History Heartwarming / MiddleEarthShadowOfWar

* After the ''Arena'' mission, [[spoiler: Talion finds Idril, who tells him their mission to rescue her father, the general in command of the city's defences, seemingly taken hostage by the Witch King's agents, while Talion kept their attention on the arena ended in failure. She explains that Baranor wants to wait until daybreak and return with more men, but Talion realises she wants to go back immediately, bluntly calling it a suicide mission. Idril replies that if they wait until morning, the Orcs will have already killed her father. Talion's response is extremely heartwarming:

'''Idris:''' I think we'd be lucky to have him.

* Talion seeing the memories of the defeated Nazgûls and realizing they are all {{Tragic Villain}}s that Sauron deceived with his gifts. [[spoiler:When seeing Isildur's situation, he opts to give him a MercyKill and release him from his torment]].

** How did the devs deal with the Forthog DLC controversy? By making it free, refunding it to those who already bought it, donated a large sum of money to Forgey's family and invited the fans to do the same, which they happily did.

* The BetaCouple of the Haradrim and Talion's blonde lieutenant. When he begs her not to come with him on a dangerous mission, she replies, "[[TogetherInDeath Then we'll die together.]]"

* During the Live Streams, after Forthog saved Talion, the viewers adopted a new battlecry while the devs fought an overlord: "For the Beard!"

-->'''Mogg:''' Where you go, I go. [[TrueCompanions Never will you walk alone.]]

-->''Mogg:'' Where you go, I go. [[TrueCompanions Never will you walk alone.]]

-->Mogg: Where you go, I go. [[TrueCompanions Never will you walk alone.]]

* The Interactive Trailer allows viewers to choose whether to rescue one of Talion's Captains, or instead seek vengeance against their Nemesis. From the current statistics on the official website, an overwhelming majority of viewers have chosen to save their captain rather than seek vengeance. Bodes well for Talion's soul, does it not ?

* The BetaCouple of the Haradrim and Talion's blonde lieutenant. When he begs her not to come with him on a dangerous mission, she replies, "[[TogetherInDeath Then we'll die together.]]"

-->Pûg Berserker Master: Killing you won't bring my brother back, [[AvengingTheVillain but it might put a smile on his ghost.]]

* Uruk Captains can have the trait [[BashBrothers Blood Brothers]]. This tag is not just a slot occupier: Branding an Uruk during a mission and then letting his Blood Brother die will cause him to break free of your control then and there, forcing two brothers to fight each other in the gladiator pits will cause both of them to defect and walk away, and if you encounter an Uruk whose blood brother you killed, his introduction cutscene will have him [[HeHadAName state that he's coming after you specifically to avenge him.]]

* ''"I will not leave them [[note]] the people of Minas Ithil/Morgul[[/note]] to be slaughtered like my brothers at the Black Gate."'' It just goes to show that, despite his increasing need for vengeance and the darker steps he is taking to achieve it, there's still a bit of Talion that remains the noble Ranger he once was.

* ''"I will not leave them [[note]] the people of Minas Arnor/Morgul[[/note]] to be slaughtered like my brothers at the Black Gate."'' It just goes to show that, despite his increasing need for vengeance and the darker steps he is taking to achieve it, there's still a bit of Talion that remains the noble Ranger he once was.

* ''"I will not leave [the people of Minas Arnor/Morgul] to be slaughtered like my brother's at the Black Gate."'' It just goes to show that, despite his increasing need for vengeance and the darker steps he is taking to achieve it, there's still a bit of Talion that remains the noble Ranger he once was.

** It does, however, lead to [[NoOneGetsLeftBehind rescue missions for captured orcs]].

* Branded Orcs are more than just mindless slaves; they can actually form bonds of loyalty and friendship with Talion and provide [[BigDamnHeroes some timely back-up]]. Exemplified in the gameplay trailer when Talion gets ambushed by an enemy, only for a FriendlySniper to save his life (with Talion complimenting him with a "nice shot") and during the climatic battle with Seregost's overlord, he's saved again by an Orc beastmaster, who's later rewarded as the newest Overlord for his help.

** Although, this system will almost inevidably result in several [[TearJerker Tear Jerkers]], if you become fond of a certain orc and they die helping you.

** Even worse, it's mentioned that branded orcs can perform a FaceHeelTurn and defect back into Sauron's army. Today's loyal lieutenant may be tomorrow's nemesis.

* Branded Orcs are more than just mindless slaves; they can actually form bonds of loyalty and friendship with Talion and provide [[BigDamnHeroes some timely back-up]]. Exemplified in the gameplay trailer when Talion gets ambushed by an enemy, only for an FriendlySniper to save his life (with Talion complimenting him with a "nice shot") and during the climatic battle with Seregost's overlord, he's saved again by an Orc beastmaster, who's later rewarded as the newest Overlord for his help.

* Branded Orcs are more than just mindless slaves; they can actually form bonds of loyalty and friendship with Talion and provide [[BigDamnHeroes some timely back-up]]. Exemplified in the gameplay trailer when Talion gets ambushed by an enemy, only for an FriendlySniper to save his life (with Talion complimenting him with a "nice shot") and during the climatic battle with Seregost's overlord, he is saved again by a Orc beastmaster, who is later rewarded as the newest Overlord for his help.

** Even worse, it is mentioned that branded orcs can perform a FaceHeelTurn and defect back into Sauron's army. Today's loyal lieutenant may be tomorrow's nemesis.

** Although, this system will almost inevidably result in several [[TearJerker Tear Jerkers]], if you become fond of a certain orc and they die helping you.

* Branded Orcs are more than just mindless slaves; they can actually form bonds of loyalty and friendship with Talion and provide [[BigDamnHeroes some timely back-up]]. Exemplified in the gameplay trailer when Talion gets ambushed by an enemy, only for an FriendlySniper to save his life (with Talion complimenting him with a "nice shot") and during the climatic battle with Seregost's overlord, he is saved again by a Orc beastmaster, who is later rewarded as the newest Overlord for his help.

* Branded Orcs are no more than just mindless slaves; they can actually form bonds of loyalty and friendship with Talion and provide [[BigDamnHeroes some timely back-up]]. Exemplified in the gameplay trailer when Talion gets ambushed by an enemy, only for an FriendlySniper to save his life (with Talion complimenting him with a "nice shot") and during the climatic battle with Seregost's overlord, he is saved again by a Orc beastmaster, who is later rewarded as the newest Overlord for his help.