The Uruk-hai in general are such an interesting part of the series because they present a much bigger threat than the Orcs do.īut what is it that separates Uruk-hai from Orcs? Why were they created when it seems like Sauron's forces already had an abundance of soldiers with the legions of Orcs? And how were the Uruk-hai created in the first place? Tolkien's work has a few suggestions towards the answers but is often a little murky on the details. Watching this giant form emerge from a pit of bubbling goo and slime and take the shape of a monster right before your eyes is something that burns itself into a person's brain. The creation of the Uruk-hai is one of the more notable scenes from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, mostly for its revolting nature.