We asked AI to name the best fighter in The Lord of the Rings, and it’s who you think it is

Who is the best fighter from The Lord of the Rings? Spray Legolas? Strong Gimli? Wise Gandalf? We could debate this question amongst ourselves, or we could make things easy and ask OpenAI’s generative chatbot ChatGPT what it thinks!

So, great chatbot, settle this question once and for all: who in Middle-earth is the best fighter of them all? Quoth ChatGPT:

"If I were to choose one character as the best fighter in The Lord of the Rings, it would be Aragorn. Aragorn’s exceptional combat skills, extensive experience, and leadership qualities make him stand out among the other characters. He is highly proficient in various weapons, including swords, bows, and knives, and has proven himself in numerous battles. Aragorn’s physical strength, agility, and endurance, coupled with his strategic thinking, make him a formidable warrior on the battlefield. Additionally, his lineage as the rightful heir to the throne of Gondor gives him a sense of purpose and determination in his fights."

ChatGPT thinks Aragorn is the best fighter from The Lord of the Rings

Aragorn isn’t a bad answer. Of course, we can try and complicate things. What if Legolas and Aragorn were fighting and Aragorn had to charge the elf on a long straightaway? You figure Legolas could plug him full of arrows before he took five steps. And let’s not forget that characters like Gandalf and Saruman can unleash some serious magical damage.

Actually, now I’m curious: ChatGPT, who would win in a fight between Aragorn and Legolas?

"In a direct one-on-one confrontation, Aragorn’s expertise in close combat might give him an advantage. However, if Legolas can maintain distance and utilize his exceptional archery skills, he could potentially outmaneuver Aragorn and attack from range.Ultimately, the outcome of such a fight is subjective and open to interpretation. It could be influenced by various factors and circumstances, as well as the combatants’ individual strategies and adaptations during the confrontation."

The robot is being very diplomatic. I will leave passionate opinions on these matters to human beings in the comments.

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