Spoiled for choice in LotR: Heroes of Middle-earth? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In our LotR: Heroes of Middle-earth tier list, we rank all of the characters into tiers, S is the best, and D is the worst. We’ll keep it updated as often as new characters drop, and alongside balance changes. So, bookmark this page and check back for reference.
LotR: Heroes of Middle-earth is a gacha RPG that brings together your favourite characters from the Lord of the Rings series. The story follows the discovery of a new ring, which has the power to rewrite history. It’s up to you to build your own fellowship and fight to save – or perhaps destroy – Middle-earth.
Want to try it for yourself? Check out it out on Google Play. ProBuilding more characters or teams? Take a look at our Eternal Evolution tier list, Dear, Ella tier list, and Memento Mori tier list.
LotR: Heroes of Middle-earth Tier List – Light Heroes
Here’s our rankings for the light campaign in particular.
S
The best of the best.
- Halbarad
A
Very good workhorse bloodlines.
- Éothain
- Lady Éowyn
- Strider
B
Solid and dependable.
- Elrohir
- Éomer
- Fili
- Herendil
- Kïli
- Mïrie
- Pippin
C
Useful situationally.
- Fró
- Frodo Baggins
- Merry
- Wilfwyn
D
Useless.
- Aeldred
- Leliel
- Lómion
- Náremiri
- Sam Gamgee
- Sergeant Ára
LotR: Heroes of Middle-earth Tier List – Dark Heroes
Here’s our rankings for the dark campaign.
S
The best of the best.
- Bolg
- Ghâzh Ironhide
- Gruhúr the Brute
A
Very good workhorse bloodlines.
- Shagrat
- Uglúk
B
Solid and dependable.
- Azhak
- Dûnhar
- Mauhúr
- Núrraz
- Rókma
- The Great Goblin
- Tordok
C
Useful situationally.
- Alreda the Chieftan
- Chef Krazhkà
- Eddric
- Golburz
- Grimlurz
- Grîmpa
- Orfurz
- Robel
- Úzhan
- Wezze
- Wubete
- Yeftu
D
Useless.
- Morzhà
LotR: Heroes of Middle-earth Tier List FAQ
Now that you’ve seen the tiers and clans, let’s tackle questions.
How do Our Tiers Work?
Our tiers run from best to worst and rank the general usefulness of the characters.
- S Tier: The must-have characters. If you can get hold of one, don’t hesitate. Prioritize these ones if you can.
- A Tier: These are excellent performers and will make a great addition to your lineup. They might not be as desirable as the S Tier, but they’re definitely worth your time.
- B Tier: Solid characters that can pull their weight. They won’t hold you back but are probably worth swapping out if something better comes along.
- C Tier: Underachievers who won’t hold up terribly well, unless you have them for a specific use.
- D Tier: Practically useless. Avoid like the plague. or evolve as fast as possible.
How Did We Decide on the Rankings?
We try and draw from a number of sources when composing tier lists. We draw lists from our own gameplay, but the aim is to try and create lists that cater to as broad a range of playstyles as possible. For that reason, we also like to draw information from other players’ rankings within the game community.
When Do We Update Our LotR: Heroes of Middle-earth Tier List?
We try and update the list regularly to reflect new releases and rebalances. For that reason, it’s best to check back from time to time if you want to know the latest ranking. Keep an eye on the official website for news on updates.
