Théoden
King of Rohan and the kingdom's principal ruler during the campaign.
How it plays
How does J.R.R. Tolkien's Riders of Rohan play?
The game presents a strategic view of Rohan and its surrounding battle areas. The player directs friendly forces, selects engagements, and attempts to protect key locations from enemy advances.
Battles focus on positioning and committing mounted troops against opposing forces. Progress depends on completing scenarios and preserving enough strength to continue the campaign. The experience is primarily single-player and emphasizes military planning rather than character-driven exploration.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play J.R.R. Tolkien's Riders of Rohan?
Protect your cavalry from unnecessary losses; a damaged or depleted force can make later engagements much harder.
Use the strategic map to prioritize threats to important locations rather than pursuing every enemy group. Plan attacks around terrain and the movement of mounted units, and avoid committing forces before identifying the main objective of the scenario.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Éomer
A leading Rohirrim commander associated with Rohan's cavalry forces.
Aragorn
A central ally of the Free Peoples who appears in the War of the Ring setting.
Gandalf
The wizard and ally of Rohan's defenders.
Saruman
The enemy power whose forces threaten Rohan.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Preserve experienced mounted units whenever possible.
- 2
Prioritize objectives that affect the strategic position of Rohan.
- 3
Read each scenario's objective before committing troops.
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