of the swamp, hop there from the center
Needs: Muddy Armor (The Secret Stairs)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: South of the Map Stone
Needs: Skeleton Key (The Paths of the Dead)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: North end of the marsh
Needs: Mithril Headdress (Design in "The Mines of Moria")
Reward: Red Brick - Mithril Hearts (75,000)
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: South of the Emyn Muil Map Stone
Needs: "The Dead Marshes" completed
Notes: Go to the island east of the brick marker and you'll see several thin
poles sticking out of the water. Hop across them to the brick.
Location: South portion of the marsh, south of the Skeleton Key sidequest
Needs: "The Dead Marshes" completed
Notes: On the island where the marker is, you'll find a small cave. Walk
into it with Frodo.
Location: South portion of the marsh, southeast of the Skeleton Key
sidequest
Needs: "The Dead Marshes" completed
Notes: Go to the island with the previous brick's entry, then use arrows to
go one island east by creating lily pads. Dig up the pile in the back
corner of the island for the brick.
Location: Southernmost island in the marsh
Needs: "The Dead Marshes" completed
Notes: From the island north of it, you can hop across a series of planks.
On the island, smash the seven brown plants within the time limit.
Location: Just southwest of the Map Stone
Needs: Free Play *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
Notes: You should be able to see three green dead soldiers dancing on an
island. Hop over to the island and smash them all.
Location: Far northeast corner of the marsh
Needs: "The Dead Marshes" completed
Notes: Go up the islands to the northeast past the sidequest to find a
little raft course. Hop over the moving rafts and up the platforms to
the brick.
Location: Northwest part of the marsh, second island from the top
Needs: Narsil/Andúril
Notes: From the center of the swamp, hop up the islands to the second
northmost island. There's a Morgul lock here that needs slashing.
Location: Northwest part of the marsh, the northmost island.
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Notes: Go to the north island and use Sam's tinderbox to light the pile of
sticks to get to the brick.
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6J. Edoras =
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Side Quests -
Location: In Fangorn Forest, along the west path
Needs: Chef's Hat (Cirith Ungol)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: In the guard tower at the main entrance to Edoras. Climb up on
the right side and use a rope to pull the door down.
Needs: Bandages (Helm's Deep)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Notes: It seems no game is safe from an "arrow to the knee" joke.
Location: The house to the left of the Hall of the King. Use a spade to
plant three flowers near the door, then the guy will come out.
Needs: Ent Draught (Track Hobbits)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: The house south of the Hall of the King.
Needs: Mithril Top Hat (Design in "Battle of Pelennor Fields")
Reward: Red Brick - Studs x6 (4,000,000)
Location: The house to the right of the Hall of the King. First go to the
left side of the house and dig up the plant to get to the roof, then use a
bucket to get water and douse the fire in front of the house.
Needs: Mithril Cluster Bow (Design in "The Pass of Caradhras")
Reward: Red Brick - Disguises (50,000)
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: North of Edoras
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: Smash the cracked block in front of the vault. Fun fact: This is
Théodred's tomb.
Location: In front of the Hall of the King
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: Fire arrows at the hole so you can flip up to the brick.
Location: North end of Edoras
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Drop down the north side near the wall and start a fire at the
little cave.
Location: Past the south wall of Edoras
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Bring Frodo into the dark cave to get the brick.
Location: Northeast of Edoras
Needs: Spade
Notes: This begins at the little farm southeast of Edoras. Dig in it to find
a crank. Take that to a structure east of Edoras to get the Key. Take
THAT to the mound northeast of Edoras to find a chest to open with it.
Location: Northwest of Edoras
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: There are several piles of orc heads around the hill. Smash the
five of them as quick as you can to get the brick.
Location: Southeast of Edoras
Needs: Free Play *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
Notes: Once you run into this area, you'll be attacked by dead soldiers.
Smash fifteen of them in the time limit to get the brick.
Location: South of Amon Hen, east of Edoras across the river
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: There are five molehills here. Smack seven within the time limit.
It's tough because they're spread apart.
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Blacksmith Design -
*Mithril Bottomless Bucket*
Location: Southern house in Edoras
Needs: Explosives
Notes: Blast away the mithril rocks blocking the house.
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6K. Helm's Deep =
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Side Quests -
Location: Near the Helm's Deep banner.
Needs: Uruk Sword (Amon Hen)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: Within the Hornburg in Helm's Deep
Needs: Decorative Horeshoes (Warg Attack)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: East of Helm's Deep, go up the steep slope to the dwarf at the
top.
Needs: Mithril Shield (Design in "The Paths of the Dead")
Reward: Red Brick - Studs x8 (8,000,000)
---
Mithril Bricks -
Location: To the right of the stone path leading up to Helm's Deep
Needs: Narsil/Andúril
Notes: Smash the Morgul lock.
Location: Up near the Hornburg keep.
Needs: "Helm's Deep" completed
Notes: You need to smash seven statues scattered around the walls of the
keep. It can be tough making the jumps. You may want to use Legolas to
prepare some arrow poles.
Location: At the Hornburg keep
Needs: Strength
Notes: At the keep, pull open the orange handled door, then push the block
to the left. Crawl through the crawlspace and you'll drop onto the brick.
Location: At the west end of the Deeping Wall
Needs: Explosives
Notes: Behind the mithril gate.
Location: Behind the Deeping Wall
Needs: "Helm's Deep" completed
Notes: Get behind the wall and climb up to the wooden platforms. Fire
at the targets on the cross-shaped wooden object on the wall. Once you hit
all the targets, you'll get the brick.
Location: Atop the tower of the keep
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Go behind the Deeping Wall, then climb up the stairs past the
Berserker. Use a rope to get up to the ledge, then switch to Gollum to
climb up the wall, then to Legolas to make an arrow pole to the rest of the
way up. At the top, light the fire.
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6L. Isengard =
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Side Quests -
Location: Northeast of Isengard, at the end of the road.
Needs: Handprint Breastplate (The Black Gate)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: Southwest of Isengard, near the waterfall
Needs: Mithril Music Boots (Design in "Weathertop")
Reward: Red Brick - Fast Build (100,000)
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: South of Isengard's gate
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: There's a race gate near Helm's Deep. Get on a horse and ride them
through all the way to Isengard.
Location: Northeast of Isengard
Needs: Free Play
Notes: You'll find a crypt up here that can be smashed open, but it's dark,
so it will need Frodo's phial.
Location: Southeast of Isengard
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: From Isengard, go to the west waterfall and fish to get a crank,
then go back to where the brick marker is and use the crank on the
handle.
Location: Inside Isengard
Needs: Strength
Notes: This one is halfway up Orthanc. You need to switch between Legolas
and Gollum and scale the sides of the tower. After your first trip through
a crawlspace, you'll notice the brick on your left, but you can't reach it
until you climb up more so you can drop down beneath it.
Location: Inside Isengard
Needs: Strength
Notes: This one is all the way up Orthanc. You need to switch between Legolas
and Gollum and scale the sides of the tower. It's not easy, and falling
means you have to start all over, but perservere.
Location: Inside Isengard
Needs: Strength, Mithril Bottomless Bucket
Notes: To the north of Orthanc are several wooden chutes. You'll need to
turn all the cranks to straighten them. There's one crank system on the
west side that you'll need to rope to. There's a second beneath the fire
that you'll need the bucket for. The third is up on the north wall and
you can climb to it using rails. The fourth is missing its crank, which
is beneath a dirt pile to the west. Lastly, you'll need Aragorn to smash
the Morgul lock on the wheel at the bottom.
