There are four distinct races to choose from when selecting your Lord
of the Rings: Shadows of Angmar online character. Each offers different
things, like passive abilities and certain character classes are only available to specific races within the game... There are four distinct races to choose from when selecting your Lord of the Rings: Shadows of Angmar online character. Each offers different things, like passive abilities and certain character classes are only available to specific races within the game. Check out the races below to help narrow down your choices and increase your understanding of the game.
- Available LOTRO Races:
- Races Grid (Which classes are available to which race)
Man
The
shortest lived of the available races, they are less sturdy than the
Dwarves, less resiliant than the Hobbits, and less wise than the Elves,
but they are renowned for their courage and resourcefulness.
Full Man race details & videos >
Elves
The
oldest of the races in Middle-earth, they desire their seclusion as
they have been marred by centuries of war, betrayal, and hardship.
Allied with the other races due to their great need, but perhaps not as
enthusiastic about the Alliance as before.
Full Elf race details & videos >
Hobbits
The
kings and queens of the simple life, the Hobbits enjoy a square
six-meal day, and are solid and dependable folk. They are to be relied
upon when called to action, though they may very well prefer to be back
home.
Full Hobbit race details & videos >
Dwarves
The
Dwarf race prides itself on being the grand dwellers of stone and
miners of precious minerals and metals. The Dwarves are a resiliant
folk, resistant to the corruptions of the mighty enemy but not to
dangers of greed
Full Dwarf race details & videos >
Races Grid
