There is no official, definitive Solo Leveling: Arise tier list. The latest editorial rankings available here—Pocket Gamer’s list updated October 4, 2026 for version 1.4.46, and Gacha Go!’s list updated October 1—disagree on several hunters. Use them as dated starting points, then choose for your team, weapon pairings, and the encounter you need to clear.
Why the hunter rankings disagree
Tier placements are editorial judgments, not rankings defined by the game. Gacha Go! says it considers raw damage, support utility, and shield-breaking efficiency. Different weighting of those factors can produce different placements; neither list establishes a universal answer to “who should I build?”
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The gap is clear with Seo Jiwoo: Pocket Gamer places her in S+, while Gacha Go! puts her in C. Thomas Andre is A on both lists in the supplied rankings, while Han Se-Mi is S on Gacha Go! and A on Pocket Gamer. These are snapshots from different publishers and dates, not evidence of a settled consensus.
Pocket Gamer hunter tiers (updated October 4, 2026)
Pocket Gamer labels the following hunters S+ in its version 1.4.46 guide. Spellings below follow that page, including its variant forms:
#1 Best Overall
- SUNG JINWOO: Climb the hunter ranks with Total Anime Sung Jinwoo
- SOLO LEVELING: 9-inch deluxe PVC statue is based on the popular anime Solo Leveling
- DYNAMIC POSE: Jinwoo is posed in a dynamic battle stance inspired by the show
- DISPLAY BASE: Includes exciting environmental display base of black flames
- S+: Lee Joohe (Pilgrim of the Labyrinth), Meri Laine, Minnie, Lennart Niermann, Merlin Fisher, Cha Hae-In, Min Byung-Gu, Silver Mane Baek Yonhoo, Choi Jong-In, Emma Laurent, and Seo Jiwoo.
- S: Diana Lopez, Jung Yerim, Agnes Rivera, Antoine Martinez, Elena Renault, Sugimoto Reiji, Sian Halat (Igris), Son Kihoon, Laura Walker, Fern, Stark, Frieren, Sung Il-Hwan, Soyeon, Yuqi, Sung Jinah, Shuhua, Cha Hae-In (Pure Sword Princess), Goto Ryuji, Isla Wright, Gina, Go Gunhee, Amamiya Mirei, Alicia Blanche, Baek Yoonho, Lee Bora, Hwang Dongsoo, Lim Tae-Gyu, Kang Taeshik, Nam Chae-Young, Park Heejin, Tawata Kanae, and Meilin Fisher.
Pocket Gamer highlights Seo Jiwoo for Water-tank utility and Cerberus, and also calls out Cha Hae-In and Silver Mane Baek Yoonho as strong examples. These are that guide’s recommendations, not official performance findings.
Gacha Go! hunter tiers (updated October 1, 2026)
Gacha Go!’s rankings differ substantially. Its S tier is:
Rank #2
- Accurate Character Reproduction: This anime statue vividly presents Igris, Sung Jin Woo and Beru, dressed in iconic costumes, with highly realistic expressions and postures that fully replicate the anime plot, creating a strong sense of immersion
- Size: The height of 20cm-21.5cm enables Sung Jin Woo figures to achieve a perfect balance between detail presentation and space occupation, easily integrating into various indoor scenes
- Material: Igris figures are made of PVC material, with exquisite craftsmanship, delicate carving, and precise coloring. The color is full and the transition is natural
- Desktop Figure: The Beru action figure, whether placed on a bookshelf in the study, a display cabinet in the living room, or a desk in the office, can clearly showcase every delicate detail and become a visual focal point
- Collecting Gifts: Sung Jin Woo Anime figures not only satisfy fans' desire to collect, but can also be given as gifts to friends, classmates, colleagues, or family
- S: Liu Zhigang, Antoine Martinez, Sian Halat, Fern, Frieren, Sung Il-Hwan, Minnie, Yuqi, Lennart Niermann, Cha Hae-In (Pure Sword Princess), Han Se-Mi, Goto Ryuji, Isla, and Min Byung-Gu.
- A: Diana Lopez, Lee Joohee (Pilgrim of the Labyrinth), Jung Yerim, Agnes Rivera, Elena Renault, Sugimoto Reiji, Meri Laine, Amamiya, Christopher Reed, Sung Jin-Ah, Park Heewon, Esil Radiru, Thomas Andre, Go Gunhee, Hanami Mirei, Yoo Sohyun, Meilin Fisher, Alicia Blanche, and Cha Hae-In.
