Who plays Legolas in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

Legolas is played by Orlando Bloom.

What are Legolas's abilities?

Legolas's abilities include archery, agility, tracking, dual-wielding, elven senses.

Legolas has 3 mapped relationships in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Thranduil (Father). Fellowship of the Ring (Member of).

Agile elven prince and master archer of Mirkwood.

Legolas — Conflict Combatant — Bolg (Lawrence Makoare)
Bolg and Legolas fight on opposing sides during the town assault.

Legolas joins Tauriel in defeating the Orcs who attack the four dwarves in Laketown, while Bolg escapes.
Legolas — Conflict Opponent — Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage)
Their groups clash because the elves imprison and pursue the dwarves.

Legolas participates in the Wood-elves' pursuit and capture of Thorin's company, and later pursues them during the river escape.
Legolas — Alliance Pursuit Partner — Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly)
Legolas follows Tauriel and later fights beside her in Laketown.

After Tauriel leaves to assist the wounded dwarves, Legolas goes after her.

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