Who was the most powerful in Lord of the Rings?

God is the most powerful entity in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings universe. The Elvish name for him is actually Eru Ilúvatar, meaning “the one, father of all.” So the question becomes: Who is the second-most powerful being?
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Who is the most powerful person in the 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 most powerful villain in Lord of the Rings?

Sauron is the most powerful character in The Lord of the Rings. Last, and absolutely not least, we have Sauron. The Dark Lord is on a power level all his own, as he's directly responsible for the death of countless kings, kingdoms, and people throughout Middle-earth history.
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Who was the strongest in Middle-earth?

  1. 1 Tom Bombadil (and Goldberry) Tom Bombadil is something of an enigma.
  2. 2 Galadriel. Of all the elves in Middle-earth, Galadriel is one of the most knowledgeable and powerful. ...
  3. 3 Sauron. Sauron is the Lord of the Rings. ...
  4. 4 Gandalf. ...
  5. 5 Gil-galad. ...
  6. 6 Celeborn. ...
  7. 7 Elrond. ...
  8. 8 Saruman. ...
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Who is stronger 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 Are The Most Powerful EVIL BEINGS In Middle Earth | Middle Earth Lore



Who is God in LOTR?

Eru Ilúvatar was the supreme deity of Arda. He was the single creator, above the Valar, but delegated almost all direct action within Eä to the Ainur, including the shaping of the world.
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Can Gandalf defeat 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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Who is stronger Sauron or Morgoth?

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 Tom Bombadil stronger than Gandalf?

More powerful than Gandalf and more ancient than Galadriel, Tom Bombadil is actually Lord of the Rings' most powerful being. When it comes to powerful beings in Lord of the Rings, characters such as Gandalf, Saruman, Galadriel and, of course, Sauron are discussed at great length.
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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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Why was Frodo so weak?

Frodo was not weak. His weakness sprouted from the effect that the ring was having on his spirit and mind, and he had the strength to carry this very ring thousands of miles all the way to Mt.
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Is Legolas the best fighter in LOTR?

Legolas is the greatest warrior in the history of Middle Earth. He defeated several Mumakil in the battle of the Pelennor Fields and also saved Bilbo and the Dwarves on their quest to Erebor, and probably also was heavily involved in winning the Battle of Five Armies.
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Was Tom Bombadil more powerful than Sauron?

Sauron is all-powerful. Unless he is destroyed he is unbeatable and unstoppable. The destruction of the ring (and Sauron's native power which is VERY considerable) is the only way to defeat him. Tom Bombadill is not so much powerful as outside the power game that is being played out in the war of the ring.
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Is Tom Bombadil a God?

Tom Bombadil Is God

Though he's not mentioned in The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, Tolkien's world is presided over by a God known as Eru. This primordial entity shares many traits with the monotheistic gods of the real world, and was responsible for creating all life with the help of his first children, the Ainur.
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Is Tom Bombadil immortal?

Proclaimed to be "the oldest in existence," Tom Bombadil was apparently immortal and possesses a range of enigmatic powers able to give full control over his domains, seen by Goldberry that described Tom as being "Master of wood, water and hill". He was also referenced as being impossible to capture or imprison.
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Who kills Morgoth?

After committing many evils across the First Age and preceding eras, such as the theft of the Silmarils, which resulted in his name Morgoth, and the destruction of the Two Lamps and the Two Trees of Valinor, Morgoth was defeated by the Host of Valinor in the War of Wrath.
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Is Morgoth a God?

Morgoth Bauglir ([ˈmɔrɡɔθ ˈbau̯ɡlir]; originally Melkor [ˈmɛlkor]) is a character, one of the godlike Valar, from Tolkien's legendarium. He is the main antagonist of The Silmarillion, The Children of Húrin, Beren and Lúthien and The Fall of Gondolin.
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Who is more powerful than Melkor?

12 STRONGEST: TULKAS

He burst forth onto the scene with such speed and strength that he needed no stead or weapon, which is where Melkor witnessed the wrath and strength of Tulkas and fled. Tulkas may have been stronger than Melkor at that point, but Tulkas was not wise or patient.
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Who is stronger Gandalf or Dumbledore?

Dumbledore kicks some serious ass, especially when it comes to wizarding duels, but in a contest of all-out brawls, the points have to go to Gandalf.
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Is Gandalf the White stronger than GREY?

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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Who would win Balrog or Smaug?

So, one glimpse into Smaug's eyes and the Balrog falls under the spell. Even if it's just for a second—a moment of hesitation or distraction, it'd be enough. Smaug would snatch up Durin's Bane and gobble him up with his sword-sharp teeth (and we know swords can kill Balrogs).
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Is Saruman stronger than Gandalf?

Most of the time that Gandalf knows Saurman he is known as Saruman the White. He was originally the chief of the wizards as well as the White Council that was formed to fight against Sauron. He was more powerful than Gandalf at these stages, but his study of dark magic turned him to support Sauron.
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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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Who is Jesus in Lord of the Rings?

Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia series. However, Kreeft and Jean Chausse have identified reflections of the figure of Jesus Christ in three protagonists of The Lord of the Rings: Gandalf, Frodo and Aragorn.
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Could Tom Bombadil destroy the Ring?

As he is an ancient spirit tied to the woodland and the acorns and the leaves, it would make sense that he is only able to exist when he is near them. It also explains why he can't take the ring to Mordor and destroy it himself, because he is encased within his borders, and cannot step outside them.
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