Balrog

The Balrog is a deadly and ancient creature that can be summoned in all three games - by the Mordor faction and by Goblins (BFME 2 only) for 25 power-points. See Summon Balrog. Main hero From Games Strategies.

Lore
The Balrog depicted in the game is Durin's Bane, who resided for two ages in Moria, and upon encountering the Fellowship of the Ring, it attacked, probably eager to collect the one Ring. Gandalf, however, being a Maiar, managed to fight the Balrog to protect Frodo and the others.

The Balrog is a very powerful unit. He is hard to kill, has large splash damage, and boasts powerful abilities. He can engulf the battlefield in flame with his breath, and even fly.

Abilities

 * Ignite - The Balrog lights up with a dazzling dark glow, gaining an increase in damage by 200% and armor by 50% for a short duration.
 * Fire Whip - His whip is used on an enemy building or unit - as many as 6 enemies can be killed by one stroke.


 * Scream - Causes all enemies to flee in terror
 * Breathe Fire - The Balrog exhales a long gust of flame across the selected area. This attack is equivalent to Drogoth's Incinerate, a Firedrake's Inferno, and a Summoned Dragon's default attack.
 * Wings - The Balrog spreads its wings and takes a short flight to a selected nearby location.