Legia: Monarch of the Beginning in Solo Leveling

In Solo Leveling, the Monarchs are nine of the most powerful entities of destruction in the universe, opposed to the Rulers (the Fragments of Brilliant Light) in an ancient cosmic war. For an overview of this mythology, see the complete guide on the Rulers and the Monarchs.

Legia, the Monarch of the Beginning in Solo Leveling

Who is Legia?

Legia is the Monarch of the Beginning, one of the nine Monarchs in Solo Leveling. His enigmatic title sets him apart from the others: it evokes origins, a starting point, and an ancient authority within the pantheon of Monarchs.

A unique Monarch

Among the forces of destruction, Legia occupies a singular position. His history is marked by the trials of the war between the Monarchs and Rulers, a conflict in which each side seeks to neutralize the opposing side's key pieces.

His place in the mythology of Solo Leveling

Legia is part of the grand cosmic tapestry of the series. To understand his role among all the Monarchs and Rulers, explore the complete guide to the Rulers and Monarchs and the world of Solo Leveling.

At the origins of the Monarchs

The Monarchs are entities of destruction as old as the war that pits them against the Rulers. Furthermore, Legia's title, "the Beginning," resonates with this antiquity: it points back to the very origins of this cosmic conflict.

The Monarchs, gates, and Sung Jin-Woo

On Earth, this conflict takes the form of gates and dungeons, the harbingers of the invasion. It is within this context that the rise of the successor to the Shadow Monarch takes place. Discover how gates and dungeons work, the System that provides power-ups, and the journey of Sung Jin-Woo, the heir to the Shadow Monarch.