What does Dol Guldur Battle (79014) depict?

It recreates the ruined fortress in Mirkwood from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, where Gandalf confronts the Necromancer.

How many pieces and minifigures does it have?

Dol Guldur Battle has 797 pieces, including 167 distinct parts, and comes with eight minifigures.

What colours define the set?

The set is dominated by Dark Bluish Gray, Light Bluish Gray, black and Reddish Brown, giving the ruin its dark, weathered look.

The Hobbit

Dol Guldur Battle

Dol Guldur Battle recreates the crumbling fortress in Mirkwood where Gandalf confronts the mysterious Necromancer in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Released in 2013, the set runs to 797 pieces and eight minifigures, making it one of the more substantial models in the Hobbit line. Its dark grey and brown tones match the menacing feel of the location.

Set number: 79014
Year: 2013
Pieces: 797
Minifigures: 8
Theme: The Hobbit
Different parts: 167

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 167

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (14)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 8

Azog fig-0010903 pieces × 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626c Head) fig-0033146 pieces × 1
Gandalf The Grey - Dark Bluish Gray Cape fig-0052656 pieces × 1
Gundabad Orc - Bald and Shoulder Spikes fig-0059104 pieces × 1
Gundabad Orc - Bald fig-0059113 pieces × 1
Necromancer of Dol Guldur fig-0059123 pieces × 1
Radagast fig-0059136 pieces × 1
Statue at Dol Guldur fig-0059143 pieces × 1

Description

Eight minifigures built around one confrontation

Eight minifigures is enough to bring the central confrontation of the scene to life with several characters at once, rather than a single figure standing alone against a backdrop. The scene centres on the standoff between Gandalf and the Necromancer inside the fortress, alongside further characters drawn from that part of the story. Anyone familiar with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug can use the figures to step straight into that moment, rather than building an isolated structure with no story attached to it.

A ruin built from interlocking sections

Rather than one solid tower, Dol Guldur Battle is built from several interlocking sections that together form a crumbling fortress, complete with broken walls, stairs and platforms. Spreading the 797 pieces across these separate areas creates a maze-like, unsettling setting instead of a single symmetrical building, which suits the ruined stronghold as it appears in the film. That structure also keeps the build varied, since each new section has its own shape and detail rather than repeating the same facade.

A dark palette for a menacing setting

Dark Bluish Gray, Light Bluish Gray, black and Reddish Brown form the core palette, giving the ruin its weathered, forbidding look. That subdued colour choice sets Dol Guldur Battle apart from brighter fantasy sets and fits the menacing atmosphere of Mirkwood in the film. For anyone building their own dark fortresses, ruins or dungeons, the set offers a wide range of matching grey and brown tones that combine easily with other Middle-earth sets.

167 parts for building your own ruins

The set includes 167 distinct parts, from large wall sections to smaller details such as vines and rubble. That selection works well as a base for building original ruins or dungeons beyond the scene shown on the box, since many of the darker-toned pieces combine freely with each other. The full parts list with colours is on this page, so you can see exactly which pieces are included before you start building.

FAQ

What does Dol Guldur Battle (79014) depict?: It recreates the ruined fortress in Mirkwood from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, where Gandalf confronts the Necromancer.
How many pieces and minifigures does it have?: Dol Guldur Battle has 797 pieces, including 167 distinct parts, and comes with eight minifigures.
What colours define the set?: The set is dominated by Dark Bluish Gray, Light Bluish Gray, black and Reddish Brown, giving the ruin its dark, weathered look.