The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time
Dive into the abyss of the 'Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time' debate on GoatWars and you'll find a world more divisive than any fictional universe. Here, the battles are legendary, and not just because someone dared to rank 'The Hobbit' over 'A Game of Thrones.' Fans clash over everything from the complexity of magic systems to the ethical implications of dragon-slaying. It’s not just about which book sold more or won more awards; it’s about which novel made you skip dinner, miss sleep, and call in sick just to turn one more page. Cultural impact? Check. Absurdly specific criteria? Double-check. And why so serious? Because in this arena, choosing your champion is a declaration of personal identity, wrapped up in cloaks and prophecy. Get ready to defend your all-time favorite with everything you've got!
1. THE LORD OF THE RINGS
The Lord of the Rings is currently the #1 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 87.5% head-to-head battles.
2. GAME OF THRONES (A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE)
Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire) is currently the #2 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 75.0% head-to-head battles.
T3. HARRY POTTER SERIES
Harry Potter Series is currently tied for the #3 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 60.0% head-to-head battles.
T3. THE WHEEL OF TIME
The Wheel of Time is currently tied for the #3 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 60.0% head-to-head battles.
5. HIS DARK MATERIALS
His Dark Materials is currently the #5 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 50.0% head-to-head battles.
6. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
The Chronicles of Narnia is currently the #6 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 40.0% head-to-head battles.
T7. DUNE
Dune is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 33.3% head-to-head battles.
T7. THE MALAZAN BOOK OF THE FALLEN
The Malazan Book of the Fallen is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 33.3% head-to-head battles.
9. MISTBORN (THE FINAL EMPIRE)
Mistborn (The Final Empire) is currently the #9 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 20.0% head-to-head battles.
T10. THE FARSEER TRILOGY
The Farseer Trilogy is currently tied for the #10 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
T10. THE NAME OF THE WIND (THE KINGKILLER CHRONICLE)
The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle) is currently tied for the #10 Greatest Fantasy Novels of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.