Sauron
fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium
also known asLord of the RingsDark LordThe Dark LordMaironGorthaurLord of werewolvesAnnatarThe DeceiverLord of the EarthKing of Menthe Enemy of SauronDark Lord of MordorSecond Dark LordThe Dark PowerPower of the Black LandThe Black OneThe Black HandThe Black MasterThe Base Master of TreacheryThe EnemyThe SorcererThe NecromancerThe NamelessThe UnnamedThe ShadowThe Ring-makerThe Lord of the RingsThe Lord of GiftsThe Lord of Barad-dûrThe Lord of MordorThe Lord of the EarthThe RulerGod-KingThe King of MenThe KingThe Eye of SauronKingZigûrTar-Maironthe Great Eyethe Enemythe Dark LordWitch-kingthe Onethe NecromancerNecromancerMorgoth's loyal lieutenantHalbrandLord of MordorLord of EregionArtanoAulendil

Type
character
Verified claims
30
Appearances
26
Attributes
8
Sources
3
Overview
Sauron, born Before the Ainulindalë, was a ainur (maiar) fictional tyrant trained by Celebrimbor.
Identity
- Species
- Ainur (Maiar)—Maia—Maiar
- Occupation
- fictional tyrantnecromancerDark Lord,Lord of the Rings,Lord of the Earth,King of Men,''See more''
Appearance
- Gender
- male
- Height
- Variable until SA 3319—(physical body)—greater than any even of the race of Númenor in stature—More than human stature, but not gigantic—nine feet tall
- Eye color
- Not explicitly described, but implied to be dark or fiery—ageless and merciless
- Hair color
- Not explicitly described, but implied to be dark or black
Origin & End
- Born
- Before the Ainulindalë
- Died
- March 25, TA 3019,—Battle of the Morannon (physical death only)—the Cracks of Doom
Affiliations
- Affiliations
- Servants of MorgothDark ForcesOrcs
Relationships
- Trained by
- Celebrimbor, Saruman
- Parent of
- Glug
- Child of
- Adar
Abilities & Equipment
- Weapons
- Powers of the Maiar, the One Ring, dark sorcery, mace, swordNone explicitly mentioned, but implied to be the One RingtouchOne RingmaceOrc Sigil HiltAdar's swordTúrann, the mithril forge hammerFiery armored formNecromancer form
Other
- Adversaries
- Fellowship of the RingGaladrielGil-galadElrondElendilIsildurCírdanFrodo BagginsGandalfAragornArwenSarumanÉomerSamwise GamgeePeregrin TookMeriadoc BrandybuckBoromirFaramirThéodenÉowynDenethor
- Performers
- Sala BakerCharlie Vickers (),Jack Lowden ( prologue)
Appearances
The SilmarillionThe Lord of the RingsThe HobbitAppendices of The Lord of the RingsUnfinished TalesLEGO DimensionsThe Two Towers (book)The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (film, 2014)The Rings of Power (tv_series, 2022)main campaignDLC campaignThe Return of the King (film) (film, 2003)The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (film, 2012)The Return of the King (book)2017 game sequel2014 video gameThe Two Towers (film)The Return of the King (film, 2003)The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (film, 2013)The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugThe Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingThe Silmarillion (book, 1977)