Battle for Middle Earth 2

Goblin Fortress Guide

When playing with Goblins, few people give much thought to base defense, as Goblins are a unit-based, offensive-style faction, and do not boast tough structures such as Dwarves or Men have. They do, on the other hand, possess some of the best Fortress upgrades and expansions in the game. This...

The Dwarven Demolisher!

Their Structures are Brittle!It shakes the ground as it approaches, rumbling along without regard to anything that happens to interfere with its path. Trees are uprooted, shields are splintered, and flesh is trampled as this mighty behemoth approaches its prey. Fear grips the heart of all who...

Arrow Volley Tip of the Week [Updated]

Our Arrows Will Block Out the Sun!In the infamous Battle of Thermopylae, a soldier of the massive Persian army boasted that their archers were so many that they would "block out the sun". This prompted the Spartan Dienekes to retort "So much the better, we shall fight in the shade". This scene...

Elven Forward Barracks

Normally, when players see someone using a forward Barracks as Elves, they just laugh and expect an easy win. This guide will tell you how, believe it or not, starting with a forward Barracks can actually be a legitimate strategy. Starting with a forward Barracks will not get you your first...

Wight Tip of the Week

Tolkien LoreDepiction by John HoweBarrow-wights haunt the Barrow-downs in Eriador. Once the burial grounds of the Dúnedain, they are now the home of evil spirits sent by the Witch-king of Angmar. Even the peaceful Hobbits heard tales of the dreadful creatures. On their journey, Frodo Baggins...

Isengard vs. Isengard

There is a lot of luck involved in Isengard mirrors. Berserkers' splash damage, devastation, and a number of other factors can make the game unpredictable. You have to try to do all the little things right, so that you can still win, even after losing your whole army. You have to work hard at...

4 Tree Build Order vs. Men of the West

Elves vs. Men is one of the toughest match-ups for Elves; the low-priced and quick-building Gondor Archers are a deadly counter for your own archers, an area where Elves usually have easy supremacy, and a Gondor Archer spam also forces the Elven player to build more Mithlond Sentries, as they die...

Mordor vs. Dwarves

This match up is one of the riskiest that Mordor has. It can either go really well or can turn disastrous within the first few minutes of the game, so you have to get the start just right. There is almost no room for error. Even the smallest mistake can let the guardians get all over you.Early...

Economics 101

Welcome to Economics 101, a course that will teach you the fundamentals of economics in The Battle for Middle-Earth II. Whether you merely want a brief overview of the economic system, an outline of key economic principles, or a meticulous examination of the intricacies of resource buildings,...

Using Porcupine Formation to Scout Tip of the Week

Porcupine formation is an ability only available to pike units where they form two concentric circles with pikes extended, forming a barrier of cold steel. As a result, they gain a 65% boost in armor and cause trampling cavalry to decelerate much faster (if they are foolish enough to try, that...