Sung Jin Woo, as an E-rank hunter, showed that without enough strength, intelligence becomes the key to survival. Now, when we look at characters who are a combination of strength and intelligence, we realize that they handle complex situations perfectly.
Here are the 7 smartest characters in Solo Leveling:
7. Go Gun-Hee
Speaking of Go Gun-Hee, he is the president of the Korean Hunter Association and a master of leadership and intelligence. Despite his old age, Go Gun-Hee has maintained his position not only because of his leadership qualities, but also because he is a good reader of situations and people, attracting important allies. Unfortunately, this respected figure has fallen victim to the Frozen Monarch.
6. Choi Jong-In
Choi Jong-In, the president of the Hunter Association and one of the few S-rank hunters in Japan, is a clear example that to be a top mage, you need to have sharp intelligence. In addition to his impressive magical power, he also has leadership skills that make him a key figure. Not only does he represent Korea in international events, but he also stands out among other S-rank hunters who usually focus more on physical strength and swordsmanship.
5. Ber
In addition to demonstrating his strength by defeating several S-rank hunters from Japan, Ber has also demonstrated superior intelligence. Ber's ability to learn quickly, whether by absorbing skills from other hunters or even learning human languages, makes him a formidable opponent.
Not only does Ber quickly adapt to situations, he can also identify the strongest opponents and even manage the dungeon without Sung Jin-Woo's presence, protecting the others.
4. Antares
Antares is the series' main antagonist. Not only is he a monster of strength, but he is also a master strategist, which is evident in the way he manipulates global events. Instead of spreading his forces, Antares uses portals as a diversion and attacks Canada with his entire army, catching everyone by surprise.
This shows that Antares can outwit even the most skilled hunters and even the Shadow King Sung Jin-Woo. This type of strategic play, where he minimizes battles and maximizes impact, shows incredible intelligence and cunning.
3. Ashborn
Speaking of Ashborn, Sung Jin-Woo's predecessor, we see a character with many achievements that highlight his intelligence and versatility. He doesn't need cheap tricks to win battles. His skills lie in meticulous planning and surprising his enemies. Ashborn even manipulated the Architect into creating a system and then passed the power to Sung Jin-Woo, showing that he is always a few steps ahead.
2. Architect – Architect
The Architect is the mastermind behind the system that turned Sung Jin-Woo into a powerful player. This system, with its quests, inventory, and abilities, is a complex and detailed work of art. The mind behind such a complex and detailed system can only be extremely intelligent. But even the Architect was eventually deceived by Ashborn, which shows that in this world, no one is immune to surprises.
1. Sung Jin-Woo
Sung Jin-Woo, the main character of the series, is not only strong but also extremely intelligent. From the beginning, with his intuitive ability in the double dungeon, to the battle against Antares, Jin-Woo has shown that he knows how to use his intelligence as well as his strength.
He is a natural strategist, capable of making difficult decisions in extreme situations, proving that his intelligence is as important as his physical strength.
