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
Sauron
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)MaiaMaiar
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 statureMore than human stature, but not giganticnine feet tall
Eye color
Not explicitly described, but implied to be dark or fieryageless 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
CelebrimborSaruman
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)

Sources