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November 10, 2025
Solo Leveling | The Strongest Monarchs | Ranked List of the Monarchs in Solo Leveling by Strength
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November 10, 2025
The Monarchs are the mysterious villains of Solo Leveling. Which of these monsters will give Jinwoo a run for his money? Find out in our list of the strongest Monarchs!
>The Monarchs are the mysterious villains of Solo Leveling. Which of these monsters will give Jinwoo a run for his money? Find out in our list of the strongest Monarchs!
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The Monarchs are ancient, godlike beings born from the Absolute Being’s shadow side, destined to wage an eternal war against the Rulers, who were born from His light side. Hailing from a realm beyond Earth, these entities command armies of magical beasts and possess unfathomable powers that bend reality itself. Their goal? To annihilate humanity and destroy the Rulers once and for all.
Each Monarch has a distinct domain and terrifying abilities that make them a force of nature on the battlefield, whether it’s ice, plague, destruction, or shadows. Their war spilled into countless worlds, with Earth becoming a critical battleground in their endless conflict. While united by a common enemy, the Monarchs are not without rivalries and ambition among themselves, often clashing to secure dominance.
In the grand tapestry of Solo Leveling’s storyline, they are more than just villains, for they are the embodiment of chaos and the very force that places humanity, hunters, and even Rulers on edge.
|
Rank |
Name |
Title |
|
10 |
Legia |
King of Giants | Monarch of the Beginning |
|
9 |
Rakan |
King of Beasts | Monarch of Fangs |
|
8 |
Tarnak |
King of Monstrous Humanoids | Monarch of the Iron Body |
|
7 |
Yogumunt |
King of Demonic Spectres | Monarch of Transfiguration |
|
6 |
Baran |
King of Demons | Monarch of White Flames | Demon Monarch |
|
5 |
Sillad |
King of Snow Folk | Monarch of Frost | Hockwan |
|
4 |
Querehsha |
Queen of Insects | Monarch of Plagues |
|
3 |
Ashborn |
King of the Dead | Monarch of Shadows | Greatest Fragment of Brilliant Light |
|
2 |
Antares |
King of Dragons | Monarch of Destruction |
|
1 |
Sung Jinwoo |
King of the Dead | Monarch of Shadows | The Ghost |
SPOILER ALERT: A lot of this comes from the Solo Leveling manhwa and has not appeared in the anime yet. If you don’t want to be spoiled for season 3 and beyond, turn back now!
10. Legia
|
Title |
Key Abilities |
Debut |
Status |
|
Monarch of the Beginning |
Pledge of Trust | Spiritual Body Manifestation |
NV – Chapter 174 WB – Chapter 137 |
Deceased |
Legia is one of the nine original Monarchs created by the Absolute Being to destroy humanity. As the weakest among them, he only played a small part in the fight against the Rulers after his creator was killed. He was severely weakened after being captured and imprisoned by the Rulers, becoming only a shell of his former self.
Legia is the Loki among the Monarchs, as his abilities focus on manipulation and survival rather than direct combat. His battle against Jinwoo was his last, for while he tried to pull stunts on the series’ protagonist, Jinwoo got over his jinx and ended him, making their fight one of the easiest Monarch fights Jinwoo ever had.
9. Rakan
|
Title |
Key Abilities |
Debut |
Status |
|
Monarch of Fangs |
Spiritual Body Manifestation |
NV – Chapter 213 WB – Chapter 107 Anime – Episode 25 |
Deceased |
Just like Legia, Rakan is a survivor and not much of a fighter. In simpler terms, he’s an opportunistic villain, the type gamers call camper. His combat prowess is not enough for direct combat, so he’d rather lie in wait for opportunities or just run when faced with a stronger opponent.
Irrespective of his strength not being enough to stand against other Monarchs, Rakan is the King of Beasts. He could fully transform into a wolf-like creature that’d increase his abilities and grant him instant regeneration, so only fatal wounds tend to slow him down. He also has telekinesis that allows him to move and control objects, as seen in his fight against Thomas Andre.
