Solo Leveling Arise Weapon Tier List: Top Ranked Weapons for Sung Jinwoo and All Hunters

Here’s the ultimate Solo Leveling: Arise weapons tier list, ranking all weapons in the game for Sung Jinwoo and every hunter character from best to worst.

In Solo Leveling: Arise, players can obtain two types of weapons: Player Weapons exclusive to Sung Jinwoo, and Hunter Weapons that can be used by hunter characters within your team.

Each hunter possesses their own exclusive Hunter Weapon that provides unique skills and benefits. Only SSR hunters can access these exclusive weapons; however, SR hunters’ weapons are listed in their Dossier but are not yet available.

The September 12 update introduced two new weapons, raising the total number of weapons in Arise to 82.

Solo Leveling: Arise best weapons tier list for Sung Jinwoo

Sung Jinwoo can obtain 37 Player Weapons in his journey to become the world’s greatest hunter. These weapons vary in rarity, with the highest being Super Super Rare (SSR), followed by Super Rare (SR) and the common Rare (R).

Sung Jinwoo equipped with the Shadow Scythe and Thetis’ Grimoire weapons.

SSR weapons are generally the best choice, although some exceptions offer remarkable strength along with unique skills and effects. Sung Jinwoo’s ability to equip two different Hunter Weapons at once adds to his versatility.

The following table ranks all of Jinwoo’s exclusive weapons from S-tier (best) to D-tier (worst).

Tier	Weapons
S	Phoenix Soul, West Wind, Demonic Plum Flower Sword, Shadow Scythe, Thetis’ Grimoire, Moonshadow
A	Skadi, Secured Marlin Surfboard, The Huntsman, Demon King’s Longsword, Demon Knight’s Spear, Radiru Family’s Longbow, Orb of Avarice, Truth: Demon Knight’s Spear
B	Zeke’s Fragment, Vulcan’s Rage, Lustrous Dragon Sword, Kasaka’s Venom Fang, Frostbite Falchion, Naga Guardian Dragon’s Trident, Knight Killer, Juicy Grilled Skewer, Burning Demon’s Grimoire
C	Dragonscale Broadsword, Black Hawk, Baruka’s Dagger, Rock Golem Hammer, Orc’s Broadsword
D	Knight’s Sword, Grave Keeper’s Scythe, Sandstorm Cube, Lizard Glaive, Razan’s Blade, Ice Elf’s Bow, Lycan Slayer, Kim Sangshik’s Sword, Arachnid’s Hand Crossbow

S-tier weapons for Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling: Arise

The Phoenix Soul is the premier weapon for Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling: Arise. Since its addition on July 10, it has consistently demonstrated superior strength compared to other weapons.

Phoenix Soul has established itself as Sung Jinwoo’s top weapon since its introduction.

All six S-tier weapons possess impressive power compared to the rest and are particularly effective against Gates and bosses.

Remarkably, West Wind, an SR weapon, also ranks as S-tier due to its formidable Wind Damage when properly leveled and advanced.

Weapon	Skills & abilities
Phoenix Soul	Phoenix Soul is the best weapon available for Sung Jinwoo. This bow inflicts massive damage, although it has a lengthy cooldown for skills. Its best skill, Phoenix Rapid Fire, deals 1504% of Jinwoo’s Attack, with a max potential of 2301% damage. The Firebird Soul effect enhances Jinwoo’s Core Attack by 70% and can stack up to three times.
West Wind	As a damage-oriented weapon, West Wind excels at dealing significant Wind Damage, featuring sniper rifle capabilities and dual pistols. It stands as the second-best weapon available to Jinwoo, with its top skill, Secret Bullet, increasing damage by 75% on successful hits against isolated enemies.
Demonic Plum Flower Sword	This weapon offers high Dark Damage and Critical Hit Damage. Its Swift Flight skill inflicts substantial damage while activating effects that increase Critical Hit Damage by 12% (stackable up to three times). Full Bloom boosts Swift Flight speed by >20% and enhances the attack and Critical Hit Rate for eight seconds.
Shadow Scythe	The Shadow Scythe deals substantial Dark damage. Its Essence Harvest effect diminishes enemy health by 5% and subsequently doubles skill damage.
Thetis’ Grimoire	This weapon inflicts significant Water damage. The Water Spray skill applies a Cold Ice effect, slowing enemies, and upon expiration, it deals damage equal to 10% of the total damage inflicted during the four-second duration.
Moonshadow	Moonshadow, a powerful Wind Damage weapon, provides valuable effects, including Shield, Stun, Counterattack, and Storm of White Flames. It offers both offensive capabilities and defensive benefits by applying a Shield equal to 20% of Jinwoo’s max Health for three seconds, along with impressive attack boosts.

