We’re on a mission part 2 (U38)

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It has been awhile. New missions we’re added in Before the Shadow and Umbar. Are these worth running? Is gundabad still as junk as ever? Lets find out.

For part 1 and the overview of Anna kurfu,Gundubad,Thestlebridge, Erebor, Elrond, and Bilbo mission duration and specifc up- or downsides check out https://lotroplayers.com/2022/10/06/were-on-a-mission-to-find-the-quickest-one/

Who’s running the missions?

For part 1. All runs done by me were done on 1 character. A 140 hunter, above par gear/raid T1 capable. With mostly single target and a few aoe skills if groups got really large to simulate an average class.
For part 2. Same character at 150 with about the same quality of gear. A bit more aoe focussed.

Mission duration change

Before anything below 3 minutes was considered a decent mission. Over time we’ve gotten better and after the stat squish most missions can be run quicker.

  • 1 minute – 60 seconds is a fast mission (under 60 is great)
  • 2:20 minutes is the break for mission i would consider skipping
  • 3:00 minutes is ones i skip in general. Occasionally i’ll run them if we need the coins or weekly without having to port around

Umbar missions

In general Umbar missions are decent. There are quicker options out there in AK, Erebor or Bilbo. These currently get a slight positive recommendation if you need the allegiance tokens and or delvings. Only a lifes work is below par due to the combination of a ton of clicking and mobs.

Before the shadow/Cardolan and swanfleet

Divided into 3 mission hubs with some additional unlocking required, but once you’ve these under the belt. There are a 30 missions available under 2,5 minutes. While not as conveniet as AK, BTS scores a good second place for experienced missions. Delvings available if you want them, but some do have a lot of mobs and require tracking down a boss.

Siege of sirlond is a bad mission with 7 minutes to defend. Plague of men, sign and sigils and among the watch towers are a worse combination of running, mobs and clicking items.

Always on mission area of choice

Umbar is a decent addition to the bunch. A nice bunch of 10 missions with extra rewards for now. It fits in a comfortable 3rd place of choice right Bilbo. Erebor has 7 quicker ones, which puts it second place. Just don’t run Elrond of thestlebridge.

Anna-Kurfu vs Before the shadow

While AK has more quicker missions. Only a few of those are available each day. If you want to squeeze out the mission weekly in 1 go. Before the shadow with either a few AK or others of choice can be your preferred option. Especially when Delvings get added in Q1 2024 and the hand-in times in Elderslade will jump up alot.

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