# Shadow Monarch — Anime Apocalypse Ability

> Inspired by **Solo Leveling — Sung Jin-Woo (Ashborn, the Shadow Monarch)**.

**Tier:** S · **Rarity:** mythic · **Drop rate:** 0.8%
**Credibility:** tier_1_discord · **As of:** 2026-05-13

## Kit

Signature: Arise (mastered g-skill summons shadow allies). Skills — m1: 6/14 hits · z: 21×3 = 63 · x: 19×7 = 133 · c: 12×11 = 132 · g: 2×26 = 52 (per shadow) · v: summons 2 shadows that attack zombies. Strongest for Infinite-mode wave clearing — converts downtime into DPS.

## Notes

**Shadow Monarch** is the *Solo Leveling*-themed S-tier ability and the dominant pick for **Infinite-mode wave clearing**. The signature **Arise** summons shadow allies that continue dealing damage between player inputs — effectively converting downtime into DPS.

## Canonical IP attribution

Shadow Monarch is internally referred to as **Sung Jin-Woo** (often abbreviated "Sjw") — the protagonist of *Solo Leveling*. This is confirmed by:

- The official `❔ faq` Discord channel — _V skills showcase_ thread (NTS_Bill, 2026-05-02) refers to the ability as "Sjw / Shadow Monarch"
- The _Best Traits on Abilities_ thread by Rolasyum (2026-05-10) explicitly lists "Shadow Monarch / Sung Jin Woo" under the Survival/Infinite Flash-trait category
- The in-game title **Shadow Monarch (Sjw)** (+5% DMG) is unlocked by getting the ability in spins
- The signature *Arise* skill name and shadow-army mechanic are direct Solo Leveling references

## Base damage (Foong, 2026-05-12)

| Skill | Output |
|---|---|
| **m1** | 6 hits → 14 (mastered) |
| **z** | 21 × 3 = 63 |
| **x** | 19 × 7 = 133 |
| **c** | 12 × 11 = 132 |
| **g (mastered)** | 2 × 26 = 52 *(per-shadow tick — multiplied by uptime)* |
| **v** (Mastery 100) | summons 2 shadows that attack zombies independently |

Shadow Monarch's per-button damage looks low because the value lives in **summon uptime** — `g` and `v` create autonomous shadows that DPS while the player walks/dodges. Optimal play prioritizes survival and trait CDR over raw hit-confirms.

## Recommended loadout

- **Trait**: **Flash** — CDR cycles Arise faster (Rolasyum 2026-05-10 verdict for Survival/Infinite)
- **Pet**: **Colossus Titan** (meta) — Igris is a thematic pick (also Solo Leveling) but Colossus Titan posts higher raw DMG/HP/Drops
- **Cosmetic**: Hei Outfit (Survival) · Battle Suit (Raid)
- **Best modes**: Infinite (V-skill summons stack), Survival wave-clear

## Related title

- **Shadow Monarch (Sjw)** — +5% damage; unlocked by getting Shadow Monarch in spins

## Sources

- https://discord.com/channels/1474806292597178555/1498318717052780666
- https://bloxinsider.com/2026/04/18/roblox-anime-apocalypse-everything-you-need-to-know/
- https://frvr.com/blog/roblox-anime-apocalypse-tier-list/
- https://beebom.com/anime-apocalypse-tier-list/
- https://www.roonby.com/2026/05/08/anime-apocalypse-tier-list-guide-best-abilities-ranked/

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Source page: https://animeapocalypse.net/abilities/shadow-monarch/