The Dead Marshes (Level)

This is the level. For the location, see The Dead Marshes.

Level Progression
← Taming Gollum	The Dead Marshes	Track Hobbits →

The Dead Marshes
Number	R2-2
Game	LEGO The Lord of the Rings
Universe	The Lord of the Rings
Episode	The Two Towers
Chapter	2
Playable Characters	Frodo* Sam* Faramir* Madril*
Unlockable Characters	Gondor Ranger* Easterling*
True Adventurer Status	65,000

Sam: "Ooh! It's a bog. He's led us into a swamp!"

Gollum: "Swamp. Yes, yes. Come master, we will take you on safe paths through the mist."

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Dead Marshes is the eighth level of LEGO The Lord of the Rings. It is the second level of The Two Towers.

Transcript

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Arrival at the Dead Marshes

[Frodo, Sam and Gollum walk through the Dead Marshes, until Sam falls into a pothole]

Sam: Ooh! It's a bog. [He moves his legs over the pothole]

Frodo: Oh!

Sam: He's led us into a swamp!

Gollum: Swamp. Yes, yes. Come master, we will take you on safe paths through the mist.

Walking through the Swamp

[If the player stays and does not follow Gollum and starts doing other things, Gollum can say one of these dialogues to the hobbits]

Gollum: Comes, Hobbits! Come! We go quickly! [After a while] Hurry, Hobbitses. Hurry! [After a while] This way, Hobbits!

[The dialogues are repeated until the player follows Gollum]

Attack of a Ringwraith

[Gollum finds a teddy bear and gives it to Sam. As the trio rests, a Ringwraith screams]

Ringwraith: SHRIIIEEKK!

Sam: [The Ringwraith's scream wakes him up] Black Riders.

[A Ringwraith arrives riding a Black Wings]

Gollum: Hide! Hide!

Hiding from a Ringwraith

[Gollum can say these dialogues if the hobbits take so long to hide]

Gollum: Comes, Hobbits! Come! We go quickly! Hurry, Hobbitses. Hurry! This way, Hobbits! [When finding a hiding place] Hide! Hide!

[These dialogues are then repeated until the area is finished]

Finding another way to Mordor

Gollum: Hurry hobbits, the Black Gate is very close.

[The scene changes to the trio already being at the Black Gate. An Easterling rings the bell sound, which brings attention to Ugluk]

Ugluk: Looks like meat's back on the menu, boys! [He blows the horn, causing the other Orcs to come get the pizza and open the door]

Sam: Look. The gate. It's opening.

[Frodo tries to go to the gate, but is interrupted by Gollum]

Gollum: No! There's another way. A secret, a dark way.

Frodo: Lead the way Sméagol.

[The trio tries to reach Mordor by another route, while the Orcs eat the pizza. The trio goes to a place full of Haradrim]

Sam: Who are they?

Gollum: Wicked men. Servants of Sauron.

Sam: It's an Oliphaunt.

[Faramir and Madril fire several arrows at the Haradrim and the Mûmakils]

Found by Ithilien Rangers

Frodo: We have lingered here to long.

[The trio tries to flee, but are found by Faramir and Madril]

Faramir: Who are you?

Frodo: We are Hobbits of the Shire. We set out from Rivendell with seven companions. One we lost in Moria... two were my kin, a Dwarf there was also. And an Elf and two Men. Aragorn, son of Arathorn, and Boromir of Gondor.

Faramir: You're a friend of Boromir?

Frodo: Yes.

Faramir: It will grieve you then to learn that he is dead.

Frodo: Dead?

Faramir: He was my brother.

[Frodo is desperate to hear that Boromir died]

Faramir: Two Halflings and a host of men at my call. [He draws his sword slowly towards the Ring] And the Ring of Power within grasp.

Sam: He's got to destroy it! That's where we're going, into Mordor.

Madril: Osgiliath is under attack. They call for reinforcements.

Faramir: The Ring will go to Gondor.

[The level ends]

Story

Gollum leads Frodo and Sam through the Dead Marshes to the Black Gate, but recommends that they enter Mordor by another route. Frodo and Sam are captured by the Ithilien Rangers led by Faramir, younger brother of the deceased Boromir.

Walkthrough

Level Prelude

After completing the previous level, the hub world will be split into two perspectives: Frodo and Sam's perspective, and Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas' perspective. You can switch between perspectives by holding down the alternate attack button and then selecting the bouncing character icon. Following from Frodo and Sam's perspective will take you to the Dead Marshes level, while following Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas' perspective will take you to the Track Hobbits level. It is recommended to follow from Frodo and Sam's perspective first.

From Frodo and Sam's perspective, Gollum will accompany you, even if you can't switch to him. Follow the path of studs going down the mountain and head towards the Dead Marshes to start this level.

