Welcome to the definitive tier list for Solo Leveling: Arise, where we evaluate every hunter character available in the game, ranked from the most effective to the least effective.
Upon its release, Netmarble introduced Arise with a selection of 24 hunter characters aimed at conquering high-level Gates and overcoming Solo Leveling bosses. Following updates, particularly on October 10, nine additional characters have been added—bringing the total to 33, including the latest addition, Gina.
Determining the top characters for building the most powerful hunting team can be challenging.
Solo Leveling: Arise Tier List – Character Rankings
| Tier | Hunter Characters |
|---|---|
| S | Go Gunhee, Amamiya Mirei, Harper, Charlotte, Alicia Blanche, Cha Hae-In |
| A | Emma Laurent, Meilin Fisher, Han Se-Mi, Seo Jiwoo, Min Byung-Gu, Yoo Soohyun, Woo Jinchul, Choi Jong-In, Lee Bora |
| B | Gina, Silver Mane Baek Yonhoo, Hwang Dongsoo, Lim Tae-Gyu, Kang Taeshik, Baek Yonhoo, Nam Chae-Young, Park Heejin |
| C | Anna Ruiz, Lee Joohee, Kim Chul, Yoo Jinho, Hwang Dongsuk, Han Song-Yi, Son Chiyul, Kim Sangshik, Jo Kyuhwan, Park Beom-Shik |
Explanation of Tiers
- S: Elite Hunters in Solo Leveling: Arise.
- A: Strong Hunters that are not top-tier, but still highly effective.
- B: Has potential to perform well in specific scenarios.
- C: Generally best to avoid unless there’s a personal affinity for them.
Meta Trends and Shifts
Initially, Cha Hae-In was considered the leading hunter in Solo Leveling: Arise due to her outstanding DPS and aggressive style. However, the game’s meta has shifted with the emergence of characters like Go Gunhee, Amamiya Mirei, Harper, and Charlotte, who now dominate the rankings.
These characters excel in dealing damage and provide noteworthy defensive features, with Gunhee and Harper recognized as the top Break units in the game.
While newer characters have quickly surpassed earlier ones, Cha Hae-In still remains a powerful S-tier choice due to the ongoing importance of DPS-oriented units in the current meta. Conversely, the newer additions offer more balanced abilities with unique effects and team support, making them standout choices.
Despite Netmarble’s attempts to enhance Fire characters through balance updates and the introduction of Gina, they remain relatively inferior in the rankings. Buffs to key Fire characters like Choi Jong-In and Yoo Soohyun have been made, yet their overall positions have not improved significantly.
S-Tier
Go Gunhee
Since his addition on August 28, Go Gunhee has risen to fame as the premier hunter in Solo Leveling: Arise.
His damage output scales remarkably with his Defense stats, establishing him as a tank unit that deals Light Damage. His position as the top-ranked hunter stems from his impressive abilities as a Break character, complementing his capacity to provide crucial support buffs and inflict substantial Critical Hit Damage.
As a tank, he exhibits exceptional endurance, allowing him to remain effective in lengthy engagements.
Pros:
- Outstanding Break capabilities
- Good DPS potential
- High durability
- Effective support abilities
Cons:
- Limited mobility
- Dependent on multiple advancements for potent support buffs
- Long cooldowns
Amamiya Mirei
Following her introduction on July 31, Amamiya Mirei has quickly established herself as the second-best hunter in the game. She is unrivaled in DPS, capable of eliminating foes with notable efficiency.
Her performance benefits from scaling with her Attack stats, focusing on charging and unleashing her powerful Ultimate Skill. Mirei’s skills also allow her to gain buffs, enabling her to deliver astounding Wind Damage alongside Critical Hit damage.
Pros:
- Top DPS character
- High burst damage potential
- Excels in single-target scenarios
Cons:
- Requires upgrades for optimal effectiveness
- Important to manage mana effectively during combat
- Reliance on Ultimate Skill
Harper
Regarded as the ultimate Break unit in Arise, Harper is an essential choice for players aiming to conquer challenging Gate bosses and formidable foes.
