How long does it take to 100% Shadow of War?

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To 100% complete Middle-earth: Shadow of War, you’re looking at around 55½ hours of gameplay, which includes completing main quests, side quests, memories, and finishing Act 4. This completion time can vary depending on your playing style and level of dedication to exploring the world of Mordor and taking on its challenges.

Understanding the Gameplay and Completion Requirements

Completing Shadow of War to 100% requires a significant amount of time and effort, involving the completion of all main story quests, side quests, and optional content such as memories and conquests.

Breaking Down the Completion Time

• Main Story: About 20½ hours to complete the main objectives, which include the core story missions and acts.
• Side Quests and Optional Content: An additional 35 hours or so to complete all side quests, memories, and other optional activities that contribute to 100% completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you 100% Shadow of War? Yes, you can 100% complete Shadow of War by finishing all main quests, side quests, memories, and Act 4.

2. How do you complete 100% Shadow of Mordor? To 100% complete Shadow of Mordor, focus on completing the Main Quests like The Spirit of Mordor, Climbing the Ranks, The Warchief, The Dark Monument, & The Black Captain, explore all of Udun, kill all 5 Warchiefs, and achieve all achievements in Udun.

3. Is Shadow Wars endless? Shadow Wars can be considered endless as there is an infinite number of Shadow Wars that can be played, especially with the introduction of the Slaughter Tribe DLC.

4. How much time passes in Shadow of War? Given the extensive travel and storyline, it’s estimated that each game (Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War) takes place over nine or ten years, with a brief period in between for forging the New Ring.

5. Is Talion a Nazgul? Talion eventually succumbs to the corruption of Isildur’s ring and joins Sauron’s forces as a Nazgûl, replacing Isildur.

6. Is Talion canon in Lord of the Rings? Talion is not canonical as he does not originate from J.R.R. Tolkien’s works but is intricately tied into Tolkien’s Legendarium.

7. Is Shadow Wars canon? While Shadow of War is not strictly canon, it is deeply connected to Tolkien’s Middle-earth, offering a unique storyline within the Lord of the Rings universe.

8. Is there 2 endings to Shadow of War? Yes, Shadow of War offers two endings: one after Act III and another after Act IV.

9. Can you continue playing after beating Shadow of War? After completing Act IV and achieving the true ending, you can continue playing, exploring the world, and engaging in online conquests.

10. What is the max Talion level in Shadow of War? The maximum level for Talion in Shadow of War was raised to 80 with an update, providing more room for character development and progression.

11. Is it worth 100% Shadow of Mordor? 100% completing Shadow of Mordor is worth your time, especially for LOTR fans, despite some repetitive gameplay elements.

12. Can you max all skills in Shadow of War? Yes, it’s possible to max out all skills in Shadow of War, and there’s even an achievement for doing so.

13. Is Shadow of War still grindy? Following updates, Shadow of War has seen significant changes to its progression system and in-game economy, reducing the grind and removing microtransactions.

14. Does Talion become evil? Talion does eventually succumb to the corruption and becomes a Nazgûl, indicating a dark turn in his character development.

15. Should I start over Shadow of War? Starting a new game can be beneficial if you want to play on a higher difficulty from the start or if you find New Game+ appealing, but it’s not necessary since nothing is missable, and you can replay many missions.