The Istari are fully explained and fleshed out in the source material by author J.R.R.

Tolkien, much more so than in any on-screen adaptation.

What Is an Istar in The Lord of the Rings?

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There are only five known Istari, three of which have already been featured in live-actionLord of the Ringsprojects.

The other Istari who has appeared on screen is Radagast, the nature-loving wizard featured inThe Hobbitfilms.

What Powers Do Istari Have?

Daniel Weyman as the Stranger in The Rings of Power

Istari possess an incredible level of power seeing as how they are of the Maiar.

The most notable ability that Istari possess is immortality.

Their physical bodies can be destroyed, but their souls are completely immortal.

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Something else that all Istari are capable of is using their staff to channel their magical abilities.

Istari could also use telekinesis, heal others, summon lightning, and shoot firebolts in the source material.

As shown in the series, he is currently searching for his staff.

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When he finally gets it, he will likely start to learn some Istari abilities.

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