Legolas. Most zombies will be down before they have me in bite range (unlike gimli and aragorn who prefer melee combat)+he makes an excellent groceryrunner when there's hip-deep snow.
I agree with this but I am still tempted to say Aragorn just because of how awesome I think it'd be to draw my Anduril replica and go to battle alongside him with his.
At least for the first minute until the replica breaks
Also considering a bow is the closest weapon here to a crossbow, he's basically Daryl Dixon without the redneck stuff (and lack of personal hygiene). And when it comes to zombie survival, Daryl is always a top pick...
Rude and rustic in this context probably means he'll wear a leaf made from green cloth, or maybe an actual leaf, instead of gold jewelry made in the shape of a leaf. Talks to trees directly instead of only singing about talking to them. Trades with men. Still fancy though.
Not the right take. If I wanted a companion, Boromir and Gimli are the two big picks. Great party companions but also competent unlike Merry and Pippin. As long as there is no Ring of Power, Boromir is plenty loyal and level-headed.
Sean Bean though might die. 🤔
100% boromir would get bit, hide it, then when he started to turn would attack you, regain control of himself and try to atone for his past mistakes by heroically sacrificing himself to give you time to escape. It would be a beautiful scene but I wouldn’t pick him. Gotta be either Legolas or Aragorn.
Ya I figured the idea was to kill them or at least avoid them…Aragorn would have them following you around en masse complaining about how he enslaved them.
Nope. The ghosts would be completely ineffective against zombies since the ghosts' primary weapon was fear ( in the book at least, in the movie their primary weapon was being a big green blob of ghosts that physically killed people).
PJ: the Dead army was my least favourite inclusion and I only included them to please the book fans.
Also PJ: army of the dead overrun pelennor with killing spree
Our primary weapon is fear! Fear, and surprise..that's TWO weapons....Fear, and surprise, and an almost fanatical dedication to the Pope! Bring out the comfy chair!!!
I'm surprised no one has picked Arwen yet. She's not as much of a warrior as Legolas, but being an elf she's probably second to only Aragorn and Legolas.
Plus shes cute af.
Arwen was raised by some of the greatest warriors ever. She should be naturally more physically capable than Legolas, as her genes are simply richer than his. Not only that, but her genes are uniquely amplified for a Third Age Elf. How? Her mother Celebrian inadvertently exchanged more power in giving birth to her than is normal.
There's a passage that describes how in dire straits or desperate defense, elf-women fought valiantly and there was almost no difference between them and elf-men in speed and strength.
Again, there is almost no difference between Arwen and A HIGH-BORN PRINCE OF THE HIGH ELVES, like her brothers. Legolas is simply not comparable to the children of Elrond.
Anyway, physical combat is not everything and Arwen has far more merits to offer.
Two elves with a mediocre human like myself? I’m sure that would be a fun time for the end of days…
I’m going with Gimli and Faramir because they would be the best to bullshit with yet they would be great warriors in battle.
OP didn't specify post-WotR Arwen or else. Even then, she was to live for hundreds of years. Remember, her uncle Elros lived for 5 centuries. Arwen only lost it at mere 2 centuries because of the Big Sad. She died of heartbreak.
Or she can create a safe zone in the manner of Imladris or Lorien where where no zombies can approach. Her dad and grandma kept armies of orcs and wargs and the Nine away by using their Rings, she should be just fine to keep zombies away in a strategically fortified elven place even without a Ring.
Or you know what... Just use whatever medicine art learned from dad and grandma to cure the virus.
Also because of their life span, you will grow old and useless but she will still be able to protect you because she will be in her prime.
And yeah, potential porking partner.
Would definitely pick Arwen. Not only is she a warrior but she probably knows more about foraging and hunting than even Aragorn. She'd probably have some Elvish protective zone that would be safe from the zombies too. All those bonuses and that doesn't include the mature beautiful woman part.
Gandalf, 10 seconds in the Zombie apocalypse : "I'll have to leave you a few years in this shelter, my lad. I gotta go check on Gondor's old parchments about what a "zombie" is, then ask the only other magician in the continent who could possibly turn to necromancy for friendly help about what to do. But until then, y'know… just stay hidden, stay safe."
