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The 10 Strongest Monarchs in Solo Leveling, Ranked
The Solo Leveling series introduced fans to the Monarchs as powerful beings tied to the story’s epic battles. While protagonist Sung Jinwoo’s journey from weak hunter to Shadow Monarch is the central focus, the Monarchs play a crucial role in shaping the universe. Here’s a list of the strongest Monarchs in Solo Leveling, ranked based on their abilities and impact.
10. Legia – The Monarch of The Beginning
- Moniker: King of Giants
- Abilities: Spiritual Body Manifestation, Pledge of Trust
Legia is the weakest Monarch, though still a powerful opponent. He betrayed Jinwoo during their encounter and became the hidden boss of an S-Rank gate. Jinwoo defeated him, but Legia’s lack of physical form made it impossible for him to join the Shadow Army.
9. Rakan – The Monarch of Fangs
- Moniker: King of Beasts
- Abilities: Spiritual Body Manifestation
Rakan is a cowardly Monarch who avoided fights he couldn’t win. Despite his cunning nature, he was responsible for several brutal acts, including killing a National Level Hunter. In later years, he helped Jinwoo’s son, Sung Suho, as a form of gratitude.
8. Baran – The Monarch of White Flames
- Moniker: King of Demons
- Abilities: Hell’s Army, Spiritual Body Manifestation
Baran was fearless in battle, even challenging Ashborn despite knowing he was outmatched. A clone of Baran served as the final boss of the Demon Castle, where he was defeated by Jinwoo.
7. Yogumunt – The Monarch of Transfiguration
- Moniker: King of Demonic Spectres
- Abilities: Summoning Dragons, Spiritual Body Manifestation
Yogumunt underestimated Jinwoo’s father but later joined Antares in hunting Jinwoo. He summoned armies of dragons during the Monarch War but was ultimately killed by Jinwoo.
6. Tarnak – The Monarch of Iron Body
- Moniker: King of the Iron Body
- Abilities: Iron Body Technique, Spiritual Body Manifestation
Tarnak had immense physical strength but looked down on humans, including Jinwoo. He joined forces with Antares but was ambushed by Jinwoo’s shadow army and defeated.
5. Sillad – The Monarch of Frost
- Moniker: King of Snow Folk
- Abilities: Ice Magic, Spiritual Body Manifestation
Sillad wielded incredible ice-based powers and was responsible for killing Go Gunhee, South Korea’s top hunter. Despite his strength, he panicked when facing stronger opponents, including Jinwoo.
4. Querehsha – The Monarch of Plagues
- Moniker: Queen of Insects
- Abilities: Necromancy, Mana Manipulation
Querehsha enjoyed chaos and bloodshed, participating in the murder of Christopher Reed. Despite her strong healing abilities and offensive powers, she was ultimately defeated by Jinwoo.
3. Antares – The Monarch of Destruction
- Moniker: King of Dragons
- Abilities: Fire Magic, Breath of Destruction
Antares was the series’ main antagonist and one of Jinwoo’s toughest opponents. He nearly destroyed humanity, but Jinwoo’s strength and Ashborn’s powers ensured his defeat.
2. Ashborn – The Monarch of Shadows
- Moniker: King of the Dead
- Abilities: Shadow Extraction, Ruler’s Authority
Ashborn was the most experienced and powerful Monarch before Jinwoo. He killed other Monarchs with ease and struck fear even in Antares. His abilities laid the foundation for Jinwoo’s rise to power.
1. Sung Jinwoo – The Shadow Monarch
- Moniker: Shadow Monarch
- Abilities: Immortality, Shadow Army Command
Sung Jinwoo surpassed Ashborn, becoming the strongest being in the universe. With his unmatched powers and immortal status, he rules an entire dimension and commands a loyal Shadow Army. Jinwoo is essentially a god, with no one left to challenge him.
These rankings showcase the evolution of power in the Solo Leveling universe. From Jinwoo’s humble beginnings to his ultimate godhood, each Monarch added a layer of complexity to the story’s epic battles.