Level Walkthrough

You start on an island. Move forward and a short cinematic will show you Gollum running through the marshes - he will lead a brown trail behind him. You will have to follow it - whether you follow it now or go too slow, your character will drown. Just follow the path so you don't drown and head to the next island. After crossing the marsh to the next island, Gollum will show you a safe path, but unfortunately a green fire will block it. Switch to Sam and dig the ground next to you to get a bucket which will be added to your inventory. Then fill it with water from the nearby pond and put out the green fire to follow Gollum. Follow the brown path to head to the next island of the marshes. On the next island, more green fire will block the path. Use Sam to place a plant on the left side and jump to the top using the leaves as a springboard. At the top of the ledge, use Sam to light a fire in a campfire. The fire will ignite the lower branches of the tree, causing the tree to fall and the pond near the beginning of the level to fill with water. Walk along the tree trunk, use the pond of water to fill the bucket, and head towards the green fire to put it out. Then, jump between plant-shaped platforms to reach the next island. You have to be quick, as the platforms won't be able to hold you for long and you could end up in the water. On the next island, more green fire will block the path, so you'll have to look for another pond. Head to the intersection of the walkways on the right (they're leaning over a giant skeleton) and the next path will open. Move forward, use a skeleton as a platform to reach a small island, fill the bucket and put out the green fire to continue. Follow the brown path and when you reach Gollum the second time, more green fire will block your path. Switch to Frodo, jump over the leaves to a small island and hold the button there. This will activate a nearby pond. Switch back to Sam, fill up the bucket, and put out the green fire to continue. Go towards Gollum and more green fire will block the way. Use Sam's Elven Rope to grab the hook placed on the tree on the left side. This will drop a branch from the tree, which you can use to enter the bone cage. After reaching the end of the skeleton, use Sam's Elven Rope to raise another "bridge". Go back to the island where you threw a branch, use the new bridge, fill the bucket with water and put out the green fire to follow Gollum. When you follow Gollum, more green fire will block your path once again. Switch to Frodo, choose the light flask and use it to illuminate the hole in the tree. This will cause bricks to fall, which you can use to build a hook on the tree. Then, switch to Sam, use his Elven Rope to pull the hook, fill the bucket with the newly filled pond, and put out the green fire to move on to the next area.

In the next area, you will have to hide from the sight of a Ringwraith riding a Black Wings. Follow Gollum and he will ask you to hide. Switch to Sam and press the action button to hide inside the empty tree trunk. Switch to Frodo and use the Elven Cloak to make the hobbit invisible. Wait for the Ringwraith to finish its search and fly away. A short cutscene and Gollum's screams will let you know when you can continue. When you reach the next island, the Black Rider will return and you will have to hide once again. Repeat this four times and on the fifth island, it will be different. Switch to Frodo, choose the flask of light and quickly hide inside a large cave along with Sam. After the Ringwraith flies away and Gollum confirms that it is safe, continue to the next part of the area. When you reach the next part, you will not be able to jump and you will have to act stealthily. Switch to Sam and use his Elven Rope to cross the water gap. Stand on a piece of wood so that the wooden swing opens the way for Frodo. Then, switch to Frodo, approach the nearby tree and knock it down with one blow to make the trunk fall and use it as a bridge. Follow Gollum's trail and you will reach a tree blocking your path. Switch to Sam and set fire to the tree to burn it down. However, this will bring attention to the Ringwraith. Have Sam climb inside the log, while Frodo uses his Elven Cloak. When the Ringwraith leaves, go through the swamps on the right. On the next island, use Sam's Elven Rope on the nearby hook, build a bridge with the bricks received and use it to cross to the other side. There, use Sam to place a plant and use its leaves to reach the upper level and move to the final area.

In the final area, your task will be to defeat two Mûmakils, that is, the large mammoths that appear in the background. To do this, destroy a bush on the left side of the area and build a trampoline. Then, use it to grab onto one of the Mûmakils' ropes and get to the top of them. Depending on which two Mûmakils you reach the top of, you'll have to do something different. On the Mûmakil with painted ears and painted forehead, defeat four enemies and climb the rope on the left side. Then, press the attack button several times to defeat the Mûmakil rider, which will cause the Mûmakil to leave. On the Mûmakil with the painted trunk, defeat four enemies and destroy the barrel on the right to get a grappling hook. Use it to climb onto the highest Mûmakil platform and defeat the Mûmakil rider to make the animal leave. When a Mûmakil leaves, destroy the bush on the right side of the area and build a springboard. Then, use it to get on the second Mûmakil. When the two Mûmakils leave, the level will end.

Collectables

S means that the collectible can be obtained both in Story and in Free Play. F means the collectible can only be obtained in Free Play.

