Solo Leveling: 7 Strongest Dagger Users, Ranked

Instead of wielding a sword, Sung Jinwoo's weapon of choice is sharp daggers imbued with lethal status-inflicting effects in Solo Leveling. This dangerous weapon is better suited to Sung Jinwoo's fighting style, as daggers let him maximize his speed and effortlessly execute deadly close-range attacks, such as mutilation.

Daggers aren’t exclusive to Sung Jinwoo’s use, as some of the most powerful hunters in Solo Leveling, especially in the assassin class, primarily rely on daggers for active combat. Just like Jinwoo, they prefer wielding daggers instead of swords or any other blades since they perfectly match their fighting styles. Most importantly, daggers let them fight at their absolute best.

7 Han Song-Yi Chose Daggers to Forge Her Own Path

At one point in Solo Leveling, Sung Jinwoo saw himself in the E-rank hunter, Han Song-Yi, who lacks the talent, skill, and magic power to thrive in dungeon raids despite having more than enough passion and guts to survive. With her low-level E-rank status, Jinwoo knows that Han Song-Yi is as good as food for magical beasts inside the dungeon, especially in high-level ones.

On the contrary, Han Song-Yi is portrayed as a decent assassin, at least in the Solo Leveling: Arise game. Despite having the lowest hunter rank possible, Han Song-Yi is capable enough to survive on her own with her abilities. She aims to follow Jinwoo’s footsteps, armed with deadly daggers and throwing knives, which she can unleash against magical beasts, proving she belongs on the battlefield.

6 Lee Chuljin’s Dagger Nearly Slit Jinwoo's Neck

Among the dagger users on this list, Lee Chuljin made the gravest mistake, as his decent hunting skills meant little after he foolishly threatened Sung Jinwoo. He was a C-level hunter who worked with Hwang Dongsuk, preying on unsuspecting hunters during dungeon raids until he met his tragic end at the hands of the newly awakened Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling Season 1’s Dungeon and Lizards Arc.

While Lee Chuljin's guts and bravery in attempting to kill Sung Jinwoo upfront were commendable, he never stood a chance against the Shadow Monarch’s newly acquired strength. However, had Jinwoo remained an E-rank hunter, Lee Chujin could have had no trouble killing him in the dungeon.

5 Kang Taeshik’s Twin Daggers Were Built for Assassination

The Korean Hunters Association (KHA) has a sadistic and reckless dagger user in Kang Taeshik. Armed with a pair of lethal daggers known as "Unstoppable Frenzy" in the Solo Leveling: Arise game, Kang Taeshik mercilessly targets unsuspecting hunters and rehabilitators to satisfy his itching desire to kill.

As a B-rank assassin and a member of the KHA, Kang Taeshik had little to no difficulty increasing the number of his victims without getting caught. Coupled with his stealth ability, Kang Taeshik’s daggers have been tainted with blood for years. He was even exceptional enough to push Jinwoo to evolve while dealing with Joohee and Song Chiyul at the same time.

4 Baruka’s Dagger Skills Nearly Exhausted Jinwoo

When a Red Gate transported Jinwoo into the icy domain of the Ice Elves, Baruka emerged as the formidable leader of the cold-blooded tribe. Not only was Baruka intelligent and capable of communicating, but he was also highly skilled with daggers, allowing him to overwhelm Jinwoo and Igris at the same time. He was so strong that he nearly drained Jinwoo’s mana reserves during their intense confrontation.

At the time, Baruka was using a silver dagger, which Sung Jinwoo eventually acquired as a drop item in Solo Leveling Season 2. This is the fourth-strongest weapon in Jinwoo’s collection, capable of slaying multiple magical beasts in the Demon Castle in one strike. When equipped with this dagger, Jinwoo’s attack power and agility receive a massive boost.

3 Sung Il-Hwan Proved Daggers Could Challenge Monarchs

If there was any hunter who truly came close to Sung Jinwoo’s power prior to his full awakening, that would be his incredibly talented father, Sung Il-Hwan. Just like Jinwoo, Sung Il-hwan's weapons of choice are daggers, instead of katanas or swords. He is extremely skilled at using daggers, capable of landing direct strikes against the likes of Rakan all while keeping Sillad busy with his exceptional skills during the Seoul invasion of the Monarchs.

It goes without saying that Sung Il-Hwan has solid dagger skills. Coupled with a body chosen by the Rulers, he became a monster on the battlefield. Had his body been durable enough to withstand the immense power bestowed upon him, Sung Il-Hwan could have been a force of nature fighting on Jinwoo’s side in the final war.

2 Sung Suho Wields Jinwoo’s Legendary Daggers

Sung Suho is yet another overpowered dagger user in the Solo Leveling franchise. He became the second wielder of Kasaka’s Venom Fang and Kamish's Wrath in battle, proving he was more than deserving of following in Sung Jinwoo's big footsteps. Other than daggers, Suho is highly adept at using swords and gauntlets, making him a versatile fighter.

It goes without saying that Suho possesses immense potential, and it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually surpassed Jinwoo one day through multiple power upgrades or even awakenings. Destined for greatness from the start, he grew stronger with every step he took toward reuniting with his parents, Jinwoo and Cha Hae-In.

1 Sung Jinwoo Is the Ultimate Dagger Master

Clearly, Sung Jinwoo is a devoted dagger user in Solo Leveling, despite originally fighting with swords. After starting with a short sword and later wielding Kim Sangshik's dropped blade, Jinwoo used Kasaka's Venom Fang daggers. From then on, he continued acquiring increasingly powerful daggers, including Kamish’s Wrath and Antares’ Fangs, and never looked back despite receiving the powerful Demon King Baran’s Longsword as a drop item.

After all, daggers are the ideal weapons for Sung Jinwoo's agile fighting style, allowing him to fight at high speed without sacrificing power or accuracy. In addition, daggers are the best choice for close-combat quarters, as shown when he ruthlessly mutilated the Ant King with the Demon King’s daggers on Jeju Island.