The character creator within Elden Ring has allowed FromSoftware fans to get incredibly creative, with many bringing characters from other franchises into the game’s world. The latest character to be adapted within Elden Ring is Gandalf, though there is something setting this wizard apart from the Lord of the Rings version.
While Gandalf’s popularity makes him a somewhat obvious inclusion within Elden Ring, it is not the only time someone has paid homage to J.R.R. Tolkien’s hugely influential franchise. One clever edit plucked Aragorn our of Middle-Earth and showcased his rise to Elden Lord, a process that proved to be quite entertaining. Beyond that, Sam and Frodo’s journey was recreated within Elden Ring, showing just how far Lord of the Rings fans are willing to do to show some love for what is seen as one of the greatest works in the history of fantasy.
The unique take on Gandalf came from Reddit user and Elden Ring player FilthyScavenger, who provided several memorable looks at their design. In the top right corner of the collage, a close-up can be seen of the model, with the fan nailing Gandalf’s long beard and grey hair. His instantly recognizable nose is also present, with the zoom out showing that he has donned some sleek white robes - a fitting look for Gandalf the White. However, this is not the game given to the character.
The reason that this custom Elden Ring character has a different name is because it is not quite a perfect recreation of the original Gandalf. While the same facial features and clothing are present, the images show that this version of the character is incredibly buff. Clearly, this Gandalf has found time to hit the gym since he arrived in the Lands Between, with that effort paying off in a major way. As such, he absolutely deserves the title Gaindalf the Wide.
While players have had fun making fat versions of Malekith and Malenia, it seems like in-shape characters could become just as viable. Another great image in the lineup shows Gandalf’s wizard hat replaced by Ranni’s, and the photo in the upper left corner shows the character striking an epic pose. FilthyScavenger even made sure to show Gandalf dual wielding a staff and sword like he did in the Lord of the Rings films, showing a deep level of appreciation for the wizard. This post has performed well on Reddit, and deservedly so, with it getting over 3,000 upvotes thus far.
With everyone from Snoop Dogg to Sonic the Hedgehog being created within Elden Ring, Gandalf seems like the most fitting inclusion in a while. Given how well this post was received, hopefully the Redditor will share some more muscular Lord of the Rings characters within Elden Ring.
Elden Ring is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.