Originally posted by Kutulu
Anybody can look like a combat god against a bunch of dirty orcs and goblins. As soon as the Spartans see Legolas whipping out arrows they simply form a phalanx and move forward. Sure Legolas will take out a bunch but there is no way he will last through them all.
Orcs and Goblins weren't stupid. They were as much cannonfodder as the Persians the 300 were fighting.
The only real threats to either were the Ninja guys and the Turok-Han.
And I doubt a phalanx would really work. Legolas was taking out entire mobs with his arrows.
I'd think he aim for their legs and have them trip and stumble over each other.
Also, the turtle won't work. I remember one distinct scene where Legolas was on a bridge and at the very least 600 yards away, shot a goblin through his helmet via the open slit in the eyes.
If anything Aragorn and Gimili can hold them off while Legolas rapidfires them.