Roving Threat

Description
Roving Threats (RTs) are a type of landscape content (i.e. not a dungeon or instance) designed for players in Small Fellowships, Fellowships, and Raids. All Roving Threats are level 100 except for those in the Wastes which are level 105. They were introduced with Update 15. They are similar in concept to Warbands, but differ in that Roving Threats can appear in areas where mounted combat is not permitted (specifically Eriador and Rhovanion).
All Roving Threat quests are repeatable daily and cannot be picked up again until the next day if cancelled.
Spawning cycles
Roving Threats appear randomly in specific locations and will only change their location once a day, at 3:00 a.m. server time. Each area has a number of established spawn locations (see next section for details). At the start of each day each Roving Threat is assigned a particular spawn spot for the day around which it patrols. After defeat it respawns in that same spot after 5 minutes.
Abilities
Each Roving Threat has a set of unique abilities and thereby provide a greater challenge than Warbands typically. For example, the spider Scythe-jaw will apply a poison that instantly defeats players upon expiration unless it is removed. Roving Threats are labelled as Rare Arch-nemeses and therefore it is recommended to fight them with a group (although characters near to level cap may be able to solo some or all of them).
Hint: A Lore-master using a bear companion can effectively tank some Roving Threats since many of their special abilities are not used against pets.
Roving Threats by Area
Evendim
Quests
Upon entering Evendim the first time at level 100 or above, characters will be auto-bestowed the vector quest [100] The Roving Threats of Evendim.
All Evendim Roving Threat quests are granted by Brangil, the Roving Threat Quartermaster in Tinnudir. There is no quest completion requirement prior to obtaining these quests.
- [100] Roving Threat: Droghus
- [100] Roving Threat: Súnath
- [100] Roving Threat: Tárlug
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Droghus | Gauradan | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Súnath | Angmarim | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Tárlug | Gorthorog | Fellowship | 3 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[16.1S, 75.2W] | On a path winding up the mountainside southwest of Lake Evendim |
[9.0S, 74.1W] | In a clearing east of Amon Môth |
[6.1S, 73.9W] | In a clearing north of Swiftbrook |
[7.4S, 72.8W] | In a clearing south of the Eave-mere |
[18.6S, 70.2W] | In a courtyard northeast of the main camp in Annúminas |
[16.6S, 69.7W] | In a camp west of the bridge in Tyl Annûn |
[5.0S, 68.4W] | Atop the mountain north of Tham Habad |
[15.3S, 64.4W] | South of the catapult above High King's Crossing |
[16.7S, 64.1W] | Up the hillside east of the Sand-mounds |
[5.8S, 61.4W] | Circling a large rock formation north of Nan Orngon |
North Downs
Quests
Upon entering North Downs the first time at level 100 or above, characters will be auto-bestowed the vector quest [100] The Roving Threats of The North Downs.
All North Downs Roving Threat quests are granted by Othwen, the Roving Threat Quartermaster in Esteldín. There is no quest completion requirement prior to obtaining these quests.
- [100] Roving Threat: Dúrlum
- [100] Roving Threat: Rotspittle
- [100] Roving Threat: Valikas
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Dúrlum | Shade | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Rotspittle | Drake | Fellowship | 3 |
Valikas | Giant-kind | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[11.4S, 58.4W] | East of Tham Lorn in the Fields of Fornost |
[12.2S, 57.9W] | At the southern edge of the Fields of Fornost |
[9.7S, 56.2W] | South of the Norbury Gates in the Fields of Fornost |
[7.0S, 53.6W] | In the ruins of southeast Fornost |
[13.8S, 53.1W] | Atop a hill south of Amon Raith |
[9.6S, 52.3W] | North of Amon Amrûn in the Fields of Fornost |
[11.0S, 47.3W] | Atop a hill south of William Peake's Farm |
[5.8S, 46.3W] | North of Ost Galumar |
[8.1S, 37.5W] | On the plains southwest of Ost Crithlanc |
[8.7S, 36.2W] | On the hillside south of Ost Crithlanc |
[8.5S, 33.0W] | North of Fashat Laug |
Angmar
Quests
Upon entering Angmar the first time at level 100 or above, characters will be auto-bestowed the vector quest [100] The Roving Threats of Angmar.
