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= Set Details =
{{Set
|ID=6
|Name=Ents of Fangorn
|Abbr=EoF
|Creator=Decipher
|ReleaseDate=2003-07-02
|IsOfficial=yes
|Platforms=Paper, LotR-O, GEMP, mLOTRO, Tabletop Simulator, Lackey, gccg
|Notes=
}}
[[File:LOTR-EN06S050.0_card.jpg|frame|right|link=Aragorn, Defender of Free Peoples (6R50)]]
Set 6, '''Ents of Fangorn''' (or '''EOF''') is the second expansion of the Two Towers block, and the fifth set overall. It was released on July 2, 2003.


Ents of Fangorn is the second expansion of the Two Towers block, and the fifth set overall. It was released on July 2, 2003. The table below describes the distribution of cards in booster packs; it does not include the two starter-only characters, nor the alternate-image rares included in starter decks..
== Themes and Mechanics ==
EOF continued introducing cards to support the strategies and cultures from TTT and BOHD, but also broke new ground in a number of small ways.  [[Wraith]]s (not Ringwraiths) were introduced to the {{C|Sauron}} culture, as were [[Troll]]s. Neither of those first attempts ended up more than novelties, but later in [[King Block]] the {{C|Sauron}} [[Troll Swarm]] would being to be a thing of terror.


| ^ Common ^ Uncommon ^ Rare ^ Total ^
[[Ent]]s completed their arc, and for the first time had companions released that were not hampered by the [[Unhasty]] keyword. 
^ Dunland [Dunland] | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8
^ Dwarven [Dwarven] | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3
^ Elven [Elven] | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12
^ Gandalf [Gandalf] | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14
^ Gollum [Gollum] | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10
^ Gondor [Gondor] | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9
^ Isengard [Isengard] | 6 | 8 | 5 | 19
^ Moria [Moria] | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2
^ Raider [Raider] | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5
^ Ringwraith [Ringwraith] | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7
^ Rohan [Rohan] | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8
^ Sauron [Sauron] | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11
^ Shire [Shire] | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6
^ Sites | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6
^ Total | 40 | 40 | 40 | 120


= Themes and mechanics =
{{C|Ringwraith}} makes their first showing in [[Towers Block]], including a very important cycling staple in the form of {{Card|Fell Beast}}.


== Cultures ==
The Balrog also makes his final [[Movie Block]] appearance, in a form that is no longer required to be played [[Underground]].


This set introduced three new cultures: Dunland [Dunland], Raider [Raider], and Rohan [Rohan]. It was also the first set to contain zero cards from already-established cultures: Moria [Moria], Ringwraith [Ringwraith], and Sauron [Sauron].


== New loaded keywords ==
== Notable Cards ==
* {{Card|Glamdring, Lightning Brand}}
* {{Card|Ent Horde}}
* {{Card|Host of Fangorn}}
* {{Card|Quickbeam, Bregalad}}
* {{Card|Aragorn, Defender of Free Peoples}}
* {{Card|Banner of Westernesse}}
* {{Card|The Balrog, Terror of Flame and Shadow}}
* {{Card|Fell Beast}}


Ents of Fangorn did not introduce any new loaded keywords.


== New unloaded keywords ==
== Starter Decks ==
This set continues the experiment begun in [[Battle of Helm's Deep]], where the 3 random Rare cards that normally came in a [[Starter Deck]] are replaced with fixed Alternate Image "rares" which thematically suited the deck.  This was the last set that followed this pattern, and with [[The Return of the King]] random rares would be restored to the starter decks once more.


Ents of Fangorn did not introduce any new unloaded keywords.
The Witch-king Starter is notable for being the first starter deck themed around a [[Shadow]] premium card.


== Other mechanics ==
* [[Starter_Decks/Towers_Block#EoF_Faramir_Starter_Deck|Faramir Starter Deck]]:  {{C|Gondor}} / {{C|Shire}} / {{C|Isengard}}
* [[Starter_Decks/Towers_Block#EoF_The_Witch-king_Starter_Deck|The Witch-king Starter Deck]]:  {{C|Gandalf}} / {{C|Ringwraith}} / {{C|Sauron}}


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= Card Comparisons =


== Reprinted cards ==
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== Functional reprints ==


== Strictly better ==
{{Set Table}}
 
== Strictly worse ==
 
== Similar sites ==
 
Because the Two Towers introduced a completely new site path, the set included some sites very similar to sites previously released in the Fellowship of the Ring block in order to enable the same strategies.
 
