The expansion for, (and requires) War of the Ring core game to play.

War of the Ring: Warriors of Middle-earth includes Ents, Dead Men of Dunharrow, Great Eagles of the Misty Mountains, Corsairs of Umbar, Wild Hilmen from Dunland, and Giant Spiders, also with this new expansion for War of the Ring (second edition), these creatures and warriors of Middle-earth – formerly featured only as special Event Cards – will now be an essential part of the game, with unique figures and abilities.

Warriors of Middle-earth also gives new mechanisms to improve the game. Faction Dice and Faction Events, used together with the new figures, create new and thrilling strategies and make the War of the Ring (second edition) even more challenging and fun.