The Lone Necromancer

What is The Lone Necromancer?

“The Lone Necromancer” (also known as “Only I Am a Necromancer” or “Solo Necromancy”) is a Korean manhwa series that combines action, adventure, drama, fantasy, and supernatural elements. Published on Naver Webtoon in 2021, the series is written by JJJ and KIM Kyung Yeol with art by Kim Dong-Jun, produced by Elimona. Originally adapted from a web novel, the manhwa is officially licensed in English by LINE Webtoon, with translations available in seven languages including Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, French, and German.

According to Baka-Updates Manga, the series earned a 7.2/10 rating from 154 readers. Reviewers have praised it as having “top-tier art, badass pacing, and a gripping plot” that “deserves a must-read stamp” FandomWire. The manhwa is currently listed on 1,195 reading lists and ranks at Year Position #309, showing strong ongoing popularity.

With its apocalyptic class selection system where the protagonist chooses the rare necromancer role, former special forces soldier MC applying tactical thinking to survival, undead army mechanics with skeletons and monsters, game elements with skills and levels in a real-world setting, and campus survival horror that expands to citywide chaos, the series appeals to fans of necromancer manhwa who enjoy strategic overpowered protagonists commanding armies of the dead.

Plot Overview

Seongwu is living an ordinary life as a college student—a former special forces soldier who has returned to complete his education after finishing his mandatory military service. His mundane routine is shattered during a regular class session when mysterious prompts suddenly appear before him and his fellow students, asking them to “select a role.”

Faced with this bizarre situation and limited time to decide, Seongwu must choose from various classes: swordsman, archer, mage, healer, and more. Each class is rated by rarity using a star system. While his classmates hesitate and panic, Seongwu’s military training kicks in—he instinctively analyzes the situation and makes a calculated decision, selecting the rarest option available: Necromancer, a five-star legendary class that grants him the power to control the undead.

The moment the selection period ends, reality transforms into a nightmare. The campus and outside world descend into chaos as monsters from legends suddenly manifest everywhere—goblins swarm the hallways, slaughtering students, while dungeons begin forming in buildings and subway stations. Humanity faces extinction as the world becomes a deadly game.

But Seongwu adapts quickly. Using his necromancy powers, he raises defeated enemies as his undead servants, building an army of skeletons and monsters. His special forces background gives him tactical advantages others lack—remaining calm under pressure, making ruthless decisions, and prioritizing survival above all else. As he battles fearsome monsters and helps rescue fellow students, one question remains: Will they make it out alive? And what caused this apocalyptic transformation?

Associated Names

• Nigromante en solitario
• O Único Necromante
• Only I Am a Necromancer
• Solo Necromancy
• The Only Necromancer
• ソロ降霊術
• 末日獨尊：死靈法師
• 死灵法师：亡灵支配者
• 나 혼자 네크로맨서

Where to Read Solo Necromancy?

You can read The Lone Necromancer on the official Naver Webtoon and LINE Webtoon platforms. However, if you’re short on time or simply want to experience the story in a completely new way, we offer concise manhwa recaps that capture all the essential plot points and exciting moments.