8. Tarnak
|
Title |
Key Abilities |
Debut |
Status |
|
Monarch of Iron Body |
Spiritual Body Manifestation Iron Body Reinforcement |
NV – Chapter 182 WB – Chapter 140 |
Deceased |
The Iron Body Monarch Tarnak was a fierce force driven by tremendous physical strength and primal instinct. Known for his unparalleled speed, razor-sharp claws, and vicious close-quarters fighting abilities, he was an expert at ruthlessly destroying opponents. His ability to lead and control feral soldiers demonstrated not just his physical prowess but also his control over smaller animals. Tarnak's raw power enabled him to take on even strong foes, wreaking havoc in his wake. Even though he wasn't the cleverest of the Monarchs, his unrelenting aggression and fierceness on the battlefield made him a lethal predator who was dreaded for the mayhem he was always prone to cause.
7. Yogumunt
|
Title |
Key Abilities |
Debut |
Status |
|
Monarch of Transfiguration |
Levitation Spiritual Body Manifestation |
NV – Chapter 239 WB – Chapter 111 |
Deceased |
According to the novel, Yogumunt is the Greatest Sorcerer in the Chaos World, but his elderly appearance often makes others view him as a weak Monarch. While he’s also proud and condescending, he’s still one of the smartest Monarchs who likes to choose his battles and not just jump into every confrontation he’s called to.
His expertise in magic allows him to cast powerful, large-scale spells that can wipe out entire armies from a distance. His precision in combat, along with his deep strategic sense, makes him the type of lethal opponent that rarely fights on unfavorable terms, ensuring his victories are both decisive and calculated.
6. Baran
|
Title |
Key Abilities |
Debut |
Status |
|
Demon Monarch |
Hell’s Army Lightning Breath White Flames |
NV – Chapter 107 WB – Chapter 85 Anime – Episode 20 |
Deceased |
Baran, the King of Demons and Monarch of White Flames, was a fearsome figure despite lacking a human vessel. Cruel yet courageous, he was known for never backing down from a fight, even against overwhelming odds, as seen in his clash with Ashborn during the war between Rulers and Monarchs. Baran fought to the bitter end while others fled, proving his tenacity. Renowned for abilities like Hell’s Army, which summoned powerful forces through portals, Lightning Breath, and Spiritual Body Manifestation, his strength was formidable. Though he died before the main story, a magical clone of Baran served as the Demon Castle’s final boss for Sung Jinwoo. The real Baran was likely even stronger, cementing his legacy as a relentless and intimidating Monarch.
5. Sillad
|
Title |
Key Abilities |
Debut |
Status |
|
Monarch of Frost |
Ice Magic Spiritual Body Manifestation |
Anime – Episode 25 WB – Chapter 107 NV – Chapter 200 |
Deceased |
Sillad the Frost Monarch is considered one of the most ruthless Monarchs in Solo Leveling and he stood out for his chilling blend of power and cunning. Wielding unmatched control over ice, he could freeze targets with his breath, forge lethal frost-forged weapons, and create monstrous constructs to kill or injure his enemies. Preferring manipulation over reckless combat during the Rulers vs. Monarch war, he maneuvered behind the scenes until decisive moments demanded his presence. His cruelty was evident in the killing of Go Gunhee. His clash with Sung Jinwoo became a display of both arrogance and raw destructive capability. When he believed victory was within reach, Sillad’s confidence faltered at the sight of overwhelming strength, revealing that beneath his icy exterior lay a Monarch capable of fear.
4. Querehsha
|
Title |
Key Abilities |
Debut |
Status |
|
Monarch of Plagues |
Necromancy Pledge of Trust Poison Manipulation |
NV – Chapter 215 WB – Chapter 140 |
Deceased |
Among the Monarchs, Querehsha was one of the strongest and cruelest. Vicious and bloodthirsty, she enjoyed murdering people, treating them like prey, and displaying an oddly parental protectiveness over her army of insects. Her powers were as horrific as her personality: venom production, regeneration, manipulation of mana to create lethal structures, necromancy to reanimate the dead through parasitic insects, and spiritual body manifestation, which changed her into a monster insectoid form.
