Through the books wich is the most efective weapon?

Narsil's Master · 02-02-2003, 04:07 PM

i'm partial to the bow for it is good at long range fighting.
I also like swords because Aragorn takes like 100 orcs a battle and it looks really cool. but through all i'd say axes are the most efective in battle even if they look stupid.

Blackboar · 02-02-2003, 04:20 PM

I like bows best!

Gwaimir Windgem · 02-02-2003, 05:05 PM

Ok, you say in the books, then you talk about it LOOKING COOL when Aragorn takes "like 100 orcs", presumably in the movie. What are you talking about?

Kirinki54 · 02-02-2003, 06:29 PM

Well, Grond seemed to be very effective...

Gwaimir Windgem · 02-02-2003, 07:19 PM

While I'm no guess on the mechanics of Middle-Earth magic, I would guess that a Wizard's Staff is a very powerful weapon, indeed. There were many powerful weapons.

Coney · 02-02-2003, 07:23 PM

Courage is the most effective weapon........wether a character swung a sword, axe or shot a bow makes no difference...they all kill

cassiopeia · 02-02-2003, 10:31 PM

The One Ring is a pretty good weapon.

Dragons are very destructive as well.

Lefty Scaevola · 02-03-2003, 12:38 AM

combined arms, meled with tatcial formation appropriate to each is the key to success. Center the line with phlanxes of long spears/pikes. Bowmen behind these, and back of them a unit of elite long sword infantry. flank it with legion like infantry (javlins, short sword, formation not quite as tight as the Phalanx), back this portion with heavy shock cavalry ready to blow open any crack in the enemies line, next flank with various light auxiliary infantry, outside that with light cavalry and horse archers.

afro-elf · 02-03-2003, 12:44 AM

I would say the ring for mega weapons.

Miranda · 02-03-2003, 06:23 AM

I don't think it can be said which was the most effective weapon, it all depends on who's weilding it. If you gave Legolas Aragorn's sword I doubt he'd be as good with that, in the same way if you gave Gimli Legolas' bow. The One Ring would be a mighty weapon in the wrong hands but Frodo chooses not to use it that way and so its power as a weapon is somewhat obsilite! Mx

Diaxion · 02-03-2003, 09:32 PM

I believe that fear is a powerful weapon, whoever may use it.
For example the Nazgul strike fear into the hearts of their enemies and allies. Gandalf also used fear to fight against his enemies.

SonOfSamWise · 02-04-2003, 11:43 PM

.

I hate to sound boring, but

pity, faith and courage

are the compounds of the ultimate weapon.

After all, were not arms and battle used as mere diversions?

"...Bilbo was meant to find the ring, and not by its maker. In which case you were meant to have it. And that may be an encouraging thought."

Agburanar · 02-05-2003, 05:49 AM

Gimme a Morgul knife and some good old blasting fire anyday. Just for pure evil drama and looks!

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WallRocker · 02-05-2003, 11:19 AM

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Originally posted by Diaxion
I believe that fear is a powerful weapon, whoever may use it.
For example the Nazgul strike fear into the hearts of their enemies and allies.

Good point. Tolkien talks about this in 'Unfinshed tales'. Wormtounge, so it seems, met the Nazgul on the way to Sarumon and was almost killed through the fear that he had of them.

Falagar · 02-05-2003, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Good point. Tolkien talks about this in 'Unfinshed tales'. Wormtounge, so it seems, met the Nazgul on the way to Sarumon and was almost killed through the fear that he had of them.

...though I think a sword would have had a better effect

FrodoFriend · 02-05-2003, 03:18 PM

Words. Just look what Grima managed with them.

Alternately, well, the One Ring of Power might be sorta powerful 'n stuff . . .

Lady of Rohan · 02-05-2003, 10:23 PM

I don't know. They all sound like good weapons (sword, fear, words......)

Millane · 02-06-2003, 08:34 AM

The iron fist of the orc
sorry movie quote but you gotta love it... fist fights are always great...
Aeglos... i just love Aeglos too

francod · 02-08-2003, 04:21 AM

The most dagerous weapon...man power or orc power however you would like you phrase it. It's all a numbers game.

Lalaith · 02-08-2003, 05:49 AM

I would say the best weapon is the bow, but if it is concidered to be the most effective weapon then I'll say the sword, or better Gandolfs (okay, I don't know this word in english, well the thing he carries with him, all the wizards have such a thing). Sorry for that.

02-02-2003, 04:07 PM	#1
Narsil's Master Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indian,USA Posts: 109	Through the books wich is the most efective weapon? i'm partial to the bow for it is good at long range fighting. I also like swords because Aragorn takes like 100 orcs a battle and it looks really cool. but through all i'd say axes are the most efective in battle even if they look stupid. __________________ naur an edraith amen, naur dan i ngaurhoth! well your on fire now. go team fencing!!!! fingolfin rox elven sox

02-02-2003, 05:05 PM	#3
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Ok, you say in the books, then you talk about it LOOKING COOL when Aragorn takes "like 100 orcs", presumably in the movie. What are you talking about? __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

02-02-2003, 06:29 PM	#4
Kirinki54 Elven Warrior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: European Union Posts: 463	Well, Grond seemed to be very effective... __________________ 'They need more gardens,' said Legolas. 'The houses are dead, and there is too little here that grows and is glad. If Aragorn comes into his own, the people of the Wood shall bring him birds that sing and trees that do not die.'

