Would Balrog beat Sauron?

In overall power, the Balrog is not stronger than Sauron. Keep in mind the Balrog was the equal of Gandalf the grey, and when Gandalf came back as the white he stated he was now second to only Sauron in power.

Are Balrogs equal to Sauron?

The Balrogs were originally the servants of Morgoth in the First Age, of whom, Sauron was also his servant. The Balrogs and Sauron were all Maiar and somewhat coeval; it is debatable whether a Balrog would recognize Sauron as successor and serve him willingly.

Who is Sauron and why is he so powerful?

Sauron is powerful because he’s a Maia. In other words, he is an angel, albeit a fallen one. In the beginning Eru (aka God) created the Ainur, the first and mightiest beings. They were made before the creation of the World (Arda), and their song contributed to its existence, helping to give it form.

Was Sauron the most powerful?

Sauron was ‘greater’, effectively, in the Second Age than Morgoth at the end of the First. According to the essay just cited, Melkor/Morgoth was at his most powerful at the very beginning of the world (Arda) because he had not yet diffused his own essence into anything.

Did the ring make Sauron more powerful?

He then forged the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. With the Ring, he could control the power of all the other Rings, and thus he was significantly more powerful after its creation than before; but by binding his power within the Ring, Sauron became dependent on it.

Why is Sauron more powerful than Morgoth?

You see, Sauron had a part in nigh-everything Morgoth has done. That’s a feat only the vast armies of dragons and the entire league of Balrogs put together can accomplish. Sauron at his prime was also ‘effectively’ more potent than Morgoth, something again no other servant of the Dark-Lord has or can accomplish.

Why is Sauron portrayed as stronger than Gandalf in The Silmarillion?

(The Silmarillion, “Of The Rings Of Power And The Third Age”) In summary, then, Sauron was portrayed as stronger than Gandalf because he, like some other beings, apparently was indeed stronger, and Gandalf seems to have recognized that fact.

What is the difference between Sauron and the Balrogs?

Frankly, the chief difference seems to be intellectual. Sauron is a leader, a planner and a schemer; Balrogs are not. The Balrogs may seem to be Melkor’s designated Goon Squad. When Melkor was captured and taken to Valinor, it seems they pretty much went dormant until he was back.

How powerful is the Balrog of Moria compared to Gandalf?

The Balrog of Moria is a lot more powerful than Gandalf the Grey, who needs to use a ring of power to defeat the monster. He is also weaker than Saruman, another Maia. And all of that changes when he returns as The White.