Location: Inside Isengard
Needs: Strength *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
Notes: At night, you can fight a bunch of Uruk-hai around the base of the
tower. Take out ten within the time limit to get the brick.
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Blacksmith Design -
*Mithril Ice Sword*
Location: Northeast of Isengard
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: On a ledge above Isengard is a stone box with the design in it.
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6M. Minas Tirith =
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Side Quests -
Location: At the top of Minas Tirith
Needs: Statue Hat (Osgiliath)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: Southeast wall of Minas Tirith, ring the bell.
Needs: Surefooted Greaves (The Secret Stairs)
Reward: Mithril Brick
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: Dunharrow
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: Take Legolas to the top of Dunharrow, climb the pillars, and shoot
arrows to make poles to cross to the brick.
Location: At the top of Minas Tirith
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: Smack the White Tree of Gondor.
Location: At the top of Minas Tirith
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Use the dirt pile on the right side to create a plant so you can
bounce up to the rails, then all the way up the tower. At the top, light
the beacon. Gondor calls for aid!
Location: North of the city, the western brick.
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: This is a race that starts southeast of the city. You'll find a
horsecart and the starting gate there. Run through all the gates in
the allotted time.
Location: North of the city, the eastern brick.
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: Stand on the wooden platform as Legolas and fire at the seven
targets in the distance.
Location: Southeast of the city
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: There are moles in the molehills here. Smack ten within the allotted
time to get the brick.
Location: Northeast of the city
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
Notes: There's an orc camp set up here at night. Smack down the orcs to
get the brick.
Location: Far southeast of the city, near the water
Needs: Free Play
Notes: There's a gold hook to rope, first. Pull it down and take the crank,
then use the crank to open another door leading to a dark cave. Go in with
Frodo's phial to get the key, then use the key at the very end of the land
to unlock the target. Shoot it, then climb up and smash the stone box.
---
Blacksmith Design -
*Mithril Disco Phial*
Location: At the top of Minas Tirith
Needs: "Track Hobbits" completed
Notes: With Legolas, shoot seven targets around the area. Some are low,
some are high. You need to hit seven. Afterwards, climb up the rails in
the back to the design.
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6N. Minas Morgul =
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Side Quests -
Location: North end of Osgiliath, west side of the river.
Needs: Elven Lute (The Black Gate)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: North end of Osgiliath, east side of the river.
Needs: Glowing Shield (Battle of Pelennor Fields)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: Southwest of Minas Morgul Map Stone, at the cliff's edge.
Needs: Mithril Fire Bow (Design in "Helm's Deep")
Reward: Red Brick - Character Studs (25,000)
Location: Right next to Minas Morgul, east of the Map Stone. Use arrows
and rope to create lily pads to hop across.
Needs: Artist Hat (The Mines of Moria)
Reward: Mithril Brick
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: The mountain path between Osgiliath and the Dead Marshes
Needs: "The Dead Marshes" completed
Notes: While on the path, you'll find a green bouncy plant. Bounce up to
the stone box and smash it open.
Location: East bank of Osgiliath, south side
Needs: "Battle of Pelennor Fields" completed
Notes: There are blocks that Gandalf can move with his magic. Stack them
so Legolas can climb to the top, then to the rails above to reach a brick.
Location: West bank of Osgiliath, south side
Needs: Free Play
Notes: First, go to the north side of the east bank of Osgiliath and find
a cracked block on the ground. Smash it with Gimli to find a water pool.
Use a bucket to take the water to the fire on the west bank. Now, dig up
the plant that was beneath the fire. You can now climb up the plant and go
south and around the wall to find a brick.
Location: West bank of Osgiliath, north side
Needs: Free Play
Notes: See the entry above to get to the rafters on the west bank, then use
Legolas to make some arrow poles so you can head north. Finally, to back
to the east bank and fish from the jetty to get a key. You'll need it to
open the chest (make sure Legolas takes the key).
Location: East bank of Osgiliath, north side
Needs: "Battle of Pelennor Fields" completed
Notes: There are five statues scattered around the walls at the north
end of Osgiliath. You need to smash them before time runs out. I suggest
starting with the ones in the rafters, then saving the ones on the ground
for later or in case you fall.
Location: South of Minas Morgul, the western brick
Needs: "Battle of Pelennor Fields" completed
Notes: There's an orc camp south of the city. You want to be on a ledge
that starts from the west side and climbs behind the camp. At the top is
a cracked block that Gimli can smash.
Location: South of Minas Morgul, the eastern brick
Needs: "Battle of Pelennor Fields" completed *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
Notes: Head south from the city to the orc camp. As you enter, you'll be
attacked by orcs. Kill ten within the time limit.
Location: North of Minas Morgul
Needs: "Battle of Pelennor Fields" completed
Notes: From the gate of Minas Morgul, hop to the left onto the planks and
around to the rope hook. If you have rope use it, otherwise come back when
you have Free Play and can switch. Flip across the rails and poles to reach
the brick.
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6O. Cirith Ungol =
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Side Quests -
Location: East of Mount Doom
Needs: Mithril Squeak Sword (Design in "The Secret Stairs")
Reward: Red Brick - Studs x10 (10,000,000)
Location: West of Cirith Ungol
Needs: Mithril Whistle Sword (Design in Bree)
Reward: Red Brick - Action Assist (25,000)
Location: Southwest of Mount Doom, fill the holes on the wall with arrows,
then carefully jump up the poles to the top ledge.
Needs: Shimmering Armor (Prologue)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: Inside Mount Doom
Needs: Ice Lolly (Pass of Caradhras)
Reward: Mithril Brick
Location: On the path between Osgiliath and the Dead Marshes
Needs: Mithril Tinderbox (Design in "The Black Gate")
Reward: Red Brick - Invincibility (500,000)
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: Just west of the Map Stone
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Take Gollum up the wall underneath the bridge to the brick.
Location: Southwest of Mount Doom
Needs: Explosives
Notes: Go up the path past Cirith Ungol back towards Shelob's Lair. There's
a mithril rock near the exit. Blow it up with explosives to find a dig
patch which has a key. Take the key all the way to the marker to the
southeast to find a chest with a yellow lock.
Location: Atop Mount Doom
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Go up the path to the mountain, but instead of going inside, climb
up to the left, using the rope, Legolas, and Gollum to scale the side.
Location: North end of Mount Doom
Needs: "The Black Gate" completed.
Notes: You'll find a sheep near a race gate. Follow the gates throughout
the entire race over Mordor to get the brick.
Location: East of Mount Doom
Needs: Free Play
Notes: There's an oddly shaped little jumping course with flame jets flashing
out of the sides. Carefully jump around the course and to the top
(preferably with Legolas) to get to the brick.
Location: Southeast of Mount Doom
Needs: Free Play
Notes: There's a cracked block in the ground that needs Gimli. Strike it
to get moles out of their holes. Smack six within the time limit to get
the brick.
Location: Far eastern end of Mordor
Needs: "Cirith Ungol" completed.
Notes: As you enter the area, you'll be attacked by orcs. Defeat 35 in
60 seconds to get the brick.
Location: Far eastern end of Mordor
Needs: Strength, Explosives
Notes: There's a Morgul chest that needs to be hacked open. Beneath it is
a mithril chest that needs explosives. Beneath THAT is a chest with an
orange handle that needs strength.
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6P. The Black Gate =
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Side Quests -
Location: West tower of the Black Gate, use Legolas to hop up the tower's
poles.
Needs: Mithril Climbing Shoes (Design in "Mount Doom")
Reward: Red Brick - 8-Bit Music (200,000)
Location: Far west of Barad-dúr, find a wall with a cracked block and
bust it open.
