Sung Jinwoo tests his new shadow-summoning power, learning its command word and its limits, then turns his attention to the slain Knight Commander. After two failed attempts and a heartfelt appeal on his last try, he pulls the fallen Igris into his ranks as the very first soldier of his new shadow army.
Summary
To lift a shadow into his army, Jinwoo must speak the word he chose, Arise. His current level caps that army at thirty shadow soldiers. Extraction can fail, since the odds rest on both the target's former strength and how recently it died. He then realizes a far stronger prospect waits nearby and worth attempting: Igris the Bloodred.
Key Events
His first two efforts to revive the Knight Commander fail, leaving only one chance remaining. For that final try, Jinwoo pours sincerity into his words, pressing Igris to take up a true cause rather than keep guarding a throne with no king. At last the commander stands. Stripping the title away, Jinwoo renames the warrior, so the name shortens to just Igris, and the freshly raised shadow drops to one knee before him.
Notes
This Job Change Arc chapter takes place in the Job Change Quest Dungeon, was adapted within Episode 12, and begins Volume 4 of the print release. It debuts the Shadows along with the Arise mechanic, and Igris goes on to anchor Jinwoo's army for the remainder of the series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Solo Leveling Chapter 45?
In Chapter 45, Sung Jinwoo tests his new shadow-summoning power and learns its command word and limits, then turns to the slain Knight Commander. After two failed attempts and a heartfelt appeal on his last try, he raises the fallen Igris as the very first soldier of his shadow army.
What is the command word for raising shadows in Chapter 45?
In Chapter 45, Jinwoo learns that to lift a shadow into his army he must speak the word he chose, Arise.
How many shadows can Jinwoo command in Chapter 45?
In Chapter 45, Jinwoo's current level caps his army at thirty shadow soldiers, and extraction can fail since the odds rest on both the target's former strength and how recently it died.
How does Jinwoo finally raise Igris in Chapter 45?
After two failed efforts in Chapter 45, Jinwoo pours sincerity into his final try, pressing Igris to take up a true cause rather than guard a throne with no king. The commander stands, Jinwoo strips away the Bloodred title so the name shortens to just Igris, and the freshly raised shadow kneels before him.
Which anime episode adapts Chapter 45?
Chapter 45 belongs to the Job Change Arc, takes place in the Job Change Quest Dungeon, and was adapted within Episode 12. It begins Volume 4 of the print release and debuts the Shadows and the Arise mechanic.
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