A-tier weapons for Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling: Arise

A total of eight A-tier weapons exist for Sung Jinwoo, with Skadi being the top choice, closely followed by the Secured Marlin Surfboard and The Huntsman.

Weapon	Skills & abilities
Skadi	As a Water Damage weapon, Skadi offers numerous skills to freeze enemies and activate multiple enhancements. Its Winter Hunting skill is particularly effective as it allows the user to freeze enemies while applying buffs.
Secured Marlin Surfboard	The Secured Marlin Surfboard, introduced during the Summer Vacation event, is impressive yet falls short of S-tier. Its Water Damage abilities deliver considerable damage, enhancing performance through combo attacks that empower its damage output significantly.
The Huntsman	The Huntsman inflicts substantial Light Damage with impressive capabilities but nearly misses S-tier. The Judgement Time skill raises Jinwoo’s Core Attack damage significantly, further bolstering his performance in battles.
Demon King’s Longsword	The Demon King’s Longsword is a robust Wind Damage weapon offering various benefits such as Shield and Stun effects. Its impressive offensive capabilities ensure Jinwoo’s attack efficiency during battles.
Demon Knight’s Spear	The Holy Spear skill applied via this weapon enhances Jinwoo’s attack versatility, removing cooldown to ensure continual offensive pressure during conflicts.
Radiru Family’s Longbow	With each attack hitting a target, Jinwoo’s damage increases and can be stacked up over 20 times, enhancing his output versatility through the Flash of Light skill.
Orb of Avarice	This weapon amplifies the Purgatory skill’s damage and increases Mana Consumption.
Truth: Demon Knight’s Spear	Using the Holy Knight’s Fury skill removes cooldowns and boosts Light Damage for a limited time after activation.

B-tier weapons for Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling: Arise

There are nine B-tier ranked weapons for Sung Jinwoo. While they still possess potential to enhance Jinwoo’s abilities, they lack the dominance seen in higher tiers.

Weapon	Skills & abilities
Zeke’s Fragment	Zeke’s Fragment provides powerful Javelin and Drop Attack skills that enhance Jinwoo’s damage output, while offering damage increases after attack chains.
Vulcan’s Rage	With this weapon, Jinwoo can absorb damage and gain extra protection, increasing attack efficiency after the Shield activates.
Lustrous Dragon Sword	The Lustrous Dragon Sword boosts Jinwoo’s attack stats based on health thresholds, effectively empowering his combat capabilities.
Kasaka’s Venom Fang	A notable Bleed effect provides continuous damage, ensuring Jinwoo’s effectiveness during prolonged battles.
Frostbite Falchion	This weapon introduces a chance to Freeze enemies with impactful skill connection, enhancing Jinwoo’s ability to dominate foes.
Naga Guardian Dragon’s Trident	Over 75% chance for extra rewards on Basic Attacks can significantly enhance Jinwoo’s damage delivering capacity.
Knight Killer	The Telekinesis skill allows Jinwoo to increase his defense penetration significantly, bolstering his offensive damage potential.
Juicy Grilled Skewer	Using the Smoky and Juicy skill boosts selected effects based on consumables, providing health recovery and minor buffs.
Burning Demon’s Grimoire	Optimized skill performance provides Jinwoo with mana management advantages, keeping him efficiently deadly on the battlefield.

C-tier weapons for Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling: Arise

If you’re seeking weapons while starting out, consider these five C-tier weapons as viable options.

Weapon	Skills & abilities
Dragonscale Broadsword	Offers protective boosts and extra damage capabilities when using its Fire Dragon Slash skill, enhancing Jinwoo’s early game potential.
Black Hawk	This weapon provides significant offensive boosts via the Extreme Evasion feature, improving Jinwoo’s attack strategies.
Baruka’s Dagger	A key damage-boosting weapon that augments back attack damage, ideal for clever players utilizing stealth.
Rock Golem Hammer	Applies defensive enhancements to Jinwoo’s team with strong AoE potential, delivering solid capabilities during team fights.
Orc’s Broadsword	Provides an attack damage boost post-defeated foes, promoting aggressive play styles.

