How do you beat Shadow of War?
To beat Shadow of War, you need to complete the main storyline, which includes defeating Sauron in the final mission, The Bright Lord, and then completing the Shadow Wars, a series of 10 stages where you defend your fortresses against Sauron’s forces. This requires a combination of combat skills, strategic thinking, and character progression, as you need to be at least level 60 to have a chance of succeeding, although the level cap is 80.
Understanding the Game Mechanics
Combat and Exploration
The game’s combat system is complex, and mashing the attack button will not be enough to succeed, especially against stronger enemies like Captains and Nazgûl. A measured approach to fighting, using a combination of sword strikes, ranged attacks, and special abilities, is essential to progress through the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the final mission in Shadow of War? The final mission in Middle-earth: Shadow of War is The Bright Lord, which includes a final boss encounter with Sauron.
- Is there an end to the Shadow Wars? Upon completion of stage 10 of the Shadow Wars, you will be rewarded with a “many years later” cutscene, after which you can continue exploring the world and taking part in online conquests.
- How long does it take to beat Shadow of War? When focusing on the main objectives, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is about 20½ Hours in length, but to obtain 100% completion, you will need around 55½ Hours.
- What level do you need to be to beat Shadow of War? You should be at least level 60 to have a chance of beating the game, although you can start the final mission around level 45.
- Can you make a lot of Orcs in Shadow of War? Yes, you can train and recruit Orcs to join your army, and with the right strategies, you can create a large and powerful army.
- What is the max Talion level in Shadow of War? The maximum level for players in Middle-earth: Shadow of War is 80, after an update raised the level cap from 60.
- How many endings are there to Shadow of War? The game offers two endings, one after Act III and another after Act IV.
- Is Shadow of War still grindy? Although Shadow of War was initially grindy, especially in the late-game, an update has addressed the game progression and in-game economy, making it less grindy.
- How many stages of the Shadow Wars are there in Shadow of War? There are 10 stages in the Shadow Wars, each representing a different challenge and requiring strategic thinking and combat skills to succeed.
- Should you start over Shadow of War? Starting a new game can be beneficial if you want to handicap yourself and start on a higher difficulty, but if you have already completed the game, there is no need to start over.
- Who is the final boss of Shadow of War? The final boss of Middle-earth: Shadow of War is Sauron, who must be defeated in the final mission, The Bright Lord.
- Is Talion mentioned in Lord of the Rings? No, Talion appears only as a game character in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-earth: Shadow of War, and is not mentioned in the Lord of the Rings books.
- Which is better, Shadow of Mordor or Shadow of War? Shadow of War is generally considered the better game, with a longer storyline, more characters, and improved game mechanics.
- What happens if you keep dying in Shadow of War? If you die in the game, the enemy that killed you will level up, making them stronger and more challenging to defeat in the future.
- Can you fight Sauron in Shadow of War? Yes, you can fight Sauron in the final mission, The Bright Lord, where you will face him in a boss battle with Celebrimbor and Eltariel by your side.