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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Kadan
Gurthang is the sword that will kill all of the mightiest within Ea. And the sword that would 'kill' Melkor in the Dagor Dagorath.
Ringil as a sword is below Turin's. But both blades are greater then Narsil.
Anyway, as for the question of this thread.
Tulkas is practically the God of War, and is the single greatest warrior in all of Arda (and Ea,) if he could be added then he'd take the spot.
Actually, Hurin took down 70 Troll's after picking up a Troll battle axe that was lying around, and took them all down with a single strike.
Not only that but he utterly destroyed Melkor/Morgoth's armies, and was only defeated because quite literally all of his foes were on top of him.
Don't forget Earendil as well. And Elendil and Gil-Galad were strong for sure, but only by Second Age standards.
Hurin was stated to be the greatest warrior in all of Arda behind Tulkas.
Hurin was a greater fighter then Fingolfin bro.
Maybe not in power, but certainly in skill.
It goes.
Hurin
Fingolfin/Feanor
Turgon
Turin/Tour
Earendil
Beren
Ecthelion
Think I forgot a few.
It either goes like that, or Fingolfin/Feanor are both on the top. But I'm pretty sure I'm right.
Melkor actually feared Hurin's bloodline enough to curse it. And he also hated Hurin quite hugely.
Didn't know where to put Fingon,
Hurin was said to be the best MORTAL warrior and Tolkien actually emphasize that part: “the mightiest of the warriors of mortal Men” - in my opinion it would be easy to say he was the mightiest of all if Tolkien really though that so.
As for skill I think it would be hard to surpass someone with 400 years of military experience like Fingolfin.
If I remember correctly one of the strong points about Hurin is that he didn't tire and while his brother Huor was stronger he could maintain his strength more time, that for example wouldn't make a difference for an elf since they are tireless(in comparison to men), imagine for Fingolfin.
Nov 8th, 2014 03:51 AM
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The best fighter is Bombur. But only if he's in a barrel at the time.
Dec 26th, 2014 06:22 AM
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Fingolfin is the greatest martial combat of the elves. Hurin is the best of Men. Orcs? I can't recall any in the books being particularly capable. No idea on dwarves. Samwise the Brave is the mightiest Hobbit to ever live.
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Dec 26th, 2014 09:55 PM
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I forget, were any of the Elven groups/cultures noted as being more powerful than the other?
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Dec 26th, 2014 11:43 PM
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Yes, the Noldor IIRC were the most militarily powerful of the Elves, and the Noldor tended to produce the most powerful elves (with some exceptions like the Sindar Luthien, though she was also half-Maia), such as Fingolfin, Feanor, Ecthelion, and Galadriel.
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Dec 27th, 2014 12:07 AM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by NemeBro
Yes, the Noldor IIRC were the most militarily powerful of the Elves, and the Noldor tended to produce the most powerful elves (with some exceptions like the Sindar Luthien, though she was also half-Maia), such as Fingolfin, Feanor, Ecthelion, and Galadriel.
Don't forget good old Glorfindel, Turgon, and the sons of Feanor.
Think I missed some...
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Tulkas and easily
Jan 12th, 2015 07:08 PM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by KuRuPT Thanosi
Tulkas and easily
Tulkas isn't an elf, orc, man, or dwarf.
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Feb 1st, 2015 10:08 PM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Daisy Roberts
Aragorn
Many men in the first age would beat him.
Mar 17th, 2015 02:34 AM
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I would honestly have to say Aragorn.
Sep 22nd, 2015 02:01 AM
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Fingolfin, and Turin probably comes second
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Nov 16th, 2015 07:59 PM
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How does Galadriel stack up to Fingolfin?
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Nov 23rd, 2015 03:55 PM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by PaulsHomeAlone
I would honestly have to say Aragorn.
In the movies, yes, very likely.
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Nov 24th, 2015 12:11 AM
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Legolas would rape him.
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by XSUPREMEXSKILLZ
How does Galadriel stack up to Fingolfin?
As a combatant, not well.
Nov 24th, 2015 06:43 AM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Mindset
Legolas would rape him.
No. Even Gimli outscored Legolas in the battle of Helm's Deep.
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