Needs: Bubble Pipe (Osgiliath)
Reward: Mithril Brick
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Mithril Bricks -
Location: Some ways west of the Black Gate, near the marsh.
Needs: Free Play
Notes: There's a stone pillar that Gollum can climb. Do so, then switch to
Gimli and slam the cracked block at the top.
Location: Just east of the Black Gate
Needs: "The Dead Marshes" completed
Notes: One of the gate's towers has hooks around it. Use Sam's rope to
climb up it.
Location: North of the Black Gate
Needs: Explosives
Notes: Use explosives to clear the mithril rocks from the block pushing
area, then push both blocks into position. Hop up the pillars with
Legolas and smash the Morgul bricks with Aragorn.
Location: South of the Black Gate, at the fork in the path
Needs: "Cirith Ungol" completed
Notes: As you enter this area, you'll be attacked by orcs. Defeat twenty
within the time limit.
Location: South of the Black Gate, a little south of the fork in the path
Needs: Explosives
Notes: Blow up the mithril rock.
Location: Southeast of the Black Gate, the western brick.
Needs: "Cirith Ungol" completed
Notes: Past the gate on the east side is an orc camp. There's a block-
pushing area. Clear it out and push the block to the crawlspace, then
crawl through it.
Location: Southeast of the Black Gate, the eastern brick.
Needs: Explosives
Notes: Blow up the mithril gate with explosives, then head inside and
climb up the wall with Gollum
Location: Just northeast of Barad-dúr
Needs: Explosives
Notes: The entry to this one is actually just northWEST of Barad-dúr. It's
a mithril gate that needs to be blown up. Use the water to fill Pippin's
bucket, then head inside and put out the fire. Climb up and grab the brick.
Location: Northeast of Barad-dúr
Needs: Free Play
Notes: This is much easier with Legolas. Head northeast of the tower and
spot the obvious moving platform course. Hop up it to the brick.
Location: West of Barad-dúr
Needs: Narsil/Andúril
Notes: There's a Morgul set of bricks on the ground, near the jumping
course. Smash them open.
Location: West of Barad-dúr
Needs: Narsil/Andúril
Notes: There's a jumping course west of the tower. Hit the Morgul lock to
drop the platform, then jump up and across the platforms to the Morgul
chest at the end.
Location: South of Barad-dúr
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Take Legolas to this rope course southwest of the tower. Beneath
the black rocks nearby is the crank for the mechanism. Hop up the
platforms and across the rope to the brick.
Location: Far west of Barad-dúr, in the mountains
Needs: Strength
Notes: There's an orange-handled gate that needs to be pulled open.
Inside, use a rope to pull open the rock at the ground level.
Location: Far west of Barad-dúr, in the mountains
Needs: Strength
Notes: Go the same place as the one above, then continue up the planks and
rope across to the top.
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Blacksmith Design -
*Mithril Fireworks*
Location: Barad-dúr
Needs: Free Play
Notes: Go to the front gate of Bara-dúr (on the east side) and hop up the
rails with Legolas to reach the design above the door.
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6Q. BONUS LEVEL: LEGO Middle-earth =
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There honestly isn't much to say about this one. After you complete the
story, the stud trail in Middle-earth to Rivendell, and then behind a
waterfall where you'll find the access to this bonus level.
In the bonus level, you are SAURON and the MOUTH OF SAURON, and your
objective is to WRECK EVERYTHING. As you stroll around this small
representation of Middle-earth, you need to earn a million studs by
smashing it all.
There are a couple of notes. For one, you can switch to other characters
while here. Unfortunately, for some reason, switching away from Sauron
and the Mouth means you can't switch back. Don't worry, you'll get both
of them for reals after you complete this.
As for other stuff in the mission itself, make sure you use bombs to clear
out the high parts of areas. Also, there's a crank at the Argonath which
is in Moria, which you can totally go inside. Lastly, smash Mount Doom
repeatedly to get pieces to rebuild Barad-dúr into the most awesome place.
Once you get the million (and trust me, it isn't hard), the level ends,
you get to keep all the studs, and you get the two bad bros for keeps.
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7. CHARACTERS
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There are 84 characters in this game. This includes:
31 Story Characters, which you get by going through the missions
43 Extra Characters, which are bought in Middle-earth after completing
certain missions
10 Custom Characters, which you can start making after completing the story
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7A. Story Characters =
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* Elendil * - Unlocked after "Prologue"
The King of Gondor and Arnor at the end of the Second Age, Elendil led the
army of Men against the Dark Lord Sauron. He fell on the slopes of Mount
Doom in personal combat against Sauron himself.
Inventory:
Narsil (can destroy Morgul blocks)
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* Isildur * - Unlocked after "Prologue"
The King of Gondor after his father's death, Isildur is best known for
cutting the One Ring from Sauron's hand and claiming it for himself. In the
end he set up the downfall of the world of Men.
Inventory:
Narsil (Broken) (can destroy Morgul blocks)
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* Frodo * - Unlocked after "Prologue"
* Frodo (Shire) * - Unlocked after "The Black Rider"
* Frodo (Orc Disguise) * - Unlocked after "Cirith Ungol"
* Frodo (Weary) * - Unlocked after "Mount Doom"
An unassuming young Hobbit from the Shire, Frodo Baggins' greatest quality
was his inquisitive nature, common to the Baggins' family. He loved the
stories his uncle Bilbo would tell. Through many twists of fate, he ended
up as one of the most famous hobbits in history.
Inventory:
Sting
Phial of Galadriel (can light up dark areas)
Elven Cloak (can make Frodo invisible)
Frodo also carries (through most of the adventure) a Mithril Vest, which
gives him Mithril Hearts. It's basically an armor that gives him eight
hits instead of the usual four.
---
* Sam * - Unlocked after "Prologue"
* Sam (Orc Disguise) * - Unlocked after "Cirith Ungol"
* Sam (Weary) * - Unlocked after "Mount Doom"
A humble yet diligent gardner, Samwise Gamgee was known for little but his
loyalty. He swore his allegiance to Frodo early in their quest, and stayed
with him to the very end.
Inventory:
Frying Pan
Spade (used at dirt piles to dig or plant)
Tinderbox (can be used to start fires)
Elven Rope (is used on gold hooks to climb or pull)
---
* Merry * - Unlocked after "The Black Rider"
* Merry (Rohirrim Squire) * - Unlocked after "Battle of Pelennor Fields"
Meriadoc Brandybuck is Frodo's cousin, and one of the more intelligent of
the Hobbits. He loves ponies and maps and helped Frodo prepare for his
journey.
Inventory:
Barrow-blade
Fishing Pole (can be used to fish)
---
* Pippin * - Unlocked after "The Black Rider"
* Pippin (Gondor Armor) * - Unlocked after "The Black Gate"
The youngest of the four Hobbits, Peregrin Took is also the least mature
and the most mischevious. He's also quite curious to a fault, but has an
inner fortitude that proves him loyal to his friends.
Inventory:
Barrow-blade
Bucket (can be used to carry water onto fires)
---
* Aragorn * - Unlocked after "Weathertop"
* Aragorn (Gondor Armor) * - Unlocked after "The Black Gate"
* Aragorn (Royal Armor) * - Unlocked after "Mount Doom"
Heir to the throne of Gondor, Aragorn lives in exile as a Ranger. He is a
skilled swordfighter and a capable leader, and he is the de facto leader of
the Fellowship after Gandalf's departure.
