When Does Shadow of War Take Place

Is Shadow of War before or after LOTR?

Bridging the gap Like its predecessor, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. With sixty years separating the two stories, this is fertile ground to work in.

Is Talion Canon LOTR?

Talion is the protagonist of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-earth: Shadow of War, alongside Celebrimbor, with whom he shares a body. He is non-canonical as he does not originate from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.