Shadow Monarch (Sung Jinwoo)
Last updated: 2026-11-09
TierS
RarityLYTH
CharacterSung Jinwoo
How to getNightmare Shadow Gate raid
Shadow Monarch is Sung Jinwoo's LYTH weapon. It drops from the Nightmare Shadow Gate raid, not from Arsenal spins. Its power comes from the Monarch Path: The System, Arise: Igris and Demon King's Longsword, unlocked in that order.
Skills
- The System (Stage I)
- Kills feed in-run levels; each level adds 4% damage, up to a displayed level 10.
- Arise: Igris (Stage II)
- Igris joins you as a companion across modes. He has his own upgrade tab in Evolution.
- Demon King's Longsword (Stage III)
- Improves basic-attack reach and damage. Beebom also mentions shadow summons and a big damage buff.
How to get Shadow Monarch
- Run the Shadow Gate raid on Nightmare. It is raid-only; more spins will not get it.
- During Knight's Oath the boss is invulnerable: kill the Oath Knights before the phase timer ends.
- Keep the Shadow Essence and Igris Crest drops: every Monarch Path stage needs them.
How strong is Shadow Monarch?
S tier on our Anime Zero tier list. Very strong once the three-stage Monarch Path is finished (Igris companion, longer basic attacks). A fresh drop without those stages is much weaker.
Strengths
- Igris companion adds damage you do not have to aim.
- Fully built, it is one of the safest farming mains.
- Opens the duo ultimate with Solar Radiance.
Weaknesses
- The drop alone does not include Igris or the upgraded attacks.
- Three separate stages, each with its own material bill (Stage II alone needs 2.4M Coins).
Awakening materials
| Item | Amount | Where to farm |
|---|---|---|
| Stage I: Fine Cloth | 20 | Story Acts 1–3 |
| Stage I: Magic Pendant | 8 | Story Act 1 (Nightmare) |
| Stage I: Shadow Essence | 25 | Shadow Gate raid |
| Stage I: Igris Crest | 10 | Shadow Gate raid |
| Stage I: Coins / Gems | 1,000,000 / 10,000 | Codes and mode rewards |
| Stage II: Shadow Essence / Igris Crest / Coins | 48 / 12 / 2,400,000 | Shadow Gate raid, codes |
Costs can change between updates; the Evolution screen shows the live price. Short on Coins? See how to get money.
Best team
- Duo build: equip an awakened Solar Radiance beside a developed Shadow Monarch for the duo ultimate.
- Raid option: Astral Blossom's timed buff before you swap in.
Other weapon guides
Sources: animezerowiki.com weapon guide (updated 2026-11-01), Beebom tier list (2026-10-27). Published 2026-11-09.