Solo Leveling fights are certainly one of the reasons behind the success of the manhwa and the anime adaptation. The popular manhwa follows the central character, Sung Jinwoo, as he becomes the strongest Hunter. Jinwoo’s leveling up from an E-Rank hunter to eventually becoming the strongest hunter alive requires non-stop battles with some of the strongest characters in the manhwa. If you haven’t read the story or watched the adaptation, let me convince you with these stunning Solo Leveling fights.
14. Sung Jinwoo Vs Kang Taeshik
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Chapter: 30
Kang Taeshik was part of the Assassin Class Hunter Surveillance Department within the Hunter Association. He was also a hired assassin because, for him, all that mattered was killing and making a fortune from it. However, his biggest mistake was underestimating Sung Jinwoo and his team. Since Jinwoo was a false ranker at the time, Kang Taeshik thought less of him, so this battle becomes quite interesting for the readers.
13. Sung Jinwoo Vs Hwang Dongsoo
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Chapter: 145
S-Rank Hunter Hwang Dongsoo is the younger brother of Hwang Dongsuk. Ever since he heard of his brother’s death, he wanted to take revenge on Sung Jinwoo. To get back at Jinwoo, he kidnapped Yo Jinho, Jinwoo’s most trusted friend, and ruthlessly tortured him. But defeating Dongsoo was a piece of cake for Jinwoo. Later, Jinwoo raises him back from the dead to keep Dongsoo as one of the soldiers of his growing shadow army.
12. Sung Jinwoo Vs Baran
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Chapter: 86
Demon King Baran is nothing compared to the protagonist; however, during their fight in Chapter 86, Sung Jinwoo is still a weak hunter. The real Baran was defeated by Ashborn ages ago, and this battle was a test for Jinwoo to prove he is worthy of leveling up and eventually becoming Ashborn’s successor, a Shadow Monarch. Even after fighting against Baran with all his shadow generals, Jinwoo couldn’t defeat him. But, when Esil of the Radir clan, a young demon girl, distracted the Demon King, Jinwoo managed to end him.
11. Sung Jinwoo Vs Thomas Andre
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Chapter: 146
Thomas Andre, widely known as the strongest Hunter in the world, was one of Jinwoo’s toughest enemies, and he had to fight to prove he was worthy to be on top. Initially, Andre didn’t want to fight Jinwoo; however, after Jinwoo killed Andre’s subordinate Dongsoo, Andre fought to defend his honor. This is one of the most important Solo Leveling fights, especially to prove Jinwoo’s strength as a powerful hunter.
10. Sung Jinwoo Vs Kargalgan
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Chapter: 72
Kargalgan was a leader of the High Orcs clan, which consisted of only A-Rank Hunters. Luckily, by this time, Sung Jinwoo had a good size of Shadow Soldiers, who helped to hold off Orcs so that he could raise the soldiers to join his army slowly. Since Kargalgan was formidable, it was satisfying for the reader to see Jinwoo include him in his army.
9. Solo Leveling Fights: Sung Jinwoo Vs. the Ant King
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Chapter: 102
Before Beru was Sung Jinwoo’s most beloved Shadow Soldier, he was the Ant King. The power of Ant King was proven when he defeated Japan’s strongest Hunter, Ryuji Goto, with just one blow. Before Jinwoo raised him as one of his soldiers, he was fascinated to learn that the Ant King had taught himself to talk, proving that powerful beasts are strong and immensely intelligent.
8. Sung Jinwoo Vs Hwang Dongsuk’s Strike Team
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Chapter: 24
In Solo Leveling Chapter 24, Sung Jinwoo murders each of his opponents in a matter of moments. Jinwoo’s battle with Hwang Dongsuk’s team is one of the best Solo Leveling fights, showing how brutal the hunters can get and how powerful Sung Jinwoo has become.
7. Thomas Andre Vs Beast Monarch
- Winner: Beast Monarch
- Chapter: 156
Thomas Andre’s fight with the Beat Monarch happens after Jinwoo befriends him. Andre decides to visit Jinwoo in Korea but comes across the ruthless Beast Monarch, who heedlessly kills the hunters. Although Andre used all his abilities, including telekinesis, the Beast Monarch remained stronger and brutal in comparison. Despite being viciously injured, Andre manages to survive, leading this Solo Leveling fight to be ranked No. 7.
6. Sung Jinwoo Vs The Statue of God
- Winner: Statue of God
- Chapter: 3
Sung Jinwoo’s first battle in the Solo Leveling series as an E-Rank Hunter was with the Statue of God. Although this dungeon encounter is fatal for the protagonist, it revealed his true abilities as a hunter. The Statue of God leaves no stone unturned and unleashes his heat vision on hunters, leading to many deaths. Jinwoo realizes he needs to sacrifice himself to protect the rest. Still, mysteriously he survives and experiences a second awakening, making this early battle one of the best Solo Leveling fights.
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5. Sung Jinwoo Vs Igris
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Chapter: 39
Blood-Red commander Igris’s sword skills are better than Sung Jinwoo’s ability. Moreover, he gains such an advantage during the fight that he keeps the sword aside to make the fight fairer. The fight was so impressive that the image of Jinwoo sitting on the throne became one of the most popular images from Solo Leveling. After defeating him, Jinwoo also raised Igris as one of his most loyal soldiers.
4. Sung Jinwoo Vs. Kandiaru
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Chapter: 127
The battle between Jinwoo and Kandiaru (The Architect) is certainly one of the best Solo Leveling fights in the story. It is so impressive that the manhwa could have concluded there, and the readers would still be pleased. Jinwoo would have lost the battle, but since the Shadow Monarch had turned his back on the Architect, Jinwoo had the opportunity to fight back. In this battle, the architect proves why he is one of the most powerful characters in the manhwa.
3. Sung Il Hwan Vs Two Monarchs
- Winner: Monarchs
- Chapter: 162
In the Monarch Arc, Sung Jinwoo had to combat against The Monarch of Plagues, the Monarch of Frost, and the Monarch of Beastly Fangs. During the fight, due to a brutal blow to his back, Jinwoo gets knocked out. While Jinwoo killed the Monarch of Plagues, the other two decided to finish the protagonist. However, their plan didn’t work, and Sung Il Hwan decided to step in, giving Jinwoo the time to be resurrected as the powerful Shadow Monarch. The father-son duo and Il Hwan’s return make this one of the best Solo Leveling fights.
2. The Frost Monarch, the Beast Monarch, and the Plague Monarch Vs Sung Jinwoo and Sung Ilhwan
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Manhwa Chapter: 160
Jinwoo’s battle against the Monarchs is full of action, highly emotional moments, and massive narrative bombshells. After Jinwoo is tricked and eventually killed by the Frost Monarch and the Beast Monarch, Jinwoo meets Ashborn, who allows him to be reborn as the powerful Shadow Monarch. Meanwhile, Jinwoo’s father, Sung Ilhwan, arrives to fight in place of Jinwoo. The result of this battle is also one of the most emotional moments in the Solo Leveling manhwa.
1. Sung Jinwoo Vs Antares
- Winner: Sung Jinwoo
- Manhwa Chapter: 173
The series’ final battle between Sung Jinwoo and the Monarch of Destruction, particularly Antares, is a must-watch. Jinwoo has a hard time battling Antares and his army of dragons. Even after emerging as the Shadow Monarch, he wasn’t powerful enough to fight Antares. He is a strong Hunter, intelligent, and quick thinker, which eventually helps him defeat Antares.
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