Who is the most powerful Elf in Lord of the Rings?

5 Galadriel Is The Strongest Of All The Elves That Remain In Middle-Earth. In The Lord of the Rings' timeline, Galadriel is known as "the mightiest and fairest of all the Elves that remained in Middle-earth," recognition that is completely deserved.
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Who is the strongest elf in LOTR?

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 character in Lord of the Rings?

Glorfindel

Regardless, Glorfindel remains one of the strongest characters in The Lord of the Rings, with powers similar to that of the Maiar after being, essentially, brought back from the dead to aid in the Third Age and the War of the Rings.
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Is Galadriel the most powerful elf in Middle-earth?

Besides the main protagonists, the Hobbits, everyone else is extremely powerful, particularly the Elves. All of the Elves that fans meet in the Lord of the Rings series are powerful and wise people. However, Galadriel may be the most powerful and wise Elf in Middle Earth, at least in the Third Age.
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Is Elrond or Galadriel more powerful?

As great as Elrond is, descending from Melian, he is no equal of Fëanor, who is said to be the mightiest of all elves, and if Galadriel is his equal, then there is no way that Elrond would be mightier than her.
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Who is stronger Lady Galadriel or Gandalf?

Gandalf the White, or in his true form, is much stronger than wise elf Galadriel in the Lord of the Rings.
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Who is more powerful Legolas or Aragorn?

Originally Answered: Who was more powerful: Aragorn or Legolas? Legolas hands down. Legolas is a Elf prince and has years of combat under his belt.
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Who is stronger Sauron or Gandalf?

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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Is Gandalf the White more powerful?

Gandalf the White carries considerably more wisdom and authority than Gandalf the Grey, and his magical prowess expands as a result. His second incarnation shatters Saruman's staff effortlessly, fends off the Witch-king of Angmar, and relinquishes Théoden from his rival's control.
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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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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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What is the most famous Elf?

Legolas may be the most iconic elf in literature, and for good reason. One of the heroes of The Lord of the Rings, Legolas is an incredible fighter, a brilliant diplomat, a true hero, and a true friend (especially to Gimli).
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Can Gandalf 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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Why are hobbits immune to the ring?

Hobbits are simple creatures and do not wish for much, so there is nothing for the Ring to use against a hobbit. Frodo is the hobbit that is corrupted the most next to Gollum and Bilbo, which is why he is unable to throw the Ring into the fire.
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Can Gandalf beat Dumbledore?

Dumbledore, as strong a wizard as he was, would not win in a fight with Gandalf.
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Who is the strongest Hobbit?

The 10 Most Powerful Heroes From The Hobbit, Ranked
  1. 1 Galadriel.
  2. 2 Elrond. ...
  3. 3 Gandalf. ...
  4. 4 Thranduil. ...
  5. 5 Thorin Oakenshield. ...
  6. 6 Radagast the Brown. ...
  7. 7 Bard. ...
  8. 8 Fili and Kili. ...
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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 defeat Smaug?

Gandalf absolutely could have killed Smaug in a one-on-one fight. The grey wizard fought and defeated the Balrog of Moria, and a dragon was a lesser evil than that.
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Can Gimli beat Legolas?

At the battle of the Hornburg Gimli and Legolas engaged in an Orc slaying contest and at the end Gimli was said to have won by one Orc. Gimli lied about winning as even though his view on elves had drastically changed he still had his Dwarven stubbornness.
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Who would win Aragorn vs Jaime Lannister?

Winner: Aragorn

Jaime's skill paired with his armor means he could stand his ground for a long while and take a good amount of hits before going down. Meanwhile, one precise strike at Aragorn's vitals could be all it takes to win.
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How strong is Legolas?

Legolas is able to draw his arrows and launch them at his enemies with this bow repeatedly without appearing to tire. This means that he likely has a lifting capacity of at least 1300 pounds. One of the reasons he's able to bend gravity so well is that he's able to push his entire body up with the proper leverage.
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Are Maiar more powerful than elves?

Even with their powers limited, the Istari - like the Maiar - are definitely more powerful than the elves.
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What is Gandalf's true form?

Gandalf wasn't born to be the spitting image of Sir Ian McKellan, his real form -- as a Maia -- is formless. They are spirits, after all. Both Maiar and the more powerful, Valar, can change their appearances at will.
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Can Galadriel defeat Sauron?

So, Galadriel is ridiculously powerful. She's one of the oldest elves in Middle Earth, and she has a ring of power. It's no surprise that a weakened Sauron would retreat when her and her buddies showed up to his little hideout (even if he had been planning that move for years).
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Is the Witch King stronger than Gandalf?

Gandalf is far more powerful than the Witch-king for a number of reasons. Gandalf was created at the literal beginning of time, while the Witch-king has been around for about an age. Gandalf is a Maiar who has been sent to Middle-earth, with reduced powers, the Witch-king is a human wraith with some of Sauron's power.
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