Guardian of the Light Outfit

Guardian of Light - LOTRO Outfit Idea for Guardians

It has been some time – okay a very long time since I added a new LOTRO outfit and this, despite having had two ready-made and just needing screenshots and a write-up! This one, Guardian of the Light came to me during the LOTRO Ill Omens Event. I realised you can react to darkness in two opposite ways: Fight it with Light, or join it. Yes, you could try to ignore it, but that’s hardly inspiring. So this outfit represents the Light – and the dark design is on its way.

Guardian Of the Light In-Action

There are a couple of items I’ve borrowed from Wood Elf at Heart but the rest has been designed as a heavy-ish outfit. Also, sometime in the future, I will also be showing this outfit on other races and genders.

Sword swiping combat animation shown here - along with a very serious expression! — Sword swiping and a very serious expression!

LOTRO Slayer Deed Maps | Slayer Deeds Guides — When in doubt, punch an Orc in the mouth!

This Guardian outfit features the Elven Soldier's Shield - with combat animation of a light glow — Elven Soldier’s Shield

AoE spinning attack - Glinmaethor in this Guardian outfit against an Orc in Gondor — AoE spinning attack

Putting the Elven Soldier's Shield to use against the Enemy — Putting the Elven Soldier’s Shield to use against the Enemy

Glinmaethor talks to Gandalf in Minas Tirith

How to Make This Outfit

Almost every item that can be is dyed white in this outfit. Find a colour that suits your character, though.

Head

Ceremonial Hat of the Written Word

Shoulders

Shoulders of the Waking Wood

Back

LOTRO Reveler's Gilded Cloak - White Dye — Reveler’s Gilded Cloak

Reveller’s Gilded Cloak

Upper Body

Breastplate of the Golden Forest Defender

Boots

Boots of the Golden Forest Defender

Hands

LOTRO Gauntlets of the HIdden Paths - White Dye — Gauntlets of the HIdden Paths

Gauntlets of the Hidden Paths
I have not yet found any other item with the same skin as this, which is a real shame)

Sword

Defender of Gwingris
This shares Angolgrist and some crafted swords (Thanks Material Middle Earth).

Shield

Elven Soldier’s Shield
Image c/o LOTRO-Wiki.

TL;DR Stand Out with this Guardian Outfit

Glinmaethor in my Guardian of Light outfit with Soldiers of Gondor, LOTRO — Glinmaethor with Soldiers of Gondor in Minas Tirith.

I’ve found making good-looking Guardian outfits kind of tricky due to the natural bulkiness of heavy armour. By mixing up different armour types and including two purposeful Elven pieces, I think Guardian of the Light is a good balance between form and function. If you end up using this outfit – especially if you use a different dye colour – I’d love to see your creations, so do share them!

Other Outfit Creations

Wood-Elf at Heart - LOTRO Outfit Idea for Woman, (Female Race of Man)

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