Would Gandalf be more powerful than Sauron if he had the ring?

Sauron was stronger than Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings, but it has to be said that there were a few different shapes of both characters. We will give you a detailed look at both characters, and explain why Sauron, in our opinion, was stronger than Gandalf.

What was Sarumans Ring?

Saruman’s Ring was the ring the Istar Saruman (Also known as Curumno or Curunir) who was sent by Aulë and Alatar. It is said that Saruman made this ring in envy of Sauron’s abilities to create powerful and great Rings of Power. The powers of the ring however, were never revealed, not in the movie nor in the books.

What power does Galadriel’s Ring have?

Nenya’s power was preservation and concealment from evil. Galadriel used these powers to create and sustain Lothlórien. After the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of Sauron, its power faded along with the other Rings of Power.

What is the power of Gandalf’s Ring?

Narya was described as having the power to inspire others to resist tyranny, domination and despair, as well as having the power (in common with the other Three Rings) to hide the wielder from remote observation (except by the wielder of the One) and giving resistance to the weariness of time.

Is Gandalf more powerful than Dumbledore?

Gandalf is more fully fleshed-out, but as an immortal, he’s not a normal person. 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.

Did Saruman know Gandalf had a ring?

Only the keeper of the havens, Círdan the Shipwright, knew Saruman’s identity and origin. Saruman would later discover that Círdan had given Narya, the Red Ring, to Gandalf upon their first landing in Middle-earth. Saruman and the two Blue Wizards went into the east of Middle-earth.

Why did Saruman want the ring?

The Ring wants to return to its Master. Saruman would be the first Ring Bearer since Isildur whose identity and location would be known to Sauron. Saruman is stronger so that is why he would likely rule for centuries before his own Gladden fields befell him.

What was Elrond’s ring?

The three rings were Vilya, Nenya and Narya. The rings Vilya and Narya went to Elven High King Gil-galad of Lindon, who entrusted Vilya to Elrond and Narya to Círdan, Elven lords of Rivendell and Mithlond, respectively. These rings were kept by Elrond and Círdan following the death of Gil-galad.

Was Saruman’s ring of power a real ring?

The ring was definitely a ring of power, just not one of the ones the story was about. Saruman himself knew the making of the rings, so it could just be one he made himself. Tolkien only uses the capital R to signify one of THE Rings of Power, but there are dozens – if not hundreds – of others out there.

What are Saruman’s ambitions in The Lord of the Rings?

It shows Saruman’s ambitions to be on a level with Sauron as a controller of peoples, a maker of Rings of Power. Him actively using the Palantir and thinking he is not controlled by Sauron through it is another sign of this.

How did Gandalf get the ring of Saruman?

When Gandalf came, Saruman revealed his rebellion sporting a newly made ring of his own, and vestments of many shifting colors. When Gandalf refused to join him, Saruman made him a prisoner atop the tower. In September Gandalf was able to escape by Eagle from the tower and return to the north. So it is a magic ring that he himself made.

Why did Saruman’s robes stop shimmering?

Saruman’s robes stopped shimmering in many colours as soon as the One Ring was destroyed. It is feasible that his lesser ring that he had forged had given him such powers of illusion. In an early draft, Tolkien speculated that the ring-lore had given him “Voice” but he dropped that idea.