This section handles the organization and navigation paths of the wiki. Use these tools to ensure content is accessible and correctly sorted.
Broken Redirects (Broken Redirects)
Broken redirects are redirects that link to non-existent pages. Update the target to a valid page or tag for deletion.
Broken redirects are redirects that link to non-existent pages.
Double Redirects (Double Redirects)
Double redirects are redirects that link to other redirects. Update the first link to point directly to the final destination.
Double redirects are redirects that link to other redirects.
Uncategorized Pages (Uncategorized Pages)
Articles that lack a designated category. Assign a category that reflects the page content or subject type.
Articles that lack a designated category.
Uncategorized Files (Uncategorized Files)
Images or media files that do not belong to any category. Assign the appropriate category based on the file type or subject.
Images or media files that do not belong to any category.
Uncategorized Categories (Uncategorized Categories)
Categories that have been created but not linked into the Category Tree. Assign a parent category to ensure the category is properly nested.
Categories that have been created but not linked into the Category Tree.
Uncategorized Templates (Uncategorized Templates)
Templates that are missing categorization. Assign the relevant template category to keep the technical backend organized.
Templates that are missing categorization.
Unused Files (Unused Files)
Uploaded images or media not currently displayed on any page. Check if the file is a duplicate or obsolete and tag for deletion if not needed.
Uploaded images or media not currently displayed on any page.
Unused Categories (Unused Categories)
Categories that contain no pages or sub-categories. Verify if the category is obsolete and tag it for deletion if unnecessary.
Categories that contain no pages or sub-categories.
Unused Templates (Unused Templates)
Templates that are not transcluded on any wiki page. Determine if the template is a legacy version or redundant before tagging for deletion.
Templates that are not transcluded on any wiki page.
Wanted Pages (Wanted Pages)
Links to articles that do not yet exist. Create the page using the correct Naming Conventions.
Links to articles that do not yet exist.
Wanted Files (Wanted Files)
Placeholders for images or media that have not been uploaded. Upload the missing asset using the exact filename requested.
Placeholders for images or media that have not been uploaded.
Wanted Categories (Wanted Categories)
Categories that are linked but have not yet been created. Create the category page and assign it to the proper parent category.
Categories that are linked but have not yet been created.
Wanted Templates (Wanted Templates)
Templates that are called in code but do not exist. Create the template or correct the code if it refers to a typo.
Templates that are called in code but do not exist.
Use these tools to handle content that requires structural changes or removal. These tasks identify pages that need to be renamed, consolidated, or deleted from the wiki database.
Articles for Deletion (Articles for deletion)
Content that no longer serves a purpose or violates wiki standards. Administrator rank and above have permissions to use this tool. Check the reason for deletion, perform the deletion if there's no objection.
Content that no longer serves a purpose or violates wiki standards.
Move Candidates (Move Candidates)
Pages flagged for renaming due to typos or naming convention errors. Editor rank and above have permissions to use this tool. Verify the correct name according to the Naming Rules and move the page to the proper title.
Pages flagged for renaming due to typos or naming convention errors.
Merge Candidates (Merge Candidates)
Duplicate or overlapping pages that cover the same subject. Consolidate the information into a single authoritative page and determine if the secondary title should be redirected or deleted based on Redirect rules.
Duplicate or overlapping pages that cover the same subject.
These tasks focus on the physical data and imagery of Middle-earth. These are best completed while logged into the game or by using external reference tools to ensure accuracy.
Coordinates Needed (Coordinates Needed)
Pages missing specific location data. Find the in-game coordinates and add them using the {{TooltipCoords}} template.
Pages missing specific location data.
{{TooltipCoords}}
Invalid Coordinates (Invalid Coordinates)
Existing coordinates that do not function or point to incorrect locations. Verify the correct location in-game and fix the coordinate syntax.
Existing coordinates that do not function or point to incorrect locations.
Pages with broken file links (Pages with broken file links)
Articles referencing images that do not exist or have been removed. Upload the missing file or remove the broken reference from the page.
Articles referencing images that do not exist or have been removed.
Duplicated Files (Duplicated Files)
Multiple uploads of the same asset or redundant images. Identify the highest quality version and consolidate according to file standards.
Multiple uploads of the same asset or redundant images.
