9: The Warchief | Main missions Middle-earth: SoM Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Requirements to start the mission: You need to complete the fifth main mission (Climbing the Ranks).

Secondary objectives: You need to throw off the training platform one of the berserkers.

Head towards the training platform opposite the starting point - 9: The Warchief | Main missions - Main missions - Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game Guide

Head towards the training platform opposite the starting point. Climb the platform but, do not reach the very top, because you could first complete the secondary objective of this mission. You need to throw, one of the berserkers, off the platform and start this by hanging off the edge - an example position, in which to do that, has been shown in the above screenshot.

Wait for the berserker to stand near the edge and throw him off

Target one of the berserkers and press the whistling key/button. Wait for the berserker to approach and perform the stealth execution to throw him off. Although you have already completed the secondary objective, remain in this position and do the same with the other berserker.

The orc Warchief

Only after you have eliminated both of the berserker, climb onto the platform and locate Mogg the Other Twin, who should appear around, in the meantime. Before you attack him, it is necessary that you open the Sauron's army window and take a look a Mogg's strong and weak points (they are randomly generated). Thanks to this, you will be able to plan on your tactic.

Stun berserkers and attack them afterwards

After you start fighting, do not attack Mogg immediately, because there appear berserkers, among others, on the platform. It would be a good thing to eliminate them quickly, because they can easily deal damage to you, otherwise. DO NOT perform any standard attacks, against the berserkers, because you will be blocked. Instead, stun each of the berserkers first (the Wraith Stun attack) and land regular attacks afterwards. After you eliminate the berserkers, start attacking Mogg.

You need to eliminate the Warchief, thanks to which Ratbag takes his place in the Sauron's army

Use those of the attacks that Mogg is vulnerable to and avoid the ones that will gain him strength. It is worth adding that you do not need to play the entire battle on the training platform, because you can, e.g. jump off at any point (it is also a good idea if you need to heal yourself). Continue fighting, up until you have killed Mogg. Towards the end of the mission, you will get to know that Ratbag has been promoted and replaces Mogg as the Warchief.

Note - Killing Mogg counts as an action required by the "Kill the Warchiefs" mission. This means that, apart from Mogg, you "only" have to kill three Warchiefs more . TO learn more, see the walkthrough for that mission.

Rewards for completing the mission: