Complete Achievements Guide for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition is the remastered version of the cooperative action RPG set in Middle-earth. This guide covers the 46 real achievements available on Steam, with a complete table, detailed explanations, and a practical path to reach 100%.
Important note: You need at least three playthroughs on the same save file (Normal → Heroic → Legendary). Several achievements are missable (secrets, Cult of the Lidless Eye scrolls, Eagle Savior). There is one three-player co-op achievement.
Complete Achievements Table
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Where there’s life, there’s hope | Revive a fallen ally. |
| Foe-hammer | Kill 200 enemies in a single playthrough. |
| Sudden Fury | Perform 3 critical hits within 10 seconds. |
| Strength of Our Alliance | Slay one enemy together with 2 other players. |
| Seeker | Discover 25 secrets in a single playthrough. |
| Gem-studded | Slot an elfstone into an item. |
| Relentless | While in Hero Mode, perform a streak of 50 hits. |
| Now for wrath, now for ruin! | Kill 4 enemies simultaneously. |
| Troll’s Bane | Slay the wild snow trolls. |
| Battle-master | Unlock every active-cast ability in one character’s skill tree. |
| War-hardened | Achieve at least 1 rank in a tier 3 skill. |
| Like a Thunderbolt | Deal 3000 damage with a single ranged strike. |
| Fell-handed | Deal 1500 damage in a single melee strike. |
| Living Shield | Absorb 25,000 total damage during the course of 1 level. |
| Many deeds, great and small | Complete 15 quests in a single playthrough. |
| War-machinist | Kill 150 enemies with war machines in a single playthrough. |
| Well-arrayed | Equip all parts of an armor set. |
| Keen-eyed Marksman | Kill 50 enemies with headshots in a single playthrough. |
| Swift-winged Warrior | Summon Beleram 10 times in a single playthrough. |
| Warrior Exemplar | For one character unlock every skill that provides a modification to War Cry, Sanctuary or Evasion. |
| Defender of the North | Achieve level 10. |
| Champion of the North | Achieve level 20. |
| Herb-master | Create 15 potions in a single playthrough. |
| Eagle Savior | Defeat Agandaûr without the aid of Beleram. |
| Bane of Mordor | Kill 600 enemies in a single playthrough. |
| Dragon-hoard | Amass 25,000 coins. |
| Expert Treasure-hunter | Locate 5 gilded treasure chests in a single playthrough. |
| Victorious in Battle | Complete a playthrough on at least Normal difficulty. |
| Against All Odds | Complete a playthrough on Legendary difficulty. |
| The Lidless Eye | Complete the investigation of the Cult of the Lidless Eye. |
| Hero of Legend | Complete a playthrough on Heroic difficulty. |
| Friend to the Eagles | Help free the Great Eagle Beleram. |
| Elf-friend | Join forces with the sons of Elrond. |
| Tharzog’s Bane | Defeat Agandaûr’s lieutenant Tharzog. |
| Tracker | Discover what happened to the missing Rangers. |
| Begone, lord of carrion! | Defeat the Barrow Wight Lord. |
| Trusted with the Secret | Learn of the Ring of Power and the plan for its destruction. |
| Giant-slayer | Slay Bargrisar the stone giant. |
| Mountain-breaker | Help destroy the citadel within Mount Gundabad. |
| Wulfrun’s Bane | Defeat the Sorceror Wulfrun. |
| Friend of the Woodland Realm | Free the elf from his captors in Mirkwood Marsh. |
| Spider-slayer | Slay Saenathra. |
| Friend to the Ring-bearer | Speak with Frodo in Rivendell. |
| In the Dragon’s Den | Meet a dragon and survive. |
| Siege-breaker | Help weather the siege of Nordinbad. |
| Hero of the North | Defeat Sauron’s Lieutenant Agandaûr. |
Detailed Explanations for Each Achievement
Achievements are divided into story, combat, collectibles, character progression, and difficulties. Below are the most relevant ones and the pattern for the rest (all based on the official descriptions).
Where there’s life, there’s hope
Description: Revive a fallen ally.
When an ally (AI or player) falls, approach them and hold the revive button. Can be done in single-player or co-op.
Foe-hammer / Bane of Mordor
Kill 200 and 600 enemies respectively in a single playthrough. These accumulate naturally by completing the game multiple times.
Seeker
Description: Discover 25 secrets in a single playthrough.
Missable. Each class finds secrets differently (Ranger: hideouts, Dwarf: false walls, Lore-master: runes). Thoroughly explore every level.
The Lidless Eye
Description: Complete the investigation of the Cult of the Lidless Eye.
Missable. Collect the seven cult scrolls and complete the investigation by speaking with Elrond at the right time.
Eagle Savior
Description: Defeat Agandaûr without the aid of Beleram.
Missable. In the final battle, do not summon Beleram even if the game offers it.
Victorious in Battle / Hero of Legend / Against All Odds
Complete the game on Normal, Heroic, and Legendary respectively. Difficulties unlock sequentially on the same save file.
Strength of Our Alliance
Description: Slay one enemy together with 2 other players.
Requires three-player co-op. Kill an enemy with all three players at the same time.
The remaining achievements (combat ones such as Like a Thunderbolt, Fell-handed, Relentless; progression ones such as Defender/Champion of the North, War-hardened, Battle-master, Warrior Exemplar; story ones such as Friend to the Eagles, Tharzog’s Bane, Giant-slayer, etc.; and collectibles such as Expert Treasure-hunter, Dragon-hoard, Herb-master) are unlocked by exploring, upgrading characters, using abilities, and completing side missions and bosses.
Suggested Path to 100%
- First playthrough on Normal – Choose a character (recommended to start with Lore-master for Herb-master and switch later). Complete the story, search for all secrets (Seeker), the Lidless Eye scrolls, talk to Frodo, rescue the elf, do not use Beleram in the final fight (Eagle Savior), and accumulate kills, coins, and potions.
- Second playthrough on Heroic – Continue on the same save. Upgrade skills (Battle-master, Warrior Exemplar, War-hardened), equip armor sets, and reach level 20.
- Third playthrough on Legendary – Finish the game on the highest difficulty.
- Co-op – Find two other players for Strength of Our Alliance.
- Final cleanup – Check for any remaining secrets, quests, or kills.
Estimated time: 25-30 hours. Overall difficulty around 4/10. Three playthroughs minimum required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are there missable achievements?
Yes: Seeker (25 secrets), The Lidless Eye (scrolls), Eagle Savior (do not summon Beleram), Friend to the Ring-bearer, and some conversation/rescue ones.
How many achievements are there?
46 in total.
Is multiplayer required?
Only for Strength of Our Alliance (three players).
Do difficulties stack?
No. You must complete Normal to unlock Heroic and Heroic to unlock Legendary, all on the same save.
Is any DLC required?
No. No DLC adds mandatory achievements.
In Summary
War in the North – Legacy Edition offers a solid set of 46 achievements centered on the story of Middle-earth, cooperative combat, secret exploration, and the progression of three characters. The key to 100% is planning three playthroughs on increasing difficulties, not skipping secrets or scrolls, and completing the co-op achievement. With an organized route, 100% is efficiently achievable.
May the light of Eärendil guide you in the North!