When you’re deeply engaged in the intense battles of Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive, it’s crucial to bring the best Hunters on your team. With so many options available on both consoles and PC, you’ll find a wide variety of team combinations to try out.
If your goal is to assemble only top-tier Hunters, it’s important to evaluate their combat styles carefully. There are 20 characters to choose from, so to make your decision easier, here’s a detailed tier list to guide you.
How Do Tiers Work?
(Tiers categorize Hunters based on their effectiveness and usefulness in various stages of the game. S-tier Hunters are the strongest, while lower tiers indicate less optimal choices for your team, especially in late-game content.)
Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive Hunter Tier List
Below, you’ll find a complete ranking of all 20 Hunters available in the game, along with explanations for why each character is placed where they are.
Within the tables, Hunters are listed alphabetically to help you find specific characters quickly. Happy hunting!
S-Tier Hunters
| Name | Element | Role | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amamiya Mirei | Wind | Assassin | Excellent for burst damage with strong defense from armor, making her a top choice for quick kills. |
| Baek Yoonho | Light | Fighter | A tanky fighter with high damage potential and survivability, great for sustained fights. |
| Choi Jong-In | Fire | Mage | Boasts the highest base Attack stat; stacks damage over time via Burn effects and AoE attacks. |
| Esil Radiru | Fire | Archer | Fast Break Meter fill; essential for Fire team combos to maximize damage and debuffs. |
| Woo Jinchul | Wind | Fighter | Provides great shielding with quick cooldowns, pairing nicely with other Wind Hunters. |
A-Tier Hunters
| Name | Element | Role | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Blanche | Aqua | Mage | Highest Aqua attack power; deals high damage, but with lower health and some positional risks. |
| Cha Hae-In | Light | Fighter | Focuses on Critical Hits, great for controlling late-game enemies by preventing heals. |
| Lee Bora | Dark | Mage | Versatile for both damage and support roles, adaptable for most team setups. |
| Lim Tae-Gyu | Dark | Archer | Ranged attacks include nuclear options that hinder enemy ground and space control. |
| Nam Chae-Young | Aqua | Archer | More accessible choice for beginners, effective for ranged Aqua damage with simple mechanics. |
B-Tier Hunters
| Name | Element | Role | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Laurent | Fire | Tank | Needs buffs for maximum output but offers team-wide strength and damage mitigation. |
| Han Song-Yi | Aqua | Assassin | Strong burst damage and Poison effects, but requires a solid team for best results. |
| Kang Taeshik | Dark | Assassin | Specializes in Bleed effects, effective early game with good combo potential. |
| Kim Chul | Light | Tank | Low damage alone but excels when paired with buff teammates, breaks shields effectively. |
| Park Heejin | Wind | Mage | Good damage in early battles; cooldowns may limit performance in longer fights. |
| Song Chiyul | Fire | Mage | Deals high damage to low-HP enemies with strong AoE attacks but has a smaller mana pool. |
C-Tier Hunters
| Name | Element | Role | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Joohee | Support | Support | Low healing power and stats; better support options exist. |
| Min Byung-Gu | Support | Support | Lacks significant DPS and requires many upgrades to be useful late-game. |
| Seo Jiwoo | Tank | Tank | Has solid shields but low damage output, better suited for holding ground. |
| Yoo Jinho | Tank | Tank | Good for tanking but needs specific team setups to perform well, not ideal as a standalone DPS. |
This ranking provides a clear picture of each Hunter’s strengths and weaknesses, helping you decide who to prioritize for recruitment.