One the level ranges people dont fancy is level 40-50. Either you stick to Angmar and Eregion or you find yourself running back and forth across Eriador for Volume 1. However each of the other quest areas have their own little story lines that are worth the visit.
How come they feel so disjointed?
In a galaxy far far away it’s still Lotro’s launch year. You find yourself playing the North Downs on your subscription never before heard the word questpack. The quests begin to run dry around level 35 so you try to find some in Angmar or Misty Mountains, but these are too high a level. Or you’re struggling to make it to Carn Dum for those fancy teal weapons because you’re 46.
The game was smaller and only at later points did the below areas become available as the story progressed with the epic quests and zones. Or years later revamps of older regions smoothed out the missing quest levels
| Area | Level range | Extras |
| Evendim | 30-40 | Annúminas instance |
| South Trollshaws | 30-35 | level 50 quests |
| East Misty Mountains | 45-50 | Goblin town |
| Forochel | 45-50 | level 50 quests |
| Eregion | 45-50 | Instance + LI |
All these parts have later become seperate questpacks while they were meant to be done fully or returned to as you complete Volume 1. These days with Vip Xp, scalable instances, festivals and crafting you can choose to skip these or not buy them.
So why would you still want to visit each area?
Annúminas
Former capital of Arnor now in the midst of being retaken by its former Wardens is a prequel to Carn Dum. Some solo with large fellowship quests in the midst of it all. Often not needed level wise, but a place with a challenge and jumping board to the Annuminas instances. Discover the sites, tombs of kings in Men Erain and stick around to perhaps even finish the The blade that was broken quest line and spot the true though slow nemesis of Evendim.
Evendim hardly is a forgotten questpack, but the last level 40 quests are often foregone.
South Trollshaws and East Misty Mountains
The only two areas that have gotten new landmass after they got released. Filling some needed extra xp holes they have a big jump between the 2 zones. The extra quests are pretty standard, but if you’re looking for an extra level that’s not filled with fire and grims in Angmar visit the cold Misty Mountains. Or after it’s revamp, get an extra level in Echad Candelleth around 34.
Two exceptional quest lines you’d be good to visit are the Garberts Cottage and Gollum it up. Or visit the iconic place of the Hobbit in Goblin Town. Do bring a map and some extra time for this one.
Forochel, an icy Shire
Some go around Forochel as the bays width itself. Others adore it for the views and relaxed atmosphere. What sets Forochel apart is the slow pace of its questing. Whereas in Angmar your fighting evil around every corner in Forochel you help the Lossoth with it’s daily troubles and lovelive. Only to find it threatened by Angmarim from the east or Dourhands of the west. And animals, oh so many animals.
Find yourself aching for a more relaxed time and want to chill a bit. Forochel is yours for a good few levels.
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