Idk if I missed some popups or prompts to push the player in a direction. I have 0 clue how do get Durin's Helm and/or Axe to help with killing the Balrog playing as Balin's Expedition. I have characters that have pretty high martial and prowess in addition to being friends with Elrond and Galadriel. All that gives me a 55% chance to fail and die outright, OR 45% chance to kill the balrog with an additional 65% chance do die when I kill it.

Trying to give myself the best possible chance and so far save scummed 30+ times and died w/o killing the Balrog every time.