#1
Solo Leveling
Igris
Knight Grade · First seen: Episode 11
No one in Jinwoo's army matches Igris's swordplay, and the red-plumed knight still drops to one knee before his master after every victory.
Fan Favorites
The Full Ranking
#1
#2
Solo Leveling
Beru
General Grade · First seen: Episode 22
Whatever Beru devours surrenders its skills to him, which is how a winged ant built for shredding prey with sharp claws also learned to heal wounds and freeze enemies.
#3
Solo Leveling
Bellion
Grand-Marshal Grade · First seen: Manhwa
Only one shadow outranks Beru and Igris: Bellion, the four-winged Grand Marshal, whose centipede-shaped blade lashes out like a whip or slices like a sword.
#4
Solo Leveling
Tusk
Elite Knight Grade · First seen: Episode 17
Spells, not steel, are Tusk's weapons of choice, whether the orc shaman is burning down hordes with fire hymns or pinning foes in place with gravity.
#5
Solo Leveling
Iron
Knight Grade · First seen: Episode 13
Thanks to a war cry that goads enemies into charging him, Iron soaks up attacks meant for others before answering with a battle axe that leaves craters behind.
#6
Solo Leveling
Tank
Elite Grade · First seen: Episode 14
With a flame-like stripe down his back and an X-shaped chest scar, Tank is a shadow bear as big as his name suggests and just as hard to stop.
#7
Solo Leveling
Kaisel
Knight Grade · First seen: Episode 20
More mount than fighter, Kaisel carries Jinwoo on trips by air, and one night flight on the black wyvern even set off a monster scare on social media.
#8
Solo Leveling
Greed
General Grade · First seen: Manhwa
Humble enough to wait for permission to speak, Greed turns bloodthirsty once fighting starts, his red eyes blazing out of a broken bone mask.
The Shadows and Their Grades
Each shadow joins the army at a grade that matches its strength and can climb higher as it fights. Here is where each one starts:
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.
Rankings and Quizzes by Series
Vote in the rankings of your favorite series or take a character quiz.
Series Rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most popular shadow in Solo Leveling?
Igris from Solo Leveling leads our ranking right now, followed by Beru and Bellion. 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.
Which shadow is the strongest in the story?
Bellion is the strongest, since Grand Marshal is the top grade and is reserved for the single most powerful shadow in the army. Beru and Igris come next at Marshal Grade and are close rivals.
What are the shadow grades in Solo Leveling?
From lowest to highest, the grades are Normal, Elite, Knight, Elite Knight, General, Marshal and Grand Marshal, though some translations use Commander for one of the upper steps. Shadows grow stronger by fighting, but moving up a grade takes Jinwoo's approval.
How does an enemy become one of Jinwoo's shadows?
Jinwoo uses Shadow Extraction on a fallen foe, and if it works, the shadow rises as a loyal soldier. He gets only three tries per target, and a target much stronger than him cannot be extracted at all.
Can Jinwoo's shadows be killed?
Not by ordinary means, since a shadow regenerates even after being torn apart as long as Jinwoo has mana to spare. Only beings on the level of the Monarchs can erase one for good.