Solo Leveling started as a light novel, which was then adapted into a manhwa. It’s now one of the more popular anime series out there. To get a clear picture of just how massive this story is, here are all the Solo Leveling arcs listed in order.
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All Solo Leveling arcs in chronological order
The Solo Leveling manhwa and light novel are done and dusted, and I’ve listed all the major arcs below, along with the relevant manhwa and novel chapters and the anime episodes.
Arc | Light Novel Chapters | Manhwa Chapters | Anime Episodes |
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D-Rank Dungeon Arc | 1-7 | 1-10 | 1-3 |
Reawakening Arc | 8-12 | 11-12 | 3 |
Instant Dungeon Arc | 13-16 | 13-17 | 3-4 |
Dungeon & Lizards Arc | 17-24 | 18-24 | 5-6 |
Dungeon & Prisoners Arc | 25-35 | 25-34 | 7-9 |
Yoo Jinho Raid Party Arc | 36-45 | 35-37 | 10 |
Job Change Arc | 46-55 | 38-45 | 11-12 |
Red Gate Arc | 56-64 | 46-55 | 13-14 |
Demon Castle Arc | 65-75 | 56-61 | 15 |
Retesting Rank Arc | 76-79 | 61-64 | 16 |
Hunters Guild Gate Arc | 80-92 | 65-75 | 16-18 |
Return to Demon Castle Arc | 93-110 | 76-89 | 18-21 |
Jeju Island Arc | 111-127 | 90-107 | 21-25 |
Recruitment Arc | 127-135 | 108-110 | TBD |
Ahjin Guild Arc | 136-150 | 111-122 | TBD |
Double Dungeon Arc | 150-164 | 123-131 | TBD |
Japan Crisis Arc | 165-182 | 132-139 | TBD |
International Guild Conference Arc | 183-199 | 140-149 | TBD |
Monarchs War Arc | 200-224 | 150-166 | TBD |
Final Battle Arc | 225-243 | 167-177 | TBD |
Epilogue | 244-270 | 178-179 | TBD |
Academy Arc | N/A | 180–200 | TBD |
The original Solo Leveling story features Sung Jinwoo as the main protagonist, who starts off as an E-Rank Hunter, but discovers a strange system that allows him to get stronger as he trains. He ends up going on a variety of different missions to discover the source of his powers, while also protecting the world from the monsters in the process.
D-Rank Dungeon Arc

Our story begins with Sung Jinwoo joining a raid in a D-Rank Dungeon. The party discovers a hidden Double Dungeon, and Jinwoo barely makes it out alive, signing a contract with a mysterious System that lets him get stronger.
Reawakening Arc
After surviving the Double Dungeon, Jinwoo awakens in a hospital and learns about the System that allows him to level up and grow stronger. This is basically his training arc.
Instant Dungeon Arc
Jinwoo enters an E-Rank Instant Dungeon for solo hunting, where he learns his own limits and capabilities.
Dungeon & Lizards Arc
Jinwoo continues leveling up by taking on increasingly dangerous dungeons, defeating lizard-type monsters.
Dungeon & Prisoners Arc
Jinwoo faces challenges in Dungeons filled with prisoner-like monsters, further showcasing his growing strength.
Yoo Jinho Raid Party Arc
Jinwoo teams up with Yoo Jinho to create their own raid party, allowing Jinwoo to hunt solo while Yoo Jinho handles logistics.
Job Change Arc
After spending so much time training and clearing lower rank Dungeons, Jinwoo finally decides it’s time to check out the strange Dungeon with the key given to him by the System. Jinwoo gains the title of “Monarch of Shadows” after completing a System quest in an Instant Dungeon and defeats Blood-Red Commander Igris, who becomes his loyal shadow ally.
Red Gate Arc

