Is Gandalf stronger than Sauron?

Is Gandalf stronger than Sauron?

In our opinion, Gandalf, mostly, is not stronger than Sauron. ... Gandalf is described as being the wisest of the Maiar, however, Tolkien loved parallels. Just as Melkor and Manwe were the most powerful of the Ainur, probably Sauron and Gandalf were among the most powerful of the Maiar.

Is Galadriel stronger than Sauron?

Sauron is stronger than Galadriel fella. He tops her in any way, after all, he is a Maiar and she's a simple mortal. ... Melkor(Morgoth)was left out, Gothmog, Ancalagon the Black, Valars, other Maias, and other beings and creatures like some elves,dwarves,people described in his books.

Why was Saruman weaker than Sauron?

It is true that Saruman, unlike Sauron, was limited by the peculiar status of the Istari, that prevented him from having access to the whole of his innate abilities and his knowledge from Valinor.

Who is more evil Sauron or Saruman?

So in terms of not only terribleness but power Saruman is much smaller than Sauron- as unfortunate for it is for the corrupted White-Wizard. In all consideration. The evil of Sauron was completely unmatched and unrivaled during the power of the War of the Ring. This is not even fair, to be honest.

Who is stronger, Gandalf or Saruman?

• This one is kind of obvious, even if you still disagree that Gandalf was more powerful as Gandalf the Grey and as Olórin. Gandalf the White not only returned with all of his inherent powers, but was also augmented by Eru due to him passing the test of sacrifice (dying to save the Fellowship).

Who is more powerful, Sauron or the Ainur?

• Going off what Sebastian_H said, clearly explains that Sauron is simply a Maia. Though that is of course a very powerful being to be in Middle Earth, a Maia is still a Maia. In no way, shape, or form stronger than, firstly an Ainur, and secondly possibly the strongest of the Ainur.

Why is Saruman important in Lord of the Rings?

• It allows for visions and communication amongst the vast stretches of the lands. Saruman does possess one of these assets, and it's how he's able to conspire with his ally in Mordor during the trilogy.

Who is stronger, Sauron or Gorthaur the cruel?

• On the other hand, Sauron is said to be rather powerful. (The passage might also suggest that Sauron grew stronger during his service to Melkor.) Among those of his servants that have names the greatest was that spirit whom the Eldar called Sauron, or Gorthaur the Cruel.