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| TLHHImage=LOTR01131
| WikiImage=LOTR01131
| SetNum=01
| CardNum=131
| SetName=Fellowship of the Ring
| Side=Shadow
| Culture=Isengard
| Twilight=5
| FullCardType=Minion • Uruk-hai
| Stat1Name=Strength
| Stat1=10
| Stat2Name=Vitality
| Stat2=3
| Stat3Name=Site Number
| Stat3=5
| Stat4Name=
| Stat4=
| GameText=Archer. Damage +1.
| Lore=Black-feathered arrows from Uruk-hai bows reign over the corpses of Saruman's enemies.
| Rarity=R
| Notes=
}}


= General Strategy =

The only [Isengard] Archer minion in Fellowship Block (besides Lurtz, Servant of Isengard), Orthanc Assassin is among the stronger minions in the format with a base strength of 10. With the damage bonus shared with most Uruk-Hai and a stout 3 vitality, Orthanc Assassin is also a good choice for exertions from cards like Cloud of Arrows, Saruman's Power, Beyond the Height of Men, or weather conditions.

A solid addition to [Isengard] archery shadows in Towers Standard and beyond, Orthanc Assassin is somewhat limited by his uniqueness, though he can be replayed by Uruk Captain or even Evil-Smelling Fens if appropriate. His twilight cost can be reduced by Ranged Commander in the Towers Standard format.

= Strengths and Weaknesses =

=== Strong Versus... ===

* 3 vitality for exertions, such as from Cloud of Arrows, Beyond the Height of Men, or weather conditions
* Base strength beats most companions and allies without skirmish pumps (besides Treebeard and Tom Bombadil, the Master)

=== Weak Versus... ===

* Unique minion with a relatively high twilight cost
* Weaker than Lurtz and significantly more expensive than Uruk Lieutenant or (possibly) Uruk Ravager