Along with Rakan and Tarnak, she was instrumental in the murder of Christopher Reed, which boosted her self-esteem. She joined Sillad in facing Sung Jinwoo, but she was overwhelmed and ultimately defeated. Like her fellow bug, the Ant King, Querehsha suffered a quick and humiliating end after being distracted by Beru and struck down by Jinwoo's indomitable talent.
3. Ashborn
|
Title |
Key Abilities |
Debut |
Status |
|
Monarch of Shadows |
Monarch’s Domain Shadow Extraction Ruler’s Authority |
NV – Chapter 217 WB – Chapter 128 |
Alive (Asleep) |
Among all beings in Solo Leveling, few names inspire the same mix of awe and fear as Ashborn, the first Shadow Monarch. Once the Greatest Fragment of Brilliant Light, he began his existence as the strongest Ruler, only to abandon that cause after the Rulers slew their creator, the Absolute Being. Unlike most Monarchs, Ashborn never thrived on destruction; he grew weary of the endless war and sought a way to end it.
His power, however, was undeniable: Being able to summon an immortal Shadow Army; abilities like Shadow Extraction, Monarch’s Domain, and even Ruler’s Authority; and the strength to kill Monarchs such as Baran and Legia without effort. Antares himself feared him. Yet Ashborn’s greatest act wasn’t on the battlefield; it was entrusting his limitless might to Sung Jinwoo, not to use him as a vessel, but to give humanity a chance to break the cycle of bloodshed forever.
2. Antares
|
Title |
Key Abilities |
Debut |
Status |
|
Monarch of Destruction |
Dragon’s Fear Fire Magic Breath of Destruction |
NV – Chapter 228 WB – Chapter 163 |
Deceased |
Capable of destroying vast regions effortlessly, Antares once obliterated much of North America and killed S-Rank Hunter Jay Mills before his opponent could even react. His terrifying abilities include Dragon’s Fear, which drives weaker foes into panic, Breath of Destruction, and mastery over fire magic. Though disdainful toward humans, he reserved a rare sense of honor for opponents who impressed him, a respect he granted only to Sung Jinwoo.
Antares is the Monarch of Destruction and King of Dragons, and stands as the oldest and most powerful of the original nine Monarchs. Created solely to eradicate all life, he is the embodiment of chaos and annihilation. His fight with Jinwoo proved to be the Hunter’s greatest challenge, but through cunning strategy and the Rulers' intervention, the reign of the ultimate destroyer finally ended.
1. Sung Jinwoo
|
Title |
Key Abilities |
Debut |
Status |
|
Monarch of Shadows |
Stealth Ruler’s Authority Dragon’s Fear |
Anime – Episode 1 NB – Chapter 1 WB – Chapter 1 |
Alive |
Sung Jinwoo’s story from the “Weakest Hunter Of All Mankind” to becoming the most powerful being in existence is one of the most fascinating ever seen in anime. As an E-Rank hunter at first, he only barely survives low-level raids and often puts his life in danger for small rewards. But when he was selected by a mysterious, game-like system to succeed Ashborn, the first Shadow Monarch, everything changed. From that moment on, every battle pushes him beyond his limits, until he not only inherits Ashborn’s abilities but completely surpasses him.
With powers like Shadow Extraction, Bloodlust, Ruler’s Authority, and Mutilation, he commands an unstoppable army of shadows and is so swift, precise, and powerfully destructive that his abilities allow him to fight against other Monarchs, placing him far above all other hunters in the world. However, after a 27-year-long campaign spent looking for all the Monarchs, they all saw the true extent of his strength.
When he finally faced Antares again after barely surviving against the King of Dragons, he was finally able to finish him off without requiring any help from anyone, as Antares was completely helpless against him. At the end of the Solo Leveling series, Sung Jinwoo stands at the very peak of existence, as he’s now finally earned his place as the Strongest Monarch.
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