Solo Leveling is widely known for its overpowered main character and the video game-like system, which guided Sung Jin-Woo's growth from E-rank to S-rank status in no time. As fans know, without the System, Jin-Woo would have remained an ordinary E-rank hunter, and the world of hunters might never have known his overwhelming power in Solo Leveling.

Fortunately, Jin-Woo's System and its abilities are not difficult to understand, thanks to clear menus, status indicators, and skill descriptions that make his evolution easy for both him and the fans to follow. Most fans of the series are also avid video game enthusiasts, so the System's design, which resembles a video game, makes it instantly familiar and engaging.

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The System Provides Quests for Jin-Woo

Each Quest Gives a Special Reward

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With the video game-like mechanics of the System, Jin-Woo is required to complete quests, which usually have a time limit. If he fails to complete the quest within the time limit, the system could either send him into the penalty zone or, worse, stop his heart.

On that note, some quests are easy to accomplish, while others require more of Jin-Woo's strength and power. The system’s daily quest demands Jin-Woo to complete routine tasks, while urgent quests force him to fight and, most of the time, kill humans. Jin-Woo's main quests are often far more demanding, pushing him into dangerous situations that accelerate his growth.

Similar to any quest from a real video game, Jin-Woo receives a reward upon completion. The reward varies, but it often includes special items, in-system currency, and ability points. The higher the level of the quest, the higher the rewards Jin-Woo receives.

The System uses me, and I use the system.—Sung Jin-Woo

The System Allows Jin-Woo to Level Up

The System Has No Level Cap

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solo leveling jin woo deadliest skills shadow extraction

Sung Jin-Woo is the only character in Solo Leveling with an ability to level up, thanks to the System. While most of the hunters in the story remain stagnant after their awakening, Jin-Woo reaches higher levels through constant combat, allowing him to grow stronger at a pace no ordinary hunter can match. He can level up mid-battle, and the effects are immediate, granting him sudden boosts in strength, speed, endurance, and so on.

Interestingly, the System doesn’t have a fixed level cap for Sung Jin-Woo. This means Jin-Woo's growth has no ceiling, and he can keep getting stronger without ever hitting a true limit. Most games have a ceiling of level 100, but that doesn't exist for Sung Jin-Woo.

Jin-Woo Has Unlimited Inventory in the System

Jin-Woo Can Store Any Item, Weapon, or Equipment He Likes

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One of the best things about the system is the unlimited inventory it grants to Sung Jin-Woo. With this ability, Jin-Woo is free to store all sorts of items, from weapons and equipment to the most random objects, without ever worrying about space or weight. This is incredibly convenient, especially in high-risk situations where Jin-Woo needs immediate access to higher-grade weapons, potions, and more.

With the Unlimited Inventory function, it’s almost as if the system has Jin-Woo's back at all times. It doesn’t matter where Jin-Woo is, as the System can give him instant access to every item in his possession. Plus, Jin-Woo won’t face any problems regarding storage, so he can hoard an enormous amount of loot without ever being slowed down.

Jin-Woo Can Distribute Stat Points Through the System

Jin-Woo Can Increase or Decrease His Attributes

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From the beginning of Jin-Woo's career as a System player, the System has allowed him to distribute ability points or stat points, letting him strengthen his attributes exactly the way he wants to. Basically, this system's ability quantifies Jin-Woo's attributes like strength, agility, intelligence, sense, health, and mana, giving him precise control of his growth.

Every time Jin-Woo levels up, he is given stat points to allocate, allowing him to enhance specific attributes. If he wants to increase his speed, he can easily allocate ability points for it.

My strength has grown rapidly.—Sung Jin-Woo

The System Activates Jin-Woo's Passive Skills

The System Forces Jin-Woo to Stay Alive

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solo leveling jin woo deadliest skills longevity

The System is responsible for the activation of Jin-Woo's passive skills, turning latent abilities into automatic advantages that usually give him an edge over his opponent. Whenever his body detects status abnormalities or debuffs, the system quickly activates countermeasures to negate and neutralize the effects, keeping Jin-Woo healthy and in peak combat condition.

As much as possible, the System wants Jin-Woo to stay alive, so it monitors his health, warns him of imminent danger, and activates healing effects and defenses that turn near-death moments into survival opportunities.

Jin-Woo Can Purchase In-Store Items in the System

Jin-Woo Receives In-System Currency

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Surprisingly, the system also has in-store items that Jin-Woo can purchase to further increase his firepower and destructive abilities. From weapons to potions to unique tools and artifacts, anything he acquires makes him deadlier than ever.

What’s even more surprising is that Jin-Woo can sell these in-store items in real life, turning virtual loot into real-world currency and resources. However, doing this would invite more suspicion, potentially drawing unnecessary attention from authorities or other hunters.

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Release Date
2024 - 2025-00-00
Network
Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV
Directors
Tatsuya Sasaki, Toru Hamasaki
Writers
Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii
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    Taito Ban
    Sung Jin-woo
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    Genta Nakamura
    Yoo Jin-ho
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Chugong