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The Lord of the Rings Online - Helm's Deep expansion goes live in November

The next expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online, Helm’s Deep, will launch in November, Turbine and Warner have announced. It will contain a new level cap of 95 along with some changes to skill trees and various purchase options are available for it.

Here's a list of features:

Experience the Battle for Helm’s Deep – Fight to defend Helm’s Deep starting as early as level 10, when your character enlists as a soldier in the Battle of the Hornburg, the most epic conflict yet in The Lord of the Rings Online. Earn rewards for your contribution to the war effort – win or lose, your skill makes a difference!

Explore new landscapes across Western Rohan - Explore the Westemnet of Rohan and rally each of the five ridings as Rohan returns to glory. Traverse the capital of Edoras, mysterious Dunharrow, and the fortress of the Hornburg within Helm’s Deep.

Advance from levels 85 to 95 - Experience 10 new levels, from 85 to 95, with new skills and completely updated class specializations. Both mounted and un-mounted combat will challenge you as you war against the evil forces of Saruman.

Continue the Epic Story - Encounter beloved characters such as Aragorn, Éowyn, and Éomer. Restore King Théoden to his rightful throne while you defend the peoples of Rohan at Helm’s Deep.

Here's a list of pre-purchase offers:

PREMIUM EDITION - £44.99

Features all Helm’s Deep content, with level cap increase. This edition also grants the following items:
· Armour of the Hammerhand – an exclusive full set of Rohirrim cosmetic armour
· +10 quest log slots
· Crystal of Remembrance – adds one additional legacy to your legendary weapon
· Helm’s Deep Title – Helm’s Enforcer
· Helm’s Deep Title – Helm’s Avenger
· 2000 Turbine points

Pre-purchasers will also receive these items that can be used immediately in the game:

· Shield of the Hammerhand (Statted Cloak +25%XP, scales to level of wearer)
· Exclusive War-steed Bundle (The Steed of the Hammerhand) – an exclusive Rohirrim mount with matching War-Steed appearance

BASE EDITION – £29.99

Features all Helm’s Deep content, with level cap increase. Also grants these items:
· Hauberk of the Hammerhand - an exclusive Rohirrim cosmetic chest piece
· Helm’s Deep Title: Helm’s Enforcer
· 1000 Turbine points

Pre-purchasers will also receive these items that can be used immediately in the game:
· Token of Hornburg (+25% Monster XP)
· The Steed of the Hammerhand – an exclusive Rohirrim Mount

Helm's Deep goes live on November 18.


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