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Character: Gandalf (films)

Updated: Jul 30, 2022

This post is far from finished, but will give a good idea of Gandalf's abilities. Note: Gandalf has been ordered by the Valar to never use his full power, so these are all instances of him holding back.

Gandalf the Grey

Universe: Arda (J.R.R. Tolkien)

Creature type: Maiar (angel) in human form

Size: Presumably 5'11" tall

Abilities: Above-human speed and reflexes, sword skills, various magic attacks

Attack potency: Probably in the low KJ level with normal sword attacks (cut down armored Orcs); likely far higher with magic-sword combinations (injured and killed the Balrog); likely GJ-level with staff and other magic attacks (shattered rocks easily, knocked Saruman flying multiple times)

Strength: Probably around 100 kg or less (appears to physically be about the same as a sixty-year old human)

Speed: Probably a max of about 15 mph when running; combat speed is likely pretty high (considering how many Orcs he killed)

Durability: At least KJ-level (took hits from a Balrog)

Intelligence: Probably at least genius-level, probably higher (IQ 150+) due to being a superhuman being

Stamina: Probably decent (traveled hundreds of miles with the rest of the Fellowship, but seemed tired when running from Orcs in Moria [magic may have played a role])

Weaknesses: Not very fast



Gandalf the White

Universe: Arda (J.R.R. Tolkien)

Creature type: Maiar (angel) in human form

Size: Presumably 5'11" tall

Abilities: Above-human speed and reflexes, sword skills, magical attacks

Attack potency: Probably in the low KJ level with normal sword attacks (cut down armored Orcs); likely far higher with magic-sword combinations (more powerful than Gandalf the Grey)

Strength: Probably around 100 kg or less (appears to physically be about the same as a fifty-year old human except in speed)

Speed: Probably a max of about 15 mph when running; combat speed is likely pretty high (considering how many Orcs he killed)

Durability: At least KJ-level

Intelligence: Probably at least genius-level, probably higher (IQ 150+) due to being a superhuman being

Feats: Blinding Uruk-hai by intensifying the light of the sun (and at the same time encouraged the Rohan horses), killed a war-troll, killed multiple Orcs, oversaw the defense of Minas Tirith, showed telepathic abilities, etc.

Stamina: Probably high (fought multiple Orcs after getting little sleep)

Weaknesses: None notable



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