Race Guide

Beorning

Dwarf

Elf

High Elf

Hobbit

Man

River Hobbit

Stout-axe

Beorning

Beornings are a unique race descended from Beorn, known for their ability to transform into bears when angered. They reside in the Vales of Anduin, living harmoniously with nature and abstaining from consuming animal flesh. Their deep connection with animals and the natural world defines their culture and lifestyle.

Playable classes

Racial Skills

Might of the Wild [+1,200 at Level 150] Might

Few in Number: [-400 at Level 150] Fate

Natural Resistance: +1% Poison Resistance

Thick Hide: [+1,530 at Level 150] Vitality

Traits & Deeds

	Trait	Description	Level	Deed
	Bake a Honey-cake	Grants the skill Bake a Honey-cake	13	Enmity of the Goblins (50)
	Return to Grimbeorn's Lodge	Grants the skill Return to Grimbeorn's Lodge	19	Enmity of the Goblins II (100)
	Beorning Club and Axe-damage Bonus	+5% to 1H & 2H Club and Axe damage	25	Enmity of the Goblins III (150)
	Emissary	[+1,000 at Level 150] Fate	15	Enmity of the Spiders (50)
	Might and Conviction Bonus	+5% to Fellowship Manoeuvre damage and healing	29	Enmity of the Spiders II (150)
	Bracing Roar	Grants the skill Bracing Roar	35	Enmity of the Spiders III (250)
	Feral Presence	Grants the skill Feral Presence	30	Enmity of the Orcs (100)
	Natural Diet	+1% Disease Resistance	35	Enmity of the Orcs II (150)
	Virtuous Beorning	+1 Fortitude, Empathy, and Honour	30	Hatred of Bear and Man (Quest)

Dwarf

Dwarves are sturdy and resilient, dwelling in mountainous regions and excelling in mining and craftsmanship. While resistant to the corruption of evil, they are not immune to the lure of greed. Their toughness and skill in battle make them formidable warriors.

Playable classes

Racial Skills

Lost Dwarf-kingdoms: [-400 at Level 150] Fate

Stocky: [-477 at Level 150] Agility

Sturdiness: [+1,200 at Level 150] Might,
[+1,530 at Level 150] Vitality,
+1% Common Mitigation

Unwearying in Battle: [+61.2 at Level 150] In-Combat Morale Regeneration,
[+30 at Level 150] In-Combat Power Regeneration,
[-408 at Level 150] Non-Combat Morale Regeneration,
[-160 at Level 150] Non-Combat Power Regeneration

One-handed Axes: Allows the use of one-handed axes, regardless of class.

Traits & Deeds

	Trait	Description	Level	Deed
	Head-butt	Grants the skill Head-butt	13	Enmity of the Dourhands (50)
	Guile and Might Bonus	+5% damage to red and yellow Fellowship Manoeuvre skills	19	Enmity of the Dourhands II (100)
	Dwarf Axe-damage Bonus	+5% 1H/2H Axe damage	25	Enmity of the Dourhands III (150)
	Fateful Dwarf	[+1,000 at Level 150] Fate	13	Enmity of the Goblins (50)
	Return to Thorin's Gate	Grants the skill Return to Thorin's Gate	29	Enmity of the Goblins II (150)
	Endurance of Stone	Grants the skill Endurance of Stone	35	Enmity of the Goblins III (250)
	Dwarf-endurance	Grants the skill Dwarf-endurance	30	Enmity of the Trolls (100)
	Shield Brawler	[+7560 at Level 150] Block Rating	35	Enmity of the Trolls II (150)
	Virtuous Dwarf	+1 Fidelity, Honesty, Loyalty	35	Friend of Thorin's Hall (Reputation)

Elf

Elves, also known as the Fair Folk, are tall, graceful, and possess keen senses. Once welcoming to other races, centuries of conflict have led them to become more secluded. Their deep affinity for nature and beauty remains central to their identity.