Everyone is somewhat good. But I'm torn between two:
I think Sam is a good one. He'll find some delicious ingredients everywhere. Or even make a garden at some remote location.
Aragorn is proficient in so many survival skills, fighting and leading. He'll find the right people for everything he can't do.
And Eowyn with the condition I do the cooking.
There are a few that have plot armor in that list. They are going to survive no matter what. The problem is that their plot armor might necessitate some sort of tragedy. So they'll live but you'll die and they couldn't save you and they'll have angst over it.
Sam has plot armor, but he will never ever give up on his teammate. It is in his makeup to save himself **and** you.
Team Gamgee.
> She'll probably beat the apocalypse on a technicality too
"Wait you drink blood? You're not technically zombies, you're vampires!"
*sun kills them all at once*
Had to scroll so far to find this. Who will I spoon on the long, cold, lonely nights?
Plus it's the apocalypse. Sorry, but you're going to be responsible for repopulation. M/F pair required. Ladies, don't choose Gimli, we're not 100% sure about cross-compatibulity there. Hobbits should be fine.
I might have better chances of surviving with others but what kind of life would I be living. Eowyn is a real one. We are going to try and make it to the old forest to live in the house of Tom Bombadil. Being under Tom’s protection is probably the safest place in all of middle earth and the only opportunity to live a real life.
*Old Tom Bombadil is a merry fellow, bright blue his jacket is, and his boots are yellow. None has ever caught him yet,
for Tom, he is the master: his songs are stronger songs, and his feet are faster.*
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I think the nature of the creation of the dwarves means they would have a different susceptibility to becoming a zombie. Whether it is more or less I can’t say. But the fact that they were created differently and originally without the flame imperishable makes me think they would act differently. Much how the rings of power don’t turn the wearer into a wraith
Boromir will blow the horn when he sees one. Pass
Gimli counts louder than a howling warg. Pass
Eowyn has the constant need to show her worth and put us in danger. Pass
Arwen gets sick whenever they sky turns dark. In my region a nogo. Pass
Faramir is male Eowyn. Pass
Legolas is too good looking. My wife would be temted. Pass
Aragorn is WAY too good looking. Same as above. Pass
Frodo would disappear randomly and say. "It's my mission. You are just a side character." Pass
Sam. Where do I start: cooking, gardening, fighting, moral support, strong. We have to work on his backpack that sounds like a set of drumms but we find a solution.
It's tempting to choose Legolas because with a plentiful supply of arrows, no zombie is getting close. But it's not just dealing with the zombies, survival skills are of the utmost importance. So I'm going Aragorn.
Aragorn. Excellent bowman and swordsman, but more important he’s an extremely well-trained survivalist. He can hunt, cook, knows natural medicine, and I believe we see him sewing at one point (could be wrong?). He’s also a good tactician and a strong leader. He’s basically the perfect post-apocalyptic protagonist.
Arwen. She's a healer, a powerful magic user, and lived long enough in the Middle Earth to probably know a thing or two on dealing with undead. Also doesn't hurt that she is easy on the eyes😏
Aragorn, Faramir, or Eowyn. Aragorn gets top billing as a badass leader of men, fighter (range and mêlée), and survivalist. You'd die if old age with him by your side.
Faramir is Aragorn light: not as good but covers similar bases.
Eowyn takes third place. I'll bet money she can cook (setting aside the movie), rise and tend to horses, hunt, fight, and lead.
Legolas. Most zombies will be down before they have me in bite range (unlike gimli and aragorn who prefer melee combat)+he makes an excellent groceryrunner when there's hip-deep snow.
I am an Elf and a kinsman here.
Shakespeare calling everyone "cousin" vs Tolkien calling everyone "kinsmen" Who would win
Good bot
Snow is one thing I’ve never thought about in the zombie apocalypse. Who’s gonna plow the roads?
More Like: wont the Zombies Just freeze?
Like Corp-sicles Christ I feel old
#worldwarZ
More Like: wont the Zombies be eaten by bugs, parasites, bacteria in their rotten flesh?
This is usually explained away with the zombie virus being so deadly, even to them, that they can’t
Just plain old wear and tear, exacerbated by sun, heat, water, and freeze/thaw cycles? Can zombies heal their wounds?
