Saruman (Movies)

==Summary==
Saruman is one of the main antagonists in the Lord of the Rings Movies and a supporting character in The Hobbit Movies.
Saruman is the leader of the Istari, an order of wizards sent by the Valar to Middle-earth to aid Men, Elves, and Dwarves in their struggle against the darkness who take the appearence of elderly but vigourous men to prevent them from directly fighting the forces of Evil. Originally fighting for the good of Middle-Earth, he was tempted by the power of the One Ring and Sauron and turned to evil.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: physically, with Magic
Name: Saruman, Saruman the White, Saruman the Wise, The White Wizard 
Origin: Lord of the Rings (Movies)
Gender: Male 
Age: Thousands of years old 
Classification: Istari, Maiar, Wizard, Former Leader of the Istari, Lord of Isengard 
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Immortality (Type 1), Magic, Telekinesis, Energy Manipulation and Projection, Fire Manipulation (Can hurl fireballs from his staff), Weather Manipulation (Launched a large storm at Caradhras), Telepathy (Taunted Gandalf about going through the mines and implying that Gandalf was already aware that the Dwarves had awoken a Balrog), Possession and Mind Manipulation (Took over Theoden's mind with his magic, turning him against his former allies and managing to possess him in the process), Animal Manipulation (Can communicate with animals, using crows as spies), Non-Physical Interaction (Was able to fight an harm the Nazgûl in their etheral form during the battle of Dol Guldur), likely others, Expert Combattant, Weapon Mastery, Genius Intelligence, Expert Strategist, Master Manipulator
Attack Potency: Wall level physically, City level with Magic (Caused a giant snowstorm at Caradhras to defeat the Fellowship's efforts to cross the mountains there. Fought against the Nazgûl in their ethereal form at Dol Guldur alongside Elrond and defeated several of them during the following battle. Defeated Gandalf the Grey and is superior to him and the other Istari as the head of the White Council) 
Speed: Subsonic combat speed and reactions (At the very least comparable to Gandalf the Grey, who could Cut a Goblin's head off faster than some could react)
Lifting Strength: Unknown 
Striking Strength: Wall level physically, City level with Magic (Overpowered and defeated Gandalf the Grey) 
Durability: Wall level physically, City level with Magic (Endured numerous powerful attacks from Gandalf and quickly recovered) 
Stamina: Extremely High (Should at least comparable to the likes of Gandalf. Can endure heavy wounds and continue to fight) 
Range: Standard melee range, extended melee range with his staff, dozens of meters to far higher via powers 
Standard Equipment: His Staff, A Palantir 
Intelligence: Genius. Is highly manipulative and a cunning strategist, having manipulated Théoden by way of a magical spell and Grima Wormtongue for years, driving the Rohirrim economy into the ground, and has an extended of knowledge of Magic due to being the White Wizard.
Weaknesses: Like the other Istari, he isn't supposed to directly fight Sauron and his allies, having to inspire others to fight instead, and thus has to take an elderly form that limits his powers. Is highly arrogant and dismissive of others. 
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==Notable Matchups==
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