What power did the Ring of Fire give to Gandalf?

The Elven-rings generally prevented decay and promoted growth and strength. Gandalf had an innate ability to encourage and embolden others, and to persuade them to act for good -- we saw this several times in the books. read more

The Ring of Fire gave Gandalf strength and amplified these abilities. When Círdan gave it to him, he said, "Take this ring, Master, for your labours will be heavy; but it will support you in the weariness that you have taken upon yourself. read more

In Tolkien's mythology, the Three Rings are magical artifacts forged by the Elves of Eregion. After the One Ring, they are the most powerful of the twenty Rings of Power. The Three Rings were made by Celebrimbor after Sauron, in the guise of Annatar, had left Eregion. These were free of Sauron's influence, as he did not have a hand in their making. read more