Size: 300–500 at the Battle of Five Armies
Leader: No named Warg-king in the book; commanded by Goblin chieftains
Biology: Larger than normal wolves (size of a pony), with matted fur, glowing red eyes, and a foul, cunning intelligence. They can speak a crude language.
Role: Wargs are not a separate army but a mounted force for Goblins. They act as shock cavalry – charging into flanks, breaking formations, and pursuing routers. In the Battle of Five Armies, Warg-riders attempt to sweep around the Elven flank but are met by the Eagles. Wargs also serve as scouts and messengers in the wild (as seen when the company is treed at the edge of the Misty Mountains). middle earth armies of the hobbit pdf
Tactics: Wargs fight in packs, targeting horses, isolated soldiers, and archers. They fear fire (oil and torches are used by the Elves to hold them back). At night, their coordination improves drastically. Size: 300–500 at the Battle of Five Armies
The Armies of The Hobbit contains the points values for every unit. Hobbyists frequently use the PDF to theory-craft lists (e.g., "Can I fit Smaug and Bolg into a 700-point list?") without carrying the book to work or school. The Armies of The Hobbit contains the points
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