Barad Gúlaran

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The main hall within Barad Gúlaran.

"Having obtained all the tools they need to contain a terrible spell, the sorcerers of Angmar retreat to Barad Gúlaran to fulfil the commands of their mistress Amarthiel, while the Rangers of the North seek to hinder them..."

Location

Barad Gúlaran is the ancient tower of the Witch-king.

The entrance is located at Minas Deloth ^{[6.6N, 21.8W]} in Nan Gurth located within north-east Angmar.

To get there from Gabilshathûr, head north until reaching the road that branches off into Imlad Balchorth and Nan Gurth. Take the road to Nan Gurth, but break off to the right halfway along the road. Proceed through some mobs while staying near the cliff-side. This will bring you to a path snaking along the cliffs. Keep following it until you are just south of Minas Deloth, and it will branch off into a path that leads straight up to the door, which is the instance entrance. There will be some Elite and Elite Master mobs patrolling by the path, so keep an eye out.

It is possible to take a 'shortcut' to Barad Gúlaran if you have already completed Book 9, Chapter 2. Use the reflecting pool in Aughaire to repeat this solo instance, and upon arrival, immediately turn around and leave the instance. This can not be done while in a fellowship.

Quests

All four quests for Barad Gúlaran are acquired at Gath Forthnir ^{[10.8N, 24.0W]} after completing the first two chapters of Book 9.

• [50] Sheathed in Ancient Iron
• [50] Master of Barad Gúlaran
• [50] Sorceresses of the Black Tower
• [50] Army of One

Overview

Barad Gúlaran is a fairly short instance, and a full clear without wipes takes less than two hours. Due to the difficulty of the bosses (especially Udúnion), it is highly recommended that all members of the fellowship are level 50.

Currently, being defeated in Barad Gúlaran and retreating will send players back to the stone circle at Myrkworth in Imlad Balchorth.

From the entrance, proceed straight ahead into three elite Gúlaran Guards. Once they are defeated the gate will open, leading into a large hall. There are about ten more Gúlaran Warriors and Guards patrolling around the sides of the hall, and it is recommended (though not necessary) to defeat them all before engaging Forvengwath, who guards the door at the end of the hall.

Once the room is cleared and Forvengwath is defeated, you can head up to the second level of the tower by stairs in either the west or east rooms. Heading west leads to Coblaith, whereas east leads to Afraig. They both drop items that are essential to defeating the final boss.

In the room past Coblaith and Afraig, Castellan Wisdán awaits. The correct order in which to light the torches in his room is listed in his article. For those who wish to figure it out themselves, the note that one of the two Sorceresses drops should be sufficient.

Head back down after defeating him and looting his chest, which dropped the key to the summoning chamber that Forvengwath was guarding. Open the door and enter the chamber. It is here that you will face Múlvuirë, the last of the three Sorceresses, as well as the final and most difficult boss - Udúnion.

Mobs

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Bosses