Gandalf is Better than Elrond

Gandalf is a better character than Elrond

By Flynn Bradford-Loriente

If you Lord of the Rings fans are wondering who is a better character, Gandalf or Elrond? Then I have the answer. I am supporting the argument by saying that Gandalf is just too good for Elrond. If you’re now thinking I’m not convinced, or what about Elrond? then I have reasons that will tell you that Gandalf is better than Elrond, and you can trust me because I have watched the Lord of the Rings trilogy since I was 3 years old, and I’ve observed these characters’ abilities in detail. The characters are pretty much my friends! This equates to HUNDREDS of hours of thinking, watching, pondering these questions you want to know the answer to!

One of Gandalf’s greatest strengths is his wizardry. His magic comes from his staff. Gandalf’s staff can illuminate, push foes back, call Shadowfax and Gwaihir and counter magical spells. Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? That’s only Gandalf the Grey’s powers. Gandalf the White has those powers and more! In his white form, he can attack with a Lightning Strike, Blinding Light, Fire, Destructive Blast and he can summon the Shield of the Istari. Gandalf is truly a formidable wizard.

Enough about Gandalf’s power’s, my second point is about how he got that great power to be better than Elrond. Gandalf (the grey) and the Fellowship of the Ring walked through the Mines of Moria. As they were crossing the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, Gandalf fought the Balrog of Morgoth, also known as Durin’s Bane. Gandalf bravely risked his life for his friends and fought the Balrog. In the end, Gandalf delivered a blow with his sword Glamdring, defeating the Balrog. But unfortunately Gandalf passed away. Twenty days later Gandalf returned to life and stared up to the sky for three days, until he was rescued, healed, dressed in white and given his second staff, which is much more powerful than his first staff and more importantly, more powerful than Elrond.

Speaking of Elrond, I must say that he is a very wise leader. He commanded various armies, including the Last Alliance. He has the gift of foresight, allowing him to see great distances, and he can also heal others, which is another of his gifts. However Gandalf is also a wise, powerful and fearless leader. Elrond’s abilities are limited and it is evident that Gandalf’s powers and skills are far greater than Elrond’s.

So, Lord of the Rings fans, I hope you can now see that Gandalf is the better character. Elrond doesn’t have the powers like Gandalf has. Elrond may be skilful, but you can’t compare that to Gandalf’s magic and sword. Elrond hasn’t done what Gandalf has done, like defeat a Balrog! Gandalf is just too good.