Sung Jin-Woo, the hero of hit series “Solo Leveling” starts off as a weakling but soon becomes an overpowered warrior who can take on the top dungeons alone. But what makes Sung Jin-Woo one of the most important anime characters is his army of Shadow Soldiers, both in terms of numbers and the individual strength of its leading members.
10. Tank – Tears Through Enemies with Raw Strength
Tank (formerly Alpha Ice Bear) is the strongest of the Ice bears and the perfect Shadow Soldier to take on bulky attackers. His size and strength made him a valuable asset against the Giants in Tokyo’s S-Rank Gate.
9. Kaisel – Took Jin-Woo to New Heights
Kaisel was at first the Demon King Baren’s flying mount, then Jin-Woo’s Shadow Soldier. While a formidable dragon in his own right, the real value of Kaisel is as a mount that Jin-Woo can use to make quick turns around the battlefield.
8. Jima – Can Outshine Any Enemy in Scale!
Jima is like a giant sea monster with a huge trident – and he can get very big. This made him incredibly useful against Legia’s Giants as he could grow bigger and stronger to match the Giants.
7. Iron – Strong in Both Heart and Body
Iron was a terrible loss in Jin Woo’s army. He was an A-Rank Hunter who was killed in a raid against Ice Elves, but Jin-Woo transformed him into a knight in his Shadow army with his “Arise” ability.
6. Greed – Jin-Woo Serves to Pay Off His Debt
Greed was previously Hwang Dongsoo, a powerful S-Rank Hunter and brother of Hwang Dongsuk. When Dongsoo kidnapped and tortured Jin-Woo’s buddy Yoo Jinho, Jin-Woo showed no mercy and changed him into one of his Shadow Soldiers, naming him “Greed.”
5. Tusk – The Most Valuable Shadow Mage
Tusk is the army’s leader, a mage who was extremely powerful before joining Jin-Woo’s army. Jin-Woo gave Tusk the Orb of Avarice (which twice as much magic damage does the wielder deal) to supplement his already formidable powers.
4. Kamish – The Greatest Disaster That Ever Happened to Humanity
Kamish spent little time with Jin-Woo in his army, but he was easily one of the strongest soldiers he had during his brief Shadow tenure. However, given the circumstances surrounding his recovery, Kamish never got to level with the army.
3. Igris – Grows Stronger Than Any Other Shadow Soldier
Igris gained the most strength throughout the series, beginning as an A-Rank boss monster and eventually becoming an S-Rank Commander. Igris is loyal to Jin-Woo and is even stronger with the Demon King’s Sword.
2. Beru – Jin-Woo’s Right-hand Man
Beru is a powerhouse with a quirky personality who has become a popular character in “Solo Leveling.” He was soon Jin-Woo’s right-hand man, often guarding his younger sister Jinah.
1. Bellion – The Strongest Shadow in Jin-Woo’s Army
Bellion is second only to the Shadow Monarch. That alone speaks volumes about his power, as he had to be stronger than any Shadow Soldier to hold that rank. Bellion served for many years as Grand Marshal of Ashborn’s army before Jin-Woo seized control of his forces.
Conclusion
The Shadow Soldiers of Sung Jin-Woo are one of the strongest anime characters around, with some of its members fittingly into the “heavyweight” category. From Tank to Bellion, Jin-Woo’s army is a force to be reckoned with. His Shadow army’s variety of abilities and characters speaks volumes about Jin-Woo’s development as a character and the scope of the “Solo Leveling” universe.
