Orthanc Assassin (1R131)

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Orthanc Assassin (1R131) is a Isengard Minion from the Fellowship of the Ring set.

Collection Info
Title Orthanc Assassin
Unique Yes
Collectible Yes
Set 1 - The Fellowship of the Ring
Rarity R - Rare
Card Number 131
Language EN - English
Revision 0
Gameplay Info
Playable Yes
Culture Isengard
Side Shadow
Card Type Minion
Race Uruk-hai
Twilight Cost 5
Strength 10
Vitality 3
Site Number 5
Game Text Archer. Damage +1.
Lore Black-feathered arrows from Uruk-hai bows reign over the corpses of Saruman's enemies.
Translations
DE - German
Card Name Orthanc Attentäter
Game Text Bogenschütze. Schaden +1.
Lore Schwarzgefiederte Pfeile der Uruk-hai stecken in den Leichen von Sarumans Feinden.
ES - Spanish
Card Name Asesino de Orthanc
Game Text Arquero. Daño +1.
Lore Las flechas de penachos negros de los arcos Uruk-hai reinan sobre los cadáveres de los enemigos de Saruman.
FR - French
Card Name Assassin d'Orthanc
Game Text Archer. Dégâts +1.
Lore Les flèches empennées de noir des arcs Ourouk-Haï règnent sur les corps des ennemis de Saroumane.
IT - Italian
Card Name Assassino di Orthanc
Game Text Arciere. Danno +1.

Le frecce ornate di piume nere provenienti dagli archi Uruk-hai dominano i corpi dei nemici di Saruman.

PL - Polish
PT - Portuguese
ZH - Chinese


Technical Info
Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN01S131.0
TLHH ID LOTR01131
GEMP ID 1_131
LOTRO Hex ID 43 2C F4
LOTRO Image ID 01_131


Strategy[edit]

The only [Isengard] Archer minion in Fellowship Block (besides Lurtz, Servant of Isengard), Orthanc Assassin is among the stronger minions in the format with a base strength of 10. With the damage bonus shared with most Uruk-Hai and a stout 3 vitality, Orthanc Assassin is also a good choice for exertions from cards like Cloud of Arrows, Saruman's Power, Beyond the Height of Men, or weather conditions.

A solid addition to [Isengard] archery shadows in Towers Standard and beyond, Orthanc Assassin is somewhat limited by his uniqueness, though he can be replayed by Uruk Captain or even Evil-Smelling Fens if appropriate. His twilight cost can be reduced by Ranged Commander in the Towers Standard format.

Strengths and Weaknesses[edit]

Strong Versus...[edit]

  • 3 vitality for exertions, such as from Cloud of Arrows, Beyond the Height of Men, or weather conditions
  • Base strength beats most companions and allies without skirmish pumps (besides Treebeard and Tom Bombadil, the Master)

Weak Versus...[edit]

  • Unique minion with a relatively high twilight cost
  • Weaker than Lurtz and significantly more expensive than Uruk Lieutenant or (possibly) Uruk Ravager