Heart of the Web | Chapter 5 LotR: War in the North Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Mirkwood: Search for the missing wizard Radagast

Run through the tunnel to the teleport. It's good to use it now to move to Nordinbad in order to complete a side quest [SIDE QUEST] A Gem No Mine Can Yield.

When you reach the dwarven fortress wait till the gate opens and run inside. Go through the corridor to the familiar dwarven headquarters. Buri is standing on the left - talk to him, give him the gem and you'll complete the [SIDE QUEST] A Gem No Mine Can Yield. You will receive experience points and a reward (you can choose one of three items).

Come back to the exit and use the glowing portal behind the eagle to return to the cave in Mirkwood. Once you're there, run the only possible path to the next glowing portal and use it. Watch the cutscene and get ready for a fight with a boss of this chapter.

Mirkwood: Defeat Saenathra

It's the spider queen, Saenathra. She's not that tough considering she's a boss, so don't expect a lengthy fight. She attacks with her limbs or abdomen, and once in a while she can jump on one of your characters. You should dodge then in order not to get crushed.

The spider queen is also able to catch your character and - if you don't keep pressing the button shown at the bottom of the screen - devour him/her. Escape and get back to the fight. If Saenathra caught one of your companions, use this opportunity to inflict as much damage to her as you can.

The true problem here is the swarms of small spiders, which Saenathra will be summoning once in a while. Your companions should take care of the queen while you should kill all spiders as quickly as you can and then get back to the fight. Use special abilities. The spider queen is not a difficult boss and you should deal with her the first time you try. You will unlock the [ACHIEVEMENT] Spider-slayer.

Mirkwood: Free Radagast

All you need to do to free the wizard is to press the use/inspect button. Before you do it, however, take all the items from dead spiders and their queen, and also search six heaps of items located on the borders of this place (three on the left, three on the right).

You will receive a new main quest requiring you to head to The Gray Mountains after you've freed the wizard. Before you go there, however, you should definitely talk to Glorihirin to finish the [SIDE QUEST] The Captive and to claim your reward. Choose one of several items after unlocking the package from the elf and then use the glowing portal to move to Urgost's Lair.