Developer Note
Developer Notes: The Beginning of the 3rd Summer
Greetings Hunters,
This is the Hunters Association TEAM.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible interest and valuable feedback you have shared regarding this June update, which featured the 7-Star Hunter, Liu Zhigang.
Before we know it, the third summer is already approaching in Solo Leveling:ARISE. In today’s Developer’s Note, we would like to share what our team has been preparing, starting with a new Hunter who will kick off our third summer together, alongside more powerful challenge-oriented content and system improvements that will expand Sung Jinwoo's growth potential.
Before we dive in, we would like to share some special news that will kick off this summer with our Hunters. In July, the swimsuit costumes for Hunter Yoo Soohyun and the new Hunter 'Agnes Rivera' will be revealed first, followed by the second release featuring swimsuit costumes for Isla Wright and Meri Laine. Please look forward to the stunning new looks of these four Hunters, who will make our third summer together even more unforgettable.
[Original Hunter ‘Agnes Rivera’ Arrives as a Dark Elemental Buster]
The new Original Hunter, 'Agnes Rivera,' features a compelling narrative of a syndicate boss raised from birth to rule, who is then betrayed by the person she cherished most and sets out to hunt down the mastermind behind it. In combat, she truly embodies the presence of a mob boss. She will showcase a unique combat style, calling in fire support from her subordinates while freely maneuvering across the battlefield to rack up damage with continuous, targeted gunfire.
The Dark Elemental Buster, 'Agnes Rivera,' will join the roster as an ATK-based Hunter. We hope you look forward to the new story she will unfold with the kickoff of this summer.
[Addition of The Monarch of the Beginning Legia Hard Mode & Clear Event ]
Have you been enjoying your encounters with The Monarch of the Beginning Legia, who arrived with our recent update?
From executing plunging attacks using the tornado mechanics to the satisfying thrill of binding Legia with the Chain Mana Crystals, Legia will return with an even more formidable Hard Mode in our July update.
As Legia prepares to pressure you with overwhelming physical might and unique boss mechanics, we will also host a First-Come, First-Served Clear Event. Hunters who successfully clear the challenge within the Top 1,000 / Top 3,000 / Top 6,000 will be rewarded with corresponding special rewards during the following maintenance.
[Workshop of Brilliant Light First-Come, First-Served Clear Costumes ]
(Left) Top 1,000 Special Costume / (Center) Top 3,000 Special Costume / (Right) Top 6,000 Special Costume
As these rewards serve as an honorable testament to the Hunters who truly prove their skills, we highly encourage everyone to take on the challenge. We look forward to watching with great excitement to see who will be the first to bind the King of the Giants with the chains and defeat him.
[New Shadow: Greed]
The long-awaited Shadow of Hwang Dongsoo, "Greed," is finally joining the Shadow Army.
As a powerful new Shadow, Greed possesses a Team Leader Effect that increases the Wind Damage of all allies. Furthermore, when utilizing skills, Greed grants a formidable buff that simultaneously boosts both Critical Hit Rate and Critical Hit Damage for the entire team.
Along with the arrival of Greed, the maximum level of the Shadow Army will be expanded from the current level 182 to 195.
We hope that the S-Rank Hunter from the American Scavenger Guild, reborn as a Shadow, will bring an even more dynamic and thrilling combat experience to all our Hunters.
[Improvements for a Better Gameplay Experience ]
Our team has also prepared various improvements to ensure our Hunters can focus on the game in a more seamless and comfortable environment.
■ Guild Boss Element Schedule Adjustment
Starting in July, the element schedule for the Guild Boss will be adjusted. To ensure Hunters can continue to take on fresh challenges every week, we are restructuring the system to feature one fixed element and one weekly rotating element. We will continue to listen to your feedback and make adjustments to create an enjoyable gameplay environment, so please look forward to the challenges and keep sharing your thoughts.
■ Successor-Related Notice
The Successor Myro will no longer be obtainable 3 months after its release, and any remaining 'Legacy Seals' will be exchangeable on a 1:1 basis for the new Successor's 'Legacy Seals' when the next Successor launches.
The next Successor will be the Shadow Monarch, who was first teased during the June Developer Live Stream. However, as the 'Shadow Monarch' is Sung Jinwoo's identity, it will be prepared specially, unlike other Successors. Detailed information will be provided separately in the future, so please stay tuned.
The next Monarch will be the Shadow Monarch who was first revealed during the June Developer Live Stream. The Shadow Monarch will be released as a Dark element Monarch in late July. We are planning to make this Monarch obtainable through gameplay as well so please look forward to it. Detailed information will be provided in a future notice.
