Glamdring, Orc Beater (17R18)

From LOTR-TCG Wiki
Gandalf, Returned (17R17)
Back to Rise of Saruman Index
Guidance of the Istari (17U19)

Glamdring, Orc Beater (17R18) is a Gandalf Possession from the Rise of Saruman set.

Collection Info
Title Glamdring
Subtitle Orc Beater
Unique Yes
Collectible Yes
Set 17 - Rise of Saruman
Rarity R - Rare
Card Number 18
Language EN - English
Revision 0
Gameplay Info
Playable Yes
Culture Gandalf
Side Free Peoples
Card Type Possession
Item Class Hand Weapon
Twilight Cost 2
Strength +2
Game Text Bearer must be Gandalf.

Bearer is damage +1.

Each time a companion is about to take a wound, you may discard a companion from hand to prevent that.

Lore "...in his other hand Glamdring gleamed, cold and white."
Technical Info
Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN17S018.0
TLHH ID LOTR17018
GEMP ID 17_18
LOTRO Hex ID 62 65 36 10
LOTRO Image ID 17_018


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 Versions[edit]

Portrait Name Game Text
Glamdring (1R75) Bearer must be Gandalf.

He is damage +1.

Fellowship: or Regroup: Exert Gandalf to reveal an opponent’s hand. Remove for each Orc revealed.

Glamdring, Lightning Brand (6R31) Bearer must be Gandalf. He is damage +1. Each time you play a spell during a skirmish, you may make Gandalf damage +1 until the end of that skirmish.
Glamdring, Elven Blade (7R39) Bearer must be Gandalf.

He is Damage +1.

Skirmish: If you have more cards in hand than each opponent, discard 2 cards from hand to make an opponent exert a minion.

Glamdring, Foe-hammer (11R35) Bearer must be Gandalf.

Each time Gandalf wins a skirmish, you may remove a burden. ​


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