In the dangerous world of Solo Leveling, power isn’t just a measure of skill, it’s a weapon for survival. While S-Rank Hunters already stand at the peak of humanity, National Level Hunters are in a league of their own, capable of pulverizing cities and rivaling the strength of entire nations. This rare title was born in the aftermath of the catastrophic Kamish Raid, where only 5 S-Rank Hunters survived fighting against the S-Rank magic beast, Kamish.
These elite few became the benchmark for unmatched strength, and over time, the list grew to include more godlike beings, including the protagonist Sung Jinwoo and his son Sung Suho. With Solo Leveling Season 2 introducing Liu Zhigang and Solo Leveling: Ragnarok expanding the universe further, this is the perfect time to rank every known National Level Hunter in Solo Leveling based on their strength and abilities. Here’s a look at the seven strongest Hunters in the Solo Leveling universe.
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7. Antoine Martinez
- Country: Unknown
- Class: Healer
- Abilities: Unknown
Antoine Martinez is the most mysterious National Level Hunter. A legendary support-type Hunter who participated in the Kamish Raid, Antoine achieved National Level status without being a vessel of the Rulers, unlike other Hunters. Despite being a healer with no known offensive powers or special manifestation abilities, he played a key role in defeating the Dragon-type beast Kamish, the boss of the first S-Rank gate.
What is most fascinating about Antoine is that he has been introduced in the series as a healer, but his level is so high that he can be classified as a National Level Hunter. This is quite an impressive feat, considering that healers are usually meant to assist other offensive fighters during battle. While most of Antoine’s life is a mystery right now, fans are hoping that future chapters of Solo Leveling: Ragnarok will shed some light on his legendary abilities.
6. Siddharth Bachchan
- Country: India
- Class: Unknown
- Abilities: Ruler’s Authority, Spiritual Body Manifestation
Among the many powerful hunters in the Solo Leveling universe, Siddharth Bachchan stands out as one of the most intriguing and underrated, ranking 4th in strength among the National Level Hunters. Though he never physically appears in the original manhwa, he’s recognized as one of the five Hunters who survived the Kamish Raid. As leader of India’s Asura Guild, Siddharth wielded powers such as Ruler’s Authority and Spiritual Body Manifestation, both hallmark traits of National Level Hunters.
Despite his early off-screen death, likely caused by the Monarchs, Siddharth takes on a larger role in Solo Leveling: Ragnarok. In the sequel, he returns with memories of the original timeline and gradually shifts into a more antagonistic figure. Driven by a savior complex and a desire to reclaim his former strength, Siddharth becomes an easy target for the Apostles — ultimately allowing himself to be used as their host.
5. Christopher Reed
- Country: United States
- Class: Unknown
- Abilities: Ruler’s Authority, Spiritual Body Manifestation
Christopher Reed was one of the most powerful Hunters in America, alongside Thomas Andre, ranking 3rd in strength among all the National Level Hunters. Unlike Thomas Andre, he wasn’t affiliated with the Scavenger Guild and worked independently. Although his class remains unknown, he demonstrated fire-based abilities and could transform into a massive one-eyed flame giant using Spiritual Body Manifestation.
His flames were so intense that they continued burning even after his death, requiring multiple S-Rank Hunters just to contain them. Christopher was respected across the Hunter world, but his solitary nature may have contributed to his downfall. He was warned about his impending death and was open to accepting help, but he waited too long to act on it. When the time came, he stood his ground against the three Monarchs who ambushed him. While he failed to defeat them, the bravery he displayed during that fight was remarkable.
4. Liu Zhigang
- Country: China
- Class: Fighter
- Abilities: Dual Wielding, Ruler’s Authority, Spiritual Body Manifestation
Liu Zhigang is one of the few National Level Hunters who was actively shown fighting in the Solo Leveling series. Known as the “Hero of China” and the only Seven Star Hunter in the country, Liu is respected for his power and precision, ranking 2nd in the world among all National Level Hunters. Unlike most Hunters, Liu doesn’t rely on raw strength and instead fights with his dual swords, using extreme precision and speed.
