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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord

70/100
25 ratings2015Easy to run

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1080p performance

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps991 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps964 fps783 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps826 fps671 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps910 fps728 fps591 fps
RTX 3080999 fps885 fps708 fps575 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps836 fps669 fps543 fps
RTX 3070953 fps762 fps610 fps495 fps
RTX 4060861 fps689 fps551 fps448 fps
RTX 3060738 fps590 fps472 fps384 fps
GTX 1660 Super535 fps428 fps342 fps278 fps

1440p performance

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps935 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps839 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps974 fps791 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps915 fps743 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps904 fps723 fps587 fps
RTX 4070968 fps775 fps620 fps503 fps
RX 7800 XT853 fps682 fps546 fps444 fps
RTX 3080830 fps664 fps531 fps432 fps
RTX 4060 Ti784 fps627 fps502 fps408 fps
RTX 3070715 fps572 fps457 fps372 fps
RTX 4060645 fps516 fps413 fps336 fps
RTX 3060553 fps443 fps354 fps288 fps
GTX 1660 Super401 fps321 fps257 fps209 fps

4K performance

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps826 fps661 fps537 fps
RTX 4090959 fps767 fps614 fps499 fps
RX 7900 XTX861 fps689 fps551 fps448 fps
RTX 5080811 fps649 fps519 fps422 fps
RTX 4080 Super762 fps610 fps488 fps396 fps
RTX 4070 Ti602 fps482 fps386 fps313 fps
RTX 4070516 fps413 fps330 fps269 fps
RX 7800 XT455 fps364 fps291 fps237 fps
RTX 3080443 fps354 fps283 fps230 fps
RTX 4060 Ti418 fps334 fps268 fps217 fps
RTX 3070381 fps305 fps244 fps198 fps
RTX 4060344 fps275 fps220 fps179 fps
RTX 3060295 fps236 fps189 fps153 fps
GTX 1660 Super214 fps171 fps137 fps111 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

1 Gb DirectX 9.0c compatible

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Processor
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2.0 GHz Dual Core

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureAction

About

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord, released in 2015, is an engaging adventure game that combines elements of hack and slash, beat 'em up, and role-playing genres. Players take on the role of Celebrimbor, an ancient Elven Lord, as they battle against Sauron and unlock powerful runes while wielding the One Ring. Its notable Nemesis system allows for unique interactions with enemies, enhancing gameplay and replayability.

In terms of PC performance, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord is relatively accessible, with a minimum GPU requirement geared towards entry-level options. With a minimum score of around 800, players can expect decent FPS even on lower-end setups while enjoying smooth gameplay on mid-range GPUs. For optimal performance and higher graphics settings, a more powerful GPU would be advisable, ensuring a better overall experience and greater visual fidelity during intense battles.

Given its 70/100 rating and rich RPG elements, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord is worth playing, particularly for fans of adventure titles who appreciate engaging storylines and dynamic combat. The game's combination of accessible hardware requirements and compelling gameplay make it an enjoyable experience for both casual and dedicated gamers alike.

Performance profile

Released in February 2015, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord 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.

RPGs like Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - The Bright Lord 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.

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