A Sturdy Stock

Deck tips: You've got to appreciate the durability of dwarves, even if you don't like them. They come at you like a wall, and just don't stop. On that note, this is a deck that holds the belief that raw power can and will eventually win out. You will notice that all dwarves are warriors, and most have little direct influence. To this end, try to put in the highest influence and multi-classed dwarves as your starting characters so others can't spoil your deck. Go wherever you wish; these little tanks just keep on plugging away, taking the worst punishment your opponent can dish out. Lots of fun against opponents who play orc hazard decks. Be especially careful with corruption, as most dwarves have penalties assigned.

Recommended characters: Balin, Dain II, Gimli, Thorin II, Gloin, Fili, Kili, Oin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombour, Dori, Nori, Ori, Dwalin

Recommended wizards: Pallando, Gandalf, Radagast, Alatar, Saruman

Qty.Card Name - Qty.Card Name
1A Friend or Three1Block
1Dodge1Elf-song
1Escape1Fellowship
1Lordly Presence1Lucky Strike
1Muster1New Friendship
1Old Friendship1Rescue Prisoners
1Risky Blow1Book of Mazarbul
1Durin's Axe1Elven Cloak
1Healing Herbs*1Horn of Anor*
1Orcrist1Sword of Gondolin
1Shield of Iron-Bound Ash1Blue Mountain Dwarves
1Iron Hill Dwarves1Quickbeam
1Roac the Raven
* denotes items to be used as starting items
Add the following cards for a 50-card deck:
1A Chance Meeting1A Friend or Three
1Block1Dark Quarrels
1Favor of the Valar1Fellowship
1Muster1New Friendship
1Reforging1Ringlore
1Tempering Friendship2Test of Form
1Glamdring1Great Shield of Rohan
1Hauberk of Bright Mail1Magic Ring of Courage
1Magic Ring of Words1The Arkenstone
2Beautiful Gold Ring1Beornings
1Men of Northern Rhovanion1Bill the Pony
1Gwaihir