Sung Jinwoo, the main character of Solo Leveling, leads a powerful army of shadow soldiers, but only a few are the strongest shadows of Sung Jinwoo. These top warriors, brought back to life using his Shadow Extraction skill, have great strength, complete loyalty, and special abilities that make them very important in fights. From the fierce Beru to the noble Igris, each shadow helps Sung Jinwoo become stronger and rise as the Shadow Monarch.
These soldiers are not just ordinary followers; they are powerful warriors who helped Sung Jinwoo become the strongest. Whether it’s their incredible strength, smart battle strategies, or ability to endure tough fights, these shadows show the true power of Sung Jinwoo’s ability to control the dead.
10. Tank (Ice Bear Shadow)
| Rank in the Beginning | Rank at End of The Series | Position in the Shadow Monarch’s Army |
| B | A | Knight |
Tank was the boss of an ice dungeon and was a strong beast that fought Sung Jinwoo. After Jinwoo defeated him, he brought Tank back as a shadow, making him the only animal-like shadow in his army.
Even though Tank is a beast, he is very strong and tough, making him a great fighter in Sung Jinwoo’s army. He fights on the front lines, using his power to crush enemies. While he is not as smart as other shadows, his strength makes him a useful warrior in battles.
9. Kaisel (Jinwoo’s Shadow Dragon)
| Rank in the Beginning | Rank at End of The Series | Position in the Shadow Monarch’s Army |
| A | A | Knight |
Kaisel is one of the strongest shadow in Jinwoo’s army and is mainly used as his personal flying mount and the leader of the air unit. Jinwoo first gets him by turning a strong wyvern into a shadow after defeating it in battle. As a shadow, Kaisel becomes a powerful and useful ally.
Kaisel’s main strengths are his great speed, ability to fly, and toughness. He is not as strong as fighters like Beru or Bellion, but he helps Jinwoo control battles from the sky. Since he is the only flying shadow, Kaisel is very important for traveling, scouting, and fighting in the air.
8. Jima (Frost Monarch’s Ice Giant)
| Rank in the Beginning | Rank at End of The Series | Position in the Shadow Monarch’s Army |
| A | S | Elite Knight |
Jima was once part of the Frost Monarch’s army and first appeared as a strong ice giant in the battle between Jinwoo and the Monarchs. After losing, Jinwoo turned him into a shadow, adding a powerful ice warrior to his army.
Jima’s strength comes from his huge size and ability to control ice. His frost attacks make him useful against enemies weak to cold. He is not as strong as the top shadows, but his special powers help in battle.
7. Iron (Kim Chul’s Shadow)
| Rank in the Beginning | Rank at End of The Series | Position in the Shadow Monarch’s Army |
| A | S | Elite Knight |
Kim Chul was a proud A-rank hunter who appeared during a dangerous dungeon raid. He underestimated Jinwoo and was defeated, then brought back as the shadow Iron. Unlike his past self, Iron became a fearless warrior, always ready to prove himself.
Iron’s biggest strength is his toughness and raw power. He is not as skilled as Igris or as fast as Beru, but his strong body lets him take heavy hits and keep fighting. As a frontline fighter, he plays an important role in defending Jinwoo’s army.
6. Tusk (High Orc Shaman King)
| Rank in the Beginning | Rank at End of The Series | Position in the Shadow Monarch’s Army |
| S | S | General and Leader of the Shadow Mages |
Tusk was the leader of a strong orc tribe in a high-ranking dungeon. As a boss, he used powerful magic and almost defeated the hunters inside. After Jinwoo beat him, he revived Tusk as a shadow and made him his main magic user.
Tusk is strong because he knows a lot about magic and can cast huge destruction spells. Unlike other shadows who use physical strength, Tusk helps Jinwoo’s army with powerful long-range attacks. His intelligence and magic skills make him very useful in big battles.
5. Greed (Hwang Dongsoo’s Shadow)
| Rank in the Beginning | Rank at End of The Series | Position in the Shadow Monarch’s Army |
| S | S | General |
Hwang Dongsoo was a powerful S-rank hunter known for being arrogant and cruel. He first appears as an enemy, trying to get revenge for his brother’s death by going after Jinwoo. But he underestimates Jinwoo’s strength and is defeated. After his death, Jinwoo revives him as the shadow Greed, using his power for himself.
