Epic Battle: The Hornburg

The Hornburg
Level:	10 or higher
Size:	Solo/Duo
Cluster:	Battle for Helm's Deep
Region:	West Rohan
Area:	Helm's Deep

The Hornburg is an Epic Battle for Helm's Deep. It can be run Solo/Duo by characters Level 10 and higher. All previous Epic Battles must be completed on Solo/Duo before you can access this battle.

Lore

The Hornburg, originally known as Súthburg, is a castle within Helm's Deep built by the people of Gondor to defend Aglarond. The Rohirrim would later occupy the castle, with their leader Helm Hammerhand sounding a great horn atop the castle before going out to battle his Dunlending enemies. The castle was attached to the north end of the Deeping Wall and was at the end of a road which ran to Helm's Dike.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

Quests

All quests, including the main objective, can only be completed once per day.

Walkthrough & Notes

Walkthrough

Basic Strategy (Solo/Duo)

The battleground this time around is akin to that of a simpler version of the Deeping Wall without the aid of rock drops. Instead, you are given a slightly damaged Medium Catapult. Fortunately, you will not have to worry about any enemy siege weapons, but rather keeping your allies in good shape. A good strategy to try is to switch everyone into Two-handed stance and prioritize Sappers. Though you can tend to multiple Soldiers at once, keeping the banners up is slightly more challenging.

First Assault

The enemy will march towards the wall, meaning this will be your opportunity to order the Commanders and use the catapult. Prepare for the side objectives Bring Down the Siege Ladders and Repair the Portcullis.

Second Assault

The second wave will not differ much from the first. Keep an eye on the banners and be prepared for the side objectives, Protecting the Gatehouse, Winches in the Windows, and The Final Blockade

Notes

The Medium Catapults require three cranks before it can fire, significantly limiting its use once the enemy reaches the wall; try to time your shots to hit the front line of the advancing army before they move out of range. Slowing powder can keep them in place if available.
There may be a bug starting the battle. If you have finished Epic Battle: The Glittering Caves only with a fellowship, the start button may be grayed, even if the epic quest line has advanced to the Hornburg scenario. Finish the glittering caves solo/duo first. Then the Hornburg epic battle can be started correctly.

Rewards
Legendary Item Experience Steed Experience Epic Battle Reward Points

Quest Text

Background

The Hornburg is all that prevent the fall of Rohan. Aragorn stands defiant upon the rampart of the gatehouse.

Objective

Protect the Hornburg
Aragorn and Legolas must survive

The Hornburg is the final layer of Rohan's defences at Helm's Deep. If it falls, then all hope is lost.

Merit Rating

This quest starts with Full Rating Merit.

Major Merit Loss
- Soldier defeated

Moderate Merit Loss
- Commander defeated
- Banner burned

Gallery

References

Epic Battles
Tutorial:	Basic Training (Tutorial)	Tutorial:
The Battle of Helm's Deep:	Helm's Dike • The Deeping Wall • The Deeping-coomb • The Glittering Caves • The Hornburg	The Battle of Helm's Deep:
War for Gondor:	Retaking Pelargir • Defence of Minas Tirith • Hammer of the Underworld	War for Gondor:
Roles and Promotions:	Engineer • Officer • Vanguard	Roles and Promotions:
Merit and Rewards:	Epic Battle Rewards	Merit and Rewards:

[1] ttp://www.glyphweb.com/arda/h/hornburg.html

[2] ttp://www.glyphweb.com/arda/s/suthburg.html

[3] ttp://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/S%C3%BAthburg

[4] ttp://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/S%C3%BAthburg

[5] ttp://www.annalsofarda.dk/annals-of-arda/places-index/places-me/Hornburg.htm

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