All Angmar Roving Threat quests are granted by Cánnakh, the Roving Threat Quartermaster in Aughaire. There is no quest completion requirement prior to obtaining these quests. However, the quest [100] Epilogue: Amardam, the Ancient Evil is not available until all of the other Angmar Roving Threat quests have been completed at least once.
- [100] Roving Threat: Ashthrok
- [100] Roving Threat: Khruthakh
- [100] Roving Threat: Shakatrog
- [100] Roving Threat: Ulkharn
- [100] Roving Threat: Vélnas
- [100] Epilogue: Amardam, the Ancient Evil
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Ashthrok | Troll | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Khruthakh | Shade | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Shakatrog | Gorthorog | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Ulkharn | Rogmul | Fellowship | 3 |
Vélnas | Nameless | Fellowship | 3 |
Amardam | Nameless | Fellowship | 3 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[0.6N, 35.9W] | In Fasach-larran east of the entrance to Morfil, along the southern cliff |
[4.8N, 34.7W] | In Fasach-Falroid northeast of the entrance to Bûrzum Pushdug |
[2.2N, 32.0W] | At the northern edge of Western Malenhad |
[8.8N, 28.7W] | In the southwestern part of Himbar, near the overlook of Imlad Balchorth |
[0.8N, 28.6W] | Along the western shore of lake Duvuinen in Eastern Malenhad |
[0.9N, 27.2W] | On an island in lake Duvuinen (Amardam will always be at this location) |
[11.3N, 27.1W] | In the northern part of Himbar, near the spider-pit |
[3.2N, 24.2W] | North-east of Grishbalt, on a drop-off overlooking the camp (approach from the east) |
[5.7N, 23.4W] | In southwestern Nan Gurth |
[0.8N, 20.8W] | On the eastern rim of the warg pit in Gorothlad |
[7.1N, 20.1W] | In the eastern part of Nan Gurth, east of Barad Gúlaran |
Misty Mountains
Quests
Upon entering The Misty Mountains the first time at level 100 or above, characters will be auto-bestowed the vector quest [100] Roving Threats of The Misty Mountains.
All Misty Mountains Roving Threat quests are granted by Authi, the Roving Threat Quartermaster in Glóin's Camp. There is no quest completion requirement prior to obtaining these quests.
- [100] Roving Threat: Gróthurs the Stone Giant
- [100] Roving Threat: Hrimdyr
- [100] Roving Threat: Krabakam
- [100] Roving Threat: Sútmoth
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Gróthurs | Giant | Fellowship | 3 |
Hrimdyr | Snow-beast | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Krabakam | Gauradan | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Sútmoth | Giant | Fellowship | 3 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[25.4S, 0.1E] | On a hilly peak north of Gabilazan |
[22.7S, 1.2E] | At Caldwell Pool |
[31.1S, 3.3E] | North of Greybough End in the Giant Halls |
[22.5S, 4.1E] | In a cul de sac just north of Vindurhal (jump down) |
[21.9S, 4.4E] | Northern High Pass, just a bit north of the cul de sac |
[24.4S, 6.2E] | In a gap in the mountain to the west of Hrimbarg in the Northern High Pass |
[23.5S, 7.2E] | Just north-east of Hrimbarg, in the south-east corner of Northern High Pass |
[28.1S, 7.2E] | On the west side of the land bridge biseting the Northtarn in Southern High Pass |
[22.0S, 7.4E] | To the south-west of Starkath, near the mammoth herd |
[27.9S, 8.1E] | East of the land bridge bisecting the Northtarn on top of the bluff near the mammoth herd in Southern High Pass |
Forochel
Quests
Upon entering Forochel the first time at level 100 or above, characters will be auto-bestowed the vector quest [100] The Roving Threats of Forochel.
