Cerberus
CharacterCerberus served as the gatekeeper of the Demon Castle and stood as its very first boss. An A-Rank magic beast shaped like an enormous three-headed hound, he overpowered Sung Jinwoo when they clashed and dropped valuable items upon his defeat.
Appearance
Drawing on the three-headed hound of Greek legend, Cerberus took the form of an enormous black dog whose six red eyes glowed and whose fangs jutted prominently. The leftmost and central heads sported fiery orange manes and brown horns, while the head on the right was draped in a gray mask and ringed by brown fur.
Abilities
Ranked as an A-Rank magic beast, Cerberus combined heavy strength, durability, and speed. His superior power left him entirely unaffected by Kasaka's Venom Fang, and he had little trouble getting the better of Jinwoo in their fight. His notable skill, Rage, doubled his own strength for stretches of up to three minutes at a time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cerberus in Solo Leveling?
Cerberus is the gatekeeper of the Demon Castle and its very first boss, an A-Rank magic beast shaped like an enormous three-headed black hound. He overpowered Sung Jinwoo in their clash and dropped valuable items upon his defeat.
In what episode did Jinwoo fight Cerberus?
Cerberus appears in Episode 7 of the Solo Leveling anime. In the source material he debuts in Chapter 28 of the novel and Chapter 26 of the webtoon.
What does Cerberus look like in Solo Leveling?
Cerberus takes the form of an enormous black dog drawn from the three-headed hound of Greek legend, with six glowing red eyes and prominent jutting fangs. Its leftmost and central heads sport fiery orange manes and brown horns, while the right head is draped in a gray mask ringed by brown fur.
What ability does Cerberus have?
Cerberus combines heavy strength, durability, and speed, and his power left him entirely unaffected by Kasaka's Venom Fang. His notable skill, Rage, doubles his own strength for stretches of up to three minutes at a time.
What items does Cerberus drop when defeated?
Defeating Cerberus yields a set of rewards, namely the Warden's Necklace, the Castle Door Key, and Cerberus' Fang. He is the first obstacle any challenger faces inside the Demon Castle.
Sources & Information
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