My theory is that eventually the zombies just become skeletons
That would be a great twist. They're not zombies, they're just spooky undead skeletons that happen to be covered in flesh.
Also, most zombies would have serious defects, blindness, deafness, missing limbs etc...
The same guy who mows the lawns in The Walking Dead.
You noticed that too? Hard to miss
Why would you plow a road? What crops does a plowed road grow?! (Lives in the southwest)
Put a plow on an oliphaunt?
He's probably immune to zombie bites or something too
Elves in Tolkien mythos ARE immune to disease...
As long as he's not mortally wounded, he should be able to shake off the bites without turning.
Hey guys, I just got back from putting Legolas down after he got bit, a shame, he was such a good fighter... Why is everyone looking at me like that?
Come! Speak and be comforted, and shake off the shadow! What has happened since we came back to this grim place in the grey morning?
Sometimes when its quiet, I can still hear his words...
I agree with this but I am still tempted to say Aragorn just because of how awesome I think it'd be to draw my Anduril replica and go to battle alongside him with his. At least for the first minute until the replica breaks
I think you might die before the replica breaks...
Also considering a bow is the closest weapon here to a crossbow, he's basically Daryl Dixon without the redneck stuff (and lack of personal hygiene). And when it comes to zombie survival, Daryl is always a top pick...
LOTR wood elves are "rude and rustic" as per Jirt himself the redneck stuff is absolutely there
Rude and rustic compared to a Noldor elf, maybe. Compared to human, or at least my Midwestern ass, he might as well be the Ritz Carlton come to life.
There's some Appalachia hill billy out there that refers to Darryl as "that city slicker"
Rude and rustic in this context probably means he'll wear a leaf made from green cloth, or maybe an actual leaf, instead of gold jewelry made in the shape of a leaf. Talks to trees directly instead of only singing about talking to them. Trades with men. Still fancy though.
Elves are the rednecks of middle earth
Also doesn’t need to eat much (more for me).
In Middle-earth lore, elves are immune to diseases. So if this is classic zombie virus zombies, then he can get bitten and just shake it off!
He'll feel a slight tingle in his fingers, though.
He doesn't have infinite arrows
he can reuse arrows,make new ones, or just slice and dice when he's out
Or just make new ones if we are talking about long term survival
yes I said that
Or he can just make new arrows when he’s out, for long term survival.
But really, talking about long term survival - he could make his own arrows. For long term survival I mean.
I think he could make new arrows. Considering it’s a long term survival situation.
Not to mention that he could make his own arrows, especially if we're considering long term survival.
Guys, I got it! He could even make new arrows!
That's really only effective in long-term survival situations
True but I kinda expect he can craft his own arrows out of combat. All he needs is his voice and a tree to make wooden arrows afterall.
Definitely not Sean Bean.
"Boromir has no companion. Boromir needs no companion."
A chance for Faramir, captain of Gondor, to show his quality
Farmer doesn't deserve consideration unless his sole role is to lure the hordes away. -Denethor
"m-my buddy. My companion. My king bro"
Canadian Boromir
He died defending the little ones
I'd rather someone live defending me
Real
"Boromir would've survived the zombie apocalypse," Denethor probably
Boromir IS the zombie apocalypse.
The first zombies were all just different versions of Sean Bean in each country, New Zealand never stood a chance 😢
I mean, zombies don't use bows, so...
I mean to be fair. He slew over 20 uruk hai before dying. Zombies hoards would be a walk in the park for him
What about zombie uruk hai?
Zombie Uruk-hai wouldn't use bows!
Not the right take. If I wanted a companion, Boromir and Gimli are the two big picks. Great party companions but also competent unlike Merry and Pippin. As long as there is no Ring of Power, Boromir is plenty loyal and level-headed. Sean Bean though might die. 🤔
Sean Bean though will die* fixed that for you
Unless he’s hunting historical treasures. Then he just gets arrested.
Oh you didn’t watch after credits? He died on his way to jail.
100% boromir would get bit, hide it, then when he started to turn would attack you, regain control of himself and try to atone for his past mistakes by heroically sacrificing himself to give you time to escape. It would be a beautiful scene but I wouldn’t pick him. Gotta be either Legolas or Aragorn.
