Gandalf (by a titanic amount, he basically demigod)
Legolas (OP movie version at least)
Aragorn
Boromir
Gimli
Sam (does more badass shit then the rest of the hobbit combined)
Merry (Witch-King kill assist)
Pippin (uhh… He’s slightly tougher then Frodo)
Frodo (nearly died in EVERY SINGLE FIGHT HE GETS INTO)
While your list is mostly in the correct order, your analysis of the halflings is undermined a tad by the books. Pippin, for example, engages in two major battles (and one significant skirmish), and even slays one of Sauron’s elite trolls at the Black Gate, before succumbing to unconsciousness. Giving his prowess a dismissive “uhh” and comparison to Frodo while ignoring Pippin’s numerous accomplishments seems like an interesting choice.
Regarding the halfling order, there is a strong textual argument to be made that Merry and Pippin should both be ranked higher than Sam—not only do they drink a magical substance which makes them grow larger and stronger than other halflings, the novel explicitly says that those two were the most notable combatants in the Scouring of the Shire, with their military skill on full display and eclipsing that of Sam and Frodo in the eyes of most of the other hobbits. That said, Sam displays physical strength of his own throughout the books. I think a solid argument could be made for any ordering of those three, depending on what types of physical power you use as the basis of your analysis.
Gandalf (by a titanic amount, he basically demigod)
Legolas (OP movie version at least)
Aragorn
Boromir
Gimli
Sam (does more badass shit then the rest of the hobbit combined)
Merry (Witch-King kill assist)
Pippin (uhh… He’s slightly tougher then Frodo)
Frodo (nearly died in EVERY SINGLE FIGHT HE GETS INTO)
While your list is mostly in the correct order, your analysis of the halflings is undermined a tad by the books. Pippin, for example, engages in two major battles (and one significant skirmish), and even slays one of Sauron’s elite trolls at the Black Gate, before succumbing to unconsciousness. Giving his prowess a dismissive “uhh” and comparison to Frodo while ignoring Pippin’s numerous accomplishments seems like an interesting choice.
Regarding the halfling order, there is a strong textual argument to be made that Merry and Pippin should both be ranked higher than Sam—not only do they drink a magical substance which makes them grow larger and stronger than other halflings, the novel explicitly says that those two were the most notable combatants in the Scouring of the Shire, with their military skill on full display and eclipsing that of Sam and Frodo in the eyes of most of the other hobbits. That said, Sam displays physical strength of his own throughout the books. I think a solid argument could be made for any ordering of those three, depending on what types of physical power you use as the basis of your analysis.
You’re right, I totally forgot about the troll! The Ent draught honestly probably does make Merry and Pippun stronger then Sam, but considering that this effect doesn’t properly hit until over halfway through the story I’m still keeping Sam higher, also I’m biased cause Sam’s the best.
I’m not sure we can fight it anymore. It’s had an amazing run.
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I’m not sure we can fight it anymore. It’s had an amazing run.
You give up that easily? This is nothing. It’s been dead for months before, but I always manage to bring it back. I’ll disappear for a month or so now ig, and then I’ll return and bring it back, I always do. See you in a month!
My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
I’ll go first:
Gandalf (by a titanic amount, he basically demigod)
Legolas (OP movie version at least)
Aragorn
Boromir
Gimli
Sam (does more badass shit then the rest of the hobbit combined)
Merry (Witch-King kill assist)
Pippin (uhh… He’s slightly tougher then Frodo)
Frodo (nearly died in EVERY SINGLE FIGHT HE GETS INTO)
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So, everyone is gone again ig
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While your list is mostly in the correct order, your analysis of the halflings is undermined a tad by the books. Pippin, for example, engages in two major battles (and one significant skirmish), and even slays one of Sauron’s elite trolls at the Black Gate, before succumbing to unconsciousness. Giving his prowess a dismissive “uhh” and comparison to Frodo while ignoring Pippin’s numerous accomplishments seems like an interesting choice.
Regarding the halfling order, there is a strong textual argument to be made that Merry and Pippin should both be ranked higher than Sam—not only do they drink a magical substance which makes them grow larger and stronger than other halflings, the novel explicitly says that those two were the most notable combatants in the Scouring of the Shire, with their military skill on full display and eclipsing that of Sam and Frodo in the eyes of most of the other hobbits. That said, Sam displays physical strength of his own throughout the books. I think a solid argument could be made for any ordering of those three, depending on what types of physical power you use as the basis of your analysis.
You’re right, I totally forgot about the troll! The Ent draught honestly probably does make Merry and Pippun stronger then Sam, but considering that this effect doesn’t properly hit until over halfway through the story I’m still keeping Sam higher, also I’m biased cause Sam’s the best.
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Dead cult
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I’m not sure we can fight it anymore. It’s had an amazing run.
My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
You give up that easily? This is nothing. It’s been dead for months before, but I always manage to bring it back. I’ll disappear for a month or so now ig, and then I’ll return and bring it back, I always do. See you in a month!
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TOLKIENITES, IT IS TIME TO RESURRECT THE CULT
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RRAHHHH
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Rollcall, who's stil here?
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