Morannon Orcs



Morannon Orcs are the largest type of Orcs, originating only from Mordor.

These Orcs usually wore black chainmail and iron. They were the largest Orcs in Sauron's army according to size and they were also the most common. A force of about 200,000 Morannon orcs made up Sauron's largest host at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields along with the other Orcs and his corrupted allies, during the War of the Ring. Although they were very tough, they were still lower in rank to the Black Uruks in Sauron's army. They were also trained to do higher tactical things in war, than other orcs.

The term "Morannon Orc" did not come from Tolkien's works, but from the media-canon of the LOTR New-Line films.

Notable Morannon orcs

 * Gothmog (Lieutenant of Morgul)
 * Guritz