Inventory:
Sword (initially)
Andúril (can destroy Morgul blocks)
---
* Arwen Evenstar (Ranger) * - Unlocked after the Fellowship is formed
Arwen is the love of Aragorn's life, yet being an elf, she is immortal,
and their love is frowned upon.
Inventory:
Hadhafang
---
* Gandalf the Grey * - Unlocked after "The Pass of Caradhras"
* Gandalf the White * - Unlocked after "Warg Attack"
One of the Maiar and an Istari, also simply known as a "wizard". Gandalf
is mostly known among the people of Middle-earth as a funny old man with a
pointy hat. The Hobbits know him best for his fireworks.
Inventory:
Gandalf's Staff (can move blocks, create a shield, and fire magic)
Glamdring
---
* Gimli * - Unlocked after "The Pass of Caradhras"
A dwarf of powerful reknown and the son of Gloin, Gimli joined the Fellowship
at Rivendell, and is one of the few who will fight beside elves.
Inventory:
Walking Axe
---
* Legolas * - Unlocked after "The Pass of Caradhras"
Legolas Greenleaf is an extremely talented Elven archer and another member
of the Fellowship. He seems to have an endless supply of arrows.
Inventory:
Bow of the Galadhrim
Daggers
---
* Boromir * - Unlocked after "The Pass of Caradhras"
The elder son of Denethor, the Steward of Gondor, Boromir is a powerful
fighter and leader of men, but his position leaves him with much to live up
to, especially with his father.
Inventory:
Broadsword
Shield of Gondor
Horn of Gondor (stuns enemies)
---
* Faramir * - Unlocked after "The Dead Marshes"
The younger son of Denethor, Faramir spends a lot of his time in the wilds
monitoring the movements of Sauron's forces. He seeks his father's approval,
but almost never gets it.
Inventory:
Sword
Bow
---
* Madril * - Unlocked after "The Dead Marshes"
Madril is an advisor and second-in-command to Faramir in the wilds.
Inventory:
Short Sword
---
* King Théoden (Armor) * - Unlocked after "Helm's Deep"
* King Théoden * - Unlocked after "Battle of Pelennor Fields"
Son of Thengel, Théoden is the seventeenth king of Rohan. It seems that
nowadays he is showing his age and won't participate in matters of state.
Inventory:
Herugrim
---
* Gollum * - Unlocked after "Osgiliath"
Once not so different from a Hobbit, Sméagol's life changed forever on his
birthday when the Ring came to him. For the next 500 years he was enthralled
by the Ring, hoarding it away by himself in the mountains.
Gollum has no inventory and can carry no items.
---
* Shagrat * - Unlocked after "Cirith Ungol"
A Black Uruk-hai, Shagrat is a captain at Cirith Ungol.
Inventory:
Scimitar
---
* Éowyn (Dernhelm) * - Unlocked after "Battle of Pelennor Fields"
The niece of King Théoden, Éowyn is a shield-maiden of Rohan and longs to
fight for glory like the men of Rohan.
Inventory:
Rohan Sword
Rohan Shield
---
* Mouth of Sauron * - Unlocked after the Bonus Level
A Black Numenor, the Mouth of Sauron is a wicked man who serves as an
ambadassor of Sauron between the Dark Lord and his enemies.
Inventory:
Sword
---
* Sauron * - Unlocked after the Bonus Level
One of Morgoth's most powerful lieutenants during the First Age, Sauron was
once a Maia on the side of good until he was corrupted by darkness. He has
become the enemy of the Free Peoples of Middle-earth.
Inventory:
Sauron's Mace (can smash Morgul blocks)
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7B. Extra Characters =
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* Elrond (Second Age) * - Available after Prologue
Cost: 200,000
Found: In Rivendell, atop the gate *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
This is Lord Elrond of Rivendell at the end of the Second Age, as he served
in the Last Alliance of Men and Elves.
Inventory:
Hadhafang
---
* Gil-galad * - Available after Prologue
Cost: 125,000
Found: In Mordor, southwest of Mount Doom, you need a crank to get him. Get
one in northeast Mordor (need Explosives)
The king of the Elves at the end of the Second Age, Gil-galad was slain by
Sauron at Mount Doom.
Inventory:
Elven Sword
Elven Shield
---
* Bilbo Baggins * - Available after Prologue
Cost: 125,000
Found: Northwest part of Rivendell
Frodo's uncle, Bilbo Baggins was an unassuming Hobbit, like his nephew,
until Gandalf took him on an adventure. He was never the same afterwards.
Inventory:
Sting
---
* Tom Bombadil * - Available after The Black Rider
Cost: 125,000
Found: Northeast part of Hobbiton, follow the road northwest from Bree
*DAYTIME ONLY*
Tom Bombadil is an old guy. I mean, he's REALLY old. Some think he might
be the oldest living being on Middle-earth. Despite that, he's a rather
jovial and cheerful fellow, content to live in the forest. The movies never
show him, but in the books he helped the Hobbits escape some pretty hairy
situations.
Inventory:
Spade
---
* Rosie * - Available after The Black Rider
Cost: 25,000
Found: In the northwest part of Hobbiton
Rose "Rosie" Cotton is a female Hobbit and a pleasant gal. She works at
the Green Dragon inn and Sam seems to have his eye on her.
Inventory:
Frying Pan
---
* Ringwraith * - Available after Weathertop
Cost: 200,000
Found: Atop Amon Sul
The Nine Men who were given Rings of Power were corrupted by Sauron's evil
and became the Nazgûl. They serve Sauron and in the story, forever hunt the
One Ring as they seek to return it to him.
Inventory:
Ringwraith Sword
---
* Ringwraith (Twilight) * - Available after Weathertop
Cost: 200,000
Found: In the Barrow Downs north of Weathertop
In the twilight world once the Ring is worn, the Ringwraiths appear as
this: their ruined true selves, shadows of their former glory.
Inventory:
Ringwraith Sword
---
* Elrond (Third Age) * - Available after The Pass of Caradhras
Cost: 200,000
Found: In his home in Rivendell
As the Third Age goes on, Elrond is preparing his people to leave Middle-
earth for the west. He isn't too keen on getting involved in the affairs
of mortals anymore.
Inventory:
Hadhafang
---
* Gloin * - Available after The Pass of Caradhras
Cost: 25,000
Found: In the southeast part of Rivendell
The father of Gimli, Gloin is a dwarf of high standing and was one of the
company that set out with Thorin Oakenshield to the Lonely Mountain, back
when Bilbo was young.
Inventory:
Axe
---
* Moria Orc * - Available after The Mines of Moria
Cost: 25,000
Found: By the gate to Moria
The orcs still infest Moria long after the dwarves had all been cleared
out. These guys ambush the Fellowship while they travel through Moria.
Inventory:
Moria Orc Sword
Orc Shield
---
* Uruk-hai * - Available after Amon Hen
Cost: 25,000
Found: At the gate of Helm's Deep *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
An advanced breed of Orc, the Uruk-hai were created by Saruman to be a
"perfect" style of Orc, strong and intelligent.
Inventory:
Scimitar
Uruk Shield
---
* Lurtz * - Available after Amon Hen
Cost: 200,000
Found: In Amon Hen
The captain of the Uruk-hai that assaulted Amon Hen and killed Boromir.
Lurtz was a highly intelligent Uruk-hai and fought Aragorn to the death.
Inventory:
Scimitar
Lurtz's Shield
Lurtz's Bow
---
* Galadriel * - Available after Amon Hen
Cost: 200,000
Found: In Lothlórien
Lady Galadriel is a powerful Elf and one of the guardians of Lothlórien,
along with her husband, Lord Celeborn. She receives the Fellowship after
Moria and gives them gifts to aid in their journey.
