Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive throws you into the action with Sung Jinwoo, but the real depth comes from assembling your own team of hunters. With over twenty characters to unlock, each boasting unique abilities and weapons, knowing who you can add to your roster and how to get them transforms how you approach combat and strategy throughout the game.
Hunters Obtained During the Story
The game initially sets you up with a solid team by introducing three main hunters during the story’s opening chapters. These characters aren’t just story support; they become playable assets you can rely on during optional missions and multiplayer where their skills truly shine.
Lee Joohee
You unlock Lee Joohee after completing Chapter 1. She wields a Gauntlet and takes on the role of a Water Healer. Her robust Max HP of 5418 lets her endure in tough battles, while her Attack (1180) and Defense (1216) make her a reliable support character.
Song Chiyul
Also unlocked by finishing Chapter 1, Song Chiyul is a Fire Mage who uses a Sword. With balanced stats—2807 HP, a strong 2130 Attack, and 1391 Defense—he’s versatile enough for frontline offense and defensive maneuvers.
Yoo Jinho
After you reach Chapter 2, Yoo Jinho joins your team. Equipped with a Sword, he serves as a Light Tank. His health (3826) and particularly high Defense (2172) make him excellent for absorbing enemy damage, even if his Attack (996) is comparatively lower.
Hunters Obtained Via Recruitment
Beyond story characters, the recruitment system opens up around Chapter 4. Visit the bottom floor of the lobby and speak with Lim Hajim to attempt adding new hunters. The process presents three random hunter options each attempt, emphasizing a mix of strategy and luck to diversify your team.
Recruitment isn’t just about picking favorites; you must negotiate by spending Hunter Coins. Each hunter’s recruitment difficulty dictates how many coins are required and the base chance of success. For example, easy recruits cost about 100 coins with a 45% success chance, while hard recruits require 900 coins but only offer a 30% chance. You get three tries before the attempt expires and must start over.
There’s an alternative recruitment shortcut: using rare Bounty Posters to immediately obtain specific hunters. However, these items are scarce and best saved for your must-have characters.
Han Song-Yi
Han Song-Yi is an easy recruit wielding Daggers and fulfilling the role of Water Assassin. With 3246 HP, 1944 Attack, and 1388 Defense, she’s a nimble and strong melee damage dealer.
Park Heejin
Park Heejin demands a normal recruitment difficulty. Carrying a Staff as a Wind Mage, he clocks in with 3037 HP, an impressive 2129 Attack, and 1292 Defense, specializing in ranged magical damage.
Nam Chae-Young
Nam Chae-Young comes with an easy recruitment difficulty. Using a Bow in the Water Ranger class, she offers solid ranged DPS with 2840 HP, 2212 Attack, and 1294 Defense.
Amamiya Mirei
Hard to recruit, Amamiya Mirei equips an Accessory and excels as a Wind Assassin. Her balanced stats include 3107 HP, a strong 2388 Attack, and 1560 Defense, making her a formidable stealth attacker.
Kang Taeshik
Kang Taeshik has a normal recruitment difficulty. He is a Dark Assassin wielding Daggers with 2890 HP, high Attack at 2194, and good Defense at 1292.
Esil Radiru
Recruited with difficulty, Esil Radiru is a Fire Ranger armed with an Axe. She boasts 3107 HP, paired with a striking 2388 Attack and solid 1560 Defense.
Seo Jiwoo
With hard recruitment difficulty, Seo Jiwoo uses Gauntlets as a Water Tank. Her stats are tank-heavy: 5628 HP, 1286 Attack, and 1547 Defense, making her one of the best defensive options.
Emma Laurent
Emma Laurent is a Fire Tank that uses Swords. Her high survivability is evident in 5639 HP, balanced with 1299 Attack and 1528 Defense.
Alicia Blanche
Hard to recruit and wielding a Staff, Alicia Blanche is a Water Mage with 3192 HP, powerhouse 2246 Attack, and 1663 Defense.
Min Byung-Gu
Min Byung-Gu has a hard recruitment difficulty and fights as a Light Healer equipped with an Axe. His high defense (1742) and HP (5389) make him a sturdy support choice with 1197 Attack.
Choi Jong-In
Choi Jong-In employs magic with a Hard recruitment difficulty. As a Fire Mage, he offers 3043 HP, 2458 Attack, and 1518 Defense, making him an offensive spellcaster to watch for.
Lim Tae-Gyu
Lim Tae-Gyu is a Dark Ranger with a hard recruitment rating, wielding a Bow. His stats feature 3112 HP, heavy 2423 Attack, and 1522 Defense, ideal for ranged destruction.
Baek Yoonho
Hard to gain, Baek Yoonho is a Light Fighter who fights with Gauntlets. His stats include 3166 HP, 2294 Attack, and resilient 1626 Defense.
Cha Hae-In
Cha Hae-In also demands hard recruitment. She’s a Light Fighter with a Sword, offering 3796 HP, solid 2260 Attack, and balanced 1382 Defense.
Lee Bora
Lee Bora is a Dark Mage who carries a Staff and has hard recruitment difficulty. She brings 3339 HP, 2254 Attack, and 1591 Defense to the battlefield.
Woo Jinchul
Woo Jinchul is a Wind Fighter with Gauntlets and a hard recruitment level. His stats are 3125 HP, a powerful 2375 Attack, and 1563 Defense.
Kim Chul
Finally, Kim Chul rounds out the list as a hard recruit using an Axe. He’s a Light Tank boasting 3532 HP, modest 1023 Attack, and a hefty 2187 Defense.