All Working The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Cheats - PC
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Start the game with the +forcemenu main command line parameter to start the game faster.
Play as Aragorn as the King in Every Level
Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Enter the "player" directory in the game folder. Rename the "char_ara.scw" file into something like "char_araa.scw". Then, rename the "char_arc.scw to "char_ara.scw". Finally, rename the "char_araa.scw" file to "char_arc.scw". The game's textures now have swapped names. Select Aragorn as the character that you wish to play. Aragorn has now been crowned before he ever did anything. Note: Now that the textures have changed, some things might go wrong. For example, Aragorn is unable to climb ladders; he still can do Orc Bane but will not perform the move where he will stands still until the enemy is dead; etc.
Palantir of Saruman Level
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Play as Faramir
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Play as Pippin
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Andy Serkis Interview
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Billy Boyd Interview
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Dom Monaghan Interview
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Black Gate
There are two checkpoints in this level, but it is still difficult. First, you will have to defeat a big, black caped enemy. He is very easy to defeat if you use fierce attacks. Then, you must defeat six fat Orcs with green health bars above their heads. As they approach, you will have to fight many Orcs and protect your friends. Their health bar will be at the top of the screen. When it gets low, go to them and help them kill the Orcs. When you stand next to your friend, he will glow and get health. Make sure you stay next to him to get his health up. After three big Orcs are destroyed, the Orcs will attack ou from three different directions. Keep helping your friends and killing Orcs. Once you have killed all six fat Orcs, you will reach a checkpoint. Three Nazgul will appear. Kill them by shooting your ranged weapon (arrows or axes). Once all three of them are killed, the level will end.
Cirith Ungol: Easy Kills
As Sam, wait for someone to knock over another Orc then run up and quickly kill him. Eliminate them one by one and eventually get up to the Boss. An easy way to kill him is to keep throwing pikes at him. Make sure time does not run out while fighting the Orcs.
When you are fighting the hordes of Uruk-Hai at the bottom of the staircase leading to the Boss, look for the vats of lava. Use your invisibility move to sneak up on it. When you think the Uruks are close, press [Action] to spill the vats, killing all the Uruks. If there are any that remain standing, use the flame-tipped pikes.
This level does not have any checkpoints, but has many Orcs. Take Sam through the level and destroy eighty Orcs. After killing them, you will have to fight a fat Orc. Use fierce attacks to kill him, then hit the catapult to kill off the Orcs. Remember to look for buckets of fire to knock down to kill the Orcs. Also, when you reach bridges that you must pull down, put them down when Orcs are underneath to kill them.
When you get to a point where you have to climb a ladder, do so, then, defeat a few Orcs. You will see two barrels with blue rings around them. Press [Action] and the barrels will roll down and kill Orcs. Note: If you want the kills to be Excellent, you must kill a few Orcs before rolling the barrels.
As you fight your way through the level you will reach a circular room with lots of Orcs. Use Sam's special ability to become invisible. Immediately take a right and you will see some stairs. Fight your way to the top where you will see a rope leading to a chandler hidden in the shadows. Press [Action] to cut the rope, killing all the Orcs below. This will help get a large amount of the 80 required kills.
Cirith Ungol: Defeating the Boss
Stun him with a spear after you have destroyed his shield. The health bar will appear again. Then, attack him as long as possible. If the health bar disappears again, run away until he is going to take a new shield. Destroy the shield, stun, attack, run and repeat until he is dead.
Crack Of Doom: Defeating Gollum
Gollum is not effected by swords. You must parry and push him towards the edge. Once you do so, he should lose his balance and start to fall. He will try to climb back up. At this time, stab his hands with your killing move. It will take awhile to defeat eat him.
Go to the edge near the top of the screen and repeatedly parry as Gollum attacks until he steps back, goes into in an upright position, and shakes his head at the sky. When he does this, stop parrying and move out of the way. He will jump to where you were on the edge. Repeatedly do a speed attack until he starts flailing. Then, do a fierce attack and when he is hanging on the edge, stab him with the killing move. Repeatedly do this until he dies.
