Poisoned weapons
Poisoned weapons were used by different races throughout the history of Middle-earth.
Orcs
Orcs frequently used poisoned blades and arrows. Huor of Dor-lómin was slain by a poisoned Orc-arrow that hit him in the eye. Andróg was wounded by poisoned Orc-arrow, but healed by Beleg. Later Isildur was killed by several poisoned Orc-arrows that pierced his throat and his heart. Celebrían, wife of Elrond, received a poisoned wound from the Orcs of the Misty Mountains and, although Elrond healed her body, she lost all joy in Middle-earth and departed over the sea.
Elves
It is said that Eldar never used any poison against their enemies. However, there are some examples of Elves who used poisoned weapons. Eöl the Dark Elf had a poisoned javelin, which he threw at Maeglin, but hit Aredhel, who died from that wound shortly after. Elves of Nargothrond also used poisoned darts to protect their kingdom after the departure of Finrod and before the coming of Túrin.
Dwarves
The chieftain of the Petty-dwarves, Mîm, possessed a secret "long knife" that had "runes of venom" on it.
Men
Drúedain were famous for their use of poisoned arrows and darts, although they used poisoned weapons only when fighting against the Orcs.
Referencias
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