Jinwoo decides to go on another Raid with an existing Guild, but things quickly go awry. A seemingly ordinary Dungeon turns into a Red Gate, trapping Jinwoo and others inside. Jinwoo showcases his Shadow Army’s power for the first time while defeating Baruka, the Ice Elf.
Demon Castle Arc
Jinwoo enters the Demon Castle to complete a System quest and fights high-level demons, earning new skills and items.
Retesting Rank Arc
At this point, it’s no longer possible to keep his strength a secret. Jinwoo undergoes a second rank evaluation and is revealed as an S-Rank Hunter, shocking the hunter community.
Hunters Guild Gate Arc
Jinwoo joins an A-Rank dungeon raid as a miner and impresses Cha Hae-In with his overwhelming power against High Orcs and Kargalgan.
Return to Demon Castle Arc
Jinwoo returns to the Demon Castle for unfinished quests and grows even stronger.
Jeju Island Arc

This is one of the most important arcs in Solo Leveling. The various Hunter Guilds have banded together to rid Jeju Island of the monster ants, but when it becomes clear that the mission is about to fail, Jinwoo steps in to save them. It’s at this point that he also recruits Baraka as a new Shadow for him to control.
Recruitment Arc
Jinwoo establishes his own guild, Ahjin Guild, together with Jinho and they start recruiting trustworthy allies for future battles.
Ahjin Guild Arc
The newly formed Ahjin Guild begins operations while Jinwoo continues strengthening himself.
Double Dungeon Arc
After making so much progress with his Guild and training, Jinwoo decides it’s time to figure out the secret of the Double Dungeon. He goes back in. This is where we learn about the System, the Monarchs, and the Rulers.
Japan Crisis Arc
A catastrophic event unfolds in Japan involving high-level Gates and monsters, forcing Jinwoo to intervene.
International Guild Conference Arc
Global Guilds gather to discuss increasing threats from Gates and monsters, with Jinwoo playing a key role in the negotiations.
Monarchs War Arc
The Monarchs declare war against humanity, and Jinwoo battles multiple Monarchs while uncovering their motives.
Final Battle Arc
As the name suggests, this is the final battle in Solo Leveling. Jinwoo faces off against all of the Monarchs, and we also wrap up plenty of story threads with him and his father. It’s mostly just fights at this point over actual dialogue, though.
Epilogue
The story concludes with Jinwoo’s life after defeating the Monarchs, including emotional resolutions with his family and allies.
All Solo Leveling Ragnarok arcs in chronological order
Solo Leveling Ragnarok is a Korean light novel written by Daul, and it serves as a spinoff and direct sequel to the original story. Our protagonist is the son of Sung Jinwoo himself, Sung Suho, and he goes through a similar journey of reawakening and getting stronger as he faces more monsters and gates. We also see some returning characters, including fan-favorite Cha Hae-In.
Ragnarok is still ongoing, and no anime adaptation has been announced.
Arc | Light Novel Chapters | Manhwa Chapters |
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Hunter Awakening Arc | 1-7 | 1-6 |
D-Rank Dungeon Arc | 8-12 | 7-9 |
Gwanak Mount Field Arc | 14-20 | 10-15 |
Seoul Station Field Arc | 21-29 | 16-24 |
Beast Sanctuary Arc | 30-37 | TBD |
Retesting Rank Arc | 38-44 | TBD |
Pyramid Arc | 45-56 | 25-32 |
Times Square Field Arc | 57-70 | TBD |
Insect Sanctuary Arc | 71-77 | TBD |
Recruitment Arc | 78-84 | TBD |
Demon Realm Arc | 85-106 | TBD |
Preparation Arc | 107-116 | TBD |
Glacier Dungeon Arc | 117-136 | TBD |
Jisan Prison Break Arc | 137-156 | TBD |
Woojin Guild Arc | 157-162 | TBD |
Busan Haeundae Beach Dungeon Break Arc | 163-173 | TBD |
Black Market Arc | 174-199 | TBD |
Asura Guild Arc | 200-220 | TBD |
Demon Monarch Successor Arc | 221-251 | TBD |
North Korea Arc | 252-302 | TBD |
Frost Elf Monarch Successor Arc | 303-315 (Ongoing) | TBD |
And those are all of the Solo Leveling story arcs in chronological order. Be sure to search up Destructoid for more news and information on the series.
Published: Apr 9, 2025 12:30 am