Overview
- Sung Jinwoo effortlessly defeats lower-tier monsters, such as Ice Bears, converting them into his loyal minions during the Red Gate Arc.
- The confrontation with the Giant Arachnid Buryura becomes a one-sided affair as Jinwoo dominates the battle in the Dungeon & Lizards Arc.
- With minimal effort, Sung Jinwoo swiftly dismantles the treacherous raid team led by Hwang Dongsuk.
The world of Solo Leveling is fraught with peril, where hunters encounter formidable foes that can mean the difference between survival and demise. As Sung Jinwoo resonates with new powers through continuous reawakening, he engages in battles against adversaries of varying strength.
While some foes are formidable and ruthless, others prove utterly ineffectual against Jinwoo’s overwhelming abilities and his shadow army. Notable among these defeated enemies are those who are notably weaker.
This analysis contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow and beyond.
1. Ice Bears
Snow Folks From Red Gate
- Anime: Episodes 13 to 14
- Webnovel: Chapters 46 to 55
- Arc: Red Gate Arc
During a seemingly innocuous C-rank dungeon that transitioned into a Red Gate, Sung Jinwoo found himself alongside several hunters. In the absence of the top hunters, who had split from the group, Jinwoo took it upon himself to safeguard the remaining team members.
I will protect my family even if it means turning all the hunters in the world against me.
Taking initiative, Jinwoo provided his companions with essential supplies such as warm clothing and food while also tackling any monsters they encountered. Ice Bears were the initial threats, but they stood no chance against him. With the support of his shadow army, Jinwoo engaged and annihilated every Ice Bear, transforming them into minions in a battle that many would describe as a sheer massacre.
2. Giant Arachnid Buryura
Boss Of C-Rank Dungeon
- Anime: Episodes 5 and 6
- Webnovel: Chapters 18 to 24
- Arc: Dungeon & Lizards Arc
In the clandestine Dungeon and Lizards arc, betrayal was in the air as Sung Jinwoo and Yoo Jinho faced a strike team’s treachery, leaving them to confront the C-rank dungeon’s Giant Arachnid Buryura alone. Although Yoo Jinho bravely volunteered to engage, Jinwoo quickly decided to take charge himself. The encounter, despite an early surprise attack, was predominantly one-sided in Jinwoo’s favor.
3. Year
The Dangerous Necromancer Demon
- Anime: Episodes 18 to 21
- Webnovel: Chapters 76 to 89
- Arc: Return to Demon Castle Arc
As a significant presence reigning over the 75th floor of Demon Castle, Metus, a powerful necromancer known as the Guide of the Departed Souls, posed a considerable threat with his dark abilities.
Upon their confrontation, Metus attempted to summon his undead army in a desperate maneuver to vanquish Jinwoo, but soon learned that he was no match for Sung’s overwhelming might, as Jinwoo effortlessly concluded the battle.
4. Vulcan
Ruler Of The Lower Floors In Demon Castle
- Anime: Episodes 18 to 21
- Webnovel: Chapters 76 to 89
- Arc: Return to Demon Castle Arc
Vulcan, an S-rank magic beast dominating the 50th floor of Demon Castle, boasted surprising agility, despite his massive, portly structure. Even with formidable strength, he fell swiftly to Jinwoo’s prowess with only a few strikes.
5. Kim Chul
Killed By His Bad Decisions
- Anime: Episodes 13 to 14
- Webnovel: Chapters 46 to 55
- Arc: Red Gate Arc
In the tense Red Gate arc, Kim Chul, an A-rank hunter from the White Tiger Guild, chose to abandon weaker comrades in a bid for self-preservation. This poor judgment culminated in catastrophic consequences when his group was swiftly annihilated, while Jinwoo ensured his team was well cared for and prepared.
The System uses me, and I use the System.
Upon realizing that Jinwoo’s group thrived while his own suffered, Chul’s rage led him to confront Jinwoo. Still engaged in combat with Baruka, Jinwoo commanded Igris to eliminate Chul, resulting in his transformation into Iron.
6. Hwang Dongsoo
A Burning Desire For Revenge Led To Dongsoo’s Death
- Webnovel: Chapters 140 to 149
- Arc: International Guild Conference Arc
During his invitation to America for the International Guild Conference, Sung Jinwoo brought along Yoo Jinho, only to find that Hwang Dongsoo was intent on seeking vengeance for his brother’s demise. Despite warnings from National Level Hunter Thomas Andre, Dongsoo proceeded with a kidnapping scheme against Jinho, inciting Sung’s fury.
Undoubtedly angered, Jinwoo tracked down Dongsoo, and despite Thomas Andre’s intervention, Jinwoo’s resolve proved insurmountable. He ultimately killed Hwang, incorporating him into his shadow army.
7. Esil Radiru & Her Knights
Sung Jinwoo Easily Conquered Radiru Clan’s Stronghold
- Anime: Episodes 18 to 21
- Webnovel: Chapters 76 to 89
- Arc: Return to Demon Castle Arc
Upon reaching the 80th floor of Demon Castle, Jinwoo sensed an unusual challenge—his progress hindered by calculated assaults on his shadow army. Determined not to be victimized, he confronted the attackers head-on.
If I don’t kill, I will be killed. I can’t run away anymore.
In a swift battle, he vanquished Esil Radiru’s knights before engaging with her. Through quick dominance, Esil surrendered and subsequently chose to join Jinwoo in his quest to confront Baran, the formidable boss of the Demon Castle.
8. Hwang Dongsuk & His Raid Team
Betraying Jinwoo Proved Costly
- Anime: Episodes 5 and 6
- Webnovel: Chapters 18 to 24
- Arc: Dungeon & Lizards Arc
Sung Jinwoo initially opted to join a strike team headed by Hwang Dongsuk, anticipating a relatively easy challenge in a C-rank dungeon. However, it quickly turned out that Dongsuk and his team were unscrupulous hunters who exploited their advantages for personal gain in dungeons.
As the situation unfolded, Jinwoo was compelled by the System to confront the entire raid team, with failure leading to his certain demise. Frustrated by the betrayal, he became a whirlwind of destruction, eliminating Dongsuk and his accomplices effortlessly with swift and merciless attacks.
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