Solo Leveling: 7 Characters Whose Strength Can Match A Monarch, Ranked

Monarchs were created alongside the rulers by the Absolute Being. They were created for purely entertainment purposes by the god of the universe, which resulted in the world entering into endless war. These entities possess incredible powers that can wipe out the world if left unchecked. These Moarchs were hell-bent on destroying the world without any remorse or reason, which shows their destructive nature.

Their strength was such that even the National Level hunters were no match for them. In fact, Earth would have been lost if it hadn’t been for the intervention of other individuals. Throughout the series, it has been made clear that monarchs aren’t meant to be taken lightly, but there are a handful of characters who possess the powers to match them and even defeat them in battle.

7

Sung Il-Hwan

Sung Il-Hwan was the father of Jinwoo, who was trapped in a gate for a very long time. There he came in contact with the rulers, who bestowed upon them their very own power by making Sung Il-Hwan their vessel. The power was so incredible that even a national-level hunter was no match for him. In his limited screen time, he fought against two Monarchs on his own and held his own against them. It is proof that he can match them as well as best them.

6

Igris

Ashborn had an army that destroyed everything in their path, and in that there were two shadow marshals, who were called the wings of the Shadow Monarch. Igris was one of those wings and arguably the second strongest individual in the army. He was a swordsman who had speed as well as strength. He battled against the Monarch of Frost, Sillad, on his own, and Sillad himself stated that Igris is not someone to be taken lightly. His strength and battle IQ made him near unstoppable, which allowed him to defeat many powerful opponents and match a monarch in strength.

5

Bellion

Bellion was introduced after Jinwoo unlocked the full power of the shadow monarch, and he got ahold of the old army that served Ashborn. Among them was Bellion, a monstrous figure who is the strongest shadow soldier in the army. His strength was put to the test when he duelled against Beru; many believed the fight would last for a while, but Bellion easily defeated him without any problem. This is a feat that wasn’t achieved by anyone else except for Jinwoo himself. It’s quite clear Bellion’s strength is on a whole other level, so it shouldn’t be a problem for him to fight a Monarch.

4

Rulers

The Rulers kept the Monarchs at bay for a very long time. They are their equals in strength, and they possess insane amounts of power, which was bestowed upon the creator of the universe. Their strength was even complemented by Ashborn himself. Every single one of them can drastically alter the outcome of the battle. They also possess the ruler’s authority, which can be used for defense as well as offense. The Rulers have a history of subduing monarchs with ease, so it’s not surprising that they’ve been included on the list.

3

Ashborn

Ashborn was once a loyal subject of the Absolute Being, and he was given the strongest fragment of the brightest light. He stood alone against the monarchs on his own, and even the rulers themselves feared his strength. He defeated two monarchs on his own in a war and decimated their armies as well. Ashborn was equal to the dragon monarch, and some might say even stronger than him in certain aspects. With time, Ashborn’s strength grew to such levels that he was ultimately betrayed by his companions as they saw him as a threat to their existence.

2

Sung Jinwoo

Sung Jinwoo is the strongest human being at the end of the series, and he became an absolute unit that no one could stand against him. He possesses the power of Ashborn and commands an undying army that can ravage the battlefield. His power surpassed the rulers and monarchs themselves, making him virtually unbeatable. During the course of the series, he defeated all the existing monarchs, which was a massive feat. By the time the war was over, Jinwoo’s powers grew to a whole other level, and he surpassed Ashborn as well as Antares.

1

The Absolute Being

Absolute Being is the god of the entire universe who created everything. He possesses the power to create cosmic entities like the rulers and monarchs. He created them not to help him manage the universe but instead to start a conflict between them to cure his boredom. It took seven rulers to kill him, and it was done by ambushing him and not in a fair fight. He might not seem like a fighter, but his powers are absolutely insane. He had reality-warping abilities and many other unknown powers, which makes him the strongest character in Solo Leveling.