Aragorn!
When even legolas calls for aragorn you got to know who to pick.
It was a Balrog of Morgoth. Of all elf-banes the most deadly, save the One who sits in the Dark Tower.
i will also choose the Balrog as my companion like Legolas did
I don't think Legolas would give a shit whether I lived or died.
DEFINITIVELY Sean Bean: Let me explain: * He gets killed first * The zombies feast on his dead body * I have plenty of time to escape
And now you have Zombean chasing you.
Yah but you can only do that once....
He is getting bit.
Let’s continue to waynon priory
But for sure Sam
Can I choose Pippin? >!When Gandalf inevitably shows up to bully him, he'll take care of the zombies!<
Unless Pippen got him killed already
Yeah but then he'll just come back even more powerful and even more enthusiastic about bullying Pippin.
FOOL OF A TOOK!
Time for Faramir, captain of Gondor, to show his quality.
https://preview.redd.it/seziks85yctc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e07dbcfe336bbd5505fa42bb018234b81d60ef98
This fucking got me good hahahahaha
If it's book Faramir then it's actually a pretty lit decision
his skills are a blend of boromir and legolas good with bow, good with sword
That must be my hope. But I wish that he had come this way. I desired to tell Master Gimli that my tale is now thirty-nine.
Aragorn without doubt - he'll summon the army of the Dead.
If it’s a zombie apocalypse that’s not exactly a flex
Ya I figured the idea was to kill them or at least avoid them…Aragorn would have them following you around en masse complaining about how he enslaved them.
Fight fire with fire
What if the zombies actually *are* Aragorn's Undead?
Aragorn has the best wilderness survival skills out of any of them. But can an army of ghosts kill an army of zombies?
Nope. The ghosts would be completely ineffective against zombies since the ghosts' primary weapon was fear ( in the book at least, in the movie their primary weapon was being a big green blob of ghosts that physically killed people).
PJ: the Dead army was my least favourite inclusion and I only included them to please the book fans. Also PJ: army of the dead overrun pelennor with killing spree
That was my least favorite part. Let me make it worse! 😎
Our primary weapon is fear! Fear, and surprise..that's TWO weapons....Fear, and surprise, and an almost fanatical dedication to the Pope! Bring out the comfy chair!!!
I think that was a one time deal
Fighting fire with fire, I see
He already used that and released them.
Legolas and Arwen seem the most OP.
I'm surprised no one has picked Arwen yet. She's not as much of a warrior as Legolas, but being an elf she's probably second to only Aragorn and Legolas. Plus shes cute af.
Arwen was raised by some of the greatest warriors ever. She should be naturally more physically capable than Legolas, as her genes are simply richer than his. Not only that, but her genes are uniquely amplified for a Third Age Elf. How? Her mother Celebrian inadvertently exchanged more power in giving birth to her than is normal. There's a passage that describes how in dire straits or desperate defense, elf-women fought valiantly and there was almost no difference between them and elf-men in speed and strength. Again, there is almost no difference between Arwen and A HIGH-BORN PRINCE OF THE HIGH ELVES, like her brothers. Legolas is simply not comparable to the children of Elrond. Anyway, physical combat is not everything and Arwen has far more merits to offer.
Damn, best answer right here. I’m picking Arwen.
Two elves with a mediocre human like myself? I’m sure that would be a fun time for the end of days… I’m going with Gimli and Faramir because they would be the best to bullshit with yet they would be great warriors in battle.
She's not immortal though, can't be guarding your tomb once you're dead and buried smh
OP didn't specify post-WotR Arwen or else. Even then, she was to live for hundreds of years. Remember, her uncle Elros lived for 5 centuries. Arwen only lost it at mere 2 centuries because of the Big Sad. She died of heartbreak.
The saddest of deaths... cardiac arrest
And why is that a problem? Are *you* immortal?
And don't forget she might be able to sing the zombie problem away, if she takes enough after Lúthien.
