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[Tolkein] Elves seem like they're better than humans in every way. So, why do the armies of humans and elves seem like they're of comparable power?

Throughout the series, the armies of men and elves have seemed like they are comparable. They help each other in battles, and they sometimes act like rivals. Is it correct of me to think that their forces are relatively even? 

If so, I don't understand how that can be the case, considering that elves seem better than humans in every way. They're faster, smarter, and deadlier. They have super human abilities, they can craft advanced weaponry, and some of them can use magic. 

Shouldn't the humans be considered utter inferiors to the elves? Why don't the elves rule Middle Earth?
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Elves (especially the Noldor) do generally consider Men as inferior. In fact, Melkor/Morgoth tried to create a rift between the Elves and Men by playing on the fact Elves were nigh-immortal to fuel the jealousy of Men.

However, Men vastly outnumber Elves, and Orcs vastly outnumber both of them. So while Men may not be as skilled in combat, when united by a common cause the Elves could rely on Men to show up and fight. And so a friendship/respect between the two races was born.