Sword Comparison
Shadow Monarch vs Ice Queen
The eternal champion vs the newest S+ sword: Shadow Monarch dominates with 999 damage and proven stats, while Ice Queen offers the fastest V Move cooldown among S+ swords and AOE iFrames. Both Mythical-grade — which is worth your grind?
Updated 2026-04-15
Shadow Monarch
Mythical
Ice Queen
Mythical
Stats Comparison
| Shadow Monarch | Stat | Ice Queen |
|---|---|---|
| S+ | Tier | S+ |
| Mythical | Rarity | Mythical |
| 999 | Damage | TBA (officially unverified) |
| Medium | Attack Speed | Fast |
| Mythical | Grade | Mythical |
| 999 | Mastery Required | TBA |
| Shadow Army Strike (AoE + iFrames) | Special Move | V Move (AOE + iFrames, ~2s cooldown — fastest S+) |
| Jinwoo → Monarch Core (Double Dungeon) → Shadow Monarch boss | Acquisition | Boss Island — Frost Boss drop (Frost Empress Title + 5 materials required) |
| N/A | V Move Unlock | Frostbane Clan + 2x Ice Core + 10x Frozen Brand + 85x Frost Relic |
Pros & Cons
Shadow Monarch
Pros
- +Highest base damage in the game (999)
- +Massive AoE — best for boss and mob clearing
- +Excellent iFrames on Shadow Army Strike
- +High crowd control output
- +Dominant in both PvP and PvE endgame
Cons
- -Very long acquisition chain (Jinwoo → Monarch Core → Shadow Monarch boss)
- -Requires 2,500,000 Money for prerequisite Jinwoo sword
- -Mastery requirement: 999 (highest in game)
Ice Queen
Pros
- +Fastest V Move cooldown among all S+ swords (~2s)
- +V Move: massive AOE damage with iFrames
- +Frost Relic (key material) drops from ALL game NPCs
- +Newest S+ sword — Ice Update meta pick (April 2026)
- +2x Luck event doubles Frost Boss drop rates
Cons
- -Damage stats officially TBA — not yet verified in-game
- -Requires Frostbane Clan for V Move (additional RNG gate)
- -Ice Core only 0.53% drop rate from Frost Boss
- -V Move needs 85x Frost Relic + 2x Ice Core + 10x Frozen Brand
- -Requires Frost Empress Title as prerequisite
Verdict: Which Is Better?
PvP
Shadow Monarch wins currently — 999 verified damage vs TBA Ice Queen. Shadow Army Strike's iFrames + 999 damage output is the proven meta. Ice Queen's Fast speed and 2s cooldown V Move could challenge once damage is confirmed. Revisit post-Sea 2 when stats are verified.
PvE
Shadow Monarch wins for endgame bosses — highest damage with AoE coverage. Ice Queen's AOE iFrames are strong but unverified damage makes direct comparison impossible. Shadow Monarch is the safe pick for boss farming right now.
Farming
Ice Queen edges out for material accessibility — Frost Relic drops from ALL NPCs in the game (no specific island required), while Shadow Monarch requires the Double Dungeon chain. However, Shadow Monarch's 999 damage clears faster once obtained.
Beginners
Neither is beginner-friendly. Shadow Monarch requires a 4-step chain starting from Jinwoo sword. Ice Queen requires Frost Empress Title + Frostbane Clan + 5 rare materials. Shadow Monarch has a clearer progression path; Ice Queen adds a Clan RNG wall via Frostbane requirement.
Overall Verdict
Shadow Monarch is the current safe pick — highest verified damage (999), proven top-tier PvP and PvE performance. Ice Queen is the exciting new option with the fastest S+ cooldown and better material farming accessibility, but TBA stats prevent a definitive verdict. If you have Frostbane Clan, Ice Queen is worth the grind. Otherwise, Shadow Monarch remains #1.