ecthelion vs glorfindel

[Morthoron]

Originally Posted by Andsigil

Well, it's been argued that Glorfindel merited a resurrection and returned to Middle Earth for his deeds.

That was more for his selfless death and saving a marquee character who will eventually save the Eldar and Edain, as well as beget other marquee characters. But strictly speaking, Echthelion taking on Gothmog solo was probably a more heavyweight bout.