D-tier weapons for Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling: Arise

These nine D-tier weapons should be avoided or salvaged for materials, as they offer minimal advantages and deal negligible damage.

Weapon	Skills & abilities
Knight’s Sword	The Royal Swordsmanship skill provides a minor defense boost without significant attack benefits.
Grave Keeper’s Scythe	Besides a trivial damage increment against foes, it’s otherwise lackluster in performance.
Sandstorm Cube	The Smokescreen effect offers minimal impact upon targets, making it subpar for aggressive engagements.
Lizard Glaive	Offers little to no real advantage in a serious combat situation, hindering player success.
Razan’s Blade	Deals inconsistent damage, lacking the capacity to make a meaningful impact on opponents.
Ice Elf’s Bow	Freezes enemies momentarily, but the effect is not enough to secure advantageous plays.
Lycan Slayer	Additional damage upon a Core Attack isn’t sufficient to provide consistent effectiveness.
Kim Sangshik’s Sword	While it may boost speed, the minimal damage increase does not justify its use.
Arachnid’s Hand Crossbow	Its poison effect is too weak to be reliable in combat situations.

Solo Leveling: Arise best weapons tier list for hunter characters

There are 44 Hunter Weapons available for all hunter characters (besides Sung Jinwoo). These weapons come with varying rarities, with Super Super Rare (SSR) being the most sought after, followed by Super Rare (SR) and the common Rare (R).

There are 30 different hunter characters available in Solo Leveling: Arise.

Each hunter’s best weapon is their exclusive weapon. With only 26 SSR characters accessing their exclusive weapons so far, the availability poses a challenge for players.

Recent updates introduced three SSR non-exclusive Hunter weapons: Durable Shark Water Gun, Sturdy Shark Water Gun, and Spiky Shark Water Gun. Among these, the Spiky Shark Water Gun stands out due to its high Attack stats, making it the top choice.

We’ve ranked every Hunter Weapon from S-tier to D-tier for better decision-making.

Tier	Weapons
S	The Witch of the Snowstorm, Mischievous, Overdrive, Bunny Bunbun, Unparalleled Bravery, Hook, Line, and Sinker, Equivalent Exchange, The Sword of Light, Howling White Tiger’s Soul, Eternal Slumber
A	Intercept, Suppressed White Tiger’s Soul, Solid Logic, Night-Thoughts, A Gentle Touch, A Conviction and a Calling, Coming of Age, Spiky Shark Water Gun, Steel Bow, Ancient Grimoire
B	Slayer’s Mercy, Someone’s Downfall, What Never Was, Unstoppable Frenzy, Still Got It, Durable Shark Water Gun, Sturdy Shark Water Gun
C	Steel Longsword, Steel Dagger, Steel Axe, Steel Staff, Steel Shield
D	Essence of Magic, Shield, Hatchet, Dagger, Bow, Sword, Staff

S-tier weapons for hunter characters in Solo Leveling: Arise

Notably, there are ten S-tier weapons for hunters in Solo Leveling: Arise. Their considerable damage and skill benefits add immense value to their respective hunters.

Yoo Soohyun’s Overdrive rifle is one of the best Hunter Weapons in Solo Leveling: Arise.

Weapon	Skills & abilities
The Witch of the Snowstorm	Alicia Blanche exclusive weapon: Increases Core Attack damage by 10%, while Ice Body Armor under this weapon increases Water Damage for 20 seconds. The maximum level boosts this by 40%.
Mischievous	Harper exclusive weapon: Increases the character’s health by 4% and boosts Dark Damage for the entire team by 4% during her Ultimate Skill for 30 seconds.
Overdrive	Yoo Soohyun exclusive weapon: Increases Defense Penetration by 4% and enhances Core Attack, Kill Shot, and Hell Fire damage by 8%.
Bunny Bunbun	Amamiya Mirei exclusive weapon: This Wind Damage weapon buffers Mirei’s DPS skills and boosts the Power Gauge when entering stages, enhancing her Critical Hit capabilities.
Unparalleled Bravery	Seo Jiwoo exclusive weapon: A Water Damage weapon that significantly enhances Critical Hit Damage, stacking potential for increased power.
Hook, Line, and Sinker	Meilin Fisher exclusive weapon: This powerful weapon boosts Health stats while buffing team damage outputs during skill activation sequences.
Equivalent Exchange	Choi Jong-In exclusive weapon: Impressive in Fire Damage metrics, providing notable damage increase for burning targets.
The Sword of Light	Cha Hae-In exclusive weapon: A strong Light Damage dealer that boosts Basic Skill and Critical Damage outputs effectively.
Howling White Tiger’s Soul	Silver Mane Baek Yoonho exclusive weapon: Increases Basic Attack capabilities significantly while offering additional damage capabilities during hit activation.
Eternal Slumber	Min Byung-Gu’s exclusive weapon: This powerful Light damage weapon affords Health increases and boosts damage outputs for the entire team.

