The archetype for the characters that possess or have traits of a king of monsters. Variation of King and higher version of Monster Ruler. Not to be confused with just Monster Ruler.
Properties[]
As an archetype, a monster king or emperor is the most powerful of the monster lord. Ruling over hordes of monsters and possessing advanced powers over lesser monsters under them.
Associated Powers[]
- Apex Predator
- Transcendent Monster
- Monster Ruler
- Monster Lordship
- Monster Energy Manipulation
- Monster Magic (varies)
- Dark Arts or White-Dark Arts (may vary from the level of the monster)
- Supernatural Condition or Absolute Condition
- Energy Manipulation
- Force Manipulation
- Ultimate Power/Ancient Power (Varies)
- Monster Ruler
- Divine Monster (varies)
- Dark Lord (varies)
- Dark Power (varies)
- Necro Power (varies)
- Dark Magician/Evil Sorcerer (varies)
- Archmage (varies)
- Necromancer
- Umbramancer (varies)
- Esoteric Power
- Magic Power
- Monstrous Power
- Psychic Power (Varies)
- Ruler
Variations[]
- Werebeast King
- Vampire King
- Mummy King
- Zombie King
Associations/Relationships[]
- Monster Queen
- Monster Kings are often either married or allied with Monster Queens.
Known Users[]
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
- Hadlar (Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai)
- Orochi (One-Punch Man)
- Kaiju No.6 (Kaiju no. 8)
- Kaiju No.9 (Kaiju no. 8)
Cartoons/Comics[]
- Dracula (Marvel Comic)
Web Animation/Comic/Original/Series[]
- Scarlet King (SCP-Foundation)
- Salem (RWBY); Queen of Grimm
Tabletop/Video Games[]
- Lords of Shadow (Castlevania: Lords of Shadow)
- Chaos Gods (Warhammer 40K)
Movies/Live Television[]
- Godzilla (Godzilla/MonsterVerse); King of the Monsters
- Mothra (MonsterVerse); Queen of the Monsters
- Eve (Supernatural); Mother of All Monsters