Solo Leveling: Arise - Hwang Dongsoo Guide (2024)

Hwang Dongsoo is one of the unique hunters in Solo Leveling: Arise. He's a Fighter class character, with a well-rounded skill set that can inflict tons of CC while breaking down almost every shield the enemy might have. He's an ideal fit for any DPS role, but can also tank a lot of damage, making him a more versatile option.

While his skill set is all-encompassing, it leaves him with a bigger problem, which is that there's a lack of focus. Due to this, players find him weak, but in actuality, Hwang Dongsoo is more reliant on his overall build to decide his strength. Now, to help you pick the ideal build, here's how you can build Hwang Dongsoo in Solo Leveling: Arise.

Hwang Dongsoo - Character Overview

Hwang Dongsoo is one of the few Wind element SSRs that you can find in Solo Leveling; Arise. His skill set can deal substantial wind damage, all of which scales from his Defense stats. This makes him an ideal tank-fighter, since the higher the defense, the better he can tank while also dealing greater damage because of it.

If you max out his stats and character advancements, Dongsoo boasts an impressive battle power rating of 32,675. Apart from that, he also has one of the highest defensive stats in the game, which, paired with the right defense penetration build, can help turn him into a broken DPS for your team.

These are the total stats that you can attain with Hwang Dongsoo if you’re able to max him out at level 80:

Best Build For Hwang Dongsoo

When building Hwang Dongsoo, these are the best builds for weapons, accessories, and artifacts for him.

Hwang Dongsoo depends on pure damage and defense penetration to dish out the majority of his damage. The above build helps him maximize his damage output while simultaneously covering up the lack of 'Break' damage in his skill set.

Hwang Dongsoo Skill Guide

Hwang Dongsoo's skills are filled with crowd control abilities like Airborne, Knockbacks, and even stuns. He can only deal Wind element damage and does not have any 'Break' damage-dealing skills.

The majority of Dongsoo's skills rely on damage and lack any penetration abilities. Rather, his skills can remove shields, and then inflict damage directly. To maximize his damage potential, you should upgrade his core attack first, followed by his basic skills.

Best Teammates For Hwang Dongsoo

When making a squad around Hwang Dongsoo, you should start by securing Min Byung-Gu as an ideal support. He's an indispensable healer and buffer, providing top-notch heals and offensive amplification that can enhance the damage potential of Dongsoo.

The second-best synergy partner for Dongsoo is Baek Yoonho, who can deal substantial 'Break' damage and is the exact opposite of Dongsoo. As one of the best Break damage dealers, Yoonho covers Dongsoo's lack of enemy armor-shredding capabilities.

His kit is best for tearing through defenses, leaving enemies vulnerable to the blunt force of Dongsoo.