Solo Leveling is certainly one of my favourite manhwas and after I completed studying it, I used to be left with nothing however remorse that there wasn’t extra. Though I missed some arcs greater than the others, all of them deserve their credit score. So, here’s a record of all Solo Leveling arcs ranked from worst to greatest.
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22. Retesting Rank Arc (Chapters 62-64)
![Arc 10 scene from Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-10-retesting-rank-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Within the final spot, we have now the Retesting Rank arc. It’s fairly mediocre as there’s nothing however edgy showcases of Jinwoo’s talents. The chairman cheerfully nods as he acknowledges Jinwoos’s energy and is glad that they lastly have one other S-rank hunter in Korea. In any other case, it’s very uneventful and is generally simply filler chat.
21. Recruitment Arc (Chapters 108-110)
![Recruitment arc scene](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-14-recruitment-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Subsequent, the Recruitment arc is sort of tied for probably the most uninteresting Solo Leveling arc. It’s as quick because the Retesting one and has simply as few actors. The primary taking place is that the USA is making an attempt to recruit Jinwoo, and so they wish to present him an improve by Norma Selner, a hunter who’s able to unlocking different folks’s potential. Nonetheless, that doesn’t materialize as Norma learns that Jinwoo truly doesn’t have a restrict.
20. Academy Arc (Chapters 180-200)
![Sung Jin Woo and Cha Hae-In during the Academy arc in Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-22-academy-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
The Academy arc is the final (and one of many longest) of the Solo Leveling arcs. It tells the story of Jinwoo after he used the Cup of Reincarnation to alter the world. Now, he will get to relive his highschool years, assembly all of the folks he as soon as knew, getting married, having children, and so forth. It actually isn’t a purpose for hype, and if it weren’t for its size, it could be very near being the lowest-ranked Solo Leveling arc.
19. Epilogue (Chapters 178-179)
![Sung Jin Woo meets Cha Hae-In again during the epilogue](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-21-epilogue-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Epilogue is one other quick one. It tells the occasions simply earlier than the Academy arc, the place Jinwoo has returned to the previous after managing to defeat the monarchs and save the human race. The spotlight of this arc is the scene the place he meets Cha Hae-In for the “first” time.
18. Yoo Jinho Raid Occasion Arc (Chapters 35-37)
![Arc 6 scene in front of the gate in Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-6-yoo-jinho-raid-party-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
On this arc, Jinwoo helps Jinho and a bunch of different low-rank hunters clear C-rank dungeons. He and his troopers make it really easy that the fodder squad is mainly simply taking valuables out and never combating in any respect. This clean crusing operation attracts the eye of the White Tiger guild, who then attempt to recruit Jinwoo. Nonetheless, he tips them and manages to make an enormous amount of cash within the course of.
17. Dungeon & Lizards Arc (Chapters 18-24)
![Sung Jin Woo from Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-4-dungeon-and-lizard-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
In Dungeon & Lizards, Jinwoo goes to clear a C-rank dungeon with 9 different individuals who appear fairly common. Then, it seems that they have been planning to kill one of many wealthy guys within the group for money. If it weren’t for the cliches that, for my part, don’t go well with Solo Leveling, this arc would’ve ranked increased.
16. Worldwide Guild Convention Arc (Chapters 140-149)
![Sung Jin Woo during the International Guild Conference](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-18-international-guild-conference-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
The Worldwide Guild Convention arc would possibly’ve deserved the next rating, however the competitors is getting severe proper now. Right here, Jinwoo represents Korea at a guild convention whereas the monarchs are beginning a struggle with the rulers within the background. Christopher Reed, the third strongest hunter on the planet, fights three monarchs at his mansion in a futile effort to cease them. This arc kind of marks the start of the tip of the manhwa.
15. Instantaneous Dungeon Arc (Chapters 13-17)
![Sung Jin Woo after defeating the serpent in arc 3](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-3-instant-dungeon-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Instantaneous Dungeon is the third arc in Solo Leveling, and it sees Jinwoo for the primary time occurring a dungeon run solo. He fights an enormous snake known as Kasaka and defeats it in a bone-chilling combat, ending the run.