Her superior Break capabilities solidify her status as one of the most potent DPS characters available. As a tank, she proves to be tough to defeat while offering valuable support buffs to her team.
Pros:
- Exceptional DPS unit
- Top Break hunter in the game
- Can apply Almighty Break Damage using Basic Skills
- Works effectively with Charlotte
- Provides valuable support buffs
- Excellent survivability
Cons:
- Complex gameplay mechanics
- Needs significant resources for advancements
Charlotte
Charlotte, the sister of Harper, debuted on September 19 and has shown remarkable prowess in her role.
Her formidable capabilities stem from her Ultimate Skill, which delivers substantial Dark Damage, marking her as a leading damage dealer. Moreover, her impressive Basic Attack damage ensures consistent DPS while she rapidly charges her powerful Ultimate Skill.
Pros:
- High burst damage performance
- Capable of inflicting tremendous damage through her Ultimate Skill
- Every skill delivers significant damage
- Strong durability
Cons:
- AI control can diminish her effectiveness
- Heavily reliant on having Harper in the party
- Costly advancements required
Alice Blanche
Despite requiring technical skills, Alicia Blanche wields significant Water damage and possesses unique abilities related to her freezing effects, making her a notable asset on any team.
She ranks among the top DPS dealers in Arise, and her combination of shielding and freezing effects enhances her versatility in combat. However, she heavily relies on character and weapon duplicates to advance effectively and unlock her full potential.
Pros:
- Impressive burst damage capabilities
- Specializes in AoE and crowd control attacks
- Unique freezing abilities
- Shielding abilities enhance team survivability
- Provides Critical Hit enhancements
Cons:
- Complex gameplay mechanics
- Requires multiple advancements to reach peak effectiveness
Cha Hae-In
Cha Hae-In continues to be viewed as one of the most potent DPS units, although she narrowly loses the top spot to Amamiya Mirei.
She excels in delivering impressive normal damage combined with Critical Hit damage, while her unique ability disables self-healing in enemies—an essential tactic against formidable challenges.
Pros:
- Second highest DPS character
- Exceptional burst damage output
- Beneficial when paired with team buffs
- Prevents enemies from healing
- Strong advantages through advancement
Cons:
- Limited AoE capabilities
- Deep reliance on Critical Hit damage
- Very attack-focused in play style
A-Tier
Emma Laurent
Emma Laurent stands out as the most well-rounded hunter in Arise, offering exceptional support, Break capabilities, and damage output. Her skills can deal substantial Fire damage while utilizing burn attacks to incapacitate foes, as well as enhancing Fire damage and defensive capabilities for her team.
Pros:
- Top-tier versatility
- High Break damage potential
- Significant AoE attack capabilities
- Powerful DPS unit
- Strong support enhancements
Cons:
- Limited scope of benefits offered
Meilin Fisher
Meilin Fisher serves as a robust support character who scales her attacks and buffs for teammates based on her health. By enhancing Water Damage for herself and allies, she works best with other Water-type hunters such as Alicia Blanche. Nevertheless, her support capabilities are generally less effective than those of Min Byung-Gu.
Pros:
- Solid healing capabilities
- Wide array of buffs and debuffs
- Basic skill efficiently removes enemy shields
Cons:
- High health is essential for maximum damage output
- Some buffs may prove ineffective or diminish her DPS
Han Se-Mi
Han Se-Mi provides significant health buffs to herself and the team through her varied abilities and skills. Although she belongs to the Wind element, she is most effective alongside Wind-type hunters due to her specialized buffs.
Newly buffed Fire characters like Choi Jong-In, Emma Laurent, and Yoo Soohyun maintain their previous ranks.
Pros:
- Significant healing support
- Offers mana recovery capabilities
- High survivability
- Excellent fit for Amamiya Mirei
Cons:
- Average DPS performance
- Optimal potential requires teaming with Wind characters
- Other support characters may provide greater benefits
Seo Jiwoo
Seo Jiwoo exhibits versatility through her skill reset mechanic, allowing her to inflict damage alone over extended periods. She also showcases proficiency in breaking enemies, especially bosses, while providing shields to her team, rendering her a strong choice. However, the recent introduction of superior hunters has affected her overall competitiveness.
