Fate of Gundabad FAQ and Information
Prepare to join the battle and determine the Fate of Gundabad!
Our newest expansion, Fate of Gundabad, releases on November 10th, 2021! To get you ready for the epic conclusion of The Legacy of Durin and everything else happening in this expansion, we have put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions along with some links to articles and other information. Pre-Purchase Fate of Gundabad and see more in the LOTRO Market!
New Class! Play the Brawler!
Be the first to wield a pair of devastating Battle-gauntlets and relish the thrill of close quarters combat as a Brawler! The Brawler will be available to play with the release of Update 30.3, expected to be released on October 13th, 2021.
Customize Items with the New Legendary Items System!
The Legendary Item system is getting big improvements with the release of Update 30.3! We will have more information in a Legendary Items article that will be linked to here in the near future.
Lead the Charge to Battle!
Prince Durin and his allies have regrouped to prepare their final offensive on Gundabad to reclaim their ancestral home from the corruption of the Orcs, hobgoblins, and Angmarim that lurk within. Read more about the Story So Far on LOTRO.com!
Fate of Gundabad FAQ:
CAN I PURCHASE THE EXPANSION WITH LOTRO POINTS?
The Fate of Gundabad expansion will be available for LOTRO Points in May 2022 and will be priced as follows:
- Base Edition (includes the Fate of Gundabad Region, Missions, & Instances only): 2995 Points
- Brawler: 1000 Points
HOW DO I ADD THE EXPANSION TO MY EXISTING LOTRO ACCOUNT?
After your purchase, your account will automatically be updated based on the edition you have purchased. If you are logged into the game at the time of your purchase, you may need to log out of the game and back in before the changes take effect on your account.
WHEN CAN I PLAY A BRAWLER?
The Brawler Class will be available to play on October 13th with the release of Update 30.3 for anyone who has pre-purchased the Standard, Collector, or Ultimate Fan Bundle edition of the Fate of Gundabad Expansion.
WHEN AND HOW DO I GET MY EXPANSION BONUS ITEMS?
The cosmetics, earrings in the Ultimate bundle, and Brawler Battle-gauntlets are delivered to every character, while the Expedition Supplies, Valar, and Delving Supplies deliver to the first server and character that you log into the game with after your purchase. You may need to log out of the game and back in before the changes take effect on your account.
The following items will be delivered upon launch of Fate of Gundabad on November 10th, 2021 based on the edition you have purchased: all items contained in “Gundabad Delving Supplies,” all items contained in “Ultimate Delving Supplies”, and the Housing Teleporter. The instances and raid will follow in patches after launch.
IF I DON’T PRE-PURCHASE THE EXPANSION, CAN I STILL BUY THE EXPANSION BONUS ITEMS AT A LATER TIME?
At this time, the Standard Edition, Collector’s Edition, and Ultimate Fan Bundle will remain available after the launch of the Fate of Gundabad expansion.
While the expansions will still be available in the LOTRO Market, please note that you will be unable to purchase the additional exclusive items through the LOTRO Store for points.
HOW MANY CHARACTER LEVEL BOOSTS WILL I GET WITH MY ULTIMATE OR COLLECTORS EXPANSION PURCHASE?
On Fate of Gundabad launch day/Update 30.3, you will receive one Character Level Boost to 130 for your account on the first character that you log into. The Character Level Boost is bound to account. Once opened, it binds to character.
I PRE-PURCHASED THE EXPANSION BUT I DIDN’T GET A PRODUCT KEY, WHERE IS IT?
You no longer need a product key after you purchase. Your account is automatically updated via the LOTRO Market. If you were logged into the game at the time that you made your purchase, you may need to log out and then back into the game before the changes will take effect on your account.
WHAT ARE THE “EXPEDITION SUPPLIES” LISTED IN EACH BUNDLE?
These Expedition Supplies include useful items to help your character through the expansion content. Your Expedition supplies are delivered as an inventory item one time on your account, to the first character and server you log into after making your purchase on the LOTRO Market. Opening the item will bestow your supplies to that character. All of your Expedition Supplies are bound to your account.
