People don't generally think of elves as being badass, especially compared to orcs or dwarves, but if the works of Tolkien, Bakshi and Henson have taught us anything it's that elves should not be underestimated.
Even elves who more closely resemble the small but magical beings from mythology can serve as powerful allies to mankind, just look at what Honeythorn Gump from Legend and Buddy the elf did for their human friends.
Okay, so Buddy isn't the best example seeing as how he isn't technically an elf.
But the rest of the elves on Gamespot's list of The 20 Most Badass Elves Of All Time are truly tough, and they don't take kindly to rude remarks about their ears.
See The 20 Most Badass Elves Of All Time, Ranked at Gamespot