Who Is The Best Wizard Of All Time?

[T.M.]

I'd have to say the best wizard is that cute little paperclip in Windows that helps you out.



No, not really.

[T.M.]

Jaye wrote: "Timothy wrote: "I'd have to say the best wizard is that cute little paperclip in Windows that helps you out.



No, not really."


*chuckles... That was cute."

Thanks! :-)

[Alain]

Lorenzo wrote: "The Druid Allanon (The Sword of Shannara). Is there any doubt?" Um, yeah. Because he's a druid and not a wizard.

[Alain]

Hazel wrote: "has anyone mentioned Belgareth yet? Or Beldin?" No, because the Belgariad and the Malloreon are crap series.

[joshua]

John wrote: "Merlin is the standard. Gandalf is the man and Dumbledore is for kids."

so true

[Mario]

Gandalf gets my vote!

[Howard]

joshua wrote: "bitches please, dumbledore cant even respawn."

Respawn? lol

[^Green Pnanda O.o]

Gandalf!

[Howard]

lol! Master Rahl, Zeddicus Zoul ZerRander, Harry Dresdin, Addicus, Vin, Rand, Demondred, Shytan, Ergon, 100's More!! Gandolf, although the oldest and the standard to measure all by, is not the only great wizard out there.

[Howard]

Veljko wrote: "I was going to say Gandalf... but then I had a doubt. Is Tom Bombadil a wizard?"

no

[Tom]

Sethra Lavode

[Will]

Lolo wrote: "My D&D character."

Nope, mine! :P

[John]

What about Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander? A wizard of the first order from the Terry Goodkind series: Sword of Truth.

[Lana Bradstream]

I knew there was a lot of wizards I was unfamiliar with, but I did not know it was to this extent! There are quite a few (with the exception of the obvious ones) that I never even heard of! Guess I better get to reading!

[Micaela]

Will wrote: "Lolo wrote: "My D&D character."

Nope, mine! :P"

Wait D&D is Dungeons and Dragons right?

[Will]

That is correct.

You win an internet cookie!

[Micaela]

Yay!!!!!!

[Chris]

Lorenzo wrote: "The Druid Allanon (The Sword of Shannara). Is there any doubt?"

An excellent choice.

I would have a hard time deciding between Allanon from the Brooks' Sword of Shanara series, or Pug from Feist's Riftwar Saga series.

If it came down to it, I think I'd have to go with Pug as my first choice as a wizard and then Allanon.

Allanon would win for my favorite overall cool character of all-time though. I like to describe Allanon to others this way: If you think of Lord of the Rings, Allanon would be like Aragorn and Gandalf rolled into one character.

[Lauren]

I don't care what anyone says!! Gandalf is the best wizard in the world!!! He defeated Sauron, Balrog, and a million orcs! Aside from that, he went from Gandalf the Grey to Gandalf the White! He rules :)
GO LOTR!!!!

[Chris]

Lauren wrote: "I don't care what anyone says!! Gandalf is the best wizard in the world!!! He defeated Sauron, Balrog, and a million orcs! Aside from that, he went from Gandalf the Grey to Gandalf the White! He r..."

Gandalf didn't actually defeat Sauron. Technically, Frodo did. Also, he did not defeat a million orcs. Surely he killed many, many orcs, but so did the army that was with him.

I'm not trying to down Gandalf - Gandalf is awesome! Just clarifying your facts.

LOTR is the most epic fantasy book of all......but that doesn't mean other wizards weren't written to be even more powerful. Keep in mind, most of the other wizards (except Merlin) probably use Gandalf as their model to some degree.

[Lauren]

First of all I meant Saruman. Second of all, the killing millions of orcs wasn't meant to be specific; yes I know he didn't kill them all by himself. Third, I'm just voicing my opinion, so it doesn't need to be taken so seriously. I know there were other wizards, but again, just my opinion

[Schawn]

Merlin and Gandalf are by far the greatest wizards. Dumbledore has his merits but when I put his world against Gandalf's or Merlins it seems well child like....

[Egle]

Snape! Severus Snape!

The charachter really was amazing, intresting and dynamic.

[Katie]

Fizban from the Dragonlance series ...... When he was first introduced into the books as Fizban, I thought it was hilarious. He's been my favorite "Wizard" ever since. Raistlin from the same series is a very close second.

[Pascal]

has to be Gandalf. no competition

[Christopher]

David Copperfield

[Daniel]

Egle wrote: "Snape! Severus Snape!