Inventory: None
---
* Celeborn * - Available after Amon Hen
Cost: 200,000
Found: In Lothlórien
Lord Celeborn is Galadriel's husband and also a guardian of Lothlórien.
He protects the woods against the dark forces.
Inventory: None
---
* Gondor Ranger * - Available after The Dead Marshes
Cost: 25,000
Found: In Osgiliath
Rangers of Gondor are often sent into the wilds to scout for Gondor as to
the movements of the enemy. They're skilled with the bow and at keeping
themselves hidden.
Inventory:
Bow
---
* Easterling * - Available after The Dead Marshes
Cost: 25,000
Found: Outside the Black Gate
Men from the army of Rhûn, to the east of Mordor, the Easterlings allied
themselves with Sauron in the War of the Ring.
Inventory:
Easterling Sword
Easterling's Shield
---
* Grishnákh * - Available after Track Hobbits
Cost: 125,000
Found: Western part of Fangorn
An orc of Mordor, Grishnákh met with the company of Uruk-hai carrying
Merry and Pippin and ended up conflicting with them as to where they
should be taken. In the end, he ends up chasing the two Hobbits into
Fangorn Forest.
Inventory:
Orc Sword
---
* Radagast the Brown * - Available after Track Hobbits
Cost: 500,000
Found: The road northwest of Bree
Another of the Istari, Radagast is not seen in the movies, but is referenced
in the books. He is another wizard, like Gandalf and Saruman, and has a
great affinity for animals and birds.
Inventory:
Radagast's Staff
---
* King Théoden (Cursed) * - Available after Warg Attack
Cost: 200,000
Found: Hall of the King, Edoras
Before being released from his curse by Gandalf, Théoden was like this, a
withered old man with barely the strength to speak.
Inventory: None
---
* Éowyn * - Available after Warg Attack
Cost: 125,000
Found: Running around Edoras
This is Éowyn in her normal dress. She still packs a sword, though.
Inventory:
Rohan Sword
---
* Háma * - Available after Warg Attack
Cost: 125,000
Found: In a watchtower at west Edoras
An attendant to the King of Rohan, Háma received Gandalf and Aragorn at
Edoras when they arrived.
Inventory:
Rohan Sword
---
* Gamling * - Available after Warg Attack
Cost: 125,000
Found: Eastern part of Fangorn
Another warrior of Rohan, Gamling became the captain of the guard after
Háma's death.
Inventory:
Rohan Sword
---
* Grima Wormtongue * - Available after Warg Attack
Cost: 200,000
Found: At the foot of Isengard *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
At Saruman's requrest, Grima served as advisor to King Théoden, ultimately
poisoning his mind and hastening his decline.
Inventory:
Grima's Dagger
---
* Haldir * - Available after Helm's Deep
Cost: 200,000
Found: Upper part of Lothlórien
Haldir is a guard of Lórien. In the movies, he was sent with a company
of Elves to Helm's Deep to aid in the battle.
Inventory:
Bow of the Galadhrim
Elven Great Sword
---
* Lothlórien Elf * - Available after Helm's Deep
Cost: 25,000
Found: Just north of Lórien
The fighting soldiers of Lórien are well-trained and very brave. One would
have to be brave to risk sacrificing one's immortality for the world of Men.
Inventory:
Bow
Elven Great Sword
---
* Berserker * - Available after Helm's Deep
Cost: 200,000
Found: Behind the Deeping Wall in Helm's Deep
These Uruk-hai are maddened orcs who wear very little armor and simply rush
their enemies with no regard for their own safety. One set off the bombs
that blew up the Deeping Wall at Helm's Deep.
Inventory:
Scimitar
Bomb
---
* Éomer * - Available after Helm's Deep
Cost: 200,000
Found: Southeast of Isengard
Marshal of the Mark and brother of Éowyn, Éomer is a strong leader of men
and a capable fighter. Despite Saruman's influence, he remains fiercely
loyal to his king and country.
Inventory:
Rohan Sword
---
* Gondor Soldier * - Available after Osgiliath
Cost: 25,000
Found: In Osgiliath
The rank-and-file soldier of Gondor is a courageous man who would lay down
his life for saving Minas Tirith.
Inventory:
Sword
---
* Saruman the White * - Available after Osgiliath
Cost: 500,000
Found: At the top of Orthanc
The de facto leader of the Istari, Saruman dwelled in Orthanc tower in
Isengard. Some time before the War of the Ring, Sauron successfully
tempted him through the Palantir and turned him against the Free-Peoples of
Middle-earth.
Inventory:
Saruman's Staff
---
* Mordor Orc * - Available after The Secret Stairs
Cost: 25,000
Found: In Mordor, south of the Black Gate
The rank-and-file orc of Mordor. Not very bright, but there sure are a lot
of them.
Inventory:
Orc Sword
Orc Shield
---
* King of the Dead * - Available after The Paths of the Dead
Cost: 500,000
Found: At Dunharrow *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
The king of an army of dead men who were cursed by Isildur when they
refused to come to his aid. He doesn't look so good these days.
Inventory:
King of the Dead's Sword
---
* Soldier of the Dead * - Available after The Paths of the Dead
Cost: 25,000
Found: In Rohan, east of Edoras *NIGHTTIME ONLY*
One of the soldiers cursed to never leave the world until their oath was
fulfilled to the line of the King of Gondor.
Inventory:
Ghost Sword
---
* Rohirrim Soldier * - Available after The Paths of the Dead
Cost: 25,000
Found: South of Isengard
Known as the "horse lords", the soldier of Rohan are their fiercest at
fighting on the backs of their mighty steeds.
Inventory:
Rohan Sword
Rohan Shield
---
* The Witch-king * - Available after Battle of Pelennor Fields
Cost: 500,000
Found: North of Minas Morgul, flip around the planks and walls.
The mightiest of the Nazgûl, the Witch-King of Angmar is a powerful
lieutenant of Sauron, and personally led his forces at the Battle of
Pelennor Fields. It is said that no man can slay him.
Inventory:
Sword
Ringwraith's Dagger
---
* Denethor * - Available after Battle of Pelennor Fields
Cost: 125,000
Found: In the citadel of Minas Tirith
The Steward of Gondor at the time of the War of the Ring, Boromir and
Faramir's father's mind has been failing him due to his inadequacy of
maintaining his station. He longs for the Ring in order to defeat Sauron.
Inventory:
Short Sword
---
* Gothmog * - Available after Battle of Pelennor Fields
Cost: 125,000
Found: In front of Barad-dûr
An ugly, yet intelligent orc, Gothmog was commander of the ground forces
at Pelennor Fields.
Inventory:
Orc Sword
---
* Citadel Guard * - Available after Battle of Pelennor Fields
Cost: 25,000
Found: At the becaon atop Minas Tirith
The guard of the Citadel are the finest soldiers in Gondor, charged with
defending the Steward and the throne. They also have really cool hats.
Inventory:
Sword
Gondorian Shield
---
* Corsair * - Available after Battle of Pelennor Fields
Cost: 25,000
Found: North of Dunharrow
Pirate scum, the Corsairs of Umbar were enlisted by Sauron to aid in the
fight against Gondor.
Inventory:
Axe
---
* Harardim * - Available after Battle of Pelennor Fields
Cost: 25,000
Found: South of the Dead Marshes
These are wicked men from the South who allied with Sauron in the War of
the Ring. They are also known as Southrons and ride on mumakil.
Inventory:
Bow
---
* Boromir (Captain) * - Available after Mount Doom
Cost: 200,000
Found: In Osgiliath
This is Boromir in his spiffy captain outfit.
