The Balrog is a deadly and ancient creature that can be summoned in all 3 games - by the Mordor faction and by Goblins for 25 power-points. (See Summon Balrog)
Lore
The Balrog depicted in the game is Durin's Bane and it resided in Moria, and upon encountering the Fellowship, it attacked, eager to collect the ring. Gandalf, however, being a Maiar spirit as well, battled the Balrog to protect Frodo and the others.
The Balrog is a very powerful unit. He is hard to kill, has large splash damage, and boasts powerful abilities. He can engulf the battlefield in flame with his breath, and even fly.
The Breath Fire ability
Abilities
- Ignite - the Balrog lights up with temporary more-dazzling and dark glow; gains an increase in damage by 200% and armor by 50% for a short duration
- Fire Whip - his whip is used on an enemy building or unit - as much as 6 enemies can be killed by one stroke
- Scream - causes all enemies to flee in terror
- Breathe Fire - the Balrog exhales a long gust of flame across the selected area. This attack is equivalent to Drogoth's Incinerate, a Firedrake's Inferno, and a Summoned Dragon's default attack.
- Wings - the Balrog spreads its vast wings and takes a short flight to the selected nearby location.
The Balrog taking flight