In the world of Solo Leveling, power is everything, and among the most powerful beings is not a hunter, but a shadow. Recently, Solo Leveling creator Chugong dropped a bombshell in an interview that if Igris, one of Jinwoo’s top shadow soldiers, had ever descended in his “true form,” even the collective might of every S-rank and National Level hunter would not have been enough to bring him down. This revelation has sparked waves of excitement and re-evaluation among fans of the series.

The statement, via an interview by u/xPapaGrim on Reddit, is especially shocking given how the S-rank hunters are portrayed in the series. These hunters are considered humanity’s strongest defense against the monstrous threats pouring out of dungeons. For a single shadow, no matter how loyal or iconic, to eclipse the strength of the entire upper echelon of humanity paints a staggering picture of Jinwoo's true scale of power. It also hints at how much deeper the lore runs beneath the surface of the story.

"If Igris had descended in his true form, even if all the S-rank hunters in the world, including the National Level hunters, had ed forces, they still wouldn't have been able to defeat him."

- Chugong

The Untapped Power of Igris

Igris Is One of Solo Leveling's Strongest Characters, According to Chugong

While fans already ired Igris for his loyalty and fierce combat skills, this revelation recasts him entirely. Viewers have seen him win duels and take down formidable opponents, but it turns out that they only witnessed a fraction of his full potential. The “true form” mentioned by Chugong implies that Igris has been holding back, or that Jinwoo never needed to summon his ultimate version. This makes Igris not just a fan-favorite, but a literal world-ending weapon in disguise.

What is even more interesting is the layered mystery behind the shadows. If Igris, a subordinate, holds such cataclysmic power, it raises questions about how many of Jinwoo’s other shadows are similarly underestimated. It also speaks volumes about the power of the Shadow Monarch himself. Jinwoo not only commands beings like Igris but does so effortlessly, reinforcing his position as one of the most overpowered protagonists in modern fantasy.

What This Means for Solo Leveling’s Power Hierarchy

How Does the Power Ranking in Solo Leveling Change After This Revelation?

This information completely shifts how fans might rank Solo Leveling characters in of strength. Previously, the National Level hunters, figures like Thomas Andre and Liu Zhigang, were regarded as near-gods among humans. Now, knowing that they would fall short against Igris at full power, fans have to acknowledge that even the highest human strength is dwarfed by what lies in the shadows. The real hierarchy might place Jinwoo’s soldiers leagues above any human character in the story.

Beyond the rankings, Chugong’s revelation adds new depth to Solo Leveling's world-building. It reinforces the idea that the magic system and power structure are not just about numbers and gates, they are about cosmic forces far beyond what humans were ever meant to face. Igris’s hidden strength is a reminder that even in a world of giants, some monsters still hide in plain sight, loyal, silent, and utterly unstoppable.

Source: u/xPapaGrim on Reddit