Inventory:
Broadsword
Shield of Gondor
Horn of Gondor
---
* Bilbo Baggins (Old) * - Available after Mount Doom
Cost: 125,000
Found: In Bag End
Age finally catches up to Bilbo as he leaves behind the Ring, yet he still
has enough vigor in him for one more adventure.
Inventory:
Sting
---
* Blacksmith * - Smith all mithril items
This friendly dwarf seems to tend the smithy in Bree.
Inventory:
Blacksmith's Hammer
---
* Lurtz (Newborn) * - Earn 100% in the game
Orcs are born fully grown. This makes them easy to mass-produce. The first
thing Lurtz did when born was strangle the nearest orc.
Inventory:
Scimitar
Lurtz's Shield
Lurtz's Bow
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8. SECRETS/UNLOCKABLES
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8A. How To Get 100% =
=====================
In the beginning, I'd suggest simply going through the story, as your running
about in Middle-earth is rather restricted otherwise. Once the story is
complete, it's time to get ready for collecting.
First, you'll need everything necessary to get all the items in the
missions. For that, you'll definitely need Explosives, so go to Barad-dúr
and get the design for Mithril Fireworks, and you might as well purchased
the Berserker for good measure.
You'll also need the following items in your Treasure Trove:
- Mithril Bow of some sort
- Axe of some sort (either Golden Axe or Mithril Shockwave Axe)
- A Rope of some sort (either the Mithril Rope or the Toy Snake)
- Mithril Boxing Gloves
- Mithril Bottomless Bucket
This is because certain times in the missions there won't be a chance to
switch characters, so you have to rely on items.
Your next priority is stud multipliers. Spend studs on NOTHING before you
buy these. The first should be x2, naturally, but you'll need Explosives
for it. x8 and x10 you can get the designs for the first time through their
levels, but they're prohibitively expensive, so you likely won't be able to
get them right away.
Once you get those, you're free to go through all the missions and clean up
Middle-earth. You should have more than enough studs by then to get
everything else.
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8B. Treasure List =
===================
Here's a quick list of all the treasures in the game! I also include which
mission you can find it in and what it does, if anything. Note that some of
these items actually do something useful, so you can use them instead of
certain characters if need be.
Mithril Trowel
Design Found: Blacksmith
Mithril Bricks Needed: 2
Effect: Same as Sam's spade, Quest Item
Soup Pot
Found: The Black Rider
Effect: Hat, Quest Item
Golden Carrot
Found: Battle of Pelennor Fields
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Stop Wand
Found: Amon Hen
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
House Key
Found: The Mines of Moria
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Ent Draught
Found: Trak Hobbits
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item, makes heads grow big if you hit people with it
Fancy Umbrella
Found: The Dead Marshes
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Chef's Hat
Found: Cirith Ungol
Effect: Hat, Quest Item
Muddy Armor
Found: The Secret Stairs
Effect: Armor, Quest Item
Uruk Sword
Found: Amon Hen
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Artist's Hat
Found: The Mines of Moria
Effect: Hat, Quest Item
Handprint Breastplate
Found: The Black Gate
Effect: Armor, Quest Item
Skeleton Key
Found: The Paths of the Dead
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Beard Comb
Found: Cirith Ungol
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Feathered Cap
Found: Helm's Deep
Effect: Hat, Quest Item
Sun Hat
Found: Weathertop
Effect: Hat, Quest Item
Surefooted Greaves
Found: The Secret Stairs
Effect: Footwear, Quest Item, allows walking on snow and tightropes
Mushroom Crown
Found: The Black Rider
Effect: Hat, Quest Item
Bubble Pipe
Found: Osgiliath
Effect: Hat, Quest Item
Golden Axe
Found: The Paths of the Dead
Effect: Weapon, same type of axe as Gimli's, Quest Item
Toy Snake
Found: The Dead Marshes
Effect: Same as Sam's rope, Quest Item
Luminous Stone
Found: The Pass of Caradhras
Effect: Weapon, lights up like Frodo's phial, Quest Item
Quill
Found: Weathertop
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Elven Lute
Found: The Black Gate
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Shimmering Armor
Found: Prologue
Effect: Armor, Quest Item
Bandages
Found: Helm's Deep
Effect: Hat, Quest Item
Magma Rock
Found: Mount Doom
Effect: Lights like Frodo's Phial, Quest Item
Ice Lolly
Found: The Pass of Caradhras
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Glowing Shield
Found: Battle of Pelennor Fields
Effect: Shield, Quest Item
Decorative Horseshoes
Found: Warg Attack
Effect: Footwear, Quest Item
Statue Hat
Found: Osgiliath
Effect: Hat
Mithril Rope
Design Found: Amon Hen
Mithril Bricks Needed: 3
Effect: Same as Sam's Rope, Quest Item
Mithril Top Hat
Design Found: Battle of Pelennor Fields
Mithril Bricks Needed: 3
Effect: Hat, Quest Item
Mithril Stud Mallet
Design Found: The Dead Marshes
Mithril Bricks Needed: 8
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item, produces studs when struck
Mithril Fishing Rod
Design Found: Track Hobbits
Mithril Bricks Needed: 3
Effect: Same as Merry's Fishing Rod, Quest Item
Mithril Whistle Sword
Design Found: Bree (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 4
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item, makes whistling sounds
Mithril Music Boots
Design Found: Weathertop
Mithril Bricks Needed: 3
Effect: Footwear, Quest Item, walking will make music
Mithril Climbing Boots
Design Found: Mount Doom
Mithril Bricks Needed: 8
Effect: Footwear, allows walking up LEGO walls, Quest Items
Mithril Carrot Bow
Design Found: Taming Gollum
Mithril Bricks Needed: 3
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Mithril Music Horn
Design Found: The Black Rider
Mithril Bricks Needed: 3
Effect: Weapon, plays music that makes people dance
Mithril Shield
Design Found: The Paths of the Dead
Mithril Bricks Needed: 3
Effect: Shield, Quest Item
Mithril Tinderbox
Design Found: The Black Gate
Mithril Bricks Needed: 8
Effect: Same as Sam's Tinderbox, Quest Item
Mithril Headdress
Design Found: The Mines of Moria
Mithril Bricks Needed: 3
Effect: Hat, Quest Item
Mithril Gloves
Design Found: Warg Attack
Mithril Bricks Needed: 4
Effect: Quest Item, allows grabbing poles
Mithril Shockwave Axe
Design Found: Prologue
Mithril Bricks Needed: 4
Effect: Weapon, same use as Gimli's axe, Quest Item
Mithril Fire Bow
Design Found: Helm's Deep
Mithril Bricks Needed: 8
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Mithril Boxing Gloves
Design Found: Osgiliath
Mithril Bricks Needed: 4
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item, gives the wearer strength to open orange handles
Mithril Squeak Sword
Design Found: The Secret Stairs
Mithril Bricks Needed: 4
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item, makes squeaky noises
Mithril Ice Bow
Design Found: Cirith Ungol
Mithril Bricks Needed: 8
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item, freezes people
Mithril Cluster Bow
Design Found: The Pass of Caradhras
Mithril Bricks Needed: 4
Effect: Weapon, Quest Item
Rotten Drumstick
Found: Cirith Ungol
Effect: Weapon
Wooden Bucket
Found: The Dead Marshes
Effect: Sam as Pippin's Bucket
Fishing Rod
Found: Taming Gollum
Effect: Same as Merry's Fishing Rod
Trophy Shield
Found: Mount Doom
Effect: Shield
Warg Tooth
Found: Warg Attack
Effect: Weapon
Bill's Riding Crop
Found: The Pass of Caradhras
Effect: Weapon
Mithril Skeleton Bow
Design Found: Lothlórien (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 16
Effect: Weapon, turns people into skeletons
Mithril Bottomless Bucket
Design Found: Edoras (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 16
Effect: Bucket that doesn't need to be filled