Afterward, he finds out that the entire dungeon was an augmented actuality kind of occasion and that the monsters, together with a large golem, have began attacking the folks exterior. He, after all, defeats them with out attracting undesirable consideration. If it weren’t for the cliches on the finish, it most likely would’ve ranked within the high ten, if not the highest 5 Solo Leveing arcs.
14. Demon Fortress Arc (Chapters 56-61)
![Dead skeletal soldiers from arc 9 of Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-9-red-gate-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Within the Demon Fortress Arc, Jinwoo fights a skeletal boss that makes use of summons a lot the identical means he does. Sadly, he couldn’t make a shadow soldier out of him, however he did get different priceless rewards. Most notably, the recipe to make Holy Water of Life, an merchandise that might treatment his sick mom.
13. Dungeon & Prisoners Arc (Chapters 25-34)
![Solo Leveling arc 5 scene](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-5-dungeon-and-prisoners-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
I actually loved this text, particularly due to Kang Taeshik’s persona and combating fashion. He proved to be fairly a problem each for the surviving members of the Double Dungeon and Sung Jinwoo. Additionally, the best way he accepted his defeat on the finish felt rad, so he obtained further factors for that.
12. Purple Gate Arc (Chapters 46-55)
![Baruka from arc 8 of Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-8-demon-castle-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Right here, we have now Jinwoo’s first Purple Gate. Whereas making an attempt to show his sister’s good friend the way to do hunter issues, they find yourself trapped inside the gate with high-tier monsters making an attempt to kill them. The one means out is to defeat the S-rank boss, Baruka, who killed virtually all the opposite celebration members. You may predict what occurs on the finish, however the entire combat with Baruka and the drama surrounding the conundrum they’ve discovered themselves in makes this arc fairly eventful.
11. Hunters Guild Gate Arc (Chapters 65-75)
![Tusk from Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-11-hunters-guild-gate-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Subsequent, the Hunters Guild Gate arc. Jinwoo goes on to strive an A-rank dungeon raid, posing as an everyday Joe. There, he meets the strongest members of the guild for the primary time, Choi Jong-In and Cha Hae-In. The following day, he goes with the weaker second squad. You already know what’s gonna occur: the entire operation will get derailed, and Jinwoo swoops in to avoid wasting everybody. Additionally, this time, he has an epic showdown with Kargalgan (later Tusk), the S-rank orc shaman, making this entire arc fairly dope.
10. Japan Disaster Arc (Chapters 132-139)
![Sung Jin Woo talking to Legia in Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-17-japan-crisis-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
The Japan Disaster arc occurs proper after Jingwoo returns from his second go to to the Double Dungeon. A large S-rank gate appeared in Tokyo, and the Japanese hunters simply couldn’t deal with it. Jinwoo, the great man that he’s, travels to Tokyo assured that he can resolve the state of affairs alone. A large combat trying prefer it’s straight out of LotR ensues, and Jinwoo’s shadow military snatches the win.
Additionally, Jinwoo meets Legia, the Monarch of the Starting and the one answerable for the gate’s look. The entire combat and the encounter with Legia have been so cool that this arc ought to’ve ranked increased, however Solo Leveling is all about that, and the opposite arcs simply depict it higher.
9. Ahjin Guild Arc (Chapters 111-122)
![Beru fighting in arc 15](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-15-ahjin-guild-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
At the beginning of this arc, Jinwoo creates his personal guild, the Ahjin Guild. Cha Hae-In rushes to him so she will be part of immediately, however he decides to check her first by letting her face Beru (Ant King). No spoilers relating to that half, nevertheless it’s the primary time Hae-In and Jinwoo obtained shut. So, this arc is rating ninth. Cope with it.
