LotRO's Update 18 Brings New Level Cap And Battle of Pelennor Fields
The Lord of the Rings Online's latest update is now live and takes on the big climactic battle from The Lord of the Rings, bringing the Battle of the Pelennor Fields to Turbine's free-to-play MMORPG, as well as several other features that make this one of the biggest free updates the game has ever seen.
The Battle of the Pelennor Fields doesn't present itself using the already-established "big battle" system; instead, Turbine used a combination on Epic and group instances, along with some interesting new tech and even a Rohirric battle-song, to bring the great conflict to life. You can read about how it all came together in a blog post on the LotRO site.
In addition to the battle, Update 18 raises the level cap from 100 to 105 and introduces the region of Far Anorien, which contains the Druadan Forest and western Beacon Hills. Books 5 and 6 of the Epic Story are also in the offing, as well as other new features, such as featured instances that offer additional rewards, task boards in housing instances, and new dyes for the seasonal festivals. You can read the entire update notes on the LotRO forums.
Related Articles
- Throw Snowballs And Become A Theatre Performer In LotRO's "Yuletide Festival" Today For New Rewards
- PREVIEW: LotRO's "Before The Shadow" Mini-Expansion Revitalizes The Early And Endgame For Longtime Players
- LotRO Delays "Before The Shadow" Expansion To November 15, Preview Stream Pushed To Next Friday
About the Author

Jason Winter is a veteran gaming journalist, he brings a wide range of experience to MMOBomb, including two years with Beckett Media where he served as the editor of the leading gaming magazine Massive Online Gamer. He has also written professionally for several gaming websites.
Read Next
Star Conflict Celebrates The Anniversary Of The First Man In Space With "Cosmonautics Day"
Today marks the 55th anniversary of the first human to ever be launched into space.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 6 years agoYou May Enjoy
World Of Warships Legends Celebrates The Year Of The Rabbit With Dragons
It’s an interesting choice, but we’re sure players are down for it.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 1 week agoPokémon Trading Card Game Online Will Halt Card Set Development
The development will officially end on March 1, 2023.
By Aspen Pash - 1 week agoGet A Look At New Strand Exotic Loot Coming In Destiny 2's Lightfall Next Month
Oh what a tangled web of strand we weave...
By Michael Byrne - 1 week agoSay Goodbye To CrossfireX, It’s Added Itself To The List Of Games Shutting Down
The closure was announced just in time for the game’s one year anniversary.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 5 days agoGameplay Of The Day Before Is Coming Sooner Than You Might Think, As In Tomorrow
We'll soon get to see if The Day Before lives up to the hype.
By Troy Blackburn - 1 week agoGaijin Entertainment Partners With Artstorm To Create PC Version Of Modern Warships
This is the “first result” of the new collaboration.
By QuintLyn Bowers - 5 days ago
This game puts the whole LOTR idea into a shit hole.
Look at "shadow of mordor" and then instal this lotro online and try play it.