In my attempt to "balance" War of the Ring I've spent some time adjusting Point Values and a few of the main rules, as I feel that the rules for War of the Ring are good, but the points needed to be adjusted
Changes to the Rules:
Epic Strike adds 2 to the Hero’s Fight Value, instead of increasing it to 10.
Wings of Terror increase the formations move and charge distance by 2” instead of increasing it up to move 12”, charge D6 + 8”.
Strength from Corruption does D3 automatic hits against enemy formations, instead of D6, although it still does D6 automatic hits to friendly formations as normal.
Pall of Night only stops enemy units charging on a role of 6.
Counsellor may only be used once per Hero per turn.
Crossbows may not At the Double! and use a Heroic Shoot.
Overlord may only be used by a formation that contains a Hero or Epic Hero.
A role of “1” always fails, even with bonuses.
Changes to the Points:
All Banner Bearers cost 25 points instead of 35.
All Horn-blowers and Drummers costs 10 points instead of 15.
All Taskmasters cost 20 points instead of 25.
All Captains, Chieftains or similarly named Heroes Points costs is now based on the following:
Fight 2/3: 25 Points instead of 50.
Fight 4: 30 Points instead of 50.
Fight 5: 35 Points instead of 50.
Fight 6: 40 Points instead of 50.
Fight 7: 45 Points instead of 50.
Army Specific Changes:
Gondor and Arnor:
All formations of Minas Tirith Warriors cost 30 Points instead of 25.
All formations of Warriors of the Dead cost 50 Points instead of 60.
All formations of Riders of the Dead cost 50 Points instead of 60.
Forlong the Fat costs 50 Points instead of 75.
Angbor the Fearless costs 50 Points instead of 75.
Osgiliath Veterans cost 95 Points + 35 per company instead of 120 Points + 35 per company.
Denethor’s Guard cost 85 Points + 35 per company instead of 120 Points + 35 per company.
Court of the Dead King cost 115 Points + 50 per company instead of 145 Points + 30 per company.
Bonuses may not be not be taken for both Narsil and Anduril if both are in one formation; the user must choose which applies.
The Kingdom of Rohan:
The King’s Guard cost 80 Points + 35 per company instead of 100 Points + 35 per company.
Erkenbrand’s Riders cost 95 Points + 40 per company instead of 115 Points + 40 per company.
Théodred’s Knights cost 90 Points + 40 per company instead of 135 Points + 45 per company.
Grimbold’s Helmingas cost 60 Points + 30 per company instead of 85 Points + 30 per company.
Elfhelm’s Riders cost 75 Points + 35 per company instead of 90 Points + 40 per company.
The Elven Kingdoms:
All formations of Galadhrim Regiments cost 40 Points instead of 45.
All formations of Galadhrim Archer Regiments cost 45 Points instead of 50.
All formations of High Elf Regiments cost 50 Points instead of 55.
All formations of High Elf Archer Regiments cost 55 Points instead of 60.
All formations of High Elf Cohorts cost 55 Points instead of 60.
All formations of Guards of the Galadhrim Court cost 60 Points instead of 70.
High Elf Commanders (High Elf Cohort Hero) cost 55 Points instead of 50.
Elven Stormcallers cost 65 Points instead of 100.
Rivendell Guard cost 85 Points + 60 per company instead of 125 Points + 65 per company.
Guardians of Caras Galadhon cost 105 Points + 60 per company instead of 125 Points + 70 per company
The Dwarf Holds:
Múrin’s Guard costs 95 Points + 45 per company instead of 110 Points + 40.
Drár’s Hunters costs 65 Points + 40 per company instead of 95 Points + 35.
Durin’s Guard costs 165 Points + 50 per company instead of 110 Points + 50.
The Forgotten Kingdoms:
Ents cost 115 Points instead of 125.
Eagles cost 125 Points instead of 140.
Treebeard costs cost 205 points instead of 225.
Gwaihir costs 175 Points instead of 200.
If Radagast uses Epic Tranquillity then his formation may not charge in addition to the current effects.
Mordor:
All formations of Morannon Orc Warbands cost 25 Points instead of 20.
Mordor Trolls cost 90 Points instead of 100.
Mordor Troll Drummers cost 130 Points instead of 150.
Mordor Troll Chieftains cost 175 Points instead of 200.
Twilight Ringwraiths cost 125 Points instead of 150.
Kârdush the Firecaller costs 80 points instead of 100.
Gothmog costs 135 Points instead of 110.
Gollum costs 35 Points instead of 50.
Orc Shamans cost 55 Points instead of 100.
Black Uruk Shamans cost 60 Points instead of 100.
Shagrat’s Tower Guard costs 100 Points + 25 per company instead of 125 Points + 25.
Gorbag’s Morgul Rats costs 90 Points + 15 per company instead of 125 Points + 15 per company.
Grishnákh’s Trackers costs 60 Points + 30 per company instead of 75 Points + 30 per company.
Winged Nazgûl cost 220 Points instead of 250.
The Fortress of Isengard:
Isengard Trolls cost 90 Points instead of 100.
Isengard Troll Chieftains cost 130 Points instead of 150.
Orc Shamans cost 55 Points instead of 100.
Uruk-Hai Shamans cost 60 Points instead of 100.
Uglúk’s Raiders costs 80 Points + 35 per company instead of 115 Points + 30 per company.
Vrashkû’s Talons costs 65 Points + 40 per company instead of 95 Points + 35 per company.
Mauhúr’s Marauders costs 80 Points + 35 per company instead of 100 Points + 30 per company.
Thrydan Wolfsbane costs 60 Points instead of 50.
Saruman the White Hand costs 215 Points instead of 240.
The Misty Mountains:
Goblin Shamans cost 55 Points instead of 100.
All formations of Gundabad Blackshields cost 25 Points instead of 20.
Any summoned Formations that wished to be used for Drûzhag the Beastcallers “Summon Beasts” special rule must be paid for. However this does not require Might Points.
The Fallen Realms:
Corsair Bo’suns cost 35 Points instead of 50.
Hâsharin cost 40 Points instead of 50.
All formations of Corsair Raiding Party’s have Thrown Weapons that have a Strength value of 2.
Easterling War Priests cost 60 Points instead of 100.
Mahûd Raider Warbands may be given Lances for 5 Points per company.
Passives only grant shield bonuses from shooting attacks (including magic attacks in their front arc).
Abrakhân Guard costs 70 Points + 30 per company instead of 100 Points + 30 per company.
Angmar:
Orc Shamans cost 55 Points instead of 100.
All formations of Ghostly Legion cost 50 Points instead of 60.
All formations of Ghostly Riders cost 50 Points instead of 60.
All formations of Spectral Hosts cost 50 Points instead of 60.
All formations of Court of Fallen Kings may be joined by any Epic Hero that is a Spirit.
Ringwraiths:
Ringwraiths cost 140 Points instead of 125. There are Nine may be taken as an upgrade for the following points (if nine Ringwraiths and/or Winged Nazgûl, one must be the Witch-King of Angmar):
The Witch-King of Angmar – 75 Points
Khamûl the Easterling – 60 Points
The Undying – 15 Points
The Tainted – 15 Points
The Dark Marshal – 25 Points
The Shadow Lord – 20 Points
The Dwimmerlaik – 30 Points
The Betrayer – 50 Points
The Knight of Umbar – 25 Points.
This was a word document previously, I've just copy and pasted it from there, the name of each unit was previously in italics. If you want the word document, just pm me your email and I'll send it to you
Comments and Criticism please
