In Solo Leveling, strength isn’t just about muscles or fighting skills, it’s about the legends of those who protected the world from destruction. From shadow-controlling kings to powerful national-level hunters, the strongest hunters in Solo Leveling are more than just fighters, they’re heroes people will never forget.
When dangerous gates opened and monsters attacked, these top hunters stood up to protect humanity. In this list, we’ll explore the strongest hunters in Solo Leveling, looking at their amazing powers that made them stand out in one of the most exciting manhwa stories ever made.
10. Jonas – The Mysterious Power
Jonas, the strongest hunter from Brazil, is ranked 6th among the national-level hunters in the Solo Leveling world. Though he never made a physical appearance in the manhwa, the story confirms that he was incredibly powerful. Like the late Chairman Go Gunhee, Jonas was also a vessel of the Rulers, which means he carried the power of a divine being.
However, unlike Go Gunhee, Jonas was still young and healthy, allowing him to use the Ruler’s power more effectively without being limited by age or a weakened body.
Sadly, Jonas never got the chance to show his strength in the story. He was supposed to appear at the International Guild Conference, but the Monarchs killed him before he could arrive. This suggests that the Monarchs saw him as a major threat, likely because of the Ruler’s power inside him.
Even without appearing in the series, Jonas remains one of the strongest hunters in Solo Leveling and stands as a symbol of the untold battles and powerful figures hidden in the background of the story.
9. Goto Ryuji – Japan’s Lost Ace
Goto Ryuji was introduced during the Jeju Island Arc as the strongest hunter in Japan and a key figure in the raid. His arrival gave hope to the Korean forces, who had failed in previous attempts to defeat the monsters on the island.
Leading the powerful Draw Sword Guild, Goto’s presence alone was enough to make even Korean S-Rank hunters feel nervous. He played an important role in the raid, and his reputation made everyone believe that success was finally possible.
Even the powerful Ant King saw Goto as one of the greatest threat, considering him more dangerous than all the other S-Rank hunters combined. Although Goto was eventually defeated by the Ant King, the fact that he was singled out shows how strong he truly was.
He was also one of the few hunters fast enough to keep up with the Ant King, who almost killed Cha Hae In. Goto’s strength, leadership, and ability to stand against overwhelming enemies place him among the strongest hunters in Solo Leveling.
8. Go Gunhee – The Veteran Titan
Go Gun Hee was once the strongest S-Rank Hunter in Korea, and even in old age, he gave off an intimidating aura that could shake powerful hunters. As the Chairman of the Hunters Association, he was highly respected and known for his unmatched strength in his prime.
Before his death at the hands of the Monarchs, Go Gun Hee revealed his true power, he was the vessel for the Fragment of Luminosity, one of the Rulers, divine beings created by the Ultimate One. This made him far stronger than most hunters in the series.
His strength was said to be close to that of national-level hunters, and this became clear during his battle with the Frost Monarch, Sillad. It was during this fight that Go Gun Hee’s true identity as the Brightest Fragment of Brilliant Light was revealed. This moment proved just how powerful he really was.
However, because of his old age and declining physical condition, he couldn’t use the full extent of his powers, which is the only reason he doesn’t rank even higher among the strongest hunters in Solo Leveling.
7. Siddharth Bachchan – India’s Divine Spear
Siddharth Bachchan is ranked 4th in the world and is the strongest hunter in India. He is one of the five National Level Hunters in Solo Leveling. Although he never appears in the series, it is known that Siddharth is a vessel for a Ruler and has the powerful ability called the Ruler’s Authority.
His exact strength is never shown, but his power is respected by even the strongest beings in the story.
Like Jonas, little is known about Siddharth’s personality or past, but his achievements speak for themselves. He is one of the few hunters who survived and helped defeat Kamish, the strongest Beast and servant of Antares, the Monarch of Destruction.
Siddharth’s place among the top hunters is certain, making him a key figure in the Solo Leveling universe despite his limited appearances
6. Christopher Reed – The Flame Monarch’s Victim
Christopher Reed is ranked as the third-strongest hunter in Solo Leveling and is one of the five National Level Hunters. Although he was killed by the Monarchs after being warned of his death, Christopher was strong enough to challenge almost any hunter in the series, except for Thomas Andre and Sung Jinwoo.
Like Go Gun Hee, Christopher was a vessel for a Ruler, which gave him incredible power. He was also one of the few hunters who could use Spiritual Body Manifestation, a special ability that boosts his strength in battle.
As a National Level Hunter, Christopher could defeat nearly any Denizen of Chaos, except the powerful Dragon Race. His ability to use Spiritual Body Manifestation helped him face not one but three Monarchs at once, showing just how powerful he was.
Despite his early death, Christopher’s strength and skills place him among the very best hunters in the Solo Leveling world.
