Most Satisfying Fights In Solo Leveling, Ranked

Summary

• Jinwoo’s battles shape his growth, some leaving a lasting impression with power-ups, conclusions, or justice.
• From taking on deceiving raid teams to battling powerful monarchs, Jinwoo’s fights reveal his strength and emotional depth.
• Jinwoo’s victories over ruthless enemies showcase his power, resilience, and dedication to protecting his loved ones.

Solo Leveling is filled with countless high-stakes battles that have far-reaching consequences. With Sung Jinwoo being at the center of almost all of them, these battles have a profound impact on his growth and are somewhat connected to his journey.

While most of these battles are worth a watch, some are more satisfying than others. By giving a rivalry a conclusion, earning the protagonist a power-up, or delivering justice to a formidable enemy, some fights leave a lasting impression on the viewer.

This article contains spoilers from the Solo Leveling manhwa series.

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Sung Jinwoo Vs. Hwang Dongsuk and His Corrupt Raid Team

Jinwoo Kills Corrupt Hunters

• Arc: Dungeon and Prisoners Arc
• Webtoon: Chapters 25 to 34

Just a few days after his reawakening, Sung Jinwoo had the misfortune of being stuck in a dungeon with Hwang Dongsuk’s corrupt raid team, who wanted to kill him and Yoo Jinho to monopolize the profits from the raid. As the group tried to murder him on more than one occasion, Jinwoo was understandably pissed. But he was still unwilling to fight.

I am saying you should get ready to become hunted. ~ Sung Jinwoo

However, when the System told Sung that he must murder Hwang Dongsuk along with his team, with the warning that failure would lead to his death, he no longer had any option. Despite being known as just an E-ranker at the time, Jinwoo was overwhelmingly strong for his rivals. He easily overwhelmed and slaughtered Hwang Dongsuk and his corrupt allies.

The battle was quick but intense, revealing a different side of Sung’s personality. This incident became the first instance of Jinwoo murdering a human being and created the circumstances for his rivalry with Hwang Dongsoo, which had far-reaching consequences.

6

Sung Jinwoo Vs. Baran

Sung Conquers Demon Castle to Save His Mother

• Arc: Return to the Demon Castle Arc
• Webtoon: Chapters 76 to 89

Sung Jinwoo has always been driven by a desire to protect his family. So when he found an opportunity to cure his sick mother and bring her out of the coma, he staked everything on the line to achieve the necessary ingredients for the magic potion.

Are there others? Others you call king? ~ Ant King

As he made his way to the last floor of the instant dungeon, Jinwoo was confronted by Baran, the Monarch of White Flames. With his mother’s life on the line, this was perhaps the most emotional battle for Sung, who had put his heart and soul into conquering the Demon Castle.

Despite Baran’s overwhelming strength, Jinwoo fought valiantly. Each attack and the accompanying counterattack fueled his resolve to succeed. By the time the battle came to an end, Jinwoo was overcome by emotion, knowing that he had finally achieved the cure for his mother’s ailment and would be able to talk to her again.

5

Sung Jinwoo Vs. Ant King

Jinwoo Rescues Jeju Island Raid Party

• Arc: Jeju Island Arc
• Webtoon: Chapters 90 to 107

Recognizing the threat posed by the magic beasts on Jeju Island, Japanese and Korean hunters joined hands to reclaim the island before it was too late. Although the raid party was aware of the dangerous ants that lived there, they were not prepared for a fight with the secret dungeon boss.

As Ant King slaughtered one hunter after another, Sung Jinwoo rushed to the island to save the hunters from a brutal end. The merciless murders and the ensuing chaos set the stage for an epic clash between two powerful adversaries.

Jinwoo, like always, was one step ahead of his rival throughout the battle, and his eventual triumph over Ant King earned him international recognition. Until this battle, an S-ranked dungeon had only been cleared once in history, so his victory elevated him to a stature that had never been achieved by a hunter before.

4

Sung Jinwoo Vs. Sillad and Rakan

Jinwoo Returns From the Dead to Defeat Two Monarchs

• Arc: Monarchs War Arc
• Webtoon: Chapters 150 to 166

After Sillad and Rakan managed to fatally stab Jinwoo, they were convinced that the battle had been won. But the victory was short-lived, as Sung’s black heart started beating again. After acquiring the Shadow Monarch’s true powers, Jinwoo fought Sillad and Rakan with unmatched vigor.

I am the record of your struggles, the evidence of your resistance, and the reward of your sufferings. I am death, I am eternal rest, I am terror. ~ Ashborn

The duo that seemed overpowering just moments ago suddenly appeared too weak for Sung. Jinwoo easily crushed them, bringing an end to their futile attempt to silence Ashborn’s successor before it was too late.

3

Sung Jinwoo Vs. Hwang Dongsoo

Desire for Revenge Leads to Dongsoo’s Downfall

• Arc: International Guild Conference Arc
• Webtoon: Chapters 140 to 149

Hwang Dongsoo had been consumed by revenge ever since his brother died mysteriously in a C-rank dungeon. When Jinwoo was invited to the United States to represent Korea at the International Guild Conference, Dongsoo saw it as an opportunity.

Dongsoo kidnapped Yoo Jinho to lure Sung into a trap, thinking that it would provoke the hunter into a fight with Thomas Andre, who in turn would kill Jinwoo to complete his vengeance. But Sung was so furious that he attacked Hwang mercilessly to the point that his spirit started to break.

Although Dongsoo’s plan worked to some degree and Thomas had a fight with Jinwoo, even he couldn’t stop the inevitable. Sung defeated Andre and went on to kill Dongsoo, bringing an end to his misguided pursuit of revenge.

2

Sung Jinwoo Vs. Antares

Jinwoo Defeats the Monarch of Destruction

• Arc: Final Battle Arc
• Webtoon: Chapters 167 to 177

Antares, the King of Dragons, was the strongest enemy Jinwoo ever fought. With the entire world consumed by war at the time, the destiny of humanity rested solely on Sung’s shoulders.

Destroy everything. That is the only mission bestowed upon us. ~ Antares

Despite a legitimate risk to his life, Sung put up a brave fight and outsmarted the Monarch of Destruction. What made Jinwoo’s victory truly impressive was that he foresaw a future for humanity that did not include the death and destruction caused by the Gates. He not only won the war but also saved the lives of millions of people who would have otherwise been victims of the ruthless war.

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Sung Jinwoo Vs. Kandiaru

Jinwoo Earns His Freedom From the System

• Arc: Double Dungeon Arc
• Webtoon: Chapters 123 to 131

Ever since Sung survived the Double Dungeon incident and had his reawakening, he was puzzled by the presence of the bizarre System that had influenced his life decisions. As an introspective person, he was always curious to learn the origins of the magical program.

Sung Jinwoo’s wish was fulfilled when he finally returned to the Double Dungeon again, where he was greeted by Kandiaru, the creator of the System. The battle that ensued was a fight for Jinwoo’s freedom from the System that also led to the discovery of secrets that changed his worldview forever. Sung’s victory not only freed him from the constraints that followed him since his reawakening but also taught him that he was the true successor of the Shadow Monarch.