Can Gandalf do magic without his staff?

ANSWER: It is clear from a few scenes in the story that Gandalf used his staff (such as to light fires, create a light by which to see in Moria, etc.) Gandalf ultimately defeated the Balrog without his staff, so it should be clear to everyone that he did not need his staff in order to use his Maiaric power.

Is Gandalf the staff of Radagast?

Gandalf the Grey’s Pipe staff (the prop used in The Battle of the Five Armies, and the Fellowship of the Ring) is a broken down version of Radagast’s staff made by United Cutlery. It also does not feature Radagast’s crystal, but does include Gandalf’s pipe and pipe tamper (nail spike).

How did Gandalf fix his staff?

So, during Gandalf and Saruman’s fight after Saruman’s betrayal in FOTR, Saruman takes Gandalf’s staff and traps him on top of Isengard. Gandalf escapes on Gwaihir without his staff, but when we next see him in Rivendell, he has it back.

Why is Gandalf’s staff different in the Hobbit?

Radagast’s Staff Dwindled The staff Gandalf inherits from Radagast is damaged over time, which causes the branches on the tip to wear down and the wood to discolor. When Saruman defeats Gandalf and imprisons him atop the Tower of Orthanc, he obviously relieves the wizard of his staff, and Gandalf escapes without it.

What is on Gandalf’s staff?

By the time Gandalf came to Bag End to council Frodo concerning the One Ring, the staff clutched the Wizard’s pipe in a crown of snapped roots where once a crystal had nested, and from its shaft hung a pouch of the Shire-grown pipeweed of which Gandalf had become so fond.

Does Gandalf lose his staff Saruman?

It seems clear, therefore, that Gandalf never lost his staff in the book. Gandalf carries his staff as he speaks with Saruman at Isengard. Gandalf holds his (apparently recovered staff) during Elrond’s council at Rivendell. Gandalf uses his staff to light the way in Moria.

Can Gandalf beat Nazgul?

My short answer is “Yes, the Lord of the Nazgûl could have slain or defeated Gandalf”. When Aragorn and Gandalf talk, Aragorn makes the claim that “The White Rider” is greater than the nine Black Riders.

Where does Gandalf use the Wizard Staff without the crystal?

Gandalf, eventually, harnesses the power of the staff without the crystal as he is seen to attack Saruman in the Wizard’s Duel at Orthanc.

What happens to Gandalf’s staff in Return of the King?

After losing to the Balrog, Gandalf is appointed as Saruman’s replacement after the latter’s betrayal, and receives a heavenly upgrade in terms of his clothes, his magical power and, of course, his staff. The white rod itself was actually a gift from Galadriel, but it too is destroyed in Return of the King by the Witch-King of Angmar.

How many variations of Gandalf’s staff are there?

Gandalf also reaps the benefit of some inventory improvements, especially with regards to his staff, and even though he only has 2 variations in the books (one as “the Grey” and one as “the White”) there are many more on-screen.

What kind of power does Gandalf the Grey have?

Gandalf the Grey has the power to drain AP from the Balrog of Morgoth so he has the power to facilitate lightning bolt attacks. As the White Wizard he acquires another skill which attacks the Witch King more directly. It is worth noting that after Gandalf’s battle with the Witch King his staff is still intact.