Story and Side Chapters
Clear story and side-story chapters as early as you can, even at one star, for the EXP; come back for three stars later. Side stories are usually easier, so aim for three stars on the first try there. Watch for in-battle missions such as a set number of Extreme Evasions, and cast skills manually to meet them even on Auto.
Gates Every Day
Gate keys refill at the daily reset. Clear each Gate fully, then mine it for extra loot, and always take A- or S-rank Gates when they appear. Three extra keys cost 150 Essence Stones if you want more runs.
Build a Small Team
- Focus three or four hunters rather than spreading resources thin.
- Leveling hunters costs only Gold, so keep your focus hunters as high as you can.
- Pocket Gamer’s starter picks if you have nothing better: Hwang Dongsuk, Yoo Jinho and Park Heejin.
- Upgrade low-tier artifacts to +10 until you get the ones you want; it adds stats cheaply.
- Plan Sung’s end-game build early so skill points go toward it.
Pocket Gamer’s guide dates from the May 2024 launch. Hunter tier lists change with every new SSR, so check a current list before committing resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I level up fast in Solo Leveling: Arise?
Clear story and side chapters early, run every Gate daily and focus your resources on three or four hunters.
Should I three-star stages on the first try?
Not in the main story; clear first for EXP and return later. Side stories are easier to three-star right away.
Which hunters should beginners use?
Pocket Gamer suggests Hwang Dongsuk, Yoo Jinho and Park Heejin if you have nothing better.
Sources
Checked October 13, 2026. Game systems change with patches, so confirm numbers in game.
