Is the Witch King stronger than Gandalf the White?

This question originally appeared on Quora. I’m going to take a stance and say that no, the Witch King is not more powerful than Gandalf. Gandalf, like Saruman, Sauron, and several other characters in the greater Lord of the Ring universe, is a Maia. Gandalf is one of the five Maiar sent by the Valar to contest Sauron.

Who killed the Witch-king of Angmar in the book?

Éowyn
As he is about to finish off the stricken king, Éowyn arrives and confronts him. The two duel briefly before Merry stabs the Witch-king in the leg, disabling him and allowing Éowyn to deliver the killing blow.

What powers did the Witch-King of Angmar have?

The Witch-king – as the title suggests – was also a feared sorcerer, having powers over the physical world, breaking Frodo’s sword with just a move of his hand and weakening the Gates of Minas Tirith allowing the battering ram Grond to break them.

Is Gandalf the White stronger than the Witch king?

Gandalf the White is of a higher order of power than the Witch King. The Witch King breaking his staff was movie only, and a scene that didn’t make it to the final cut besides. Gandalf also specializes in fire and light magic, two things the nazgul are traditionally vulnerable to.

How did Gandalf kill the Great Goblin?

Gandalf personally slew the Great Goblin, numberless orcs and wargs, and a Balrog in single combat. The Witch-king had his minions do his killing in Angmar and fled the field of battle when faced by Glorfindel at the second Battle of Fornost.

Is Gandalf a demon or God?

Gandalf was a divine being who, when slain by another divine being, was brought back from death by the grace of the Valar (or Eru itself). The Witch-king was a mortal man whose patron Sauron was unable to resurrect him after his death (and unable to resurrect himself after the destruction of his Ruling Ring).

How powerful are the witches in the MCU?

They have no great physical power against the fearless; but what they have, and the fear that they inspire, is enormously increased in darkness. The Witch-king, their leader, is more powerful in all ways than the others; but he must not yet be raised to the stature of Vol.