The 21 Greatest Rings of Power Characters of All Time

Noble elves, scheming mortals, and mysterious wanderers collide in this ensemble spanning Middle-earth's Second Age. Who's your favorite?

1. 1
   Galadriel

   Fierce Elven commander driving the fight against the resurgence of evil.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Elrond

   Idealistic Elven lord navigating politics between Elves, Dwarves, and Men.
   905pts
3. 3
   The Stranger

   A mysterious wizard-like figure searching for his true identity and purpose.
   596pts
4. 4
   Bronwyn

   Human healer standing at the center of the Southlands' fight for survival.
   517pts
5. 5
   Tom Bombadil

   Enigmatic, jovial forest spirit entirely unaffected by the power of the Rings.
   517pts
6. 6
   Durin IV

   Loyal Dwarf prince and Elrond's closest friend across centuries.
   517pts
7. 7
   Miriel

   Numenor's queen regent torn between duty, doubt, and prophecy.
   517pts
8. 8
   Sauron

   The disguised Dark Lord manipulating events from within as Halbrand.
   423pts
9. 9
   Isildur

   Young Numenorean soldier destined for both tragedy and legend.
   423pts
10. 10
    Disa

    Durin's wife and the first female Dwarf ever depicted on screen in the franchise.
    423pts
11. 11
    Nori Harfoot

    Adventurous young Harfoot who befriends the Stranger and leaves home to help him.
    310pts
12. 12
    Celebrimbor

    Brilliant Elven smith who forges the Rings of Power.
    310pts
13. 13
    Arondir

    Silvan Elf soldier caught between two worlds during the Southlands conflict.
    310pts
14. 14
    Pharazon

    Ambitious Numenorean chancellor scheming his way toward the throne.
    310pts
15. 15
    Adar

    Tormented father-figure to the orcs, leading them in search of a homeland.
    0pts
16. 16
    Elendil

    The honorable Númenórean sea captain and father of Isildur, played by Lloyd Owen, whose loyalty to Queen Míriel puts him at the center of Númenor's political crisis.
17. 17
    King Durin III

    The proud, stubborn king of Khazad-dûm played by Peter Mullan, whose clash with his son and growing obsession with a Dwarven ring of power drive season two.
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    Poppy Proudfellow

    Nori's loyal, kind-hearted Harfoot friend played by Megan Richards, who follows her into the wilds of Rhûn and sings the haunting 'This Wandering Day'.
19. 19
    Sadoc Burrows

    The wise, wry Harfoot elder and keeper of the tribe's Tome of Names played by Lenny Henry, who joins Nori's quest to help the Stranger in season one.
20. 20
    High King Gil-galad

    The High King of the Noldor Elves in Lindon played by Benjamin Walker, who wrestles with fading Elven light and the threat of Sauron's return.
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    The Dark Wizard

    The sinister, mysterious wizard of Rhûn played by Ciarán Hinds in season two, who tries to lure the Stranger to his side and mentors his own cult.

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