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These Middle-earth dudes deserve just as much admiration as Legolas and Aragorn.

For two decades, though, only two characters were exalted as Middle-earth hotties: Legolas and Aragorn.

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There are more hotties in “Lord of the Rings” than Orlando Bloom’s Legolas and Viggo Mortensen’s Ara…

Treebeard

Hes an ent, yes.

But if youre into eco-minded beings who rage against deforestation, hes the perfectLOTRbeau.

Also, he has naturally strong shoulders and quads despite never working out.

Treebeard’s crew of Ents plays a major role in bringing down Saruman’s Isengard in the Lord of the R…

Our house plants will thrive when Im around.

For obvious species reasons, hes at the bottom of this list.

The Witch-King of Angmar

Why everyone cowers at the mere mention of Saurons name is unclear.

The Witch-King of Angmar, leader of the Nazgûl, was one of the deadliest villains in the Lord of the…

Sans ring, hes but an (eye)ball of withdrawal and seemingly powerless without his orc army.

Everything about him oozes sex appeal.

He uses his bedroom voiceallthe time and can rock all-black and metal accessories without looking emo.

Theodred, the prince of Rohan, quickly dies in the second installment in the Peter Jackson-directed …

Hes hyper-competitive and extremely proud.

But under all that chainmail and tough bravado is a real softie.

Hes super loyal and a great friend, both attractive qualities in a person.

Though Sean Bean’s Boromir dies in the first Lord of the Rings film, his death was one of the most h…

Theoden

Lets be fair: Theoden is dignified.

Like fictional father, like fictional son, no?

Plus, his relationship with his niece, Eowyn, is touching.

John Rhys-Davies plays the stubborn dwarf Gimli in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He also voices Tre…

Gandalf

Some men can only dream of growing a beard like Gandalfs.

The wizard is as powerful as he is dashing.

Though he sometimes arrives a little late to the action, he would never, ever break a promise.

Actor Bernard Hill plays Théoden, King of Rohan, in the Lord of the Rings trilogy based on J.R.R. To…

(Unless, of course, hes held captive in a tower.)

Hes also gifted at pyrotechnics, which might come in handy in a social setting someday.

Plus, his Gandalf the Grey to Gandalf the White transformation?

Dominic Monaghan plays the hobbit Merry Brandybuck, who joins his friends Frodo, Sam, and Pippin in …

Haldir is no different.

But its in the second film that hes truly remembered.

Hes heroic, hes a leader, and he shows up.

Sir Ian McKellen played the wizard Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and later reprised his r…

Also, hes pretty.

While it might be tempting to put him in the friend zone, you simply cant.

The fact that he embodies these qualities is what propels him to the upper half of the list.

The elf Haldir joins men in the battle of Helm’s Deep in second installment of the Lord of the Rings…

A faithful, respectful, wholesome guy who is absolutely husband material.

Eomer

Eomers name alone is already enticing.

It means one who is famous in terms of horses.

Frodo Baggins wouldn’t have completed his task if it weren’t for his gardener and fellow hobbit Samw…

(Its givingAdam Driver Burberry advibes.)

Not to mention, he looks great in those Elven robes.

When you put that to the side, there are a few dreamy qualities within the hobbit.

In the last two installments of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings, Éomer joins battle for Rohan.

Plus, you already know he has a soft side when he lets Gollum tag along.

Denethor II may not appreciate his son, but we sure do.

Hugo Weaving plays Elrond, the Lord of Rivendell, in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.

In the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Elijah Wood plays Frodo Baggins , the hobbit tasked with taking th…

Billy Boyd plays the hobbit Pippin in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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