The charachter really was amazing, intresting and dynamic."

he had alot of depth but ultimately there are more powerful wizards, though i do like his motives

[Gabi]

ALBUS PERCIVAL WULFRIC BRIAN DUMBLEDORE IS SUPERIOR! Gandalf sucks eggs. Bad word him!

[^Green Pnanda O.o]

Guys, keep in mind that were talking about LORD OF THE RINGS wizards not harry potter and all that other stuff

[Will]

^Green Pnanda O.o wrote: "Guys, keep in mind that were talking about LORD OF THE RINGS wizards not harry potter and all that other stuff"

Uh, no. This is about wizards from any fiction. The OP himself mentioned Voldemort and Merlin, and the discussion thus far has included any wizard from any book.

[^Green Pnanda O.o]

Will wrote: "^Green Pnanda O.o wrote: "Guys, keep in mind that were talking about LORD OF THE RINGS wizards not harry potter and all that other stuff"

Uh, no. This is about wizards from any fiction. The OP him..."
Then why is the dicussion call "The HOBBIT" discussion?

[^Green Pnanda O.o]

And Gabi,
Galdalf does not suck eggs.
Really?
You really had to say that.
Wow

[Will]

^Green Pnanda O.o wrote: "Then why is the dicussion call "The HOBBIT" discussion?"

Because, maybe she thought of the question after reading the book? The question is completely relevant to The Hobbit.

[Anoop]

Veljko wrote: "I was going to say Gandalf... but then I had a doubt. Is Tom Bombadil a wizard?"

Tom Bombardil is not a wizard

[Anoop]

It has to be Gandalf The White!!!

[^Green Pnanda O.o]

Will wrote: "^Green Pnanda O.o wrote: "Then why is the dicussion call "The HOBBIT" discussion?"

Because, maybe she thought of the question after reading the book? The question is completely relevant to The Hob..."

K fine whatever

[Marc]

They're all good choices but nobody beats "Merlin." jmo :)

[Stephen]

Obviously it has to be Merlin from 'The Sword in the Stone' - I love that film.

I apologise for usurping your literary wizards with the far-superior cartoon one :)

...let the games begin!

[E.W.]

Gandalf, bar none.

[Astraea]

Jaye wrote: "Astraea wrote: I am. Andy"
Lol… I'm sorry, where is my brain? How could I ever forget to mention Andy the Wizard?... lol. Everyone knows you're the top wizard of them all!!! That was too cute. Thanks for putting a smile on my face!

*snicker* Thank you. It cheered me up just to write that. ;)

Andy

[J.D.]

Merlin was the original and best, all the others were based on him. Most recently he crops up here

[Kristina]

I believe Zeddicus and Adie from The Sword of Truth deserve a nod. They are just so cool. Not the greatest, but a big nod at least.

[Olivia]

Just because he's from the first fantasy book i read, i NEED to say...Dumbledore. Wise with his powers, but able to kick some butt when needed.

[Katherine]

Gandalf is definitely the best! I know Merlin came before him and everything, but Gandalf is more likeable in my opinion. As for Dumbledore...I think of him as this old, doddering, kind of annoying old guy, probably due mostly to the movies (sorry to Dumbledore fans!) He just doesn't seem that powerful. Gandalf is awesome -- he's a great leader, he's wise and good, he has a really funny dry wit, and he pretty much saves Middle Earth! Best wizard of all time!

[Chris]

Ben Adaephon Delat aka "Quick Ben"

[Mark]

This is a tough question to answer, but my first thought was Raistlin Majere. I think you could make arguements for others though.

[[deleted user]]

I'd say the big three are Merlin, Dumbledore and Gandalf and I'd go for Gandalf all the way!! There's NO competition there. I'm pretty sure Merlin was said to be the son of the devil and yes, Dumbledore is very wise and powerful but Gandalf is even more so (not to mention he comes from the Valar).

[Caitlin]

dumbledore..

[Booknut]

The Peregrine Shepherd wrote: "I'd say the big three are Merlin, Dumbledore and Gandalf and I'd go for Gandalf all the way!! There's NO competition there. I'm pretty sure Merlin was said to be the son of the devil and yes, Dumbl..."

Totally true! Though I think the term 'wizard' is a little broad - so many other sorcerers, Druids and other kinds of magical 'masters' fit into this discussion!

[[deleted user]]

Totally true! Though I think the term 'wizard' is a little broad - so many other sorcerers, Druids and other kinds of magical 'masters' fit into this discussion!

And speaking of Druids, perhaps the most endearing is good ole Getafix.