A stunning new The Lord of the Rings cosplay brings the Witch-king to life, including his iconic flail. Based on the beloved novels by author J.R.R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy chronicles Frodo’s (Elijah Wood) epic journey to destroy the One Ring. Frodo and his companions encounter all manner of evil villains on their quest, with the Witch-king of Angmar being one of the most formidable.
Now, a new The Lord of the Rings cosplay shared by Soňa Svobodová on Instagram recreates the Witch-king’s terrifying appearance down to the last detail. Check out the impressive cosplay below:
The cosplay features the being’s black cloak, armor, and chilling helmet, and even includes his massive, spiked flail.
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The Witch-king Is One Of The Lord Of The Rings’ Best Villains
While Sauron is probably the first to come to mind when one thinks of The Lord of the Rings‘ villains, the Witch-king is also surely at the top of the list. The Witch-king is a much more tangible being than Sauron is throughout the story, and he gets far more screen time. He also presents a much more immediate and direct threat to Frodo and the rest of those in his company.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring clearly establishes the villain’s backstory, revealing that he and the other Nazgûl were actually once men. Although the Witch-king is indeed mostly a faceless villain throughout the trilogy, the reveal of his backstory makes him much more interesting as a character. It’s also clearly established early on just how dangerous he is, with his stabbing of Frodo very nearly ending the Ring-bearer’s life.
The Witch-king remains a threat throughout the trilogy but really gets to shine in The Return of the King. He rides a massive Fellbeast and even has a brief face-off with Gandalf (Ian McKellen), further establishing his dominance on the battlefield. His terrifying and formidable nature makes his final fight with Éowyn (Mirando Otto) all the more intense, with the female warrior defeating the memorable The Lord of the Rings villain in epic fashion.