All Forochel Roving Threat quests are granted by Ostasänt, the Roving Threat Quartermaster in Sûri-kylä. There is no quest completion requirement prior to obtaining these quests.
- [100] Roving Threat: Gronkerna, The Juggernaut Slave
- [100] Roving Threat: Krevchal, the Brutal Chieftain
- [100] Roving Threat: Mustarka, the Treacherous Wight
- [100] Roving Threat: Ukko Surma, the Undying Giant
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Gronkerna | Mammoth | Fellowship | 3 |
Krevchal | Gauradan | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Mustarka | Wight | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Ukko Surma | Giant Wight | Fellowship | 3 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[16.7N, 86.3W] | In the middle of the ice field just north of the giant lair of Jotunstath in Talvi-muri |
[18.7N, 85.2W] | On the mountain slope southwest of Kuru-leiri |
[12.6N, 80.4W] | Along the southern shore of the bay west of Vesi-paistâ, at the top of a slope up from the water |
[10.8N, 79.5W] | Slightly northeast of Zigilgund |
[7.9N, 77.0W] | In a snow field to the east of Norsu-leiri in Itä-mâ |
[5.5N, 74.5W] | Along the southern cliff just west of Leijona-kotin |
[14.2N, 74.4W] | In the northern section of the Lonesome Stones |
[10.6N, 72.7W] | To the northwest of Voi-teltta |
[20.6N, 69.4W] | On the shore to the northeast of Sûri-kylä |
[17.7N, 67.0W] | On a slope north of the worm pit in Jä-rannit |
[12.3N, 66.7W] | To the east of Pynti-peldot on a cliff to the southwest of Karhu-leiri |
Southern Mirkwood
Quests
Upon entering Southern Mirkwood the first time at level 100 or above, characters will be auto-bestowed the vector quest [100] The Roving Threats of Southern Mirkwood.
All Southern Mirkwood Roving Threat quests are granted by Gellamiel, the Roving Threat Quartermaster in Ost Galadh. There is no quest completion requirement prior to obtaining these quests.
- [100] Roving Threat: Ghámgur, the Giant Dread
- [100] Roving Threat: Helchurth, the Eternal Shadow
- [100] Roving Threat: Thorang, the Spirit Armour
- [100] Roving Threat: Woe-weaver, the Silent Fear
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Ghámgur | Gorthorog | Fellowship | 3 |
Helchurth | Wraith | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Thorang | Shade | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Woe-weaver | Spider | Fellowship | 3 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[13.4S, 59.0W] | South of Burgûl-stazg |
[15.8S, 58.3W] | On a slope northwest of The Drownholt |
[19.0S, 56.3W] | In the southern portion of The Drownholt |
[16.1S, 53.5W] | Patrolling north of the road between The Drownholt and Taur Morvith |
[18.2S, 48.7W] | Slightly southwest of Mithechad |
[19.3S, 46.7W] | West of Gâthlata and Ânghum-maudhûl |
[15.8S, 46.5W] | On the slopes next to Lagfaur-hah[1] |
[12.8S, 43.7W] | On the northern slope leading up to Dol Guldur |
- ↑ This spot appears to be bugged since no Roving Threat can be found here even if it's it the random location for one of them on a given day.
Western Gondor
Quests
All Western Gondor Roving Threat quests are granted by Aelnir, the Roving Threat Quartermaster in Dol Amroth. There is no quest completion requirement prior to obtaining these quests.