Pros:
- High attack damage output
- Decent Break capabilities
- Can sustain prolonged solo battles
- Cooldown reset ability is unique
- Effective against bosses
- Provides shields to allies
Cons:
- Advancements necessary for peak effectiveness
- Newer characters outperform her in Break capabilities
Min Byung-Gu
Min Byung-Gu is recognized as the premier all-around support character in Arise, capable of weakening enemies while simultaneously healing and buffing teammates. Though adaptable for any team, the effectiveness of his abilities may lag behind more specialized support characters based on team synergy.
Pros:
- Versatile support for all hunters
- Formidable healing specialist
- Strong Critical Hit enhancements
Cons:
- Specialized support characters may surpass his utility
- Average DPS output
- Critical Hit buffs are less beneficial for Cha Hae-In
Yoo Soohyun
Yoo Soohyun immediately established herself as the leading Fire Damage dealer upon her entry into the game, unseating Choi Jong-In from the top position. Consequently, she ranks as the third-highest DPS character overall. Her straightforward yet potent abilities will render her an asset in any team setting, particularly after leveling her up.
Pros:
- High damage potential
- Effective against all elements
- Strong solo buffs and debuff abilities
- Powerful with minimal investment
Cons:
- Slow skill animations
- Clunky movement patterns
Woo Jinchul
Woo Jinchul’s primary weakness was once his damage output, but updates have improved his effectiveness. While he still lacks exceptional damage, he can now deal Break damage through basic attacks and has gained the capability to inflict Stun on enemies.
His dodging skills allow him to evade attacks, and he can even generate shields for his allies. Thus, he has transformed from a lesser character into a more versatile option.
Pros:
- Can deal Break damage through basic attacks
- Stun and shield abilities enhance team utility
Cons:
- Damage output is still relatively weak compared to others
- Requires upgrades for significant damage improvements
- Lacks specialized abilities
Choi Jong-In
Choi Jong-In is an adept hunter in Arise, particularly skilled in delivering significant Fire damage from a distance. His ability to apply Burn attacks consistently weakens foes, positioning him among the top damage dealers.
Although he cannot inflict Critical Damage, his DPS capabilities compensate for this deficiency, especially with upgrades. With the introduction of newer Fire characters, however, he has seen a decline in his overall ranking.
Pros:
- High DPS potential
- Strong burst damage options
- Performing well with other Fire characters
Cons:
- Inability to deal Critical Hit Damage
- Fragile nature with limited survivability
- Expensive upgrades needed for optimal damage output
- Longer cooldowns on powerful abilities
Lee Bora
Lee Bora excels as an off-field support hunter, delivering decent Dark damage while also possessing the ability to weaken opponents’ attack power. Her debuffing potential makes her particularly useful against bosses.
Pros:
- Delivers reasonable Critical Damage through targeted attacks
- Pairs effectively with Sung Jinwoo due to her Dark elemental affiliation
- Powerful debuffs can slow and weaken enemies
- Remarkably effective against bosses
- High attack speed ensures consistent DPS
- Passive damage output while inactive
Cons:
- Overall weak DPS output
- Fragile character needing healers or supports to survive
B-Tier
Gina
Gina did not make a significant impact in the game’s meta following her introduction on October 10, settling in as a rather average character compared to her peers. While she serves as an acceptable all-around support for Fire units, she shines best when part of a full Fire team, which is not prioritized in the current meta.
Pros:
- Capable all-around support for Fire characters
- Possesses versatile and unique abilities
Cons:
- Weak DPS capabilities
- Only benefits Fire compositions
- Lacks specialization in skills
- High Advancement needed for effective use
Silver Mane Baek Yonhoo
Previously celebrated as the top boss-killer in Solo Leveling: Arise, Silver Mane is recognized for his formidable bleeding damage and self-buffing capabilities. As his health decreases, he becomes increasingly powerful during fights, boasting high Dark damage output. However, his unique effects limit his versatility and he is not a supportive character.