■ Addition of Blessing Stone Possession Effects
Previously, the 'Amplified Bonus Stats and Power' were only increased when a Blessing Stone was actively equipped. With this improvement, these effects will now apply simply by owning the Blessing Stones.
※ Please note that the applied effects will be partially adjusted in the Battlefield of Time content.
■ Addition of New Skill Runes
To further expand Sung Jinwoo's combat options, new Skill Runes with different elements will be added to 4 of his existing skills. We encourage you to explore and research your own unique combat style for Sung Jinwoo with these new Skill Rune combinations.
- ● Piercing Thrust(Shadowfall Kick)
- ● Sonic Stream(Frostbite Stream)
- ● Death's Dance(Vortex Cleave)
- ● Armor Break(Void Strike)
■ Addition of Gem Equipping/Unequipping Feature
The Gem equipping/unequipping feature, which many Hunters have requested through their feedback, is scheduled to be added in July. Along with the ability to equip and unequip Gems, the existing option to overwrite Gems will remain available. We hope you enjoy the process of reshaping your Gem tree and redesigning Sung Jinwoo’s growth direction.
※ Detailed information regarding the upcoming Gem equipping/unequipping feature will be provided in a future patch notice.
■ Amplification System Improvements
To add further depth to Sung Jinwoo’s leveling progression, we are preparing to expand the current 3-tier limit of the Amplification System up to a maximum of 5 tiers. Please note that 5 tiers will be the final cap for the system, and it will not be expanded further. Detailed information will be provided through a patch notice once the preparations are complete.
■ Balance Adjustment
To improve combat efficiency and usability, the balance for the following Hunters, Sung Jinwoo Exclusive Weapons, and Blessing Stones will be buffed.
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Target Hunters & Sung Jinwoo Exclusive Weapons for Balance Adjustments |
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Sian Halat |
Sung Il-hwan |
Isla Wright |
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Harper |
Lee Bora |
Vulcan’s Rage |
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Target Blessing Stones for Balance Adjustments |
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Blessing Stone |
Adjustment Details |
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Intuit |
■ Increased ATK scaling |
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Lightning Speed |
■ Increased ATK scaling |
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Ricochet |
■ Increased ATK scaling |
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Finisher Touch |
■ Increased Weapon Skill damage scaling in Teamfight Mode |
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Sandbag |
■ Reduced the ATK reduction penalty; increased the subsequent ATK scaling and buff duration |
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First Strike Barrage |
■ Increased the maximum stack limit |
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Irresistible Force |
■ Increased ATK scaling and buff duration when using skills with a [Break] effect |
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Acrobat |
■ Added an effect that grants additional stack charges upon triggering an Extreme Evasion |
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Advanced Dagger Technique |
■ Added an effect that increases Damage Dealt when equipped with daggers |
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Swift Strike |
■ Added an effect that increases damage when [Shadow Step] hits immediately after an Extreme Evasion |
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Assassin's Proficiency |
■ Added an effect that resets the [Shadow Step] cooldown when [Death/Collapse] lands from behind an enemy |
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Title: Demon Slayer |
■ Added an effect that grants additional MP in Teamfight Mode |
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We Are One |
■ Added an effect that increases Sung Jinwoo's stats in Teamfight Mode when there are 3 Supporters of the same element |
※ Detailed information regarding the balance adjustments will be provided in a separate patch notice in the future.
※ The content and resources featured in this Developer's Note are currently under development and are subject to change upon the actual update.
Following the excitement of our recent 2nd Anniversary and the arrival of the 7-STAR Hunter, Liu Zhigang, we hope to continue this momentum into the summer, allowing you to write new stories across an even broader battlefield. Our team will remain dedicated to meticulously refining the game so that our Hunters can experience the true joy of new challenges, growth, and immersive combat. We ask for your continued interest and support for our upcoming July update.
Thank you.
[Developer’s Note Surprise Gift]
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Redeem Code |
Code Info |
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DeVN0Te2606 |
Artifact Modification Ticket x5 Artifact Crafting Ticket x2 Artifact Enhancement Chip I x500 |
* Redeem codes can only be used once per account, and rewards will be distributed immediately upon use.
* Redeem codes are valid until 7/1, 2026, at 23:59 (UTC+0) and cannot be used after the expiration date.
* Please note that Artifact Modification Tickets and Artifact Crafting Tickets will be converted into Gold after the Crafting & Modification Event ends on 7/1, 2026, at 23:59 (UTC+0). Please make sure to claim and use them before the event concludes.
- Solo Leveling:ARISE Team -