Playable classes

Racial Skills

Agility of the Woods: [+1,200 at Level 150] Agility

Fading of the Firstborn: [-400 at Level 150] Fate

Sorrow of the Firstborn: [-2720 at Level 150] Max Morale,
[-408 at Level 150] Non-Combat Morale Regeneration

Suffer no Illness: +1% to Disease Resistance and Poison Resistance

Traits & Deeds

	Trait	Description	Level	Deed
	Silvan Shadows	Grants the skill Silvan Shadows	13	Enmity of the Goblins (50)
	Tactics and Conviction Bonus	+5% to blue and green Fellowship Manoeuvre skills	19	Enmity of the Goblins II (100)
	Elf Bow-damage Bonus	+5% to Bow damage	25	Enmity of the Goblins III (150)
	Friend of Man	[+1,000 at Level 150] Fate	13	Enmity of the Orcs (50)
	Return to Rivendell	Grants the skill Return to Rivendell	29	Enmity of the Orcs II (150)
	Eldar's Grace	Grants the skill Eldar's Grace	35	Enmity of the Orcs III (250)
	Elf One-handed Sword-damage Bonus	+5% to 1H Sword damage	30	Enmity of the Drakes (100)
	Power of the Eldar	Grants the skill Power of the Eldar	35	Enmity of the Drakes II (150)
	Virtuous Elf	+1 Wisdom, Patience, and Charity	35	Friend of Elves of Rivendell (Reputation)

High Elf

High Elves have witnessed the splendor of Valinor, granting them grace and strength surpassing their kin. Those who remain in Middle-earth seek to ensure its safety before departing to the Undying Lands.

Playable classes

Racial Skills

Fading of the Firstborn: [-400 at Level 150] Fate

Peace of the Eldar: [+6800 at Level 150] Maximum Morale,
[+612 at Level 150] non-Combat Morale Regen

Sorrow of the Undying: [-477 at Level 150] Will

Suffer no Illness: +1% to Disease Resistance and Poison Resistance

Traits & Deeds

	Trait	Description	Level	Deed
	Grace of the Firstborn	+10% Out of Combat Run Speed	13	Enmity of the Orcs (50)
	Travel to Caras Galadhon	Grants the skill Travel to Caras Galadhon in Lothlórien	32	Enmity of the Orcs II (150)
	Blade Dancer	+5% 1H/2H Sword Damage	42	Enmity of the Orcs III (250)
	Wrath of the Firstborn	Grants the skill Wrath of the Firstborn	19	N/A
	Grace of Valinor	Grants the skill Grace of Valinor	25	N/A
	Those Who Remain	[+1,200 at Level 150] Will	29	N/A
	Enmity of Darkness	+5% Light-type Damage	35	Enmity of the Dourhands (50)
	Glory of the First Age	Grants the skill Glory of the First Age	38	Enmity of the Dourhands II (150)
	Virtuous High Elf	Grants +1 Wisdom, Confidence, and Justice	60+	Friend of Galadhrim (Reputation)

Hobbit

Hobbits are a simple, quiet folk who cherish a peaceful life filled with good food and comfort. Preferring to stay out of the limelight, they dwell in hillside homes in the Shire and are known for their resilience when called to action.

Playable classes

Racial Skills

Hobbit Courage: +1% Fear Resistance

Hobbit-toughness: [+1,530 at Level 150] Vitality

Rapid Recovery: [+612 at Level 150] Non-Combat Morale Regeneration

Resist Corruption: +1% Shadow Mitigation

Small Size: [-477 at Level 150] Might

Traits & Deeds

	Trait	Description	Level	Deed
	Stoop for a Stone	Grants the skill Throw Stone	13	Enmity of the Wolves (50)
	Guile and Conviction Bonus	+5% to Fellowship Manoeuvre damage-over-time and healing	19	Enmity of the Wolves II (100)
	Hobbit Club-damage Bonus	+5% to 1H & 2H Club damage	25	Enmity of the Wolves III (150)
	Hobbit-stature	[+1,200 at Level 150] Might	13	Enmity of the Spiders (50)
	Return to Michel Delving	Grants the skill Return to Michel Delving	29	Enmity of the Spiders II (150)
	Hobbit-resilience	Grants the skill Hobbit-resilience	35	Enmity of the Spiders III (250)
	Hobbit-stealth	Grants the skill Hobbit-stealth	29	Enmity of the Goblins (50)
	Hobbit-silence	Grants the skill Hobbit-silence	35	Enmity of the Goblins II (100)
	Virtuous Hobbit	+1 Empathy, Honesty, and Idealism	35	Friend of the Mathom Society (Reputation)

Man

Men are diverse and adaptable, known for their courage and resourcefulness. Though they have shorter lifespans compared to other races, they are destined to shape the future of Middle-earth.