Pros:
- Highly effective against bosses
- Constant damage through bleeding capabilities
- Increases damage dealt as health reduces
- Tough to eliminate due to shield and armor abilities
Cons:
- Weak overall DPS output
- Self-reliant; fails to support other hunters
- Heal usage diminishes his DPS potential
- Complicated playstyle
Hwang Dong Soo
As a Wind-type hunter, Hwang Dongsoo serves as a competent boss fighter due to his proficiency in armor removal. His tank-like qualities enhance his Defense while he is also capable of inflicting reasonable damage. Despite this, he has numerous better options available for taking down bosses.
Pros:
- Boss specialization
- Effective Shield debuffs
- Strong armor enhancements
- Decent damage capabilities
- Durable unit
Cons:
- Other hunters are more suited for eliminating bosses
- Lack of teammate support abilities
Lim Tae-Gyu
Lim Tae-Gyu is another solid choice for boss encounters due to his Break capabilities, but he excels primarily with his Ultimate Skill that can inflict some of the highest potential damage in the game. However, his barrage of ranged attacks can be hard to master effectively.
Pros:
- Designed for boss encounters
- Can execute substantial Break damage
- High damage output from Ultimate Skill
- Capable of delivering effective burst damage
Cons:
- Mastering ranged attacks can prove difficult
- Struggling to target fast-moving enemies
- Better alternatives exist when not facing bosses
Kang Taeshik
Kang Taeshik’s strength lies in his high damage output through Bleed effects. In the absence of Silver Mane, who closely mirrors Kang’s abilities, investing in Taeshik can yield decent results.
Pros:
- Bleed debuff inflicts substantial damage over time
- Strong burst damage potential
- Unique skills in stealth allow tactical positioning
- Ability to evade incoming attacks
Cons:
- Vulnerable to counterattacks if stealth fails
- Weak in terms of Health and Defense stats
- Requires multiple upgrades to match higher-tier characters
Baek Yonhoo
Once considered a top Break character, Baek Yoonho still presents decent capabilities for breaking opponents while providing strong support skills. His combination of attacks can weaken enemy defenses effectively, making him a versatile option.
Pros:
- Good at dealing Break damage
- Strong defense debuffs
- Most effective in boss encounters
- Versatile skills add utility to combat
- Tougher than the norm due to builder stats
Cons:
- Slow skill animations can be a liability
- Many recent hunters outperform him in Break damage capabilities
Nam Chae-Young
Nam Chae-Young excels at breaking enemy defenses with her ranged Water damage. However, she requires considerable upgrades to maximize her damage potential. Her Freeze capabilities also provide a strategic advantage in boss fights, allowing more powerful damage dealers to shine.
Pros:
- Freeze abilities rank among the game’s most strategic
- Strong performance against bosses
- Simple ranged Water damage attacks
Cons:
- Significant investment needed to prove effective
- Alicia Blanche provides similar Freeze abilities with far greater DPS
Park Heejin
Park Heejin features as a versatile support character who boosts overall damage output, Ultimate damage, and can effectively remove debuffs from the team.
Pros:
- Versatile supporting capabilities
- Increase in Ultimate Skill damage and Power Gauge capabilities
- Ability to clear debuffs for teammates
- Advancement tier 5 enables fights to commence with Ultimate Skills ready
Cons:
- Superior support skills require substantial advancement
- Weak damage output
- Basic support role limits overall effectiveness
C-Tier
Anna Ruiz
Anna Ruiz specializes in unique ranged Water attacks that can provide damage, debuffs, and even breaking capabilities against foes. Nevertheless, she demands multiple upgrades to enhance her effectiveness.
Pros:
- Good potential Break damage output
- Poison abilities offer additional damage
- Possesses a binding skill that can immobilize enemies
- Easy-to-use ranged attacks
Cons:
- Poor overall damage output
- Extensive upgrades required to attain impact
Lee Joohee
Lee Joohee primarily fulfills a healing function, which lacks significance within Solo Leveling: Arise.
Her damage output and supporting skills fail to provide substantial buffs or restore mana recovery for the hunting team.
