#1
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Ashborn
Monarch of Shadows · First seen: Manhwa
So overwhelming is Ashborn's command over the dead that even his fellow Monarchs fear him, and only Antares is counted as his equal.
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#2
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Antares
Monarch of Destruction · First seen: Manhwa
Antares's fiery breath can erase shadow soldiers for good, and the oldest and mightiest of the nine can also drive weaker beings into despair with a single shout.
#3
Solo Leveling
Baran
Monarch of White Flames · First seen: Episode 20
Summoning a demon army through portals is just the start for Baran, who also spits stunning lightning and charges foes as a blinding bolt.
#4
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Rakan
Monarch of Fangs · First seen: Episode 25
Rakan can claw a crimson gate open in midair, and if he stops holding back, he unleashes his true form as a gigantic white wolf.
#5
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Querehsha
Monarch of Plagues · First seen: Manhwa
For all her venom, parasite-driven corpses and love of slaughter, Querehsha has a doting side; the insects who serve her are, in her eyes, her own children.
#6
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Legia
Monarch of the Beginning · First seen: Manhwa
Legia passes for a laughing brute twice a man's size, dressed in nothing but a tattered loincloth, yet the giant hides a sly, scheming mind.
#7
Solo Leveling
Sillad
Monarch of Frost · First seen: Episode 25
Sillad would rather snap his fingers and send humans to sleep than slaughter them, though the silver-haired elf can bury a battlefield in raging ice storms.
#8
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Tarnak
Monarch of Iron Body · First seen: Manhwa
Tarnak cuts a sharp figure in a crisp white coat, but his real armor is an iron body that hits harder, takes more punishment and shrugs off life-draining attacks.
#9
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Yogumunt
Monarch of Transfiguration · First seen: Manhwa
Pinkish-purple light fills Yogumunt's eyes whenever he draws on his power, a fitting touch for the masked, hooded elder the novel calls the chaos world's greatest sorcerer.
The Nine Monarchs and Their Titles
Each Monarch carries a title for the power or the race it rules.
| Monarch | Title | First seen |
|---|---|---|
| Ashborn | Monarch of Shadows | Manhwa |
| Antares | Monarch of Destruction | Manhwa |
| Baran | Monarch of White Flames | Episode 20 |
| Querehsha | Monarch of Plagues | Manhwa |
| Rakan | Monarch of Fangs | Episode 25 |
| Sillad | Monarch of Frost | Episode 25 |
| Legia | Monarch of the Beginning | Manhwa |
| Tarnak | Monarch of Iron Body | Manhwa |
| Yogumunt | Monarch of Transfiguration | Manhwa |
How This Ranking Works
The order follows the fan interest in each character and your votes. The ranking is updated every month, and the Fan Favorites list changes every day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most popular Monarch in Solo Leveling?
Ashborn from Solo Leveling leads our ranking right now, followed by Antares and Baran. Vote every day to change the order.
How is the ranking decided?
The order follows the fan interest in each character and your votes. The ranking is updated every month, and the Fan Favorites list changes every day. While the page is new, the KuroKoma team also adds a few votes every day.
Can I buy posters of these characters?
Yes. Every card with a Shop the poster button links to a manga poster of that character in our store.
Who are the nine Monarchs in Solo Leveling?
They are Ashborn, Antares, Baran, Querehsha, Rakan, Sillad, Legia, Tarnak and Yogumunt. Each one also reigns over a race, from Antares and his dragons to Querehsha and her insects.
Which Monarch is the strongest in the story?
Antares, the King of Dragons and Monarch of Destruction, is the strongest and oldest of the nine. Ashborn, the Monarch of Shadows, is the only one said to rival him.
Where do the Monarchs first show up in the anime?
Baran comes first, as the final boss of the Demon Castle in Season 2. Rakan and Sillad follow with a brief appearance in the Season 2 finale.
Who is the Beast Monarch?
The Beast Monarch is Rakan, whose titles are King of Beasts and Monarch of Fangs. The Frost Monarch, by the same logic, is Sillad, the King of Snow Folk and Monarch of Frost.