In the beginning, the Solo Leveling God, the Absolute Being, created two powerful entities group, using light and darkness. Monarchs are one of them, and the other one is Rulers. Monarchs are created for destruction. Originally, there are eight Monarchs created by the Absolute Being. But for a reason, Ashborn, who used to be the strongest ruler, joined the Monarch side became of the monarch. Including Ashborn and Jinwoo (the main protagonist) who is the vassal of Ashborn/Shadow Monarch, there are ten Monarchs in the solo leveling.
Here, is the 10 most powerful Monarch in the Solo Leveling universe.
10. Legia (Monarch of the Beginning)
Legia, the King of Giants, wielded immense physical strength, showcasing his formidable power. Additionally, he had the ability to cast a truth inducement spell between himself and another person, ensuring honesty between them. Furthermore, Legia possessed spiritual body manifestation capabilities, allowing him to manifest his spiritual essence into a physical form. With these abilities, Legia proved to be a formidable presence in the world of Solo Leveling
9. Yogumunt (Monarch of Transfiguration)
Yogumunt, the King of Demonic Spectres. He thought humans were weak and inferior, even calling Sung Il-Hwan weak. But he realized he couldn’t beat the new Shadow Monarch without Antares’ help, showing he was smart enough to admit his limitations.
When Antares attacked the human world, Yogumunt joined him to crush Jinwoo. Yogumunt tried to summon a dragon army through many portals, but Jinwoo stopped them all with Dragon’s Fear. Then Jinwoo used Shadow Exchange to teleport himself and Antares to a distant island in Japan, and what happened to Yogumunt after that is not known.
8. Tarnak (Monarch of the Iron Body)
Tarnak, the King of Monstrous Humanoids, possessed telepathic abilities, enabling him to communicate with his fellow Monarchs without the need for spoken words. Additionally, he could undergo spiritual body manifestation, transforming into a monstrous golem adorned with flaming lime-green hair and dark gray armor. These powers made Tarnak a formidable force in the Solo leveling allowing him to exert influence and engage in battles with other powerful beings.
7. Querehsha (Monarch of Plagues)
Querehsha, the Queen of Insects, possessed immense physical strength, evident when she punched Jinwoo hard enough to draw blood and effortlessly restrained Beru. She could create giant glowing green hands out of mana, secrete a highly toxic venom from her body, and practice necromancy to reanimate and control the dead. Querehsha’s regenerative abilities were extraordinary, allowing her to heal from injuries almost instantly, such as regenerating her body seconds after being sliced in half by Jinwoo.
However, these abilities had limits, as she couldn’t regenerate after being reduced to mincemeat. She could also transform into an insectile monster with multiple appendages and cast a truth inducement spell to prevent lying between herself and another individual. With such diverse and formidable powers, Querehsha posed a significant threat in Solo Leveling.
6. Rakan (Monarch of Fangs)
Rakan, the King of Demons, possessed immense physical strength, allowing him to fight evenly with Thomas Andre and overpower him once he got serious. He could easily slice through Jinwoo’s skin and pierce his chest with his claws. Additionally, Rakan was incredibly fast, charging at Thomas and keeping up with Jinwoo effortlessly. He exhibited remarkable durability, enduring extreme damage without injury, such as being punched through buildings and tanking a powerful kick to the head from Jinwoo.
Rakan could also control objects telekinetically and regenerate from injuries almost instantly, although his regenerative abilities had limits. He could transform into a gigantic white wolf or partially transform specific body parts, demonstrating his versatility in combat. Despite his formidable abilities, Rakan met his end when Jinwoo landed a fatal blow during their battle in the forest.
5. Baran (Monarch of White Flames)
Baran, the King of Demons. For clarification, the Baran Jinwoo fights is not the original one; the original is more powerful and strong. He was incredibly strong, able to deliver powerful blows that staggered Jinwoo and put him on the defensive. He also boasted immense durability, making it hard to defeat him.
Baran could summon his demon army through portals, adding to his formidable presence on the battlefield. Additionally, he possessed the ability to unleash potent lightning breath, stunning his targets and choosing whether to attack multiple enemies at once or focus on a single opponent. With these abilities, Baran presented a significant challenge for Jinwoo and his allies in Solo Leveling.
4. Frost Monarch (Monarch of Frost)
The Frost Monarch, the King of the Snow Folk, is super strong. He killed Gunhee and almost beat Jinwoo with just his strength. He was also really fast, dodging attacks easily and moving quickly to put pressure on Jinwoo. The Frost Monarch was tough too, making it hard to defeat him.
He could do amazing things with ice, like making big waves, weapons, monsters, and storms. He could also change his appearance to look younger and make people fall asleep just by snapping his fingers. With all these powers, the Frost Monarch was a tough opponent in Solo Leveling.
3. Ashborn (Monarch of Shadows)
Ashborn, the King of the Dead, possessed extraordinary strength, surpassing almost all other beings. He demonstrated this by overpowering two Monarchs simultaneously in combat and effortlessly crushing Baran’s skull with one hand. Additionally, Ashborn had the ability to bestow his powers upon a suitable human vessel and wielded authority as a Ruler, enabling him to telekinetically manipulate objects.
He could extract shadows from his enemies’ corpses to bolster his army, utilizing them as portals for instantaneous travel through the Shadow Exchange ability. Ashborn could also preserve shadows in storage, monitoring them through their senses, and buffed the strength of his active shadows by 50% in battle within his Monarch’s Domain.
2. Antares (Monarch of Destruction)
Antares, the King of Dragons, is incredibly strong, even stronger than the Shadow Monarch. He showcased this by engaging in combat with Jinwoo and emerging victorious. Antares was also exceptionally fast, effortlessly keeping pace with Jinwoo and dodging his attacks. Additionally, he proved to be resilient, sustaining minimal damage from Jinwoo’s strikes, which forced Jinwoo to resort to cunning tactics to inflict harm.
Antares had special powers like Dragon’s Fear, making weak opponents scared, and Breath of Destruction, shooting powerful fire that could turn strong hunters to ash and destroy shadow soldiers. He could turn into a big red dragon or a mix of human and dragon, and talk to other Monarchs in their minds.
1. Sung Jinwoo (Ashborn’s chosen successor)
Jinwoo, the main protagonist, is known for his unmatched strength and speed, making him far superior to nearly all other beings. At the end of the story, he became the strongest character in Solo Leveling. Even before fully accessing his powers, he was capable of significant feats like punching a large hole through the Statue of God and defeating Thomas Andre, a National Level Hunter, with ease. After being revived and empowered by Ashborn, Jinwoo’s abilities soared to new heights, allowing him to repel the Frost Monarch’s attacks with one hand, swiftly defeat formidable opponents, and stand toe-to-toe with Antares, the strongest Monarch. His resilience is notable, withstanding powerful blows without serious harm
Jinwoo also excels in combat, matching centuries-old warriors despite his relatively short experience. Beyond physical prowess, he has unique abilities like agelessness, allowing him to appear young despite being over 80, rapid growth in strength, armor creation, memory manipulation, hypnosis, and an unlimited inventory for storing items. He understands monster language and commands an indomitable will, driven by love for his family, which was a key factor in his selection as Ashborn’s successor. Jinwoo’s journey from a struggling hunter to one of Asia’s strongest is marked by continuous growth and a steadfast commitment to protecting his loved ones