8. Monarchs Warfare Arc (Chapters 150-166)
![Igris fighting a monarch in the Monarchs War arc in Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-19-monarchs-war-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Among the most epic fights occurred throughout the Monarchs Warfare Arc. Nonetheless, it solely serves because the prelude to the ultimate battle. There isn’t a lot moreover combating, and it’s not like Jinwoo may’ve misplaced to any of the monarchs he fought right here. Nonetheless, it’s nonetheless fairly good in comparison with those above.
7. Reawakening Arc (Chapters 11-12)
![Sung Jin Woo in the awakening arc](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-2-reawakening-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
The Reawakening Arc occurs proper after Jinwoo accepts the Braveness of the Weak quest within the final chapter of the D-Dungeon Arc. He awakens within the hospital with all of his accidents healed and the System now lively. It’s the pivotal level of the collection and the primary time Jinwoo truly tries out the powers he acquired from the Architect.
6. Double Dungeon Arc (Chapters 123-131)
![Sung Jin Woo fighting the double dungeon boss from arc 1 of Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-16-double-dungeon-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Double Dungeon Arc would possibly’ve as effectively been named Payback Arc. Right here, Jinwoo goes again to the dungeon he challenged initially of the collection to face the Architect and discover out the reality behind his powers. This arc sheds gentle on important Solo Leveling lore and deserves a really excessive rating. Nonetheless, the combat is a bit underwhelming, so it will get a quantity six.
5. Return to Demon Fortress Arc (Chapters 76-89)
![Sung Jin Woo with Esil at the Demon Castle in Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-12-return-to-demon-castle-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
I do know this can be a controversial opinion, however I liked Esil and her half on this arc. She is clever and crafty, and she or he even helps Jinwoo in his combat with the Monarch of the White Flames, Baran. Yeah, that was after she tried to backstab him, however who cares? Esil handed the vibe test, and so does the Return to Demon Fortress arc.
4. Closing Battle Arc (Chapters 167-177)
![Sung Jin Woo after the final battle in arc 20 of Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-20-final-battle-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
The fourth spot goes to the Closing Battle Arc. That is the end result of the entire manhwa, and it sees Jinwoo combating the final remaining Monarch, King of Dragons Antares. The combat is insane. Lots of the story will get revealed, too. All in all, it’s a fantastic arc and probably a very powerful one lore-wise.
3. D-Rank Dungeon Arc (Chapters 1-10)
![Sung Jin Woo fighting in chapter 10](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/solo-leveling-arc-1.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
The D-Rank Dungeon arc comprises the primary ten chapters of the manhwa. Sung Jinwoo goes to a seemingly simple dungeon and encounters the ominous stone statues. He then figures out the which means behind the statues and decides to sacrifice himself so the opposite members of his celebration can run away. It’s due to this transfer that he obtained seen by the Architect and acquired a chance to turn into a participant in his sport.
2. Job Change Arc (Chapters 38-45)
![Necromancer army awakening in arc 7 of Solo Leveling](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-7-job-change-party-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Job Change arc takes place instantly dungeon created after Jinwoo accepts the search to alter his class. There, he meets with the Blood Purple Commander, Igris. After a chronic combat with Igris and a slew of summoned knights, he lastly manages to finish the search and earn a brand new title: Necromancer.
This is likely one of the most necessary Solo Leveling arcs, so it deserves a really excessive rating. It units the tone for the remainder of the collection and already determines at that time what path Jingwoo will take along with his newfound powers.
1. Jeju Island Arc (Chapters 90-107)
![Ant King during the Jeju Island raid fighting Sung Jin Woo](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arc-13-jeju-island-raid-solo-leveling.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Rank one on our record of Solo Leveling arcs is the Jeju Island Arc. A horde of monsters which have advanced to hunt people has began invading the Korean mainland. Beru, the Ant King, begins mowing down S-rank hunters and forces Jinwoo to intervene. Then, by far, the perfect combat in the entire manhwa ensues between Beru and Jinwoo. All issues thought-about, it’s a ten/10 arc and the one one I may re-read an infinite quantity of instances.