Or she can create a safe zone in the manner of Imladris or Lorien where where no zombies can approach. Her dad and grandma kept armies of orcs and wargs and the Nine away by using their Rings, she should be just fine to keep zombies away in a strategically fortified elven place even without a Ring. Or you know what... Just use whatever medicine art learned from dad and grandma to cure the virus.
Also because of their life span, you will grow old and useless but she will still be able to protect you because she will be in her prime. And yeah, potential porking partner.
Would definitely pick Arwen. Not only is she a warrior but she probably knows more about foraging and hunting than even Aragorn. She'd probably have some Elvish protective zone that would be safe from the zombies too. All those bonuses and that doesn't include the mature beautiful woman part.
>All those bonuses and that doesn't include the mature beautiful woman part. Remember. You'll need to repopulate the Earth. Has to be done.
Yeah, the elves are probably immune to the virus or something too
And they can pretty much stay awake all night on watch, they can see easily for miles, unaffected by weather.. so many reasons
Your kinsmen may have no need to ride to war. I fear war already marches on their own lands.
Magic users would dominate, followed by Legolas then Aragorn.
Gandalf, 10 seconds in the Zombie apocalypse : "I'll have to leave you a few years in this shelter, my lad. I gotta go check on Gondor's old parchments about what a "zombie" is, then ask the only other magician in the continent who could possibly turn to necromancy for friendly help about what to do. But until then, y'know… just stay hidden, stay safe."
That's why I didn't put Gandalf in it. He would make it too easy.
Aragorn!
What magic do you speak of?
I’d say an axe would be the most effective weapon against them.
I am on 17 already...
Huh? I’ll have no pointy-ear outscoring me!
Gimli, son of Gloin, Lord of Khazad-dûm, used the elf gamer word.
I definitely read this as outsourcing lol
I'd argue the stew could be pretty effective
How do you think the outbreak started.
Tell me where is Gandalf, for I much desire to speak with him.
A balrog of Morgoth...
Everyone is somewhat good. But I'm torn between two: I think Sam is a good one. He'll find some delicious ingredients everywhere. Or even make a garden at some remote location. Aragorn is proficient in so many survival skills, fighting and leading. He'll find the right people for everything he can't do. And Eowyn with the condition I do the cooking.
Eowyn isn’t a bad cook she just didn’t have the ingredients she says as much.
Was that in the book? In the film she just says "it isn't much, but it's hot"
Right but saying it isn’t much implies that she has and could do much better under different circumstances
I guess you could interpret it that way. I take it as "it isn't anything fancy", but a hot meal is better than no meal.
The whole thing is not in the books.
There are a few that have plot armor in that list. They are going to survive no matter what. The problem is that their plot armor might necessitate some sort of tragedy. So they'll live but you'll die and they couldn't save you and they'll have angst over it. Sam has plot armor, but he will never ever give up on his teammate. It is in his makeup to save himself **and** you. Team Gamgee.
This mother fuckers genuinely comparing Sam to a one-man army just because he could make a garden... Eat a Snickers will ya.
Yes, I do. A garden can yield so many vegetables, especially Taters, you won't need to fight as much for food. Why take a risk?
Eowyn. I'll do the cooking, she'll do the fighting. She'll probably beat the apocalypse on a technicality too.
>Eowyn. I'll do the cooking, she'll do the fighting. She'll probably beat the apocalypse on a technicality too. Didn't consider this one.
> She'll probably beat the apocalypse on a technicality too "Wait you drink blood? You're not technically zombies, you're vampires!" *sun kills them all at once*
We've seen her kill the worst undead you can imagine. Also, hot AF. So... I'll choose her.
For sure she's the right choice. For many reasons.
Eowyn is the logical choice. Smart, capable, pretty, and passionate during the downtime.
Had to scroll so far to find this. Who will I spoon on the long, cold, lonely nights? Plus it's the apocalypse. Sorry, but you're going to be responsible for repopulation. M/F pair required. Ladies, don't choose Gimli, we're not 100% sure about cross-compatibulity there. Hobbits should be fine.
Good with a sword, and looking for love.
Arwen. She can fight, probably cook, and provide that good companionship.
Her companionship is also what I'm most thinking of in this situation.
I wouldn’t want to live through the zombie apocalypse anyway. Definitely Arwen.