5. Liu Zhigang – The Blade of China
Liu Zhigang is known as the strongest hunter in China and holds the rare title of the only Seven-Star Hunter there, which is similar to an SSS rank in Korea. He is also called the “Hero of China” and was considered the strongest hunter in Asia before Sung Jinwoo rose to power.
One of his biggest achievements was effortlessly defeating a large number of monster ants during the Jeju Island raid. It’s believed that Liu Zhigang could have even defeated Beru, one of the most powerful ants, if they had met. As a vessel for a Ruler, Liu can use Spiritual Body Manifestation, further boosting his strength.
Liu Zhigang also played a key role in defeating Kamish, the strongest Beast, and is ranked as the second most accomplished hunter in the world. He is known for his incredible power, able to destroy over 100 A-rank beasts with a single strike, securing his spot as the fourth strongest hunter on this list.
The manhwa suggests that if the Giant monsters had appeared in China instead of Tokyo, Liu Zhigang would have been the top hunter there. Even Sung Jinwoo’s ally confirmed that Jinwoo wouldn’t have ranked above Thomas Andre or Liu Zhigang despite clearing the Giant’s gate.
4. Thomas Andre – The Goliath of America
Thomas Andre is known as the strongest hunter in the world of Solo Leveling and is the Guild Master of the Scavenger Guild. Nicknamed “Goliath” because of his large, muscular build, Thomas is one of the few National Level Hunters and the only one who can match or even surpass Sung Jinwoo in raw physical power.
Although Thomas was eventually defeated by Jinwoo, he showed incredible strength by standing against the Beast Monarch using Spiritual Body Manifestation.
As the highest-ranked National Level Hunter, Thomas is also a vessel of the Rulers and uses Spiritual Body Manifestation like Christopher Reed did in his battles against the Monarchs. He is one of the few hunters capable of holding off the Rulers’ greatest enemies, alongside Sung Jinwoo and his father.
In his fight against Rakan, Thomas not only withstood multiple attacks but also dealt significant damage, outshining others like Lennart in their attempts to harm the Monarch of Fangs.
3. Sung Il-Hwan – The Lost Hero
Although there is no official ranking for Sung Il Hwan, his battle achievements clearly show that he is stronger than almost all hunters in Solo Leveling except Sung Jinwoo. As Jinwoo’s father, Sung Il Hwan spent ten years trapped in an S-Rank dungeon, gaining most of his powers during that time.
After escaping, he easily defeated the S-Rank Hunter Hwang Dong Su when his family was threatened. He also fought the Ice Monarch and Beast Monarch alone, showing his incredible strength as a Ruler’s vessel who can use Spiritual Body Manifestation and other powerful skills.
Beyond being the father of humanity’s savior, Sung Il Hwan demonstrated amazing feats that place him above other National Level Hunters like Christopher Reed, Liu Zhigang, and Thomas Andre. After emerging from an American dungeon, he defeated Hwang Dong Su without injury.
He was also the only hunter to use the Ruler’s powers so intensely that it endangered his own existence. With this skill, he was able to fight and overpower powerful Monarchs like Sillad and Rakan while protecting his unconscious son, Sung Jinwoo, making him one of the strongest characters in the series.
2. Sung Suho – The Next-Gen Hunter
Sung Suho is Sung Jinwoo’s son and the main character in the sequel Solo Leveling: Ragnarok. At first, he doesn’t know much about his father’s powers, but he starts to show signs of the strong abilities he inherited from Jinwoo.
Even though he is young, Suho’s fighting skills and determination show that he could become even stronger than his father someday.
As the story goes on, Suho faces battles against gods, leftover Monarchs, and new dangers to people. He stays calm but can also show great power when needed, just like Jinwoo did when he was starting out.
Suho is the new hero who will carry on the strength and will of the previous generation to protect the future. Although he is still growing, it’s clear that Suho is meant for big things.
1. Sung Jin Woo
Sung Jin-woo is the main character of Solo Leveling. Although he isn’t officially called the strongest Hunter, he is more powerful than all other Hunters and even the Monarchs. With the help of his strong Shadow Army, he defeated all the Monarchs again after the Rulers allowed it.
As a Necromancer, Jin-woo can turn anyone he defeats (except Monarchs) into his Shadow soldiers. Along with many special powers from the Shadow Monarch, Jin-woo is clearly the strongest Hunter and character in the story.
As the Shadow Monarch, Sung Jin-woo is the most powerful being in the world of Solo Leveling. After gaining the powers of Ashborn, the previous Shadow Monarch, Jin-woo killed the Monarch of Fangs in less than four hits.
This Monarch was so strong that even hunters like Thomas Andre struggled against him, showing just how powerful Jin-woo truly is.