Mobs Needing an Image (Mobs Needing an Image)
Creatures (mobs inside instances) are missing a visual representation. Capture a clear in-game screenshot and upload it using the appropriate file name. Check Images for Lotro-wiki's in-game screenshot and quality standards.
Creatures (mobs inside instances) are missing a visual representation.
NPCs needing an image (NPCs needing an image)
Non-player characters missing a portrait or visual. Capture a clear in-game screenshot and upload it using the appropriate file name. Check Images for Lotro-wiki's in-game screenshot and quality standards.
Non-player characters missing a portrait or visual.
These tasks ensure the data on Lotro-wiki is up to date and reflects the current state of the game. Use these categories to identify pages that require manual verification or more detailed information.
Mobs Needing an Inspection (Mobs Needing an Inspection)
Creature pages missing data in the inspection section of the template. Use the in-game Inspection skill (available to Lore-masters) to verify data and update the page. Ensure that character level is as close to or the same level as creature. Do not replace data if character level is too high (produces skewed results).
Creature pages missing data in the inspection section of the template.
Accuracy Stubs (Stubs/Accuracy)
Articles containing data that has been flagged as potentially incorrect. Cross-reference the page data with the in-game state and correct any discrepancies.
Articles containing data that has been flagged as potentially incorrect.
Outdated Content (Stubs/Outdated)
Pages that were accurate in the past but have not been updated for current game versions. Review the page for legacy information and update text, stats, or mechanics to match the 2026 live game.
Pages that were accurate in the past but have not been updated for current game versions.
Expansion Stubs (Stubs/Expansion)
Pages specifically needing updates due to a new game expansion or major patch. Update content to reflect changes in level caps, world geography, or system overhauls introduced in recent updates.
Pages specifically needing updates due to a new game expansion or major patch.
Image Stubs (Stubs/Image)
Articles that have the required text data but are missing a representative screenshot. Capture and upload a high-quality image that follows the Image Standards.
Articles that have the required text data but are missing a representative screenshot.
General Stubs (Stubs)
The parent category for all flagged pages requiring expansion or correction. Use this list to find specific content types (Item, Quest, Deed) that need more detail. For a visual list of all available stubs, see Article Management Tags.
The parent category for all flagged pages requiring expansion or correction.
These tools identify code-level issues that interfere with how a page functions or displays. Use these lists to find and fix pages that are "broken" or loading incorrectly.
Display and Syntax Errors (Lint errors)
The page contains malformed code that may cause text or tables to display incorrectly. Open the list to find specific pages and fix broken HTML tags or wiki syntax.
The page contains malformed code that may cause text or tables to display incorrectly.
Missing Data Links (Pages transcluding nonexistent sections)
A page is trying to pull information from a section of another page that has been moved or renamed. Update the link to the correct section name so the data appears again.
A page is trying to pull information from a section of another page that has been moved or renamed.
Duplicate Code Commands (Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls)
A template has the same instruction written twice, which confuses the system. Remove the repeated command so the template knows which data to display.
A template has the same instruction written twice, which confuses the system.
Code Complexity Limits (Pages where expansion depth is exceeded)
The page has too many layers of "nested" templates, making it too complex for the wiki to process. Simplify the page by reducing the number of templates used within one another.
The page has too many layers of "nested" templates, making it too complex for the wiki to process.
Oversized Pages (Pages where template include size is exceeded)
The page is trying to load too much data at once, causing it to cut off or fail. Reduce the amount of transcluded content or split the information into smaller sub-pages.
The page is trying to load too much data at once, causing it to cut off or fail.
Math and Number Errors (Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments)
A template expecting a number (like a stat or level) is being given text instead. Check the page data and ensure only numbers are entered into the numerical fields.
A template expecting a number (like a stat or level) is being given text instead.
Infinite Loops (Pages with template loops)
A logic error where two templates are calling each other in a circle, preventing the page from loading. Identify the templates involved and break the circular link.
A logic error where two templates are calling each other in a circle, preventing the page from loading.
Heavy Processing Loads (Pages with too many expensive parser function calls)
The page is asking the database too many complex questions at once, which slows down the wiki. Streamline the page logic by removing unnecessary automated calculations.
The page is asking the database too many complex questions at once, which slows down the wiki.