A new Guardians of Middle-earth trailer walks viewers through strategies that will help control the battlefield in Monolith Productions' console-bound multiplayer online battle arena.

The video includes advice on pairing characters with complimentary skills, as well as strategies to use during the beginning, middle and end phases of each match. Check it out above to learn the benefits of leveling by sticking together and roughing up Uruk-hai.

Guardians of Middle-earth is set for retail and Xbox Live Arcade release on Dec. 4, and on PlayStation Network the following day. You can learn more about how Monolith built a MOBA for consoles from Polygon's trip to the studio earlier this year.