* Valley of Saruman (similar gametext to Anduin Confluence)
 
= Notable Cards =
* Faramir, Ithilien Ranger
* The Witch-king, Deathless Lord (the first starter-only Shadow card)
 
= Starter decks =
 
===The Witch-King Starter Deck===
Gandalf [Gandalf] / Ringwraith [Ringwraith] / Sauron [Sauron]
 
(''This deck contained no random rares'')
 
!Ring-bearer (2 cards)
* Frodo, Tired Traveller
* The One Ring, The Ruling Ring
 
Adventure Deck (9 cards)
* [1T] Horse Country
* [2T] Derndingle
* [3T] Golden Hall
* [4T] Ered Nimrais
* [5T] Hornburg Courtyard
* [6T] Hornburg Armory
* [7T] Hornburg Wall
* [8T] Nan Curunir
* [9T] Orthanc Library
 
Free Peoples (24 cards)
* Ent Avenger x3
* Host of Fangorn
* Merry, Learned Guide (starting)
* Pippin, Woolly-footed Rascal (starting)
* Quickbeam, Bregalad (starting)
* Skinbark, Fladrif
* Hobbit Sword x2
* Ent Moot x2
* Enraged
* Boomed and Trumpeted x2
* Knocked on the Head x2
* Long Slow Wrath x2
* Roused x3
* Severed His Bonds x2
 
Shadow (25 cards)
* Gate Troll
* Gate Trooper x3
* Gate Veteran x3
* Orc Cutthroat x2
* Orc Insurgent x2
* Orc Pursuer x3
* Orc Runner x3
* The Witch-king, Deathless Lord x2
* Ulaire Lemenya, Winged Hunter x2
* Ulaire Nertea, Winged Hunter x2
* Fell Beast x2
 
===Faramir Starter Deck===
Gondor [Gondor] / Shire [Shire] / Isengard [Isengard]
 
(''This deck contained no random rares'')
 
!Ring-bearer
* Frodo, Tired Traveller
* The One Ring, The Ruling Ring
 
Adventure Deck
* [1T] East Wall of Rohan
* [2T] Wold of Rohan
* [3T] Stables
* [4T] White Rocks
* [5T] Deep of Helm
* [6T] Hornburg Armory
* [7T] King's Room
* [8T] Ring of Isengard
* [9T] Caverns of Isengard
 
Free Peoples (24 cards)
* Anborn, Skilled Hunstman x2
* Faramir, Ithilien Ranger x2 (starting)
* Ranger of Ithilien x3 (starting)
* Sam, Nice Sensible Hobbit
* Smeagol, Poor Creature (starting)
* Hobbit Sword x3
* Ranger's Bow x2
* Sword of Gondor x3
* Ancient Roads
* Don't Look at Them
* Don't Follow the Lights
* Severed His Bonds
* War and Valor x3
 
Shadow (25 cards)
* Isengard Artisan x3
* Isengard Builder x2
* Isengard Journeyman x2
* Isengard Mechanics
* Isengard Plodder x3
* Isengard Tinker x2
* Uruk-hai Berserker x3
* Uruk-hai Raiding Party x3
* Gnawing, Biting, Hacking, Burning x3
* Kill Them Now x3
 
{{:set_table}}

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Ents of Fangorn
ID6
NameEnts of Fangorn
CreatorDecipher
Release Date2003-07-02
Is Officialyes
PlatformsPaper • LotR-O • GEMP • mLOTRO • Tabletop Simulator • Lackey • gccg
Notes


Set 6, Ents of Fangorn (or EOF) is the second expansion of the Two Towers block, and the fifth set overall. It was released on July 2, 2003.

Themes and Mechanics[edit]

EOF continued introducing cards to support the strategies and cultures from TTT and BOHD, but also broke new ground in a number of small ways. Wraiths (not Ringwraiths) were introduced to the Sauron culture, as were Trolls. Neither of those first attempts ended up more than novelties, but later in King Block the Sauron Troll Swarm would being to be a thing of terror.

Ents completed their arc, and for the first time had companions released that were not hampered by the Unhasty keyword.

Ringwraith makes their first showing in Towers Block, including a very important cycling staple in the form of Fell Beast (6U83) .

The Balrog also makes his final Movie Block appearance, in a form that is no longer required to be played Underground.


Notable Cards[edit]


Starter Decks[edit]

This set continues the experiment begun in Battle of Helm's Deep, where the 3 random Rare cards that normally came in a Starter Deck are replaced with fixed Alternate Image "rares" which thematically suited the deck. This was the last set that followed this pattern, and with The Return of the King random rares would be restored to the starter decks once more.

The Witch-king Starter is notable for being the first starter deck themed around a Shadow premium card.



Sets
Official Decipher Sets Promotional Promotional
Fellowship Block The Fellowship of the Ring • Mines of Moria • Realms of the Elf-lords
Towers Block The Two Towers • Battle of Helm's Deep • Ents of Fangorn
King Block The Return of the King • Siege of Gondor • Mount Doom
War of the Ring Block Shadows • Black Rider • Bloodlines
Hunters Block The Hunters • Rise of Saruman • Treachery & Deceit
Non-Block Sets Reflections • Expanded Middle-earth • The Wraith Collection • Age's End
Unreleased Sets The Great Eye • Shelob's Lair
Unofficial Fan Sets Player's Council PC Kitchen Sink (V0) • Shadow of the Past (V1)
The Hobbit Draft Game Main Deck • Shadow Packs • Supplementary Packs
mLOTRO MLOTRO Promo Cards • MLOTRO Reflections II
The Journey Continues The Journey Begins
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