The Lord of the Rings: Dark of Mirkwood Scenario Pack

The Lord of the Rings LCG: Dark of Mirkwood Scenario Pack – A Journey Through Middle-earth

Face the dangers of both forest and cavern in The Dark of Mirkwood, an 82-card expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, featuring two thrilling scenarios! After a band of ruthless Goblins attacks a settlement on the edge of Mirkwood, taking the woodmen captive, you must track them into the shadows in The Oath. Then, descend into the depths of their stronghold for a daring rescue mission in The Caves of Nibin-Dûm.

Designed for 1–4 players, these scenarios can be enjoyed as standalone quests or as an extension of the revised core set campaign. The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game core set is required to play.For fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game (LOTR LCG) offers an immersive, cooperative experience where players embark on legendary adventures across the realm. Developed by Fantasy Flight Games, this living card game (LCG) lets players build decks, undertake perilous quests, and battle the forces of darkness. Whether delving into Mirkwood, traversing the Misty Mountains, or aiding the Grey Company, the game’s core set, expansions, and adventure packs create a deep and evolving strategy-based experience.

What is The Lord of the Rings LCG?

As a living card game, LOTR LCG differs from collectible card games (CCGs) by offering fixed expansions rather than random booster packs. Players begin with the Revised Core Set, then expand their journeys with additional deluxe expansions, adventure packs, and scenario packs—each introducing new heroes, player cards, and encounter decks.

In cooperative game mode, 1-4 players take on scenarios using decks built around iconic characters from Middle-earth. They will face encounter cards, navigate challenges, and manage threat levels while striving to complete objectives inspired by Tolkien’s epic tales.

The Lord of the Rings LCG Expansions & Adventure Packs

The Lord of the Rings LCG expansion list is vast, each set introducing new mechanics and regions. These expansions are grouped into cycles, each following a thematic narrative arc.

Core Set & Early Cycles

• Revised Core Set – The starting point, featuring heroes, campaign cards, and encounter decks for multiple adventures.

• Shadows of Mirkwood Cycle – Expands upon the Core Set with six adventure packs, taking players deep into Mirkwood’s shadowy forests, where they face the Necromancer’s forces, monstrous spiders, and ancient evils.

• Dark of Mirkwood Scenario Pack – A thrilling expansion introducing new encounter cards, campaign mode options, and additional difficulty levels for players wanting to enhance their Core Set experience.

Notable Expansions & Cycles

• Khazad-dûm & The Dwarrowdelf Cycle – Expands the adventure into the depths of Moria, featuring new player cards and treacherous caves filled with goblins, orcs, and ancient terrors.

• Heirs of Númenor & Against the Shadow Cycle – Centers around Gondor’s battles against the forces of Mordor, introducing battle and siege mechanics.

• The Ring-maker Cycle – Brings Saruman’s shadow into focus, testing alliances and the strength of the Free Peoples.

• The Grey Havens & The Dream-chaser Cycle – Takes players on voyages across Middle-earth’s western seas, offering sailing mechanics and new allies.

• The Lost Realm & Angmar Awakened Cycle – Focuses on the remnants of the Kingdom of Arnor, where the Witch-king’s forces rise once more.

• The Mountain of Fire Expansion – The final battle for the fate of Middle-earth, leading players to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring.

Each cycle includes an initial deluxe expansion, followed by six adventure packs, allowing players to customize their deck-building experience while adding depth to the campaign.

Dark of Mirkwood Scenario Pack – A New Challenge Awaits

For those seeking new adventures, the Dark of Mirkwood Scenario Pack expands on the Core Set’s Mirkwood journey, featuring two brand-new scenarios:

1. "The Oath" – Players aid a desperate villager seeking to fulfill an ancient promise, venturing into the heart of Mirkwood’s perilous darkness.

2. "The Caves of Nibin-dûm" – The adventure continues into subterranean depths, where players must escape a goblin-infested labyrinth before becoming trapped forever.

This scenario pack introduces new campaign cards, optional difficulty adjustments, and fresh encounter cards, making it an excellent addition for those who want to expand the Core Set experience.

How to Play The Lord of the Rings LCG

Each game session consists of multiple rounds, where players will:

1. Choose Heroes – Build a deck using characters from Tolkien’s world, such as Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Frodo, and Gandalf.

2. Build a Deck – Construct a deck using player cards, allies, events, and attachments to support heroes and strategies.

3. Encounter Phase – Face challenges from the encounter deck, including enemies, locations, and treacherous events.

4. Questing & Combat – Attempt to progress through the scenario while battling orcs, Nazgûl, and other foes.

5. Manage Threat – If a player's threat level reaches 50, their heroes are defeated, and they lose the game.

Each game’s difficulty is dictated by the scenario and enemy mechanics, offering varied difficulty levels based on campaign cards and nightmare decks for an added challenge.

Why Play The Lord of the Rings LCG?

• Fully cooperative – Team up with friends to strategize, fight, and explore.

• Living card game system – No randomized boosters; players can build and expand at their own pace.

• Expansive storytelling – Relive Tolkien’s world through engaging scenarios.

• Endless customization – Tailor decks with own cards, heroes, and strategies.

• Replayability – Adjust difficulty levels, campaign mode, and custom decks to create new challenges.

Build Your Middle-earth Adventure Today

Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to The Lord of the Rings LCG, there’s always a new quest to undertake, a new enemy to defeat, and a new adventure to experience. Start with the Revised Core Set, expand into legendary cycles like The Lost Realm or Mirkwood, and enhance your campaign with adventure packs like the Dark of Mirkwood Scenario Pack.

Prepare your heroes, construct your deck, and journey through Middle-earth—the fate of the world is in your hands.