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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt

62/100
15 ratings2014Easy to run

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1080p performance

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps841 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps961 fps781 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps862 fps701 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps813 fps661 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps955 fps764 fps621 fps
RTX 4070 Ti943 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
RTX 4070809 fps647 fps517 fps420 fps
RX 7800 XT712 fps570 fps456 fps370 fps
RTX 3080693 fps554 fps444 fps360 fps
RTX 4060 Ti655 fps524 fps419 fps340 fps
RTX 3070597 fps477 fps382 fps310 fps
RTX 4060539 fps431 fps345 fps280 fps
RTX 3060462 fps370 fps296 fps240 fps
GTX 1660 Super335 fps268 fps214 fps174 fps

1440p performance

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps970 fps776 fps631 fps
RTX 4090999 fps901 fps721 fps586 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps809 fps647 fps526 fps
RTX 5080953 fps762 fps610 fps496 fps
RTX 4080 Super895 fps716 fps573 fps465 fps
RTX 4070 Ti707 fps566 fps453 fps368 fps
RTX 4070606 fps485 fps388 fps315 fps
RX 7800 XT534 fps427 fps342 fps278 fps
RTX 3080520 fps416 fps333 fps270 fps
RTX 4060 Ti491 fps393 fps314 fps255 fps
RTX 3070448 fps358 fps286 fps233 fps
RTX 4060404 fps323 fps259 fps210 fps
RTX 3060347 fps277 fps222 fps180 fps
GTX 1660 Super251 fps201 fps161 fps131 fps

4K performance

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090647 fps517 fps414 fps336 fps
RTX 4090601 fps480 fps384 fps312 fps
RX 7900 XTX539 fps431 fps345 fps280 fps
RTX 5080508 fps407 fps325 fps264 fps
RTX 4080 Super477 fps382 fps306 fps248 fps
RTX 4070 Ti377 fps302 fps241 fps196 fps
RTX 4070323 fps259 fps207 fps168 fps
RX 7800 XT285 fps228 fps182 fps148 fps
RTX 3080277 fps222 fps177 fps144 fps
RTX 4060 Ti262 fps209 fps168 fps136 fps
RTX 3070239 fps191 fps153 fps124 fps
RTX 4060216 fps172 fps138 fps112 fps
RTX 3060185 fps148 fps118 fps96 fps
GTX 1660 Super134 fps107 fps86 fps70 fps

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850

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Processor
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Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz

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Memory
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3 GB

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About

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt (2014) is an action-adventure PC game that expands upon the original's innovative gameplay mechanics. This DLC introduces the Beastmaster Warchiefs, challenging players to use Talion’s Domination powers to turn fearsome creatures into allies against powerful foes. With its rich graphics and compelling narrative set in the iconic world of Tolkien’s Middle-earth, it stands out for its ability to mix open-world exploration with dynamic combat.

This expansion is ideal for PC gamers who appreciate strategic gameplay and enjoy a mix of action and stealth elements. Players who are familiar with and enjoy tackling challenging foes will find that the difficulty level keeps them engaged. The inclusion of the Test of the Wild Challenge Mode and opportunities for replayability makes it appealing for those who enjoy honing their skills and mastering the game’s mechanics.

While Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt holds a rating of 62/100, it still offers an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre. If you’re drawn to unique gameplay and the expansive lore of Middle-earth, it’s worth considering for your gaming library.

Performance profile

Released in December 2014, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Lord of the Hunt runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

Together Torvin and Talion hunt the wildest beasts of Mordor turning them against Sauron's forces. Hunt new monsters, uncover hidden lairs, earn unique runes and dominate deadly creatures to turn against your enemies.

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