A-tier weapons for hunter characters in Solo Leveling: Arise

The eight A-tier weapons provide strong capabilities without reaching S-tier potency due to their fewer advantages. Notably, the Steel Bow is a top choice for many hunters due to its range and Critical Hit capabilities.

Weapon	Skills & abilities
Intercept	Lim Tae-Gyu exclusive weapon: Grants significant Dark Damage spikes upon activation, enhancing overall attack output dramatically.
Suppressed White Tiger’s Soul	Baek Yoonho’s exclusive weapon: Provides notable defensive boosts while enhancing Light Damage outputs.
Solid Logic	Lee Bora exclusive weapon: Delivers solid Dark Damage outputs while providing additional offensive capabilities during attacks.
Night-Thoughts	Emma Laurent exclusive weapon: Strengthens Fire Damage outputs with the added benefit against enemies weakened by skills.
A Gentle Touch	Hwang Dongsoo exclusive weapon: Provides solid Wind Damage outputs and effective defensive enhancements.
A Conviction and a Calling	Go Gunhee exclusive weapon: Offers beneficial defensive enhancement upon specific attacks.
Coming of Age	Han Se-Mi exclusive weapon: Enhances health and damage-dealing capabilities simultaneously.
Spiky Shark Water Gun	Offering excellent QTE and Basic Skill damage increases, it stands at the forefront of SR weaponry.
Steel Bow	Notably the highest performing SR hunter weapon, appreciated for its critical damage potential with ranged attacks.
Ancient Grimoire	Boosts Power Gauge acquisition rate, ensuring improved skill efficiency overall.

B-tier weapons for hunter characters in Solo Leveling: Arise

These seven B-tier weapons rank lower than others but maintain some appeal for various hunter builds introduced during updates.

Weapon	Skills & abilities
Slayer’s Mercy	Nam Chae-Young exclusive weapon: Increases damage against isolated enemies, though lacks consistency when surrounded.
Someone’s Downfall	Kim Sangshik exclusive weapon: Provides minimal overall attack boosts with some situational strengths.
What Never Was	Lee Joohee exclusive weapon: Grants health boosts but limits offensive aid compared to others.
Unstoppable Frenzy	Kang Taeshik exclusive weapon: Provides minor buffs to attack damage but lacks profound impact on gameplay.
Still Got It	Song Chiyul exclusive weapon: Minor boosts to damage dealt during regular engagements, though situationally useful.
Durable Shark Water Gun	Employs low to moderate boosts, acceptable for early game use.
Sturdy Shark Water Gun	Offers consistent but minimal boosts for early gameplay viability.

C-tier weapons for hunter characters in Solo Leveling: Arise

The five C-tier weapons mostly belong to the Steel range, providing early gameplay options prior to acquiring better loot.

Weapon	Skills & abilities
Steel Longsword	Offers fundamental damage enhancements, suitable for entry-level gameplay.
Steel Dagger	Moderate damage outputs mainly focused on early engagements.
Steel Axe	Core attack damage increases provide early gains amidst gameplay progress.
Steel Staff	Useful for QTE skills helping acquire gauge boosts in early scenarios.
Steel Shield	Delivers respectable defense against Boss Monsters, offering steadiness for early instances.

D-tier weapons for hunter characters in Solo Leveling: Arise

All seven D-tier hunter weapons perform poorly in the game, offering no real incentive for keeping them unless resources are limited.

Weapon	Skills & abilities
Essence of Magic	Slight enhancements to Power Gauge acquisition rates; ineffective generally.
Shield	Minor drop in damage incurred from Boss Monsters; essentially meaningless.
Hatchet	Limited power boosts—generally beneath user expectation standards.
Dagger	Weak damage outputs impeding effectiveness during confrontations.
Bow	Negligible effects offering inconsistent performance throughout gameplay.
Sword	Subpar elemental damage capabilities, minimal impact observable during use.
Staff	Marginal gauge boosts minimally effective in enhancing usage.

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