Mithril Spring Boots
Design Found: Rivendell (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 16
Effect: Footwear, allows high jump
Mithril Hairbrush
Design Found: Bree (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 16
Effect: Weapon
Mithril Ice Sword
Design Found: Isengard (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 16
Effect: Weapon, freezes people
Elven Sword
Found: Prologue
Effect: Weapon
Mithril Skeleton Sword
Design Found: Weathertop (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 16
Effect: Weapon, turns people into skeletons
Flower Hat
Found: Battle of Pelennor Fields
Effect: Hat
Ferryman's Hat
Found: The Black Rider
Effect: Hat
Arrow Helmet
Found: Amon Hen
Effect: Hat
Goggles
Found: Osgiliath
Effect: Hat
Ladle
Found: Helm's Deep
Effect: Weapon
Spider Fang
Found: The Secret Stairs
Effect: Weapon
Mithril Paintbrush
Design Found: Hobbiton (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 16
Effect: Weapon
Mithril Disco Phial
Design Found: Minas Tirith (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 16
Effect: Same as Frodo's Phial, also makes AWESOME music
Mithril Fireworks
Design Found: The Black Gate (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 16
Effect: Explosive weapon
Moria Orc's Helmet
Found: The Mines of Moria
Effect: Hat
Uruk Shield
Found: Track Hobbits
Effect: Shield
Magma Armor
Found: Prologue
Effect: Armor
Calcium Armor
Found: The Paths of the Dead
Effect: Armor, strength to pull orange handles
Rubber Duck
Found: Weathertop
Effect: Hat
Mithril Camoflauge Tome
Design Found: Amon Hen (in Middle-earth)
Mithril Bricks Needed: 16
Effect: Same as Frodo's Elven Cloak
Snowman Hood
Found: Taming Gollum
Effect: Hat
Rock Hat
Found: Taming Gollum
Effect: Hat
Giant Ancient Crown
Found: Warg Attack
Effect: Hat
Wooden Armor
Found: Track Hobbits
Effect: Armor
Flaming Hat
Found: The Black Gate
Effect: Hat
Palantir Hat
Found: Mount Doom
Effect: Hat
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8C. Extras =
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Remember, all Red Bricks are found in Middle-earth, and you have to turn a
quest item in to be able to even purchase the brick. Here's the list of
each Red Brick, where to find the quest, the item to give to the quest-giver,
and where to find the design so you can make the item for them.
#1 - Poo Studs
Cost: 25,000
Location of Quest: North of Bag End, behind a Morgul lock
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Rope
Location of Design: "Amon Hen" mission
Effect: If on an animal, press Circle to poop. With this extra on, studs
come out instead of brown stuff.
#2 - Disguises
Cost: 50,000
Location of Quest: Edoras, the house to the right of the Hall of the King
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Cluster Bow
Location of Design: "The Pass of Caradhras" mission
Effect: All characters will wear Groucho Marx glasses/mustaches.
#3 - Boss Disguises
Cost: 100,000
Location of Quest: West of the Pass of Caradhras on an island. You'll need
explosives to get to the quest-giver.
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Music Horn
Location of Design: "The Black Rider" mission
Effect: All enemy bosses will have alternate colorings.
#4 - 8-Bit Music
Cost: 200,000
Location of Quest: The west tower of the Black Gate.
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Climbing Shoes
Location of Design: "Mount Doom" mission
Effect:
#5 - Studs x2
Cost: 250,000
Location of Quest: Rivendell, beneath Elrond's home in the northeast.
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Gloves
Location of Design: "Warg Attack" mission
Effect: All collected studs will be multiplied by 2. The stud multipliers
can all be stacked to a maximum multiplier of x3840.
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Cost: 1,000,000
Location of Quest: The west bank of the river near Amon Hen.
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Fishing Rod
Location of Design: "Track Hobbits" mission
Effect: All collected studs will be multiplied by 4.
#7 - Studs x6
Cost: 4,000,000
Location of Quest: In Edoras, south of the Hall of the King
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Top Hat
Location of Design: "Battle of Pelennor Fields" mission
Effect: All collected studs will be multiplied by 6.
#8 - Studs x8
Cost: 8,000,000
Location of Quest: Go east of Helm's Deep up a steep slope to find a dwarf.
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Shield
Location of Design: "The Paths of the Dead" mission
Effect: All collected studs will be multiplied by 8.
#9 - Studs x10
Cost: 10,000,000
Location of Quest: East of Mount Doom
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Squeak Sword
Location of Design: "The Secret Stairs" mission
Effect: All collected studs will be multiplied by 10.
#10 - Quest Finder
Cost: 50,000
Location of Quest: In front of the Prancing Pony
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Trowel
Location of Design: Blacksmith
Effect: While in Middle-earth, you will see arrows pointing you to nearby
quests. White arrows mean they give you a Mithril Brick. Red arrwos mean
they give you a Red Brick.
#11 - Minikit Chest Finder
Cost: 50,000
Location of Quest: In the Barrow Downs north of Weathertop
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Stud Mallet
Location of Design: "The Dead Marshes" mission
Effect: While in missions, white arrows will point to where a chest will
appear or sometimes to items that need to be destroyed to make a chest
appear. If you see no arrows, yet there are still some missing, then it's
likely in the next area.
#12 - Mithril Brick Finder
Cost: 75,000
Location of Quest: Southwest corner of Bree
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Boxing Gloves
Location of Design: "Osgiliath" mission
Effect: In Middle-earth, white arrows will point towards where bricks will
appear. It won't help you figure out what to do to get them, but every
little bit helps.
#13 - Character Studs
Cost: 25,000
Location of Quest: Southwest of Minas Morgul
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Fire Bow
Location of Design: "Helm's Deep" mission
Effect: When busting up enemies, they will drop a small amount of studs.
#14 - Attract Studs
Cost: 100,000
Location of Quest: Northeast of the exit of Moria, behind rocks that
need to be pulled down.
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Carrot Bow
Location of Design: "Taming Gollum" mission
Effect:
#15 - Action Assist
Cost: 25,000
Location of Quest: West of Cirith Ungol
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Whistle Sword
Location of Design: Bree
Effect: With this on, actions that require you to hammer on buttons will be
more forgiving.
#16 - Fast Build
Cost: 100,000
Location of Quest: Southwest of Isengard, near the waterfall
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Music Boots
Location of Design: "Weathertop" mission
Effect: With this on, building LEGO piles will suddenly happen a lot more
quickly.
#17 - Fall Rescue
Cost: 75,000
Location of Quest: Near Galadriel and Celeborn in Lothlórien
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Shockwave Axe
Location of Design: "Prologue" mission
Effect: With this turned on, if you fall off an edge that would normally
kill you, you'll instead automatically hop back to where you were with
no penalty.
#18 - Mithril Hearts
Cost: 75,000
Location of Quest: In the north end of The Dead Marshes
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Headdress
Location of Design: "The Mines of Moria" mission
Effect: With this, all characters will be able to take eight hits, as if they
had Frodo's vest.
#19 - Regenerate Hearts
Cost: 100,000
Location of Quest: South of Weathertop, in a cave that needs Berserker Bombs
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Ice Bow
Location of Design: "Cirith Ungol" mission
Effect: Hearts will steadily replenish if you lose any.
