Hadhod

Hadhod was a Dwarven warrior, of the clan of Fundin. He never appeared in J.R.R. Tolkien's writing, and is thus non-canonical.
Hadhod is a part of the company of travelers controlled by the player in The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age video game. Hadhod also makes an appearance as a home-made hero for the Dwarves in the The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II.
Little is known of Hadhod's past. He lived in the Dwarven kingdom of Erebor and had three sons. He was also friendly with Lord Elrond of Rivendell, who gave him a map, as a token of their friendship. Around this time, his three sons journeyed with Balin. Unfortunately, Hadhod's sons were slaughtered. The knowledge of this turned his heart to stone and he followed the map. He met Elegost, a Dúnedain Ranger, and the two became fast friends and travelling companions. While venturing across Caradhras, they came across Orcs who sought to stop them. Hadhod and Elegost fought valiantly, but an avalanche created by Saruman the White separated them, and swept Hadhod down the mountain towards Eregion.
====Berethor's company====
While in Eregion, Hadhod came across a cave-troll in the forest and was attacked by it. Fortunately, Elegost, along with Berethor and Idrial, helped him slay the foul creature. He then joined the trio in order to continue his journey. They found Dwarven Runes which they used to open a chest containing a set of purple Dwarven armour which Hadhod donned. Elegost also found the last axe ever forged that the Orcs have stolen, which he gave to Hadhod before they located the mithril pit. Then, a skeleton fell from the ceiling with a key embedded in its ribs. Idrial asked what the key was for and Hadhod answered that it was the key to a book which they found in the throne room not long after. The book revealed the password ("The Road is too dangerous") to get out and located the hidden door by where they found the armor. Now they found the Chamber of Mazarbul, and they continue to go onwards. 
==== Family ====
Little is known of Hadhod's family except for that his sons ventured with Balin. 
==== Fellowship ====
During the time of the death of his sons, he would meet and befriend Elegost, a Dúnedain. They soon became travel companions and stayed for a while until a group of Orcs and a bewitched avalanche separated them. Elegost remained in the pass, until his meeting with Berethor and Idrial.
==== Elf-Dwarf ties ====
Hadhod is friendly toward Berethor, Morwen and Eaoden, but initially appeared to be prejudice with Idrial, similar towards the initial interaction of Legolas and Gimli. Similarly towards Legolas and Gimili it's most likely that throughout the course of the game that Hadhod and Idrial shared a bond and friendship similar to that of Gimli and Legolas.
==== After the War ====
After the events of the War of the Ring it seems that Hadhod is still traveling with Elegost, staying either in Gondor or Helm's Deep (if he stayed with Gimli); in either case it is unknown what became of him.
==== Skills ====
Hadhod is incredibly steadfast in the game. His axe or hammer (depending on which weapon he is equipped with) will cleave through many enemies in the game (not to mention the devastating effect of his spirit powers, if trained properly). Also, his defense and constitution will guarantee he survives even the greatest blows, making him good to use against the toughest enemies like the Mûmakil and trolls. However, his magic resistance and his action pool are rather low, unlike other members of the company, meaning he probably should not face foes such as the Nazgûl shadow chieftains.
==== Axe abilities ====
Dwarven Cleave 	An axe attack that does increased damage.
Cleaving Wound 	An axe attack imbued with fire element, which burns one enemy overtime.
Crippling Smash 	An axe attack that inflicts Slow status.
Hew Armor 	An axe attack that lower's one enemy's armor rate.
Stone Hewer 	An earthquake that damages one enemy.
Mountain Rage 	A two-strike axe attack.
Durin Wrath 	A two-strike axe attack that inflicts Stun status.
Counter Attack 	Gives Hadhod chances to counterattack.
Berserk 	An axe attack that lowers Hadhod's defense and raises his speed.
Spirit Cleave 	An axe attack that lowers one enemy's Spirit.
Smite 	An axe attack that lands a Critical Hit.
Rampage of Durin	A four-strike axe attack.
