LOTR: Is Legolas A More Skilled Archer Than Other Elves In Middle Earth?

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In both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies, Legolas the elf is shown to exhibit some remarkable and almost unbelievable skills. From being able to tread so lightly that he walks on snow without leaving footprints, to being able to take down a giant Mumakil single-handedly due to his skills with a bow and arrow, Legolas seems almost invincible, and is definitely an asset to the fellowship tasked with destroying the ring of power, especially when tracking the band of orcs who are taking Merry and Pippin to Isengard after the companions part ways.

Legolas is revealed to be the son of Thranduil, the elven king of Mirkwood, and one of the most important elves in The Hobbit book, though this detail seems much less relevant in the books. However, this fact alone could contribute towards Legolas’ prowess on the battlefield, and his seemingly superior knowledge of the inner workings of Middle Earth, as he would have been raised with the mindset of protecting ad perhaps even ruling Mirkwood one day.

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However, it is also very clear in Tolkien’s texts that all elves have extraordinary abilities, and that they are just a superior race of beings than men. Even the lower elves, the ones who don’t rule kingdoms and win wars, possess long life, grace and beauty beyond that of the mortal realm, and the ability to see and hear much further than humans. When the three companions Gimli, Legolas, and Aragorn are tracking their captured friends, Legolas is able to see far enough into the distance that he can trace them without needing tracks or clues on the rail. He is also able to enter a dream world in which he can rest and gather his strength whilst his body is still awake and moving, which