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Height of Despair achievement in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Game of the Year Edition

Height of Despair

Use Strike From Above while at least 60 feet above your target.

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  • MattricusMattricus
    29 Jun 2015 29 Jun 2015
    In order to achieve this, you will first need to purchase the "Strike From Above" ability from the upgrades menu. It is the third ability from the left in the top row.

    Fast travel to the forge tower in the Barrows of Udun region. In the SOUTH WEST corner of the base of this tower an Uruk always seem to spawn close enough to the tower that you can use the ability on him. Approach the edge and look down at the Uruk. Hold cn_RT to target and then press cn_X to strike.

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    MM2313I can confirm that his solution is the best way to do it. Replaying this game, on but on Xbox One this time, I also fast-traveled to that same tower, found the Uruk that was nearby, and killed him with the Strike From Above technique. I can also confirm that you need to unlock this ability before working on this achievement.
    Posted by MM2313 on 23 Aug 16 at 10:50
    Brave TanukiGreat tip! That enemy indeed always appears in that location.
    Posted by Brave Tanuki on 18 Jan 23 at 09:02
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  • sauce4117sauce4117
    16 May 2015 16 May 2015
    You need the "Strike from Above" Ability for this Achievement. You can get this Ability very earlier in the Game. The Location for the Achievement is any Forge Tower if you want. Lure an Enemy or Group to the Tower, climb up and use the Strike from Above Ability cn_RT+cn_X.
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