One of his most iconic feats was destroying an army of Jeju Island ants with a single strike from his dual swords. While he has not directly clashed with any Monarchs, his ability to dominate large-scale battles single-handedly ranks him among the best. He also possesses powers such as Ruler’s Authority and Spiritual Body Manifestation, but is never shown using them, which is unfortunate for fans because they would have loved too see more of Liu and his abilities.
3. Thomas Andre
- Country: United States
- Class: Tanker
- Abilities: Ruler’s Authority, Spiritual Body Manifestation
Thomas Andre was once considered the most powerful Hunter on Earth before Jinwoo’s rise. As the leader of the Scavenger Guild, America’s strongest guild, Thomas commands respect on and off the battlefield. His fighting style revolves around pure, overwhelming strength. As a Tanker, his durability and power are unmatched among other Hunters, and his Spiritual Body Manifestation turns him into a towering armored giant capable of immense destruction.
Thomas took on the Beast Monarch head-to-head and held his ground, showcasing just how durable and tenacious he is. He even gave Sung Jinwoo a decent fight early on before being completely outclassed once Jinwoo got serious. Despite the loss, Thomas earned Jinwoo’s respect and became one of his few allies among the National Level Hunters. Thomas remains a symbol of physical dominance and leadership, and even in defeat, his presence is always commanding.
2. Sung Suho
- Country: South Korea
- Class: Shadow User, Mage
- Abilities: Shadow Extraction, Shadow Exchange, Ruler’s Authority, Monarch’s Domain
Sung Suho is the protagonist of Solo Leveling: Ragnarok and the son of Sung Jinwoo, the strongest Hunter in the history of Solo Leveling by a mile. This already puts Suho on a level far above any Hunter, as he’s destined to become the strongest in the world, just like his father. However, unlike his father, who had to face hardships as an E-Rank Hunter, Suho has the power to level up from a young age and is currently growing in power at a pace not even S-Rank Hunters can match.
As the Shadow Monarch’s son, Suho inherits many of his father’s powerful shadow abilities, but he also wields unique powers that even Jinwoo never had. This blend makes him an unpredictable and incredibly dangerous force on the battlefield. Already recognized as a National Level Hunter in Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, Suho has proven that he’s not just riding on his father’s legacy. With his rapid growth and limitless potential, it’s only a matter of time before he surpasses Jinwoo and claims the title of the strongest being in the series.
1. Sung Jinwoo
- Country: South Korea
- Class: Shadow Monarch
- Abilities: Shadow Extraction, Shadow Exchange, Shadow Preservation, Monarch’s Domain, Ruler’s Authority, Spiritual Body Manifestation, Necromancy, Absolute Regeneration, Infinite Leveling
Sung Jinwoo is, hands down, the strongest Hunter in all of Solo Leveling. He starts as a weak E-Rank Hunter who can barely survive basic dungeons. Everything changes when he’s chosen by the Architect’s System and begins his journey as the vessel of Ashborn, the Shadow Monarch. As the Shadow Monarch’s successor and a Player of the System, Jinwoo gains a host of powers — including the ability to recruit fallen enemies as shadow soldiers, heal from almost any injury, teleport using shadow portals, and level up infinitely, just to name a few. While he’s never officially recognized as a National Level Hunter, his strength easily surpasses that of every other National Level Hunter combined.
Jinwoo didn’t just defeat National Level Hunters like Thomas Andre with ease—he wiped the floor with multiple Monarchs, too. He is so powerful that to end the war between the Rulers and the Monarchs, he traveled back in time to single-handedly kill all the Monarchs. After defeating them, Jinwoo used the Cup of Reincarnation to create a new timeline where humanity is spared from the knowledge that magic beasts exist, nullifying the need for Hunters.