- [100] Roving Threat: Amorchant
- [100] Roving Threat: Gundlag
- [100] Roving Threat: Haldalona
- [100] Roving Threat: Mota
- [100] Roving Threat: Skorkaz
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Amorchant | Drake | Fellowship | 3 |
Gundlag | Troll | Fellowship | 3 |
Haldalona | Darkwater | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Mota | Angmarim | Fellowship | 3 |
Skorkaz | Shade | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[60.1S, 70.9W] | To the west of Sardol, across the river |
[60.3S, 64.4W] | Southeast of the Hill of Erech up the slope south of Hemokh |
[62.8S, 61.1W] | Up on the slope to the west of Dínadab |
[62.2S, 55.8W] | East of the Corsair camp in Tathrendalf, along the edge of the marsh |
[65.8S, 53.9W] | Northeast of Calembel, on a hill above Old Snapper |
[76.8S, 73.1W] | On the field to the south-west of the western gate of Dol Amroth |
[78.7S, 69.0W] | In the woods to the north of Abedec's Watch |
[77.0S, 68.7W] | In front of the entrance to the Caverns of Emyn Ernil |
[71.2S, 64.6W] | To the west of Makham Mijann, north of the river |
[71.4S, 61.0W] | To the east of Makham Mijann, north of the river |
Ringló Vale
Quests
Ringló Vale Roving Threat quest givers can be found in Ethring. These quests are not auto-bestowed and are unlocked by completing the quest [100] A Ruthless End.
- [100] Roving Threat: Du-kalon, the Pitiless Dead (given by Arvaethor)
- [100] Roving Threat: Gundash, the White Mountain Menace (given by Laerind)
- [100] Roving Threat: Scythe-jaw, the Dread Spider (given by Candúr)
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Du-kalon | Shade | Fellowship | 1 |
Gundash | Troll | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Scythe-jaw | Spider | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[71.7S, 52.0W] | To the west of Ethring, near Skorneval |
[72.4S, 52.0W] | To the west of Ethring, near the spiders |
[76.3S, 50.2W] | In the southern part of the area, near the border to Dor-en-Ernil |
[73.7S, 49.2W] | In a glade to the south-east of Ethring |
[72.2S, 48.6W] | On top of a cliff east of the Crossing Hall |
[72.1S, 47.6W] | On the southern shore of the lake, east of the Lumber Camp |
[70.3S, 47.4W] | Inside the fortified central camp in Gríshru |
[70.3S, 46.4W] | Inside the cave of Nimrond in the central chamber behind a gate |
Dor-en-Ernil
Quests
Dor-en-Ernil Roving Threat quest givers can be found in Linhir. These quests are not auto-bestowed and are unlocked by completing the quest [100] Blood for Blood.
- [100] Roving Threat: Anbúrz, Wielder of Men (given by Erchar)
- [100] Roving Threat: Keterang, Master of Spirits (given by Erchar)
- [100] Roving Threat: Ripper, Bane of the Prince's Lands (given by Herion)
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Anbúrz | Half-troll | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Keterang | Haradrim | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Ripper | Drake | Fellowship | 1 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[77.7S, 50.2W] | In the woods in the northern part of the zone |
[78.3S, 49.0W] | On the road near Tungobel |
[79.4S, 48.0W] | Just south of the beacon of Dol Brannor |
[81.3S, 47.1W] | At the beach to the west of Linhir |
[81.4S, 48.0W] | On the same beach, a little to the north-west |
[83.0S, 50.8W] | Upon a hill in the southern part of the area |
[83.1S, 49.3W] | Near Lang Boha |
Lebennin
Quests
Lebennin Roving Threat quest givers can be found in Ost Anglebed. These quests are not auto-bestowed and are unlocked by completing the quest [100] Sons of the Usurper.
- [100] Roving Threat: Abrakhôr, Chosen of the Scourge (given by Milonnen)
- [100] Roving Threat: Luruyak, Terror of Harad (given by Nimithil)
- [100] Roving Threat: Render, Shadow of the White Mountains (given by Milonnen)
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Abrakhôr | Corsair | Fellowship | 1 |
Luruyak | Haradrim | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Render | Drake | Fellowship | 1 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[85.6S, 44.8W] | On a large island in the Ethir Anduin |
[83.5S, 44.2W] | Along the banks of the Anduin east of the Ruins of Ethillorn |
[84.6S, 43.9W] | Another, smaller island near the northern banks of the Anduin |
[84.1S, 41.7W] | In the forest to the west of Aerthir |
[80.8S, 40.8W] | On a bluff near the river to the south of Malbarth |
[78.5S, 35.5W] | Near the river to the east of Ost Anglebed |
[79.0S, 33.6W] | To the north of Erynos |
South Ithilien
Quests
Quests for South Ithilien Roving Threats are bestowed by the Roving Threat Quartermaster Nanoth in Bâr Húrin. These quests are not auto-bestowed and do not need to be unlocked and are available to anyone of sufficient level.
