The Lord of the Rings Online
The Lord of the Rings Online — Key Facts
Middle-earthSetting
Standing Stone GamesDeveloper
PC / MacPlatform
Free to PlayBusiness Model
Level 150Max Level
Latest News & Updates
OfficialLatest LotRO Update
New expansion content, zone updates, class balance and festival events from Standing Stone Games.
Read on LotRO.com → WikiLotRO WikiComprehensive community wiki — quests, deeds, items, crafting and full lore.
Open → ForumsOfficial ForumsClass discussion, kinship recruiting and developer posts.
Open → Communityr/lotro90k+ members — returning player advice and lore discussions.
Join →Character Overview
⚔️ ChampionMelee DPS
Two-handed whirlwind warrior. High damage area clearer — great for solo questing.
🛡️ GuardianMain Tank
Defensive shield warrior — the primary tank with heavy armor and reactive abilities.
🏹 HunterRanged DPS
Bow specialist with travel port skills — fastest traversal class in all of Middle-earth.
💚 MinstrelMain Healer
Music-based healer — primary healing class with unique song and ballad mechanics.
🧙 Lore-masterCC / DPS
Pet-based caster — crowd control, debuffs and animal companion abilities.
🌀 WardenTank / DPS
Gambit combo system — unique rotating skill sequences for tank or DPS play.
Endgame Content
Instances & Raids
Group content across all expansions — from classic Shadows of Angmar raids to modern content.
Instance Guide →Epic Story
Dozens of epic quest books following alongside the Fellowship through the whole War of the Ring.
Epic Quest →Deeds System
Complete zone deeds for Virtue trait XP and unique titles across every area.
Deed Guide →Housing
Own a house in Middle-earth — decorate with trophies, furniture and unique collectibles.
Housing Guide →Guides & Community
Updates from Standing Stone Games.
Open → WikiLotRO WikiQuests, deeds and class guides.
Open → DiscordCommunity DiscordKinship recruitment and LFG.
Open → Redditr/lotro90k+ community.
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