Who was stronger Gandalf or the Witch King?

This question originally appeared on Quora. I’m going to take a stance and say that no, the Witch King is not more powerful than Gandalf. Gandalf, like Saruman, Sauron, and several other characters in the greater Lord of the Ring universe, is a Maia. Gandalf is one of the five Maiar sent by the Valar to contest Sauron.

Could Gandalf defeat the Witch King?

yes. TWK only had a possible edge because he had the vastest army ever seen in that Age right behind him PLUS the will of Sauron bent directly on him. In the book you pick up on these subtleties. It was never destined for Gandalf to battle the Witch King, which is why the gate confrontation makes such a great scene.

How was the Witch King so powerful?

The Witch-king was a mortal man who gained power through sorcery and soul-chattelry to a Maia (Sauron). Gandalf bore Narya, one of the Three Rings of the Elves which was far more powerful than even the strongest of the Nine.

Who can defeat the Witch King?

Éowyn
In The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Éowyn takes down the Witch-king of Angmar, but there’s more to this feat than being a woman. Éowyn succeeded in defeating the Witch-king of Angmar in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, but the movie leaves out some important details about how she did it.

Is Gandalf the White stronger than GREY?

Originally Answered: Is Gandalf the White stronger than Gandalf The Grey? No he is not, because they are both Olorin. It is just that Gandalf the White has permission from Manwe to show more of his power.

Is Gandalf even powerful?

Yet despite the juxtaposition of these character introductions, Gandalf, Grey or White, is far more powerful than even the mightiest of Elves. However, Gandalf’s greatest strength lies in his ability to not only conceive but also orchestrate critical events directly leading to Sauron’s destruction.

Who killed the Witch-King of Angmar?

As he is about to finish off the stricken king, Éowyn arrives and confronts him. The two duel briefly before Merry stabs the Witch-king in the leg, disabling him and allowing Éowyn to deliver the killing blow.

Who killed the Witch-king of Angmar?

Who played the Witch-king of Angmar?

Andy SerkisThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
John StephensonThe Return of the King
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