Best Weapons in Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

In Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, weapons play a critical role in the gameplay experience, serving as essential tools for combat, survival, and resource gathering. They stand as the primary means of defense against the dangerous Orcs, Trolls, and other sinister creatures lurking within the depths of Moria.

Moreover, weapons facilitate exploration by enabling players to overcome obstacles and uncover hidden areas. Without effective weapons, players would be severely handicapped in their ability to progress through the game. Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria features a variety of weapon types, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. This guide compiles the best weapons for survival and combat in the underground realm of Moria.

Best Weapons in Return to Moria

player holding improvised axe in return to moria

Listed below are the top weapons players can equip on their journey to reclaim the lost kingdom of Khazad-dûm.

Eregion Spear

Crafted using an Elven technique, the Eregion Spear is an incredibly powerful Tier 2 weapon. It is unlocked when players repair the Great Forge of Narvi. This one-handed spear is good for rapid single-target attacks and is also relatively fast to swing during battle.

Last Alliance Maul

The Last Alliance Maul is a legendary one-handed bludgeoning weapon. It is the weapon of choice for battling the Bolgakh, one of Return to Moria’s enemy bosses. Players can unlock the Last Alliance Maul by repairing the two Destroyed Statues in the Mines of Moria.

Belegost Halberd

The Belegost Halberd is said to be one of the most powerful Dwarven weapons ever created. It is a Tier 3 weapon, unlocked when players access the Great Belegost Forge. This two-handed slashing weapon is designed to cut and slice enemies with tough hides.

First Age Greatsword

Another Tier 3 weapon, the First Age Greatsword is a two-handed blade that can slash most enemies, even armored ones. It is unlocked by repairing Destroyed Statues in the Lower Deeps. The First Age Greatsword is an ideal choice for players looking for an incredibly powerful weapon that inflicts high damage.

First Age Bolts

First Age Bolts are a type of ammunition used in Return to Moria. These Tier 3 piercing ammos are deadly and powerful enough to take on The Watcher in the Water. They are specifically designed for the First Age Crossbow, which unlocks by repairing broken statues. First Age Bolts are very accurate and allow players to hit targets effectively.

Shaz’akhnaman

The ultimate Tier 6 weapon, Shaz’akhnaman is unlocked when players access the Great Mithril Forge in Return to Moria. It is an incredibly powerful one-handed weapon forged of Mithril. The Shaz’akhnaman is truly a masterwork and is able to pierce even a dragon’s hide.

All the Weapon Tiers in Return to Moria

Here's a comprehensive overview of the various weapon tiers available in Return to Moria, complete with their damage types and other important details. It's crucial to pay attention to the damage type a weapon inflicts, as certain enemies are vulnerable to a specific damage type, such as piercing, slashing, or bludgeoning, resulting in critical damage.

Tiers	Damage Type	Weapon Name	Crafted At	Resources Needed
Tier 1	Slashing	Improvised Axe	Field Crafting	2 Cloth Scraps 3 Metal Fragments 4 Wood Scraps
		Iron Sword	Forge	1 Hide Scrap 3 Iron Ingot 4 Wood Scraps
		Iron War Axe	Forge	2 Hide Scraps 2 Iron Ingot 4 Wood Scraps
Tier 2	Piercing	Arrow	Workbench	15 Wood Scraps 3 Metal Fragments
	Piercing	Eregion Spear	Great Forge of Narvi, Khuzdul Forge	1 Bronze Ingot 8 Elven Wood
	Slashing	Steel Battleaxe	Forge	2 Hide 3 Steel Ingot 4 Elven Wood
	Slashing	Steel Sword	Forge	1 Hide 3 Steel Ingot 4 Elven Wood
	Bludgeoning	Last Alliance Maul	Forge	1 Bronze Ingot 2 Steel Ingot 2 Hide 4 Elven Wood
Tier 3	Slashing	Belegost Halberd	Great Belegost Forge, Khuzdul Forge	1 Amethyst 1 Leather 2 Shanor Ingot 4 Ubasam Wood
		First Age Greatsword	Forge	1 Ruby 1 Leather 5 Silver Ingot 45 Ubasam Wood
		First Age Sword	Forge with Gem Cutter	1 Ruby 1 Leather 3 Silver Ingot 4 Ubasam Wood
	Piercing	Elven Arrows	Workbench	1 Bronze Ingot 2 Feathers 10 Elven Wood
	Piercing	First Age Bolts	Workbench	1 Silver Ingot 10 Ubasam Wood
Tier 4	Piercing	Dimrill Spear	Khuzdul Forge with Gem Cutter	1 Khazad Steel Ingot 1 Fine Leather 4 Ironwood
	Piercing	Khazad Bolts	Workbench	1 Khazad Steel Ingot 2 Feathers 10 Ironwood
	Bludgeoning	Khazad Maul	Khuzdul Forge	1 Fine Leather 3 Khazad Steel Ingot 4 Ironwood
	Bludgeoning	Khazad War Mattock	Khuzdul Forge	1 Fine Leather 3 Khazad Steel Ingot 4 Ironwood
	Slashing	Khazad War Axe	Khuzdul Forge with Gem Cutter	1 Fine Leather 2 Khazad Steel Ingot 4 Ironwood
Tier 5	Slashing	Red Axe of Nogrod	Great Nogrod Forge	2 Fine Leather 4 Nogrod Steel Ingot 4 Ironwood
	Slashing	Radiant Sword of Nogrod	Great Nogrod Forge	1 Fine Leather 3 Nogrod Steel Ingot 4 Ironwood
	Piercing	Nogrod Bolts	Workbench	1 Nogrod Steel Ingot 3 Feathers 10 Ironwood
Tier 6	Bludgeoning	Sagrurisabun	Great Mithril Forge	1 Anorin 3 Mithril Ingot 4 Ironwood
Tier 6	Piercing	Shaz’akhnaman	Great Mithril Forge	5 Mithril Ingot 6 Ironwood 9 Diamond 9 Scales