Ultimate Expedition Supplies:
- 10,000 Virtue XP
- Reputation Acceleration Tome x5
- Virtue Acceleration Tome x5
- Rare Crafting Component x5 Selection Box
- 100% XP Boost Scrolls (1 hr) x5
- Large Dye Carry-all
Improved Expedition Supplies:
- Reputation Acceleration Tome x5
- 100% XP Boost Scrolls (1 hr) x5
- Virtue Acceleration Tome x1
- Rare Crafting Component x5 Selection Box
Expedition Supplies:
- 100% XP Boost Scrolls (1 hr) x5
Ultimate Expedition Supplies are available with the purchase of the Ultimate Fan Bundle, Improved Expedition Supplies are available with purchase of the Collector’s Edition, and Expedition Supplies are available with purchase of the Standard Edition
IS THERE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHARACTER LEVEL BOOST?
This item boosts a character to level 130. The item is delivered as a one-time package that is Bound to Account and is only trade-able to your own characters through your Shared Storage. Once opened, the individual components of the Character Level Boost are Bound to Character. The level 130 Valar can be used by characters through level 130, so a level 130 character can use the Valar even if they would not benefit from the boost in levels if they wish in order to have the other aspects of the Valar bestowed on the character.
IS THE CHARACTER LEVEL BOOST GOING TO BE IN THE LOTRO STORE?
Yes. The Character Level 130 Boost will be available in the LOTRO Store after the Fate of Gundabad expansion launches. The cost for the Boost will be 6695 LOTRO Points.
WHAT DO THE GUNDABAD COSMETICS LOOK LIKE?
Collector’s Edition includes the Gundabad Cosmetic Outfit & Cloak, Mount, War-steed appearance (not pictured), and pet Ukhrash:
WHAT DO THE FATEFUL GUNDABAD COSMETICS LOOK LIKE?
Ultimate Fan Bundle includes all the Gundabad cosmetics pictured above, but additionally includes the Fateful Gundabad Cosmetic Outfit & Cloak, cosmetic pet Crystal Grim, as well as the Thunder Boar which has hoof effects. Also includes a matching War-steed appearance suitable for a Horse.
WHAT IS A GAUNTLET BOX?
The Gauntlet Box gives your new Brawler weapons to fight with as you progress through the game. As your Brawler gets higher level, simply open the next package to receive a set of Gauntlets fit for that level, up to Level 130.
WHAT HAPPENS TO LEGENDARY ITEMS IN GUNDABAD?
Your existing Legendary Items will be able to be converted into ingredients that will boost your new Legendary Item. You will also be able to continue to use your existing Legendary Items. A guide will be linked here in the near future.
WHAT IS INSIDE OF THE DELVING SUPPLIES?
Delving supplies will help you when Fate of Gundabad launches! They are only available in the Collector’s Edition or the Ultimate Fan Bundle, and they arrive on launch day.
Ultimate Delving Supplies for the Ultimate Fan Bundle include: the new currency boosting Fateful Toolkit and 5 Crafting Guild Tokens of Esteem! Gundabad Delving Supplies for the Collector’s Edition include: the new currency boosting Gundabad Toolkit!
WHEN DO I RECEIVE THE DELVING SUPPLIES?
These items will be delivered upon the release of Update 31: Fate of Gundabad.
WHAT IS A CURENCY BOOSTING TOOLKIT?
These new Universal Toolkits give +10% bonus earnings on Wallet Festival tokens and Wallet Landscape tokens. The Gundabad Toolkit provides the bonus earnings in content levels 131 through 140, while the Fateful Toolkit works on content levels 1 through 140.
WHAT ARE MISSIONS?
Missions are scaling Instances available to players starting at level 20 through level 140 that can be completed Solo or Duo. Each has its own unique objective and Twist, which is a special condition present for that Mission. Missions also offer their own rewards!
WHAT ARE ALLEGIANCES?
By pledging yourself to help factions in Middle-earth, you can earn rewards and experience storylines exclusively related to each faction. Fate of Gundabad introduces a new Allegiance to form: the Zhelruka Dwarves.
HOW BIG IS THE DYE CARRY-ALL?
The Large Dye Carry-All holds up to 50 stacks of Dyes with up to 500 Dyes per stack. NOTE: Dyes placed inside of the Large Dye Carry-All will lose their “Crafted by” text. The Large Dye Carry-All is Bound to Account.