Pros:
- Strong healing features
- Provides Super Armor and health enhancements
- Advancement tier 3 unlocks decent mana recovery
Cons:
- Limited utility beyond healing
- Underwhelming damage increase buffs
Kim Chul
Providing vital shields and team survivability, Kim Chul earns marks as a good Tank hunter. By utilizing his Ultimate, he can shield allies and apply Stun effects, contributing effectively to support roles. However, his damage is relatively weak, making character selection less favorable when compared to more effective hunters like Woo Jinchul or Alicia Blanche.
Pros:
- Enhances team durability effectively
- Utilizes shielding and Stun abilities
- Demonstrates versatile utility
Cons:
- Weak damage capabilities overall
- Better characters can provide similar roles
Yoo Jinho
As the close friend of Sung Jinwoo, Yoo Jinho can break and stun foes while providing healing and defensive boosts to his team. However, his abilities suffer when compared to stronger characters like Kim Chul or the top Break units, like Go Gunhee, leaving him as an unsuitable option.
Pros:
- Effortless use due to simplicity
- Break and Stun capabilities
Cons:
- Poor damage output
- Lacks standout characteristics
- Each ability pales in effectiveness to better hunters
- Relatively uninspired abilities
Hwang Dongsuk
Hwang Dongsuk is a Tank character capable of healing and shielding himself, while simultaneously capable of breaking and stunning enemies. However, his reliance on singular roles and poor damage output make him the least preferred option in effective compositions.
Pros:
- Breaking capabilities are his highlight
- Self-buffing shields and healing promote longevity
- Stuns can add valuable utility
Cons:
- Lacks specialization; average across all skills
- More proficient Break units available
- Poor damage throughput
Han Song-Yi
Even with reasonable damage capability, Han Song-Yi stands as one of the least effective characters available, particularly as the worst Water hunter. If selected, strive for enhancements in damage and Critical Damage.
Pros:
- Average normal damage and ability to deal Critical Hit damage
- Can provide self-shields
Cons:
- Ranked as the least effective Water character in Arise
- Lack of meaningful upgrades to improve performance
Song Chiyul
In the absence of Choi Jong-In, Song Chiyul can offer a similar skillset. However, he struggles against bosses and his capabilities only shine through consistent upgrades against low-level foes.
Pros:
- Highly effective for clearing weaker enemies in Gates
- Strong AoE attacks against clustered foes
- Excellent choice as a starting hunter for early progress
Cons:
- Only effective against lesser mobs
- Completely inadequate against tougher bosses
- Substantial upgrades required for relevance
Kim Sangshik
Kim Sangshik suffers from low damage and skill range, being overshadowed in Break capabilities. Despite having a healing and defense utility, many hunters simply outclass him on every metric.
Pros:
- Possesses capabilities to break enemies
- Can heal and provide defensive boosts
Cons:
- Weak DPS capabilities
- Subpar Breaking skills when compared to superior characters
- Basic skills lack impact overall
- Lacks unique benefits or standout characteristics
Jo Kyuhwan
Jo Kyuhwan offers only average attributes, ranging from damage, skills, and effective abilities. While he can execute Break and Stun attacks, he ultimately remains lackluster and is relegated to one of the lowest rankings in the game.
Pros:
- Possesses Breaking and Stun capabilities
Cons:
- Overall weak damage potential
- Lack of unique attributes and skills
- Requires significant advancements to provide any Stun effects
- No standout qualities to distinguish him from other hunters
Park Beom-Shik
Regarded as the weakest character in Solo Leveling: Arise, Park Beom-Shik bears mediocre skills and decent damage output—yet lacking health and survivability renders him an unsuitable choice overall. Seek alternatives wherever possible.
Pros:
- Decent knockdown abilities
- Reasonable damage output in combat
- Fast attack sequences when health is low
Cons:
- Folks regard him as the weak link among hunters
- Easily eliminated due to low health and defense traits
For players looking to excel in Solo Leveling: Arise, we have also curated optimal builds for key characters like Sung Jinwoo and Cha Hae-In, as well as the recommended Artifact sets and weaponry for every hunter in the game. If you are in search of complimentary codes or updates on current and future banners, we have you covered.
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