Meet Igris, the Blood-Red Commander in Solo Leveling

Article Summary

Former commander Ashborn, Igris so Shadows first and most loyal property Sung Jin Woo after extraction.
Has skills: master swordsman, Ruler's Authority telekinesis, regeneration, speed, and incredible physical strength.
Weaknesses: helmet gap in the eye area, sealed strength, less agility, very mana dependent Sung Jin Woo.
Status Marshal-Grade, a polite knight figure, tactical teacher, and Shadows an icon that is cool, strong and full of honor.

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Meet Igris, the Blood-Red Commander in Solo Leveling

For those of you who often watch Solo Leveling, you must be familiar with one of the strongest characters in this series, namely Igris.

Igris is known as a shadow knight with blood red armor and appears as an enemy in dungeons.

After being defeated by Sung Jin-Woo, Igris became one of the most loyal and powerful Shadows in his army and was even the first to be recruited as a main soldier.

Igris' charisma and loyalty set him apart from other Solo Leveling characters and command the highest honor as a knight.

With extraordinary fighting skills and a crucial position in the shadow army, Igris is one of the most iconic Shadows in Solo Leveling who is cool, strong and loyal.

In this article, we will discuss everything about Igris in Solo Leveling that you need to know.

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Igris

Igris is one of the support characters in the series Solo Leveling who plays the role of one of the shadow army knights Sung Jin Woo who served as Sung Jin-Woo's right hand man.

His appearance is large, black armor, horned helmet, red cloak, glowing white eyes, and a giant sword.

Igris was once the commander of the Shadow Monarch's army, Ashborn. He has lived since the ancient Monarch vs. Ruler war. Early in the story, he serves as the dungeon boss in the Job Change Quest, testing Jin-Woo's worthiness to become a Necromancer.

After being defeated, Jin Woo extracted him with his Shadow Extraction skill. Blood Red Commander Igris' full name was shortened to 'Igris'.

Igris was Jin Woo's first shadow, though his powers were surpassed by Tusk and Beru. After Jin Woo became Shadow Monarch, Igris rose from Elite Knight to Marshal. He first appeared in Manhwa Chapter 45 and Anime Episode 12.

Igris is a cool, quiet, and super loyal character. But he doesn't always obey, sometimes only obeying worthy leaders.

He possesses the soul of a true knight, once throwing away his sword for a fair fight. Despite his love of combat, he still prioritizes courtesy and respect.

Strength

As a Marshal-Grade ranked Shadow, Igris is one of the strongest Shadows in Sung Jin-Woo's army whose only rival is Beru and even surpasses Bellion.

For Sillad the Frost Monarch, he is a troublesome enemy and his greatest threat.

During his service in Shadow Monarch Ashborn, he was known as one of the 'Two Wings' of the shadow army.

Below are some of the powers that Igris has in the anime Solo Leveling, including the following:

Master Swordsman

Igris is very skilled with the sword and has centuries of experience in sword fighting so that he becomes a skilled Swordsman in the shadow army.

High Intelligence

Igris is very intelligent because he has an intellectual mind which makes him a Teacher to Sung Jin-Woo and an Academic Teacher to the other Shadows.

This implies that he has Tactical and Strategic thinking which gives him an advantage and skill when fighting.

Master Hand-to-Hand Combatant

Igris is skilled in close combat which gives him extraordinary fighting abilities even without weapons.

Impense Strength

He possesses incredible physical strength, such as being able to hold off Sillad the Frost Monarch alone for a long time until Sung Jin-Woo returned to battle.

Immense Speed and Agility

He shows his agility with his acrobatic style when avoiding enemies in one place and attacking them very quickly.

Dominator's Touch

Igris is able to move and control objects without touching them at all.

Communications

As a Marshal-Grade ranked Shadow, Igris is able to communicate with others as well even though he rarely speaks.

Regeneration

Igris can continue to regenerate from damage until Sung Jin-Woo's Mana is completely depleted.

Weakness

Below are some of the weaknesses that Igris has in the Solo Leveling anime, including the following:

Gaps in the Armor Helmet

Although Igris is famous for his thick and impenetrable red armor, his weakness lies in the gaps in his helmet, especially in the eye area.

This was evident during the fight against Sung Jin-Woo, where attacks aimed at that area dealt massive damage.

So, it still has 'Blind Spots' which make some areas not well protected.

As a knight, Hel represents honor and protection. However, this is precisely Igris's weakness.

Rigid & Perfectionist

Igris is a knight with a distinct code of ethics. He tends to be more rigid and perfectionist in combat, requiring him to fight correctly, effectively, and perfectly.

When fighting Sung Jin-Woo, he had time to adjust his fighting style to be fairer and even limit himself.

Because he sticks too much to his own principles, he is inflexible in dealing with situations that require action quickly.

Wild and unpredictable enemies can take advantage of this to attack at unexpected moments.

Sealed Power Limit

When he first became Sung Jin-Woo's Shadow, his powers weren't as powerful. Many of his abilities were still sealed or hadn't recovered, just like when he was Shadow Monarch Ashborn.

So, Igris is still in the process of 'Recovering' his powers as Sung Jin-Woo develops as the Shadow Monarch.

Less Fast and Agile

Although he has speed and agility, this is not comparable to other Shadows who are more Agile.