The publisher also lists B, C, and D tiers with additional hunters. Its guide describes the rankings as indicative and says player enjoyment matters alongside the meta. Since its placements differ from Pocket Gamer’s, check the list’s date and evaluation method before spending scarce upgrade resources on a tier label.
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Pocket Gamer’s Custom Draw guidance recommends four weapons when prioritizing a draw: Demonic Plum Flower Sword, The Huntsman, Thethis’ Grimoire, and Demon King’s Longsword. Treat these as Pocket Gamer’s editorial picks, not official balance advice. The guide also notes that equipping a hunter with their default weapon can strengthen that pairing.
Rank #3
- Accurate Character Reproduction: This anime statue vividly presents Sung Jin Woo and Igris, dressed in iconic costumes, with highly realistic expressions and postures that fully replicate the anime plot, creating a strong sense of immersion
- Size: The height of 21cm/24cm enables Sung Jin Woo and Igris figures to achieve a perfect balance between detail presentation and space occupation, easily integrating into various indoor scenes
- Material: Sung Jin Woo figures are made of PVC material, with exquisite craftsmanship, delicate carving, and precise coloring. The color is full and the transition is natural
- Desktop Figure: The Sung Jin Woo and Igris figurine, whether placed on a bookshelf in the study, a display cabinet in the living room, or a desk in the office, can clearly showcase every delicate detail and become a visual focal point
- Collecting Gifts: Sung Jin Woo Anime figures not only satisfy fans' desire to collect, but can also be given as gifts to friends, classmates, colleagues, or family
Netmarble’s August 27, 2026 update added Spirit Blade: Snowstorm, an SSR weapon exclusive to Sung Jinwoo. It also introduced Lee Joohee (Pilgrim of the Labyrinth) as a Light-element Buster and adjusted selected Sung Jinwoo weapons, hunters, and artifact set effects. The announcement does not rank Snowstorm against other weapons or provide a weapon tier list; its addition alone is not evidence that it outranks the Custom Draw recommendations.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to choose who and what to build
Use tier lists to shortlist options, then match a hunter and weapon to the problem your account needs to solve. Netmarble describes combat as combinations of skills and weapons, so a high placement in isolation cannot tell you whether a pick fits your party or the fight.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- S-RANK JINWOO: Max out your power with Total Anime Sung Jinwoo (S-Rank)
- SOLO LEVELING: 6.5-inch highly poseable figure is based on Solo Leveling
- ARTICULATED: Features 30+ points of articulation for dynamic play and display
- ACCESSORIES: Includes swappable faceplates, alternate hands, daggers, and blade effect
- AUTHENTIC DETAILS: Sung Jinwoo looks like he jumped right off the screen and onto the shelf
Rank #4
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- Standing at Approx. 8.3", Sung JinWoo is seen in their iconic pose
- Be sure to collect this and enhance your display with other incredible Banpresto figures!
- The product box will have a Bandai Namco warning label, which is proof that you are purchasing an officially licensed product
- Start with the activity or boss. Identify the encounter’s requirements and the role your current team is missing, rather than choosing solely by overall tier.
- Check element and role. Consider the elemental matchup and whether you need damage, support, or shield-breaking. Lee Joohee’s official update description, for example, identifies her as a Light-element Buster.
- Check the weapon pairing. Compare the weapon you can equip with the hunter and consider the default-weapon synergy noted by Pocket Gamer. A weapon recommendation is useful only if it serves your build.
- Account for investment. Consider the resources and tickets you can commit, as well as whether the hunter fills a real need. A lower-ranked option that fits your roster or the encounter may be more useful than a top-tier pick that does not.
- Recheck after patches. Balance changes can affect selected hunters, weapons, and artifact effects. Revisit dated rankings after a newer update rather than assuming an October placement stays current.
Sources and update context
- Pocket Gamer: “Solo Leveling: Arise tier list of weapons and hunters”, updated October 4, 2026; marked for version 1.4.46.
- Gacha Go!: “Solo Leveling: Arise Tier List – Best Hunters Ranked (October 2026)”, last updated October 1, 2026.
- Netmarble Newsroom: “Lee Joohee, Pilgrim of the Labyrinth brings prism-powered combat to Solo Leveling: Arise”, August 27, 2026.
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