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In a similar vein, during the Last Alliance of Elves and Men, Sauron resorted to magic in desperation when confronting the powerful warriors Gil-galad and Elendil. Ultimately, Sauron’s magic incinerates Gil-galad but not without suffering substantial consequences himself. This clash illustrates the dire stakes involved when magic is invoked as a weapon, showing how even the most powerful beings can be brought low in a struggle for supremacy.