• Minikit Chests
  1. (F) At the beginning of the level, head towards the cracked tile in the lower left corner of the island. Destroy the broken slab with a character with axe and build a dock with its parts. Now, use a fishing character to catch a fish and throw it at the northwest sign to reveal this minikit. A brown path will appear allowing you to reach the minikit.
  2. (F) In the first area, use a character with axe to destroy five broken tiles on the floor and reveal this minikit:
     1. At the beginning of the level, in the lower right corner.
     2. Near the first green fire wall, in the upper left corner of the island.
     3. To the right of the pond that you use to fill the bucket and put out the third wall of green fire.
     4. To the left of the path that leads to the fourth wall of green fire.
     5. A little to the left of the giant skeleton.
  3. (S) Near the third wall of green fire, head to the southern part of the island, towards the camera. There you will find leaves floating in the water. Jump over them and follow the path. At the end of the path, use a character with Elven Rope to snag a hook and send this minikit flying to the fourth island.
  4. (F) On the island before the fifth wall of green fire, to the left of the giant skeleton you will see a cage with an orange handle. Use a character with super strength to open it and release a crocodile. The crocodile will leave with its babies and leave you this minikit.
  5. (F) To the left of the pond you use to put out the sixth green fire, you will see a Morgul object. Destroy it with a character capable of breaking Morgul objects to reveal a boat. A ghost will appear, asking you to collect two bones to build a Skeleton Steering Wheel. Backtrack and go to the pond you use to put out the fifth green fire to find the first bone. Continue backtracking and go to the place where you find the fourth broken tile from the second minikit to find the second bone. Once you have obtained the two bones and built the Skeleton Steering Wheel, go to the ghost and give him the object so that his boat can leave, but not before giving you this minikit.
  6. (F) On the sixth island of the second area, in the distance you will see a tree with a target on it. Use an archer character to shoot the target and make the tree fall to reveal this minikit.
  7. (F) On the seventh island of the second area, in the distance you will see another tree with a target. Use an archer character to shoot it and three ghosts holding targets will appear. Shoot them all using an archer character to have another ghost give you this minikit.
  8. (F) Near the dock where you get a key for the Blacksmith Design, destroy some bushes to reveal an orange handle. Use a character with super strength to pull it and advance through the tunnel destroying bushes to reach this minikit.
  9. (F) In the final area, go to the bottom left corner to find a place to dig. Use a digger character to dig through the loose dirt and a geyser will lead you to this minikit.
  10. (S) In the final area, use an archer character to shoot five targets and reveal this minikit:
      1. In the lower left corner of the area, near the loose dirt that releases a geyser to the ninth minikit.
      2. In the upper left corner of the area.
      3. On the north right side of the area.
      4. In the upper right corner of the area.
      5. In the lower right corner of the area. This can be the most difficult to hit because it moves quickly and the arrow shot can miss.

• Treasures
  1. Wooden Bucket
     • (S) You will get this treasure when you dig it on the second island in the first area, so you can't miss it.
  2. Fancy Umbrella
     • (F) On the fourth island of the second area, you will see a target on a tree. Use an archer character to shoot it and get this treasure.
  3. Toy Snake
     • (F) On the left side of the eighth island of the second area, you will see a silver barrel in the lower right corner. Use the Berserker's bombs to destroy it and reveal this treasure.

• Blacksmith Design
  • Mithril Stud Mallet
    • (F) On the right side of the eighth island of the second area, you will see a dock on the far right. Use a fishing character on it to fish a key. Next, grab the key and use it to open the chest in the upper left corner and reveal this Blacksmith Design.

Unlockables

The minikit model in this level is Black Wings. After completing the level, you unlock Faramir and Madril. In Minas Morgul you can buy a Gondor Ranger. In The Black Gate you can buy an Easterling. You will also be able to continue to Osgiliath (although you must complete the Track Hobbits, Warg Attack, and Helm's Deep levels first). After collecting all three treasures, you will be able to take a Wooden Bucket, a Fancy Umbrella, and a Toy Snake from your inventory. After collecting the Blacksmith Design, you will be able to craft a Mithril Stud Mallet.

Data

Game	LEGO The Lord of the Rings
Start point	The Dead Marshes
Characters	Frodo Sam Faramir Madril
Length	Medium
Unlocks	Faramir Madril Gondor Ranger Easterling
Enemies to defeat	Haradrim* Haradrim Mûmakil Rider Mûmakil
Bosses to defeat	Black Wings

Gallery

LEGO Lord of the Rings Walkthrough Part 8 - The Dead Marshes

LOTR Walkthrough

LEGO Lord of the Rings - Level 8 'The Dead Marshes' 100% Guide (All Collectibles)

LOTR Minikits