Summary

The origins of National-Level Hunters stem from defeats of monsters like Kamish by five courageous individuals.
Fans anticipate Solo Leveling Season 3 for the potential clash between National Level Hunters, risking widespread destruction.
Thomas Andre and Sung Jinwoo's confrontation is anticipated in Season 3, expected to be one of the series' most intense battles.

In the Solo Leveling universe, life is always in jeopardy as the threat of dungeon-dwelling monsters wreaking havoc and obliterating cities is a very real possibility. The higher-ranked Gates are often teeming with magic beasts, each with enough powers to kill an A-ranker and, in some unique cases, even an S-ranker.

Since they are capable of posing an existential threat to humanity, extraordinary combatants known as the National Level Hunters become extremely important as they provide assurance to the people. But because the first two seasons have barely shown glimpses of them fighting, fans are still in the dark about the true nature of their powers. However, this is set to change in Solo Leveling Season 3 as a National Level Hunter will finally allow himself to fight at his best.

The Origins of National-Level Hunters

Five Brave Hunters Who Defeated Kamish

Webtoon Debut: Chapter 78
Anime Debut: Chapter 21 titled 'It Was All Worth It'

Before we understand the circumstances surrounding a National Level Hunter revealing his true powers, it is critical to learn the origins of the title and its significance. Many years ago, when the first S-rank dungeon break happened, humanity was thrown into chaos as frightening magic beasts led by dungeon Kamish wreaked havoc in America.

Well, being a little frustrated is better than being dead, I’m sure! ~ Sung Jinwoo

All efforts to stop him failed, and it seemed as if the end was near, but five brave hunters turned the tide of the battle and defeated Kamish to save everyone. These brave hunters were honored with the title of National Level Hunters and went on to become some of the most powerful people in the world.

One National Level Hunter Will Fight at His Best in Season 3

Thomas Andre Will Engage in a Clash of Egos

In the Jeju Island raid arc, Thomas Andre, who is widely recognized as the greatest hunter alive, made a brief appearance. While he offers to help free the forsaken island, he does not end up fighting at all. However, fans do get a glimpse of what a National Level Hunter is capable of when Liu Zhigang is shown defending his country and slaughtering any magic beasts that try to enter China from the Yellow Sea. His swordsmanship mastery and fluid moves are a sight to behold and leave one awe-struck.

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However, these glimpses barely offer any quantifiable understanding of the destruction a National Level Hunter is capable of causing. All of this is set to change in the International Guild Conference arc. Touted by many fans as the best arc in the series, it will focus on the annual prestigious conference for guild masters all over the world. Following his heroics in Japan, Jinwoo will be the talk of the town as top hunters line up to meet him or catch a glimpse of him. On the surface, everything will appear to be going perfectly until things take a dark turn.

Driven by jealousy and revenge, Hwang Dongsoo kidnaps Yoo Jinho, knowing that his actions will infuriate Sung. By the time Jinwoo finds his friend, Dongsoo would have injured him seriously for refusing to answer any questions. Shocked and infuriated by Dongsoo's recklessness, Sung will unleash hell on him. But little does he know that this was all taken into consideration by Hwang, who knows that Thomas Andre will arrive at the scene sooner than later.

Unfortunately, Sung Jinwoo refuses to listen to any requests from Andre to de-escalate the situation and even insults him. As expected by Dongsoo, the attempts to ensure common sense prevails soon will turn into a clash of egos as both top-rank hunters refuse to take a step back. This will set the stage for one of the most violent battles in the series so far.

Everything that makes your heart beat faster is beautiful. ~ Thomas Andre

Until now, only glimpses of a National Level Hunter's abilities are shown in the anime, but in Solo Leveling Season 3, fans will finally get to experience the true extent of their powers. It is said that when two S-rankers fight, an entire city can potentially get destroyed. It remains to be seen what a National Level Hunter fighting for his ego could mean for the world. But it's evident that such an intense fight involving two combatants who are arguably the strongest hunters in the world will do more harm than good.

Irrespective of who wins, if the battle is not brief, it could lead to serious damage to civilian infrastructure and put many lives at risk. It would also be interesting to see how Jinwoo handles this situation. For the fans, this battle will surely be one of the most memorable so far.

Solo Leveling Season 3 is confirmed, but an official release date yet to be announced. If the rumors are to be believed then the show will return sometime between 2026 and 2028.