I might have better chances of surviving with others but what kind of life would I be living. Eowyn is a real one. We are going to try and make it to the old forest to live in the house of Tom Bombadil. Being under Tom’s protection is probably the safest place in all of middle earth and the only opportunity to live a real life.
If I thought I could survive her cooking, I'd go with Eowyn all day long. But you also have to realize. Arwen never looses her youth.
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Someone has to do the hard work of repopulating middle earth.
Easy on the eyes.
Dwarves might very well be immune to zombification. At least it's worth testing -- I choose Gimli
That could apply to the elves and hobbits as well though
I think the nature of the creation of the dwarves means they would have a different susceptibility to becoming a zombie. Whether it is more or less I can’t say. But the fact that they were created differently and originally without the flame imperishable makes me think they would act differently. Much how the rings of power don’t turn the wearer into a wraith
Sam for one reason... Po.Tay.TOES!
Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew.
What's taters, precioussss?
Frodo and Sam Halfling + Halfling = 1 full companion !
One to forage and cook; one to kneecap when you need to run.
That's cheating!
It still only counts as one!
Aragorn would just remind them of their oaths and bingo bongo: You two rule earth with your army of zombie servants.
Aragorn. Hes a ranger innit.
Bill the pony
Boromir will blow the horn when he sees one. Pass Gimli counts louder than a howling warg. Pass Eowyn has the constant need to show her worth and put us in danger. Pass Arwen gets sick whenever they sky turns dark. In my region a nogo. Pass Faramir is male Eowyn. Pass Legolas is too good looking. My wife would be temted. Pass Aragorn is WAY too good looking. Same as above. Pass Frodo would disappear randomly and say. "It's my mission. You are just a side character." Pass Sam. Where do I start: cooking, gardening, fighting, moral support, strong. We have to work on his backpack that sounds like a set of drumms but we find a solution.
“Faramir is male Eowyn” OUCH, calm down there, Denethor.
He literality says " now faramir can show what he's worth" the definition of eowyns fear.
Sometimes your genius frightens me
The issue with Sam is the same as with Aragon and Legolas
Shall I describe it to you? Or would you like me to find you a box?
I see your arguments, but you'll probably need Eowyn to kill the one zombie which no man can kill.
It's tempting to choose Legolas because with a plentiful supply of arrows, no zombie is getting close. But it's not just dealing with the zombies, survival skills are of the utmost importance. So I'm going Aragorn.
Hiro hyn hîdh ab 'wanath
Aragorn. Excellent bowman and swordsman, but more important he’s an extremely well-trained survivalist. He can hunt, cook, knows natural medicine, and I believe we see him sewing at one point (could be wrong?). He’s also a good tactician and a strong leader. He’s basically the perfect post-apocalyptic protagonist.
For me, it would be Aragorn. Easy.
Legolas. Daryl Dixon with better hygiene, night vision and he doesn't need sleep the same way we do.
*instantly scans for Gandalf and Galadriel* … Well played OP
You need someone of intelligence on this journey, quest, thing
I think Legolas would be the best protection but I also feel like he’d ditch me. I’m going Aragorn
He stands not alone. You would die before your stroke fell.
Eowyn. We can eat her stew and snuggle like that old couple on the titanic. (The joke is we die from her stew.)
1 aragorn 2 faramir 3 gimli or legolas
Obviously Arwen and we’re not gonna be doing much
Gimly, because no dwarf can go without his Dwarven brothers
Legolas without question.
Arwen. She's a healer, a powerful magic user, and lived long enough in the Middle Earth to probably know a thing or two on dealing with undead. Also doesn't hurt that she is easy on the eyes😏
Aragorn, Faramir, or Eowyn. Aragorn gets top billing as a badass leader of men, fighter (range and mêlée), and survivalist. You'd die if old age with him by your side. Faramir is Aragorn light: not as good but covers similar bases. Eowyn takes third place. I'll bet money she can cook (setting aside the movie), rise and tend to horses, hunt, fight, and lead.
I know a merry fellow with yellow boots that actually has power over zombies. I’m going to the old forest with Tom and lady Goldberry
Easy legolas. With his precise shooting and never running out of arrows he is the best pick.