- [100] Roving Threat: Kethat-sai, the Destroyer
- [100] Roving Threat: Morgrish, the Beast from Harad
- [100] Roving Threat: Shardrágh
Deeds
Roving Threats
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Kethat-sai | Mûmak | Raid | 5 |
Morgrish | Half-troll | Small Fellowship | 1 |
Shardrágh | Troll | Fellowship | 3 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[76.7S, 17.4W] | On the slope between Western Post and Ost Sarram |
[76.3S, 16.6W] | Southwest South Ithilien |
[75.9S, 14.4W] | Northeast of Ost Sarram |
[76.7S, 12.3W] | Just west of Harlanc |
[71.9S, 8.1W] | At the end of the valley east of Bâr Húrin |
[70.0S, 10.2W] | In the valley northwest of Brangobel |
[68.9S, 9.8W] | Near Barad Nemorn, the tower overlooking the Anduin |
[66.3S, 8.8W] | Along the north-eastern shore of the river to the west of Faramir's Lookout |
[64.8S, 3.9W] | Next to the shore of the Morgulduin |
[62.6S, 6.4W] | In Osgiliath near the eastern barricade in the Court of Isildur |
[63.0S, 9.8W] | In Osgiliath on top of the Great Bridge, pacing back and forth across the bridge |
The Wastes
Quests
Quests for Roving Threats in the Wastes are landscape quests bestowed when encountering the Roving Threat. These quests do not need to be unlocked and are available to anyone of sufficient level.
- [105] Roving Threat: Dorthanír
- [105] Roving Threat: Ephalzôr
- [105] Roving Threat: Gaergarch the Thirsty
- [105] Roving Threat: Marzgurúd
- [105] Roving Threat: Tumoz the Fume
Deeds
Roving Threats
Note: Unlike all others, Roving Threats in The Wastes are level 105.
Roving Threat | Type | Difficulty | Gift-giver's Brands |
---|---|---|---|
Dorthanír | Shade | Fellowship | 3 |
Ephalzôr | Black Númenórean | Fellowship | 3 |
Gaergarch the Thirsty | Spider | Fellowship | 3 |
Marzgurúd | Gorthorog | Fellowship | 3 |
Tumoz the Fume | Drake | Fellowship | 3 |
Possible Locations
Coordinates | Directions / Description |
---|---|
[37.3S, 14.6W] | Around the far southwest part of the marshes |
[35.0S, 12.3W] | Adjacent to the Store House Ruins |
[35.9S, 12.2W] | West of Haerondir |
[34.3S, 11.6W] | West of Nuiharn, patrolling the water line at the base of the mountain |
[33.5S, 8.2W] | North of Tham Durlan, among the rocky outcroppings |
[28.7S, 2.5W] | North of Dol Acharn, around the edge of the northern marshes |
[32.5S, 0.6E] | In the rocky northern part of Lang Rhuven |
[34.2S, 2.2E] | On the east road leading into Lang Rhuven |
The Roving Threats in The Wastes patrol wider areas than elsewhere, so the above coordinates are approximates only.
Roving Threat Quartermaster NPCs
Roving Threat Deeds
Roving Threat Titles
References
- Locations are from the following forum post: [1]
- Information for 15.2.3 (build 3) from: Scirocco https://forums-old.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?563011-Roving-Threat-Master-Location-List
- Locations for Eastern Gondor from here: [2]