You tend to take less damage using Speed Attacks against enemies, as opposed to Fierce Attacks. A lot of times their swords will hit yours since it is moving so fast, thereby doing little damage. Continually Speed Attack Gollum and aim him toward the edge. Use Speed Attacks until he begins to teeter on the edge, then use your Fierce Attack. This will send him hanging on the edge; use the Killing Move to send him plummeting. Watch out -- he will be back. Also, you cannot fall off the platform, but fortunately Gollum can. If you try to fall, you run in place against the edge, as if there is an invisible wall there. hen Gollum sits in one place and does a strange shrieking noise, he is getting ready to attack Frodo. He will either strike you with Fierce Attacks that you can Parry, or a flying leap that will knock you over no matter what. You will notice that he alternates these attacks. Dodge out of his way, then go after him with your attacks.
Escape From Osgiliath: Avoiding Nazgul
When the Nazgul arrives, hide under anything that you can get under. When the Nazgul's life meter appears, hide.
Escape From Osgiliath: Defeating Big Orc
To kill the big Orc near the end, break his armor. You can either pull back your ranged weapon as far as it can and release it on him; or when playing as Faramir at level 9 or higher, have him use Helm's Hammer. It will also break his armor. Note: Use Faramir on every level repeatedly to get his level up to 20 or so. Use him on Bosses such as Shelob or the King of the Dead, and their health will go down rapidly.
Escape from Osgiliath: Saving Time
In co-op mode, have one person climb the ladder and shoot Orcs from a distance. The Nazgul meter does not appear until both characters are up. It is now easier to get to cover under the roof.
Minas Tirith: Top of the wall
After you destroy the fourth tower, go down one set of stairs, then go back up. Go to the top of the tower. Pick up the objects on top of the tower. They will give you more experience.
Paths Of The Dead: Defeating the King Of The Dead
When fighting the King Of The Dead, always approach him when you see the green/yellow/red bar above him (depending on how much damage you inflict on him) and parry first. In the beginning he will attack three times (usually with a green bar above him), four times (usually with a yellow bar above him), and five times (usually when a red bar is above him). Timing is also a factor. As a rule, you want him to have a yellow or red damage bar above him by the time he summons "Winds Of The Mountain".
After awhile, the king will set up to use his "Wind Of The Mountain" attack. You will start behind a rock on the very right side of the level. If you go immediately, you can make it to the other rock to the left without taking damage. When the king pauses to recharge, step out from behind the rock. Then, pour on the ranged attack. If you hurry, you can get five shots off each time. If done correctly, you can take out a quarter of his life each time he tries to set up the wind attack. If you have any skill, he will not be able to use his wind more than twice.
When fighting the King Of The Dead and he goes into his wind attacks during that time that your are positioned behind a rock, between attacks, jump out, then fire your range attack repeatedly. Make sure you get behind the rock again before the wind starts. This is most effective when playing as Legolas, as he can fire faster than Gimli or Aragorn. This will prevent you from fighting the dead champions (the dead soldiers with the green bar above their head) later, which saves time and life.
When the King Of The Dead sends out his little minions, run all the way back to where the cliff is located. Once his men appear, they will not see you. Take out your bow and shoot one. He will start to run towards you. Fight him, then repeat. Note: A similar strategy also works at Shelob's Lair.
When playing in co-op mode, have the strongest character fight him while the other person shoots their ranged weapon from a distance. This will quickly wear down his health.
When fighting the King Of The Dead with Aragorn, it is easiest to kill him using the speed attack. Not only can this do a lot of damage fast, but this move will even block some of the King's attacks when you are facing him toe to toe.
Play as Faramir. Shoot him with the orange . It helps to get Strength Of Stone to make your health stronger.