Solo Leveling: All Powers And Abilities Of Cha Hae In, Explained

Published Feb 21, 2026, 12:30 PM EST

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This article contains spoilers for the Solo Leveling manhwa.

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Even before Sung Jinwoo rose to fame as the 10th S-rank hunter in Korea, Cha Hae-In had already established herself as a top-tier hunter whose power and mana output rivaled that of Go Gun-Hee, Choi Jong-In, and Baek Yoon-Ho. With her combat expertise and unshakable courage, she can face the toughest battles with the Hunters Guild and even with Sung Jinwoo.

Cha Hae-In Holds S-Rank Hunter Status

The Highest Rank in the Hunter Hierarchy

To be classified as an S-rank hunter, one should have immense levels of mana to the point that even the mana meter technology couldn’t measure it at all. Since Cha Hae-In is one of those with S-rank status, her mana capacity or magic output upon awakening is already off the charts. This level of power grants her enhanced speed, strength, and durability, enabling her to face threats that would kill ordinary hunters without breaking a sweat.

As a result, Cha Hae-In became an in-demand hunter whose skills and abilities are perfect for slaying high-level dungeon bosses. In fact, even series creator Chugong reveals that it’s possible for Cha Hae-In to clear the Kargalgan dungeon by herself, unlike Choi Jong-In and Baek Yoon-Ho. By combining her raw power, speed, and battle instinct, she can tackle dungeons that would overwhelm even her fellow S-rank hunters.

Who’s That Character?

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Cha Hae-In Is Stronger Than Typical S-Rank Hunters

cha hae in looking — Cha Hae-In looks to the side. (Solo Leveling)

Throughout Solo Leveling, the series has made it quite obvious that Cha Hae-In is stronger than most of her fellow S-rank hunters, not just in Korea but also in Japan. During the Jeju Island arc, the S-rank hunters raiding the Ant Queen and her nest put the responsibility of dealing the final blow on Cha Hae-In, as she was the only hunter strong enough to kill the Ant Queen in one single attack.

In fact, the Ant King targeted Cha Hae-In first among all the hunters in the Ant Queen’s hive, recognizing her as the strongest and the greatest threat. While she did lose consciousness after a major blow from the Ant King, she still managed to survive her severe injuries that would normally have killed or incapacitated any other hunter in such a short amount of time.

I am still far from strong enough. There, I could only wait for others to rescue me.—Cha Hae-In

Additionally, during the sparring session between the Japanese and Korean S-rank hunters, Cha Hae-In impressed her fellow hunters with her speed and flawless footwork that allowed her to defeat Kanae Tawata and even land 14 punches on Atsushi Kumamoto. She was so fast and precise that her movements seemed almost untouchable, particularly in a solo match.

Cha Hae-In Is a Master Swordsman

Cha Hae-In's Unorthodox Sword Techniques

Cha Hae-In is otherwise known as “The Dancer” to her guild members, mostly due to her unrivaled swordsmanship skills. While she hates this flashy moniker, she has the skills to back up her fine swordplay. Even the simplest, lowest-grade sword becomes a formidable weapon when wielded by her. As the saying goes, "It's not the sword but the hand that wields it," which perfectly applies to her.

A skilled swordsman like Cha Hae-In has quite a lot of unorthodox techniques at her disposal. The first is Sword Dance, which dramatically enhances her attack speed, making her movements swift, fluid, and lethal. The technique serves as a temporary boost that gives her the edge in both offense and defense.

Then there’s Cha Hae-In’s Sword of Light, which transforms her blade into pure light. Even if her sword breaks in battle, she can instantly generate a new blade with this skill. It also allows her to strike down opponents with greater ease. Finally, there’s Quake of Provocation, which generates small yet powerful earthquakes that harm all enemies in range.

By combining all these sword techniques, Cha Hae-In has the power to even defeat Igris (while wielding the Demon King’s Longsword) with ease. She also angered Beru with her aggressive sword attacks that drove the creature into a frenzy.

Cha Hae-In Has Extraordinary Mana Sensitivity

Exceptional Instinct and Keen Awareness

solo leveling brutal death jeju island — solo leveling cha hae in covers her nose

Among all the hunters in Solo Leveling, Cha Hae-In is the only one gifted with heightened mana sensitivity. This means that she can perceive mana flow around her with incredible precision that others would miss. This also allows her to know whether her opponent is stronger or weaker than her.

However, this heightened mana sensitivity can also backfire, as Cha Hae-In sometimes collapses when exposed to mana that’s too overwhelming, just as she did against the Ant King on Jeju Island.

Solo Leveling

TV-14

Animation

Action

Fantasy

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

Cast

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Taito Ban

Sung Jin-woo
Genta Nakamura

Yoo Jin-ho

A-1 Pictures' Solo Leveling is an anime based on Chugong's popular web novel. Set in an unforgiving fantasy world where hunters explore dungeons filled with monsters, the vulnerable Sung Jinwoo gains a significant power boost after he is picked to be a solo player by the System.

Creator(s): Chugong
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Number of Episodes: 25
MyAnimeList Score: 8.28 (Season 1); 8.86 (Season 2)
Where To Watch: Crunchyroll