Playable classes

Racial Skills

Diminishing of Mankind: [-477 at Level 150] Will

Easily Inspired: +5% Incoming Healing

Gift of Men: [+1,000 at Level 150] Fate

Strong Men: [+1,200 at Level 150] Might

Traits & Deeds

	Trait	Description	Level	Deed
	Upper-cut	Grants the skill Upper-cut	13	Enmity of the Dead (50)
	Tactics and Might Bonus	+5% to Fellowship Manoeuvre healing and damage	19	Enmity of the Dead II (100)
	Man Sword-damage Bonus	+5% to 1H and 2H Sword damage	25	Enmity of the Dead III (150)
	Man of the Fourth Age	[+1,200 at Level 150] Will	13	Enmity of the Wargs (50)
	Return to Bree	Grants the skill Return to Bree	29	Enmity of the Wargs II (150)
	Duty-bound	Grants the skill Duty-bound	35	Enmity of the Wargs III (250)
	Balance of Man	[+9450 at Level 150] Evade, [+7560 at Level 150] Parry, [+7560 at Level 150] Block rating	30	Enmity of the Hillmen (150)
	Strength of Morale	Grants the skill Strength of Morale	35	Enmity of the Hillmen II (250)
	Virtuous Man	+1 Confidence, Justice, and Patience	20	Friend of Men of Bree (Reputation)

River Hobbit

River Hobbits are a lithe and silvan folk, attuned to the woodlands and mountains east of the Misty Mountains. They are rustic, quick-tongued, and nimble-fingered, living in harmony with their natural surroundings.

Playable classes

Racial Skills

Hardy Holbytlan: [+6800 at Level 150] Maximum Morale

Seclusion Breeds Suspicion: [-477 at Level 150] Will

Slippery Like a Fish: [+1,200 at Level 150] Agility

Swimmer: +1% Frost Mitigation

Daggers: Allows the use of daggers, regardless of class.

Traits & Deeds

	Trait	Description	Level	Deed
	River-folk	+25 Fishing Skill	13	Enmity of the Wolves (50)
	Hobbit-silence	Grants the skill Hobbit-silence	19	Enmity of the Wolves II (100)
	Guile and Tactics Bonus	+5% to yellow and blue Fellowship Manoeuvre skills	19	Enmity of the Wood-trolls (50)
	River Hobbit Spear and Dagger-damage Bonus	+5% Spear Damage, +5% Dagger Damage	25	Enmity of the Wood-trolls II (100)
	Seen the World	[+1,200 at Level 150] Will	19	Enmity of the Orcs and Goblins (50)
	Way with Water	+5% Frost-type Damage, +3% Lightning-type Damage	25	Enmity of the Orcs and Goblins II (100)
	Elusive Catch	Grants the skill Elusive Catch	30	Enmity of the Orcs and Goblins III (200)
	Virtuous River Hobbit	+1 Innocence, Mercy, and Wit	25	Friend of the Eglain (Reputation)
	Return to Lyndelby	Grants the skill Return to Lyndelby	125	Back And There Again (Complete 'Farewell Lyndelby')

Stout-axe

Stout-axes are a clan of Dwarves who once served the Dark Lord in Mordor. Stripped of their history and language, they have become a grim and resilient people, forged through generations of hardship and labor.

Playable classes

Racial Skills

Unyielding Will: [+1,200 at Level 150] Will,
+1% Common Mitigation

Wrought by the Black Land: +1% Shadow Mitigation,
+1% Disease Resistance,
[+1,200 at Level 150] Might,
[+1,200 at Level 150] Agility

Shadow of the Eye: [-612 at Level 150] Vitality

Doom of Drása's Folk: [-400 at Level 150] Fate

One-handed Axes: Allows the use of one-handed axes, regardless of class.

Traits & Deeds

	Trait	Description	Level	Deed
	Unwritten Destiny	[+1,530 at Level 150] Vitality	13	N/A
	Fortitude of the Stout-axes	Grants skill Fortitude of the Stout-axes	19	N/A
	Flame-tempered	+1% Fire Mitigation	29	N/A
	Needful Ingenuity	+5% Craft Experience Modifier	29	Enmity of the Cultists (100)
	Nimble-handed	+5% 1H/2H Axe Damage, +1% Dagger Damage	35	Enmity of the Cultists II (200)
	Return to Thorin's Hall	Grants skill Travel to Thorin's Hall	35	Enmity of the Cultists III (300)
	Heart of Fire	+3% Fire-type Damage	35	Enmity of the Orcs (50)
	Stout-shield	Grants skill Stout-shield	38	Enmity of the Orcs II (150)
	Virtuous Stout-axe	Grants +1 Wit, Determination, and Fortitude	40	Friend of Thorin's Hall (Reputation)

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