Mountain Hewer 	An earthquake that damages all enemies.
==== Spirit powers ====
Stone Shield 	One ally takes no damage for a short time.
Flaming Fury 	Deals fire-elemental magic damage to one enemy.
Endure Flame 	Makes all allies immune to all fire-related attacks for the next round.
Damaging Shield 	Enemies who attack a protected ally with a melee weapon get damaged in return.
Mountain Shield 	All allies take no damage for a short time.
Flames of Ruins 	All enemies gradually take fire-elemental magic damage overtime.
Devastating Shield	Enemies who attack all protected allies with a melee weapon get damaged in return.
Dragon Calling 	Summons a dragon to deal heavy fire-elemental magic damage at all enemies.
==== Passive skills ====
Dwarven Evade 	Gives Hadhod chances to dodge attacks.
Dwarven Rally 	Increases Hadhod's Perfect Mode gauge gain.
Lordly Might 	Increases Hadhod's strength.
Evasion of Gloin 	Increases Hadhod's evasion rate.
Battle-Hardened Armor	Increases Hadhod's armor rate.
Overwhelming Axes 	Hadhod's attacks inflict Critical Hits in Perfect Mode.
Might of Balin 	Increases Hadhod's HP pool.
Dwarven Challenge 	Increases Hadhod's attack power when taunting a foe.
Dwarven Haste 	Increases Hadhod's speed.
Double Attack 	Takes two additional actions from Axe Craft.
====Weapons====
Hadhod used several weapons while he was in Berethor's group. To this end he used several axes and even the mighty hammer of Helm Hammerhand, one of the former Kings of Rohan, and the one for whom Helm's Deep is named. Before the Battle of the Hornburg, he and Elegost found this mighty hammer. This War-hammer, made of mithril, was more of a ceremonial weapon and had lain unused at the Hornburg for centuries, since Helm preferred to fight with his bare hands. Elegost concluded Helm wanted to repay the Dwarves for their little-known help in fortifying Helm's Deep. Hadhod replied "some deeds need no thanks, but this was almost too easy," and gladly accepted the hammer. He also used several axes his kin Gimli used, probably Gimli dropped some axes and thus Hadhod picked them up and used them with the same deadliness. Here is a list of Hadhod's weapons in the game:
*3rd Age Dwarven Black Iron Broad Axe
*3rd Age Dwarven Black Iron Walking Axe
*3rd Age Dwarven Steel Battle Axe
*3rd Age Dwarven Steel Walking Axe
*3rd Age Steel Dwarven War Hammer
*3rd Age Dwarven Steel Mortising Axe
*3rd Age Mithril Dwarven War Hammer
*2nd Age Steel Dwarven Battle Axe
*2nd Age Steel Dwarven War Hammer
*3nd Age Mithril Dwarven Battle Axe
*2nd Age Mithril Dwarven War Hammer
*2nd Age Dwarven Mithril Piercing Axe
== Quotes ==
Hadhod: Well, Ranger, it's about time! (when Elegost and his two new companions finally find Hadhod, who's currently engaged in battle with a Troll)
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Elegost: *Finishes killing a Goblin* Sometimes the little ones are the hardest to kill.
Hadhod: I might resent that remark... *Flips the corpse over with his foot* but I think you're right.
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Orc shaman: WHO DARES?! (As the company enters the throne room.)
Hadhod: *Rushing into battle* I think I do!
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Idrial: What could be inside this sarcophagus?
Hadhod: It is the last of my kin, if you must know.
== Trivia ==
* The model for one of the axes Hadhod obtains in Western Moria (The "3rd Age Dwarven Steel Battle Axe") is later recycled as the model for Gimli's axe during one of the scripted battles in Helm's Deep.
* During a cutscene in Minas Tirith, while Eaoden organizes the group to repel an attacking Nazgûl, he mispronounces the Dwarve's name as "Hathod". This is likely a typo in the script that was overlooked by the developers. 
==Appearances==
*The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
*The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II (as pre-made Custom Hero)
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