Igris himself tends to be heavier and focuses on strength and technique. His armor makes him imposing but limits his mobility.

In some situations, enemies who have high speed and put pressure on Igris, are able to avoid his large sword attacks.

Sung Jin-Woo's Mana Dependence

As a Shadow Soldier, Igris is heavily reliant on Sung Jin-Woo's Mana, with his presence and performance being heavily influenced by Sung Jin-Woo's condition.

If Sung Jin-Woo's Mana decreases or runs out, then Igris' abilities are more limited and can even disappear due to lack of energy.

This is Igris' weakness, he must remain bound to the Shadow Monarch system.

Interesting Facts

Below are some interesting facts about Igris in the anime Solo Leveling, including the following:

One of Ashborn's Right-Handsmen in the Past

Before becoming Sung Jin-Woo's Shadow Soldier, Igris was an Elite knight under the command of Ashborn the Shadow Monarch.

He was highly trusted to carry out important tasks, especially the great war between Monarch and Ruler.

He is proven to have strength, loyalty and intelligence in fighting at the upper levels as well as being an expert in strategy.

As he became Sung Jin-Woo's subordinate, he already had centuries of war experience, making him the most reliable Shadow.

Have Ruler Hand Skill

Igris has an ability similar to Ruler's power, namely Telekinesis, which is called 'Ruler's Authority' to control objects without touching them at all.

This skill is evident when she summons her sword from a distance or finely controls the movement of her weapon, making her more flexible in combat. She can attack from a distance and even quickly retrieve weapons.

Rise as Sung Jin-Woo's Shadow Army

After being defeated, Igris became one of the first Shadows to be resurrected by Sung Jin-Woo and also became a symbol of the beginning of Sung Jin-Woo's rise as the Shadow Monarch.

Since then, Igris has always been by Sung Jin-Woo's side, especially in battle.

Able to Talk After Sung Jin-Woo Becomes Shadow Monarch

Igris couldn't speak freely, only communicating in limited ways. However, after Sung Jin-Woo reached the level of a true Monarch, he began to speak.

From there, it is clear that he has a deep personality, more than just a silent knight.

Polite

Igris is a knight who is polite, respectful and full of ethics, even in war situations he still shows respect for his opponents.

This polite attitude can be seen when he always obeys Sung Jin-Woo, where he truly respects his employer.

Good Teacher

Igris is often described as a 'Teacher' figure especially in terms of Education and Discipline.

He truly cares about the development of the next generation, even debating education. He's also incredibly wise.

The Most Sane

Among the other Shadows, Igris is the calmest and most rational. He rarely gets emotional, always focused on the situation and remaining stable. This makes him the 'Balancer' of the Shadow Army.

Having Modern Thinking

Despite being from an ancient era, Igris is able to adapt to modern ways of thinking. Her ability to adapt to Sung Jin-Woo's more modern world makes her more flexible than other characters from the past.

One of the Strongest Shadows

Igris is one of the strongest Shadows in the army and is even very overpowered, accompanied by his extraordinary experience.

Among all the Shadows, Igris is included in the Top Tier Shadow even though there are stronger ones, but he is still at the Elite level.

He is often at the forefront of battle and is always trusted in important missions.

Demon King;s Long Sword Holder

Igris wields a large sword befitting his strength. His sword is extremely heavy, and his technique is incredibly refined.

Having Unique Characteristics

Igris is very different from other Shadows because he has a strong identity, from his fighting style to his attitude.

He feels like the main character in Squad. With his knight aura being very consistent from the start.

The Coolest Shadow

Igris is the coolest Shadow. His red armor, cool fighting style, and stealthy demeanor make him stand out.

So, he wasn't the type of person who didn't talk much but made one move and immediately gave her goosebumps.

Have Telekinesis Skill

In addition to Ruler Hand, he can use Telekinesis to control weapons. This allows him to fight at both close and long range. This skill makes him more flexible and unpredictable.

Smart and Calculating

He always thinks before attacking. Every move is calculated and highly strategic.

His Power is Terrifying

Sung Jin-Woo admitted that his victory against Igris was purely due to luck. This means that Igris' level had risen from that of other Hunters or Shadows, and even after becoming a Shadow, he became even stronger.

The Sword Is Not Just Any Weapon

Igris's sword is very large and is a symbol of his power and status as a Commander.

He uses the sword with such precision that his sword is considered the best in Sung Jin-Woo's army.

Lieutenant Ashborn in the Original Shadow Squad

In the past, Igris served as a Lieutenant in the Ashborn Army. His position was extremely high and he was trusted directly by the Monarch.

Testing Ashborn's Successor

Igris is tasked with testing Sung Jin-Woo's suitability to be Ashborn's successor. Therefore, their fight is a way to test Sung Jin-Woo's worthiness.

After Sung Jin-Woo won, this proved that he was indeed worthy of being the Shadow Monarch.

Sung Jin-Woo's First Shadow

Igris was one of Sung Jin-Woo's first shadows and had a significant impact on him. Without Igris, Sung Jin-Woo wouldn't have improved as quickly.

Loyal

Igris is incredibly loyal, never wavering. From the past to the present, he's been unwaveringly loyal to his masters, from Ashborn to Sung Jin-Woo. This is what makes him so trustworthy.