Helm's Deep
November 2013
Helm’s Deep was the fifth expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online, and was released in November 20, 2013.
The expansion continued the Epic Story into western Rohan, covering Edoras, Dunharrow, the Glittering Caves, and the fortress of the Hornburg, and tied the story closely to the events of the books, restoring King Théoden to his throne while defending Rohan. It introduced the new Epic Battle system, as well class revamps, an increased level cap, and a new crafting tier.
Riders of Rohan
October 2012
Riders of Rohan was the fourth expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online, and was released in October 15, 2012.
The expansion follows the breaking of the Fellowship and the early chapters of The Two Towers, with players aiding the Rohirrim, visiting Amon Hen and Fangorn Forest, and forging alliances with the Ents. Alongside opening up the eastern half of Rohan, it also introduced Mounted Combat - a long-requested system that gave each class new abilities usable only on horseback, supported by customizable war-steeds.
