Almighty Shaman. Tusk is the fourth major shadow extracted by Jinwoo from the boss 'Almighty Shaman, Kargalgan'.
Appearance[]
Tusk
Tusk has an ominous and arcane presence that perfectly embodies the role of a high-ranking magic caster among the shadows. His entire form is shrouded in a flowing, robe-like mass of dark purple and black smoke, giving him a ghostly, formless lower half that sways like a wraith. His body is bulky and hunched with thick, muscular arms, and he exudes a powerful magical aura that flickers like dark flames. His skin is a deep violet hue, and his hands—clawed and glowing faintly red—constantly crackle with magical energy, as if he's perpetually on the verge of casting a devastating spell.
Most striking is his grotesque, monstrous head: a warped, fleshy structure with red markings and an exposed mouth of jagged teeth, sitting atop a thick neck surrounded by a menacing collar of skull-like protrusions. These skulls form a necklace-like band across his shoulders, hinting at both his necromantic power and his high status within the shadow army. From one shoulder juts a massive, bone-white horn with rings, resembling a tusk or magical totem, further emphasizing his mystical nature. Glowing red lines of power cut across his chest, crackling outward like magical lightning or arcane veins. Tusk's overall look is that of a corrupted sorcerer or eldritch warlock—haunting, powerful, and brimming with otherworldly magic.
Obtaining and Promotion[]
Tusk can be shadow extracted from the Army of Shadows menu for 100 
Traces of Shadow after completing Normal Chapter 18 Episode 14 <Boss Fight>.
| Rank | Max Army Level | Shades Required | Shadow's Authority 
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Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | +5 | 100 | All team members' Core Attack Damage increases by 20%. | x100
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| Elite | +7 | 100 | All team members' Core Attack Damage increases by 25%. | x150 x22,500
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| Knight | +9 | 100 | All team members' Core Attack Damage increases by 30%. | x200 x32,500
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| Elite Knight | +11 | 100 | All team members' Core Attack Damage increases by 35%. | x250 x40,000
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| General | +13 | 100 | All team members' Core Attack Damage increases by 40%. | x300 x50,000
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*The cost to obtain Tusk and promote them from Common to General is 1,000 Traces of Shadow and 145,000 Gold.
Skills[]
| Skill | Details |
|---|---|
Basic Attack (Lv.1-Lv.10) |
The user attacks by throwing mana power towards the ground, creating a small explosive area.
Damage: 220.18-440.54% of the user's Attack
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Basic Attack (Lv.1-Lv.10) |
The user attacks by throwing forward-facing fiery blades.
Damage: 146.25-292.62% of the user's Attack
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Tracking Fire Bombs (Lv.1-Lv.10) |
The user creates a divination circle to the front and fires 6 tracking fire orbs at the enemy.
Damage: 417.79-835.91% of the user's Attack
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Erupting Flames (Lv.1-Lv.10) |
The user attacks by causing flames to erupt from the ground beneath their target 5 times.
Damage: 370.96-742.22% of the user's Attack
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Concentrated Heat (Lv.1-Lv.10) |
The user gathers heat above their head to create a giant fire orb before throwing it to attack the enemy.
Damage: 468.75-937.88% of the user's Attack
・Using this skill applies the [Attack Increase] effect to all shadows. [Attack Increase]  Increases the user's Attack by 20%. Duration: 10 second(s). |
Claws of the Rampaging Fire Dragon (Lv.1-Lv.10) |
The user throws forward-facing fiery blades of vengeance three times.
Damage: 551.67-1103.78% of the user's Attack
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Armament Skill (Lv.1-Lv.10): Breath of the Fire Dragon |
The user unleashes a forward-facing blast of fire dragon power.
Damage: 508.21-1016.83% of the user's Attack
・When this skill hits, it activates the [Burn] effect. [Burn]  Deals damage equal to 30% of Attack every 3 second(s). Duration: 30 second(s) |
*Concentrated Heat is only unlocked upon reaching rank Knight.
*Claws of the Rampaging Fire Dragon is only unlocked upon reaching rank General.
Armament[]
A Shadow's Armament can be Crafted and Advanced in the Army of Shadow's menu once the Shadow reaches General Rank. Unlocking Tusk's Armament also unlocks the Armament Skill.
| Orb of Avarice: Replica | |||||
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Type | 
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| Element | 
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| Additional Attack | 400 - 2400 | ||||
| Precision | 500 - 3000 | ||||
Tusk's Exclusive Shadow Armament 
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Enemies with 50% or less HP take 8% more damage when they are hit by the Shadow. | ||||
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Enemies with 50% or less HP take 50% more damage when they are hit by the Shadow. | ||||
| Armament Advancement Cost | |
|---|---|
| Advancement | Cost |
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 Shadow Echoes x20 Gold x20,000
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 Abyssal Crystal x5 Shadow Echoes x5 Gold x25,000
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Abyssal Crystal x10 Shadow Echoes x5 Gold x30,000
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Abyssal Crystal x20 Shadow Echoes x10 Gold x45,000
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Abyssal Crystal x25 Shadow Echoes x10 Gold x70,000
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Abyssal Crystal x35 Shadow Echoes x20 Gold x100,000
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| Total | Abyssal Crystal x95 Shadow Echoes x70 Gold x290,000
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Secret File[]
High orcs crave blood and intense combat.
Kargalgan wasn't all that different.
Only he chose to kill his prey with magic rather than using direct force.
He noticed that the orcs suffered the most casualties of all the creatures on the battlefield.
They were unafraid to stand at the forefront.
Dying in battle was considered honorable, and they wore their battle scars as medals.
Kargalgan didn't agree.
Death could never be honorable: getting hurt on the battlefield was proof that you were weak.
But he couldn't get his comrades to change. All they seemed to know how to do was to charge.
So Kargalgan decided to develop a way to kill his enemies without getting hurt.
With effort, Kargalgan crafted numerous spells.
Because he had always possessed incredible mana power, Kargalgan quickly gained the title of "Almighty Shaman."
Although he was unable to change all the old High Orc's beliefs, he made a name for himself as the most efficient warrior among them.
Some criticized his methods, calling him a coward for hiding in the back and throwing fireballs at enemies from afar, but his achievements earned him the respect of many High Orcs.
Following in Kargalgan's footsteps, the number of orcs attempting to use magic began to increase.
If only the High Orc soldiers had more time, they would have become a group like no other.
But too many were defeated and captured by the enemy.
As his mind aged and his memories disappeared, Kargalgan's resolve faded, too. The orcs were still stuck in their old beliefs, unable to move forward, and so it would always be.
Ironically, it was after Kargalgan died that he regained his resolve.
His heart had been asleep for what seemed like an eternity. But in the presence of a new leader, it began to reawaken.
Of course, when he had failed to avoid his old foe death, his perspective changed. His resolve, however, did not.
He swore once more to destroy the enemy without hurting his allies.
But having passed through the gates of death and back again, it wouldn't be nearly as difficult as before.
External Links[]
- Tusk on the Solo Leveling Wiki
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