Greed is a very strong shadow because he was an S-rank hunter before. He keeps his high-level combat skills and destructive power, making him a dangerous fighter in Jinwoo’s army. His change from a ruthless hunter to a loyal shadow shows how powerful Jinwoo’s ability is.
4. Kamish (Dragon King’s Shadow)
| Rank in the Beginning | Rank at End of The Series | Position in the Shadow Monarch’s Army |
| S | S | Not Mentioned in the series |
Kamish was one of the strongest dragons in history and first appears in Solo Leveling as a powerful beast that nearly destroyed humanity. His body was kept by the American Hunter Bureau as a reminder of the strongest monster ever seen on Earth. When Jinwoo finds Kamish’s remains, he tries to turn him into a shadow, creating one of the most powerful summons. But Kamish can only exist for a short time before disappearing.
Even though he is only a shadow for a brief moment, Kamish’s strength is incredible. He was one of the few creatures strong enough to fight the Rulers, making him nearly unstoppable. If he had stayed in Jinwoo’s army, he would have been one of the strongest shadows. His short resurrection proves Jinwoo’s amazing power, showing that even the greatest beings can be under his control.
3. Igris (Knight Commander)
| Rank in the Beginning | Rank at End of The Series | Position in the Shadow Monarch’s Army |
| A | S | Commander |
Igris is the first really strong shadow that Jinwoo extracts. He first appears as the Blood-Red Commander Igris, the final boss of a powerful dungeon. His fight with Jinwoo is intense, pushing Jinwoo to his limits. After a tough battle, Jinwoo defeats him and turns him into a shadow, making Igris one of his first and most loyal warriors.
Even though he is one of Jinwoo’s earliest strong shadows, Igris is still one of the best. He is a master of sword fighting, making him a dangerous opponent in battle. Unlike other shadows who rely on raw power, Igris fights with skill and discipline. While he may not have the monstrous abilities of Beru or Bellion, his expert swordsmanship and loyalty to Jinwoo make him an important member of the Shadow Army.
2. Beru (Ant King’s Shadow)
| Rank in the Beginning | Rank at End of The Series | Position in the Shadow Monarch’s Army |
| S | S | Marshal |
Beru was first known as the Ant King, the powerful final boss of the Jeju Island raid. He first appears in the manga during a deadly battle, where he easily defeats top S-rank hunters. His incredible strength and violent nature make him one of the most feared monsters. After Jinwoo defeats him, he turns Beru into a shadow. As a shadow, Beru becomes completely loyal, always calling Jinwoo “My Liege.”
Beru is one of Jinwoo’s strongest shadows because of his incredible speed, healing ability, and combat skills. He keeps his power from when he was the Ant King but becomes even stronger as a shadow. His sharp claws can cut through almost any defense, and his ability to fly gives him an advantage in battle. With his loyalty to Jinwoo and love for fighting, Beru is a truly fearsome warrior on the battlefield.
1. Bellion (Grand Marshal of the Shadow Army)
| Rank in the Beginning | Rank at End of The Series | Position in the Shadow Monarch’s Army |
| Unknown | S | Grand Marshal |
Bellion appears later in the story as the Grand Marshal of Ashborn’s Shadow Army. He first shows up when the Rulers come to help Jinwoo in his final fight against the Monarchs. His entrance is impressive, proving his high status and great strength. Right away, he accepts Jinwoo as the new Shadow Monarch. Unlike other shadows, Bellion was not created by Jinwoo but was already part of Ashborn’s army.
As Grand Marshal, Bellion is second only to Ashborn in rank, making him one of Jinwoo’s strongest shadows. He wields a huge sword that can change into chains, allowing him to fight with incredible skill. He is also extremely fast and powerful, strong enough to battle Monarchs. Bellion’s presence confirms Jinwoo’s position as the true Shadow Monarch, leading an army once commanded by Ashborn himself.