Nov 9, 2014 · Balrog vs dragon, as a general setup, is simple to answer. Balrog. Even in the earliest writings, when Balrogs were much, much weaker and more numerous than they are in the conceptions you probably identify with them (as in, what Gandalf fights), Balrogs are stated outright to be more powerful than dragons.

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When design work began on The Lord of the Rings in 1997, the look of many of Middle-earth’s most evil creatures was open to interpretation. Loose descriptions in the books, plus rough sketches by seasoned Tolkien artist John Howe, helped guide Wētā Workshop concept artist Ben Wootten in his development of the Balrog. The demonic form

Saruman, Gandalf and Radagast are Maiar (as is the Balrog), and Gandalf alone is able to defend himself against the Balrog when it swings its fiery blade at him. Elrond and Galadriel I'm sure would provide perhaps a distraction whilst the 3 more powerful characters lead the assault (again, this is me just speculating how this might go).

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Lord of the Rings - book 3 - chapter 5: The White Rider ‘Long time I fell,’ he said at last, slowly, as if thinking back with difficulty. ‘Long I fell, and he fell with me. His fire was about me. I was burned. Then we plunged into the deep water and all was dark. Cold it …

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Jun 15, 2021 · From Lord of the Rings, we have these: "The Balrog reached the bridge. Gandalf stood in the middle of the span, leaning on the staff in his left hand, but in his other hand Glamdring gleamed, cold and white. His enemy halted again, facing him, and the shadow about it reached out like two vast wings." "The Balrog made no answer.

‘It was a Balrog of Morgoth,’ said Legolas; ‘of all elf-banes the most deadly, save the One who sits in the Dark Tower.’ So even after Gandalf had told them what it was, Aragorn didn't remember its name, and Legolas had to step in. Aragorn only says …

Jan 7, 2023 · Is the Balrog a living thing? I'd think so. Avada kadavera should work on it, then. Ironically, although the Balrog is probably more powerful overall, the hax of AK wins the day for Voldemort. Is there any reason to think the Balrog would not be a living thing, or would have special resistance to instant death magic from HP?