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[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{C|Moria}} [[Minion]] from the [[Black Rider]] set.
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= Strategy =
== Gameplay Strategy ==
''In this section, describe:''


* ''General usage''
* ''Unorthodox or subtle usage''
* ''Common pitfalls of using this card''


{{LegacyCardInfoBox
== Deckbuilding Strategy ==
| TLHHImage=LOTR12O04
''In this section, describe:''
| WikiImage=LOTR12O04
| SetNum=12
| CardNum=004
| SetName=Black Rider
| Side=Shadow
| Culture=Moria
| Twilight=12
| FullCardType=Minion • Balrog
| Stat1Name=Strength
| Stat1=17
| Stat2Name=Vitality
| Stat2=5
| Stat3Name=Site Number
| Stat3=4
| Stat4Name=
| Stat4=
| GameText=Damage +1. While The Balrog is at an underground site, it is fierce and cannot take wounds or be exerted.
| Lore=“The fire in it seemed to die, but the darkness grew.”
| Rarity=O
| Notes=Legends Masterworks Series
}}


 
* ''Cards and strategies this card works well with''
= General Strategy =
* ''Cards and strategies this card works particularly well or poorly against''
 
* ''Alternate cards you might consider picking instead of this one, depending on the situation, including alternate version of characters''
In this section, describe:
 
* Deck design strategy.
* Gameplay considerations.


= Strengths and Weaknesses =
= Strengths and Weaknesses =
== Synergizes With... ==


=== Strong Versus... ===
* ''List friendly cards that work well with this card''
 
* Add cards and explanations here.
 
=== Weak Versus... ===
 
* Add cards and explanations here.


= Example Decks =
== Strong Versus... ==


* Decklists or links to decks that use this card.
* ''List enemy cards this card does well against''


= Rules and Clarifications =
== Weak Versus... ==


* Clarify existing rules if needed.
* ''List enemy or friendly cards to avoid playing this card with''
* Link to rules discussions on TLHH.


= Extra Information =
= Rulings =
== Other Versions of The Balrog ==
''In this section'':


* [[lotr00010|Durin's Bane (P)]]
* ''Put quotes from the CRDs and Comprehensive Rules here that reference this card specifically by name''
* [[lotr00030|Terror of Flame and Shadow (P)]]
* ''Also put quotes if a particular rule commonly affects the outcome of a card in a subtle manner (such as quoting the [[Rule of 4]] for {{Card|8R20}})''
* [[lotr02051|Durin's Bane]]
* ''Link to rules discussions on TLHH''
* [[lotr02052|Flame of Udun]]
* [[lotr02052t|Flame of Udun (T)]]
* [[lotr06076|Terror of Flame and Shadow]]
* [[lotr19018|Demon of Might]]


== Other Prints of The Balrog, The Terror of Khazad-dum ==
= Alternate Personas =
{{AlternateVersionTable|12O4}}


* [[lotr12079|Black Rider]]
= See Also =
* [[lotr12079t|Black Rider]]
* ''Add links to the wayback machine (or wiki archival links) for official Decipher articles regarding the card''
* [[lotr12f08|Black Rider]]
* ''Link to decks that use this card''
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Latest revision as of 01:58, 1 December 2022

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The Balrog, The Terror of Khazad-dum (12O4) is a Moria Minion from the Black Rider set.

Collection Info
Title The Balrog
Subtitle The Terror of Khazad-dum
Unique Yes
Collectible Yes
Notes Legends Masterworks Series
Set 12 - Black Rider
Rarity O - Legends Masterwork
Card Number 4
Language EN - English
Revision 0
Gameplay Info
Playable Yes
Culture Moria
Side Shadow
Card Type Minion
Race Balrog
Twilight Cost 12
Strength 17
Vitality 5
Site Number 4
Game Text Damage +1.

While The Balrog is at an underground site, it is fierce and cannot take wounds or be exerted.

Lore “The fire in it seemed to die, but the darkness grew.”
Technical Info
Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN12O004.0
TLHH ID LOTR12O04
GEMP ID 12_4
LOTRO Hex ID 6F B4 71 0B
LOTRO Image ID 12_079


Strategy[edit]

Gameplay Strategy[edit]

In this section, describe:

  • General usage
  • Unorthodox or subtle usage
  • Common pitfalls of using this card

Deckbuilding Strategy[edit]

In this section, describe:

  • Cards and strategies this card works well with
  • Cards and strategies this card works particularly well or poorly against
  • Alternate cards you might consider picking instead of this one, depending on the situation, including alternate version of characters

Strengths and Weaknesses[edit]

Synergizes With...[edit]

  • List friendly cards that work well with this card

Strong Versus...[edit]

  • List enemy cards this card does well against

Weak Versus...[edit]

  • List enemy or friendly cards to avoid playing this card with

Rulings[edit]

In this section:

  • Put quotes from the CRDs and Comprehensive Rules here that reference this card specifically by name
  • Also put quotes if a particular rule commonly affects the outcome of a card in a subtle manner (such as quoting the Rule of 4 for Saved From the Fire (8R20) )
  • Link to rules discussions on TLHH

Alternate Personas[edit]

Portrait Name Game Text
The Balrog, Durin's Bane (2C51) Damage +1. Fierce.

While you can spot The Balrog, discard all other minions. Skip the archery phase. Discard The Balrog if not underground.

The Balrog, Flame of Udun (2R52) Damage +1. Fierce. To play, spot a Orc.

Discard The Balrog if not underground.

Shadow: Exert The Balrog and remove to play a Orc from your discard pile.

The Balrog, Terror of Flame and Shadow (6R76) Damage +2. The twilight cost of The Balrog is –3 if you can spot a minion. The Balrog cannot be assigned to skirmish companions or allies of strength less than 6.
The Balrog, The Terror of Khazad-dum (12R79) Damage +1.

While The Balrog is at an underground site, it is fierce and cannot take wounds or be exerted.

The Balrog, Demon of Might (19P18) Damage +2. Fierce.

While at an underground site, skip the archery phase, the maneuver phase, and The Balrog cannot be assigned to skirmish companions of strength 6 or less. ​


See Also[edit]

  • Add links to the wayback machine (or wiki archival links) for official Decipher articles regarding the card
  • Link to decks that use this card