Minecraft Lord of the Rings mod: Features, how to install, and more

The Minecraft Lord of the Rings mod is one of the biggest and most popular extensions available for this game. It faithfully recreates major sections of J.R.R. Tolkien's LOTR franchise within this title's setting and also expands upon the game's existing lore. The add-on contains a host of features, ranging from custom visuals to factions and more.

Here's everything you need to know about the Minecraft Lord of the Rings mod.

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How to install the Minecraft Lord of the Rings mod

You can install the Minecraft Lord of the Rings mod via Curseforge (Image via Mojang Studios/Curseforge)

You need to have Forge installed if you want to use the Minecraft Lord of the Rings add-on. For this guide, we will be utilizing Curseforge, a popular loader with a repository of mods, resource packs, shaders, textures, and more.

Here's how you can install the Lord of the Rings mod in Minecraft:

1. Head over to Curseforge and download the launcher if you do not have it already.
2. Once that is done and you're logged into it, search for the Lord of the Rings mod. Alternatively, you can just click this link to the directory page.
3. If you wish to manually install the mod, click the Download option and place the ZIP file by following the provided instructions. However, it is recommended to use the Curseforge loader.
4. Click the orange Install option on the Curseforge website, which will redirect you to its installed app.
5. You will be prompted to make a new instance (installation). Additionally, you can choose an existing instance but it is recommended to go with a fresh installation to avoid conflicts with other mods or packs. Name your instance and create it.
6. After creating the profile, you will be redirected to the created instance's page. Select the orange Play button on the right to launch Minecraft with the Lord of the Rings mod.

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Features of the Minecraft Lord of the Rings mod

The Minecraft Lord of the Rings mod features a faithful reproduction of Tolkien's world (Image via Mojang Studios)

The Lord of the Rings mod in Minecraft features a near-perfect replica of Tolkien's world, including the beloved Shire. Players can choose to work their way to Middle Earth by crafting a ring portal or spawn directly in this region.

Additionally, Middle Earth offers fast-travel capabilities, allowing gamers to easily cover large distances. This way, they can explore the vast lands and interact with mobs and hobbits that have unique speech lines. This mod also features over 1,000 unique blocks and items, including custom crafting and smelting stations, letting you create new weapons as well as materials.

Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of the Minecraft Lord of the Rings extension is the presence of the Faction system. In this mode, players can choose from a host of factions — like Angmar, Gondor, Hobbits, Mordor, and more. Each of these groups comes with its own specific set of armor, weapons, perks, and items that can be unlocked by strengthening your relationship with that faction.

The Minecraft Lord of the Rings mod also has a Fellowship mechanic, where groups of players can band together to accomplish a common goal, similar to what happens in Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring.

Another interesting fact about the Minecraft Lord of the Rings mod is that it has its own fandom wiki with over a thousand pages, which can help new players grow and survive in Middle Earth. Additionally, this add-on's details and features have made it a very popular mod with a large Discord community.

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Minecraft Lord of the Rings factions guide

Every area has its own set of communities aligned to certain factions (Image via Mojang Studios)

Factions are one of the most important aspects of this mod, where your interaction with the various groups in Middle Earth determine your progression. Each faction has its own set of features, perks, tools, and weapons that are unlocked as you build your relationship with them.

Helping a faction increases your trust and bond with them, while harming or hurting them will make you hostile in their eyes. You need to have a good relation with these groups to perform actions that would otherwise be locked.

Here is a list of all factions in the Minecraft Lord of the Rings mod:

• Angmar
• Blue Mountains
• Bree-land
• Dale
• Dol Guldur
• Dorwinion
• Dúnedain of the North
• Dunland
• Durin's Folk
• Fangorn
• Gondor
• Gundabad
• Half-trolls
• High Elves
• Hobbits
• Isengard
• Lothlórien
• Mordor
• Morwaith
• Near Harad
• Rhúdel
• Rohan
• Taurethrim
• Utumno

The faction you'll pick will depend on whether you wish to join the good or evil side. You could also forgo choosing a faction altogether and conquer all of Middle Earth solo and rule over it.

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