S Tier
Jin Woo (Shadow Monarch) Fighting Style
Ranked #12 of 23 in Melee Specs
The Shadow Monarch fighting style based on Jin Woo.
The Shadow Monarch fighting style based on Jin Woo. A powerful endgame style with shadow-based abilities and excellent utility in both PvP and boss farming.
Last Updated: 2026-03-15
At a Glance
Quick Overview
Jin Woo (Shadow Monarch)
S TierThe Shadow Monarch fighting style based on Jin Woo.
Tier Position
#12
of 23 in Melee Specs
Tier Distribution
S+
11
S
4
A
2
B
2
C
3
D
1
Jin Woo (Shadow Monarch) is in S Tier
Abilities
| # | Ability |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Strike — Shadow-infused melee attack |
| 2 | Monarch's Command — Summons shadow soldiers to assist |
| 3 | Arise — Reanimates fallen enemies as temporary shadow allies |
Stats & Build Priority
| Stat Priority | Melee |
Recommended Stat Allocation
Invest primarily into Melee stat. Each Melee point directly increases this style's ability damage. Most endgame players allocate all free stat points to Melee when using this style.
Fighting Style Synergies
Best Pairings & Synergies
Best Fruits to Pair
Dragon Fruit
S+S+ tier fruit
Fiend Fruit
S+S+ tier fruit
Kitsune Fruit
S+S+ tier fruit
Light Fruit
SS tier fruit
Best Races to Pair
SwordBlessed
S+PvP race
Galevorn
S+Melee race bonus
Servant
S+Melee race bonus
Slime
S+PvP race
Recommended Builds
Warlord + Strongest Shinobi
EndgameCurrent Best Combat Build
SwordBlessed + Gilgamesh
PvPSwordBlessed + Gilgamesh PvP Build
Galevorn + Anos
EndgameGalevorn + Anos Pure Melee Endgame
Leviathan / Servant
EndgameLeviathan / Servant Boss Tank Build
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unique shadow soldier summon mechanic (Tusk)
- Strong endgame DPS with rapid dual-dagger strikes
- Shadow projectile and dash combos
Cons
- Requires extensive farming of Jinwoo boss in double dungeon
- Weaker than top S+ styles without full synergy
Tips & Tricks
- 1Prioritize Melee stat investment — every point scales this style's ability damage directly.
- 2You keep all previously unlocked fighting styles. Return to the NPC to swap between styles at any time without losing progress.
- 3Pair this style with the Havoc or Wrath rune for maximum melee damage output. Fortune Rune is recommended if your main goal is farming boss drops.