The Balrog
The Balrog of Morgoth is an ancient demon that was accidentally awakened by the dwarves of Moria. The Fellowship of the Ring encounters him on their journey through the mines.
Weaponry
- Forms a fiery sword, which breaks against Gandalf’s magical barrier (source)
- Forms a fiery whip (source)
- Snares Gandalf’s leg with the whip while falling (source)
Strength
- Apparently makes Moria’s walls and ceiling start to crumble (source)
Durability
- Survives falling down a very long crevice while being stabbed by Gandalf and occasionally hitting the walls, eventually landing in water (source)
- Is defeated by Gandalf’s lightning-imbued stab in the chest (source) (Limitation)
Mobility
- Seems to jump up a good distance (source)
- Apparently can’t fly, despite having wings (source) (Limitation)