#20 - Invincibility
Cost: 500,000
Location of Quest: On the path between Osgiliath and the Dead Marshes
Quest Item Needed: Mithril Tinderbox
Location of Design: "The Black Gate" mission
Effect: Hearts will not go down no matter how much the bad guys bang on you.
You'll still get knocked back when hit, though.
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8D. Trophies/Achievements =
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One Ring to build them all. (Platnium)
- Collect every trophy
The next eighteen are all for the Story Missions in order, and then...
My Precious...
- Collect all the Mithril Bricks
There's some good in this world.
- Complete all the Fetch Quests in Middle-earth
There and Back Again.
- Get 100%
I told you he was tricksy.
- Collect all the Red Bricks
Of all the inquisitive Hobbits.
- Unlock all the Map Stones on Middle-earth
NOTE: Specifically, you have to press Circle in front of each one.
Here's a pretty thing!
- Craft every mithril item
Not with 10,000 men...
- Unlock all characters
NOTE: For some weird reason, Lurtz (Newborn) doesn't count for this.
Ready for another adventure.
- Achieve True Adventurer in every level.
The Lord of the Ring.
- Complete the Bonus Level.
Delved too greedily...
- Collect more than 10,000,000,000 studs.
I'm glad to be with you.
- Complete a level in co-op.
Don't tell the Elf...
- Throw Gimli 30 times.
Our only wish to catch a fish!
- Fish perfectly 20 times by pressing the icon as it flashes.
NOTE: This doesn't mean fishing off twenty piers, but hitting the icon
perfectly twenty times as the circle rope touches the button.
That is a rare gift.
- Reach the top of Amon Hen without being caught once by Boromir.
NOTE: If he grabs you, then you blew this one. Try again.
.. And away he goes, Precious!
- Defeat Gollum as Gollum
NOTE: Simply switch to Gollum for both characters in Free Play and have one
slap up the other. Easy.
What about second breakfast?
- Complete 2 cooking puzzles
NOTE: Like the one you did on Weathertop. Heck, you can do it twice if
you want.
That one counts as mine!
- Finish one of Gimli's opponents as Legolas in Helm's Deep
NOTE: Not entirely sure on this one. Just keep killing stuff with Legolas
and you'll likely get it.
I've always been taller!
- Use the Ent Draught on Pippin.
NOTE: Specifically, equip a character with the Ent Draught treasure, then
hit Pippin with it to make his head grow.
We cannot linger.
- Complete "The Mines of Moria" in under 15 minutes.
Dance of the dead.
- Turn an enemy into a skeleton and make them dance.
NOTE: To do this, first hit them with either the Mithril Skeleton Sword or
the Mithril Skeleton Bow, then pull out the Mithril Music Horn or the
Mithril Disco Phial. You can also do this on other hero characters.
Pointy-eared Elvish princeling.
- Defeat 42 Uruk-hai as Legolas.
One does not simply...
- Walk into Mordor.
NOTE: I only received this one after puttering around Mordor for some time,
so I'm not entirely sure how to get this. Just go for all the items in
there and try not to worry too much about it.
Great! ...Where are we going?
- Form the Fellowship of the Ring
Taking the Hobbits to Isengard.
- Travel to Isengard as every playable Hobbit.
NOTE: This includes Rosie and Bilbo. What I suggest is just fast travel
as every Hobbit over and over again until you get it.
That still only counts as one!
- Defeat an oliphaunt as Legolas
An expected journey.
- Travel to Trollshaws as Bilbo
Return of the Mushroom King.
- Equip Aragorn with the Mushroom Crown
Worth greater than the Shire.
- Dress a character completely in treasure items.
NOTE: This will mean a hat, armor, footwear, and something in both hands.
It won't be that easy!
- During "Prologue", jump into the fires of Mount Doom as Isildur.
NOTE: Walk to the end of the Cracks of Doom, but don't get too close to
the edge. Jump instead off the side.
A link to the elements.
- Craft the Fire and Ice Bows.
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8E. Secret Codes =
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To enter these codes, go to the Extras Menu in the Pause Menu. I took these
directly from the codes section of GameFAQs, so credit goes to those who
submitted.
Characters:
UE5Z7H - Berserker
J4337V - Bilbo Baggins
HTYADU - Boromir (Captain)
RJV4KB - Denethor
R7XKDH - Easterling
A9FB4Q - Elrond (Second Age)
U47AOG - Éomer
7B4VWH - Galadriel
AVJII1 - Gamling
LG5GI7 - Gondor Ranger
BU95CB - Grima Wormtongue
73HJP6 - Háma
IH7E58 - King of the Dead
C2A58D - Lothlórien Elf
QL28WB - Lurtz (Newborn)
C19F3A - Madril
F4M7FC - Mouth of Sauron
5LV6EB - Radagast the Brown
LYQU1F - Ringwraith (Twilight)
PJB6MV - Shagrat
Extras:
GD35HC - 8-Bit Music
T1JM4R - Action Assist
C7FJ7B - Attract Studs
F3H14H - Boss Disguises
PR3V4K - Character Studs
MX26RJ - Disguises
WS68P2 - Fall Rescue
A2LU58 - Fast Build
A24TVJ - Minikit Chest Finder
B72D7E - Mithril Brick Finder
2MCRDN - Mithril Hearts
D49TXY - Poo Studs
EY4K32 - Quest Finder
H5L6N6 - Regenerate Hearts
1F5YH2 - Studs x2
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9. STANDARD GUIDE STUFF
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9A. Legal =
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This FAQ was made 100% by me, and is Copyright © 2012 Scott "CyricZ"
Zdankiewicz. You may not take it in whole or in part and claim it as your
own. You may not alter it in any way, even if you ask me first, and that
includes putting it in HTML format. Please don’t post this on your site
unless you have express consent by me. I’ve put a lot of time into this.
Give me some credit.
Currently, the following sites have permission to post my FAQ:
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I'm not going to allow people with small personal sites to post this FAQ.
They may post the link on GameFAQs with all the LEGO LOTR guides, but,
trying to keep updates, well, updated, I'll only allow large committed sites
that I trust.
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9B. E-mail Guidelines =
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If you wish to e-mail me, be sure to follow these guidelines...
- Make ABSOLUTELY sure I haven't already answered your question in the guide.
- Make sure it has something to do with LEGO LOTR. I don't want spam,
chain letters, offers for friendship. Compliment me on the FAQ all you want,
though.
- Make sure you say LEGO LOTR at one point in your e-mail. I have more than
one LEGO FAQ, and asking a generic question such as "How do I beat the last
level?" doesn't tell me much.
- Spell correctly and use proper grammar, please. If I can't understand
your e-mail, it'll go to the junk pile.
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9C. Credits =
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CJayC, SBAllen, and all respective webmasters for having this on their sites.
JRR Tolkien for his world of fantasy, and Peter Jackson, for making that
fantasy come to life.
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9D. Version Updates =
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Version 1.0 - 11/21/2012 - One guide to rule them all! :D
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9E. The Final Word =
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Another awesome entry from Telltale Games, allowing us to enjoy the movies
in LEGO form, giving us their excellent brand of humor, and throwing in a
lot of fun to boot.
Also, for those of you keeping score, I do enjoy putting quotes before the
missions, but with the game being fully voiced, it seemed a little
redundant, so I challenged myself to use quotes that didn't appear in the
game. How did I do?
Next year. For the Wii U. LEGO CITY UNDERCOVER. Can you handle it? CAN
YOU HANDLE IT??