02-02-2003, 07:19 PM	#5
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	While I'm no guess on the mechanics of Middle-Earth magic, I would guess that a Wizard's Staff is a very powerful weapon, indeed. There were many powerful weapons. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

02-02-2003, 07:23 PM	#6
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	Courage is the most effective weapon........wether a character swung a sword, axe or shot a bow makes no difference...they all kill __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

02-02-2003, 04:20 PM	#2
Blackboar Legolas's beloved sister and Queen of the Wood Elves of Mirkwood Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Under the hill at Bag-end, Hobbiton the Shire Or Rivendell,I can't remember!!!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,086	I like bows best!

02-02-2003, 10:31 PM	#7
cassiopeia Viggoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,749	The One Ring is a pretty good weapon. Dragons are very destructive as well. __________________ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.

02-03-2003, 12:38 AM	#8
Lefty Scaevola AngAdan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boerne, Texas Posts: 856	combined arms, meled with tatcial formation appropriate to each is the key to success. Center the line with phlanxes of long spears/pikes. Bowmen behind these, and back of them a unit of elite long sword infantry. flank it with legion like infantry (javlins, short sword, formation not quite as tight as the Phalanx), back this portion with heavy shock cavalry ready to blow open any crack in the enemies line, next flank with various light auxiliary infantry, outside that with light cavalry and horse archers. Last edited by Lefty Scaevola : 02-06-2003 at 12:26 AM.

02-03-2003, 12:44 AM	#9
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	I would say the ring for mega weapons. __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

02-03-2003, 06:23 AM	#10
Miranda 'Bohemian princess of Covent Garden Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Mill Posts: 544	I don't think it can be said which was the most effective weapon, it all depends on who's weilding it. If you gave Legolas Aragorn's sword I doubt he'd be as good with that, in the same way if you gave Gimli Legolas' bow. The One Ring would be a mighty weapon in the wrong hands but Frodo chooses not to use it that way and so its power as a weapon is somewhat obsilite! Mx __________________ There's only us, there's only this, forget regret or life is yours to miss. No other road, no other way, no day but today.

02-03-2003, 09:32 PM	#11
Diaxion Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 112	I believe that fear is a powerful weapon, whoever may use it. For example the Nazgul strike fear into the hearts of their enemies and allies. Gandalf also used fear to fight against his enemies. __________________ good day

02-04-2003, 11:43 PM	#12
SonOfSamWise Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ered Nimrais Posts: 34	The fate of many . I hate to sound boring, but pity, faith and courage are the compounds of the ultimate weapon. After all, were not arms and battle used as mere diversions? "...Bilbo was meant to find the ring, and not by its maker. In which case you were meant to have it. And that may be an encouraging thought." Last edited by SonOfSamWise : 02-04-2003 at 11:52 PM.

02-05-2003, 05:49 AM	#13
Agburanar Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dorset Posts: 608	Gimme a Morgul knife and some good old blasting fire anyday. Just for pure evil drama and looks! /\|\__ / \ __________________ I would wish, were it to any avail, that the LORD OF THE RINGS FILMS had never been wrought. ROLLING STOCK, WE'RE ROLLING STOCK!!

02-05-2003, 03:18 PM	#16
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	Words. Just look what Grima managed with them. Alternately, well, the One Ring of Power might be sorta powerful 'n stuff . . . __________________ Fingolfin lives! ... in my finger! The Crossroads of Arda - Warning. Halfwit content. Not appropriate for people with IQ of over 18. The Fellowship of the Message Board Nyáréonié - The Tale of Tears

02-05-2003, 10:23 PM	#17
Lady of Rohan Doughy Elf Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,006	I don't know. They all sound like good weapons (sword, fear, words......)

02-06-2003, 08:34 AM	#18
Millane The Dude Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at the altar of my ego Posts: 1,685	The iron fist of the orc sorry movie quote but you gotta love it... fist fights are always great... Aeglos... i just love Aeglos too __________________ Ill heal your wounds, ill set you free,

02-08-2003, 04:21 AM	#19
francod Enting Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: on the goblin king's throne Posts: 62	most dangerous weapon The most dagerous weapon...man power or orc power however you would like you phrase it. It's all a numbers game. __________________ Sauron is deadest guy in all of deadonia.

02-08-2003, 05:49 AM	#20
Lalaith The Elvish Temptress Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 3,055	I would say the best weapon is the bow, but if it is concidered to be the most effective weapon then I'll say the sword, or better Gandolfs (okay, I don't know this word in english, well the thing he carries with him, all the wizards have such a thing). Sorry for that. __________________ What I am and what I would are as secret as maidenhead.

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