Who is stronger Gandalf or Saruman?

5 SARUMAN THE WHITE
He was more powerful than Gandalf at these stages, but his study of dark magic turned him to support Sauron. However, before he turned to the dark forces, he was a very powerful wizard. His magic is on display especially during his duel with Gandalf.
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Who is the strongest wizard in Lord of the Rings?

From putting Saruman in his place to playing the part of the guiding hand in the war against Sauron, Gandalf the White ends up proving to be the most powerful wizard in all of Middle-earth history.
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Who is more powerful than Gandalf the White?

Gandalf's Maia form was known as Olórin, and vastly eclipsed Gandalf the Grey and Gandalf the White in potency, wisdom, and will. These five Maiar were sent to Middle-earth by the Valar (archangels of Tolkien's lore), but incarnated in mortal bodies and forbidden from utilizing the full extent of their divine might.
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Who was more powerful Gandalf or Sauron?

This is explained very quickly when Gandalf comes back as Gandalf The White, he says that black is still stronger, implying the the dark lord Sauron was still stronger that himself, Gandalf The White. Also the 5 wizards are not powerful enough to take down his uncountable legions of orcs and beasts.
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Who's more powerful Dumbledore or Gandalf?

Gandalf is greater than Dumbledore, although (or perhaps because) he had less power. He rallied all the free peoples of Middle-Earth to the cause, gave them heart, and sacrificed himself to save his friends and the quest in Moria.
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Who is the greatest wizard?

Hands-down, Albus Dumbledore was the most powerful wizard of his time. Most regarded him as the strongest wizard in history, and even Lord Voldemort himself feared to face him. Beyond his many impressive titles and positions of power, Dumbledore exhibited absolutely extraordinary abilities on several occasions.
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Who would win Voldemort or Gandalf?

Conclusion: Gandalf has more power, but Voldemort has far, far more tricks and aces in his sleeve. Voldemort 7.5/10.
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Who is the most powerful elf in Middle-earth?

The 15 Most Powerful Elves In The Lord Of The Rings, Ranked
  1. 1 Galadriel.
  2. 2 Elrond. ...
  3. 3 Lúthien. ...
  4. 4 Fëanor. ...
  5. 5 Fingolfin. ...
  6. 6 Gil-galad. ...
  7. 7 Tauriel. ...
  8. 8 Glorfindel. ...
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Who is the strongest in Middle-earth?

10 Strongest Beings in 'The Lord of the Rings'
  • #7 The Witch King of Angmar. ...
  • #6 Aragorn. ...
  • #5 Galadriel. ...
  • #4 Saruman. ...
  • #3 Tom Bombadil. ...
  • #2 Sauron. ...
  • #1 Gandalf. So I know this one is a bit of a curve ball, but I think that Gandalf is the greatest being during the trilogy of the Lord of the Rings. ...
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Can Gandalf the White beat Sauron?

If Gandalf had taken the ring for his own and used it and defeated Sauron himself, he would have become a new dark lord in place of Sauron and his overall task would be a failure anyway. Gandalf could beat him by 10 percent when counting on the fingers....
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Is Galadriel stronger than Sauron?

In The Lord of the Rings, it is said that had Galadriel chosen to use her powers for evil instead of good, she would have been even more destructive and terrifying than Sauron himself. Galadriel was the greatest and most powerful of all Elves in Middle Earth in the Third Age.
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Was morgoth stronger than Sauron?

Morgoth (Melkor), as a Valar, was a more powerful being than Sauron, a Maia. In a one-on-one fight or each with their respective armies in any age, Morgoth is undoubtedly the strongest.
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Is Gandalf older than Saruman?

Gandalf walked in Middle-earth for approximately 2,019 years, un-aging and appearing as a grey bearded human of about 60 years old or so. He was around long before Middle-earth was created and before the Years of the Lamps. He, Saruman and Sauron are approximately the same age - give or take.
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Who is the weakest wizard in Lord of the Rings?

Here are the 10 Most Powerful Beings (And 10 Weakest) In The Lord Of The Rings, Ranked.
  • 8 Weakest: Orcs. ...
  • 7 Powerful: Gandalf The White. ...
  • 6 Weakest: King Theoden. ...
  • 5 Powerful: The Witch-King Of Angmar. ...
  • 4 Weakest: Denethor II. ...
  • 3 Powerful: Galadriel. ...
  • 2 Weakest: Grima Wormtongue. ...
  • 1 Powerful: Sauron.
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Who is the best fighter in Lord of the Rings?

Lord Of The Rings: The 10 Best Warriors, Ranked
  1. 1 Aragorn. There are some key differences between Aragorn in the books and Aragorn in the movies, and one of them is that Aragorn in the books is shown over and over to be the best warrior around.
  2. 2 Legolas. ...
  3. 3 Gimli. ...
  4. 4 Gandalf. ...
  5. 5 Haldir. ...
  6. 6 Boromir. ...
  7. 7 Eomer. ...
  8. 8 Faramir. ...
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Who is the true hero of Lord of the Rings?

Most people think Frodo is the true hero of The Lord of the Rings. To put it another way: It is accepted by nearly all readers that the novel is about Frodo. It's his quest, his burden, he's the focus.
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Who is the strongest Orc?

Uruk-hai (for short, Uruks) were brutal warriors of Middle-earth, and the strongest breed of Orc. In The Lord of the Rings, the term Uruk-hai refers chiefly to those bred in Isengard, and in one context are alternatively called Isengarders, while Uruks from Mordor are called Black Uruks or Uruks of Mordor.
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Why was Gandalf afraid of the Ring?

Though someone could start out with good intentions, the Ring would eventually corrupt them. And that is why Gandalf can't touch it. He is afraid that if he did, it would corrupt him and make him just as bad as Sauron since Sauron put so much of himself and his evil into the One Ring.
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Is Sauron the strongest maiar?

~ Sauron was indeed the most powerful of the maiar and what made him excessively more powerful than any other being under the valar was the power he was given by Melkor. Remember the ballrogs were maiar too, so take the mightiest (Sauron) and add the extra might of power Morgoth passed on to him.
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Who is the strongest dwarf in Lord of the Rings?

1. Gimli. Gimli son of Gloin is the most powerful Dwarf of all. His father is already notable for being a part of Thorin II Oakenshield's company that journeyed to reclaim Erebor from the dragon Smaug.
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Who is stronger Fëanor or fingolfin?

'Fëanor was the mightiest in skill of word and of hand, more learned than his brothers; his spirit burned as a flame. Fingolfin was the strongest, the most steadfast, and the most valiant.
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Is Elrond more powerful than Thranduil?

This means that Thranduil had a stronger claim to kingship, and that although both Elrond and Galadriel could have claimed this title too, they both decided against it and were happy to be labeled guardians and protectors of their lands, rather than authoritarian rulers.
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Who is more powerful Dr Strange or Voldemort?

Doctor Strange is what's called The Sorcerer Surpreme, meaning he is the most powerful magic user on Earth. Doctor Strange defeated and outsmarted many beings far more powerful and smarter than Voldemort, to the point where Voldemort is just fodder Strange wouldn't take seriously.
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Who was more powerful Grindelwald or Voldemort?

Not only is Grindelwald more powerful than Voldemort, but he's also a more compelling villain, which is why audiences will be seeing more of him in Fantastic Beasts 3.
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Which is better LOTR or Harry Potter?

That really depends on what you value more in your fantasy novels. Harry Potter has much more rounded and relatable characters and (I would argue) better storytelling than LOTR, but LOTR is way better at world-building and lore. The Harry Potter series does character development beautifully.
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