Netmarble has unveiled an extensive update for Solo Leveling Arise as of April 10, 2025, characterized by a flurry of new content. Players can look forward to an array of fresh additions, including the debut of a new SSR Hunter, six brand-new Artifacts, the introduction of an Artifact Reforge system, exciting Guild content, new costumes for two Hunters, and various events filled with opportunities for reward collection. Additionally, the update addresses several bug fixes and enhancements to existing features.
Below are the comprehensive details regarding the latest update.
New Character and Exclusive Weapon in the April 10 Update
Introducing the latest character, SSR Seorin, a member of the Ranger class who harnesses the Water element. Seorin is capable of inflicting Break damage with her specialized skills. Her Exclusive Weapon, titled Melody of Iron and Blood, enhances her HP and boosts the damage dealt by her missiles.
Players can summon Seorin through her focused Rate Up Draw banner, Light and Darkness, available from April 10 to May 8, 2025. The Exclusive Weapon can be acquired through crafting and participating in in-game events.
For a deeper dive into Seorin’s abilities, refer to the linked overview article.
Introducing New Artifacts
Netmarble has introduced six new Artifacts in this update, detailed below:
- Chaotic Brand (8-set Artifact): Enhances the user’s Basic Skill damage, increases damage taken, and restores MP.
- Chaotic Desire (8-set Artifact): Boosts elemental damage for both the user and their allies.
- Chaotic Origin (8-set Artifact): Increases attack, defense, and HP of the user, along with HP restoration.
- Iron Will (4-set Artifact): Enhances the user’s defensive capabilities.
- Destructive Instinct (4-set Artifact): Amplifies damage from skills that inflict the Break effect.
- Shining Star (4-set Artifact): Increases attack for the user or allies when they enter the battlefield.
Overview of New Features in Solo Leveling Arise Update
Introducing Reverse Story Mode Stages
The April 10 update includes the addition of Hidden Chapters 5 and 6 in the Reverse Story mode. Furthermore, players can now tackle the Reverse Story stages on Hard mode, which becomes accessible after completing Reverse Story Chapter 17 in Normal mode.
New Artifact Reforge System
The max levels for Artifacts have been elevated—85 for Normal, 90 for Rare, 95 for Heroic, and 100 for Legendary rarity. Players can access the new Artifact Reforge System via the Artifact Enhancement category. This system allows modification of Heroic and Legendary Artifacts that are already at levels 70 to 78.
Reforging requires corresponding Reforge Stones and Gold, which players can collect by completing Instance Dungeon and Encore Missions.
Guild Content Enhancements
A significant update is the revised All-Out Guild War, where guilds compete based on Guild Boss Rage counts. Only guilds ranked D3 or higher can participate, and players are rewarded based on their contributions at the end of the season.
Moreover, adjustments to Guild Boss challenges have been made: players are now limited to a team of six hunters instead of nine, and restrictions on switching hunters between challenges are now in place, except in practice mode.
Costume Additions
Two new costumes have been added, Enchoes for Seorin and Roadster for Cha Hae-In. Enchoes can be purchased in the in-game shop, while Roadster is obtainable via the Hunter Pass.
Enhancements to Draw Rates and Special Summons
Tawata Kanae joins the Custom Draw banner, increasing her drop rate. Additional hunters and weapons have also been added to the Rate Up Draw and Special Summons lists:
- Thomas Andre
- Shimizu Akari
- Esil Radiru
- Tawata Kanae
- Fan of the Fire Dragon weapon
- Stormbringer weapon
Instance Dungeon and Encore Missions Update
The difficulty tiers in both the Instance Dungeon and Encore Missions have been expanded to a maximum of 30. Players will unlock higher difficulties by clearing stages while accessing additional rewards at higher tiers, including the essential Reforge Stones.
New Events from the April 10 Update
A variety of events commenced with the April 10 update, running until May 8, 2025:
- Spring in the Air! Check-In Gift Event: Players can earn diverse in-game items, including the SSR Hunter Events Weapon Selection Chest and Mana Power Extract, by logging in during the event.
- Light and Darkness Seorin Growth Tournament: Earn points by completing missions to gain various rewards, with a major reward being a Rate Up Hunter Exclusive Weapon Selection Chest.
- Seorin Rate Up Celebration! Lucky Wheel: Complete event missions to acquire Wheel Event Tickets for spinning the Lucky Wheel to receive rewarding prizes.
- May’s Artifact Modification: Reset a Legendary Artifact with enhancement tier 5 or higher during the event.
- Loyalty Event: Engage in Point events to earn loyalty points and compete for rewards such as the SSR Sung Jinwoo Event Weapon Selection Chest.
Upcoming Events
Players can anticipate future events, such as:
- With Jian Rock, Paper, Scissors: Running from April 24 to May 15, 2025.
- Aquamarine Ripples Meilin Fisher Rate Up Draw: Available from April 24 to May 8, 2025.
Enhancements and Adjustments in Solo Leveling Arise
Numerous improvements and adjustments were executed in this update:
Buffs for Goto Ryuji
Enhancements made to Goto Ryuji include significant buffs to his Advancement tier 5 effects, providing two additional hits and increased damage effects for specific skills.
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Phantom’s Heavenly Hurricane, Reverse Tempest, and Storm Blade can be hit two more times, with each attack delivering bonus damage equal to 10% of the skill’s damage. |
The same attacks still hit two more times additionally, but now with damage applied as 10% of the first hit per attack. |
Battlefield of Trials Enhancements
New floors (61 to 70) have been added to the Battlefield of Trials for Player and Hunter modes, expanding difficulty options significantly. The Battle tier has also been increased from 60 to 70, unveiling exciting challenges.
Adjustment in Various Game Modes
Several game modes received difficulty adjustments, while new tiers have been introduced to keep gameplay engaging. The Simplified Process of obtaining rewards has been refined, enhancing the overall player experience.
System Improvements and Bug Fixes
The update also includes several critical system improvements:
- Prioritized dispatch of older gates in the Dispatch Mining Team.
- Added a new feature for collective summoning during all Special Summons.
- Enhanced the visibility of rewards and other key UI elements to simplify navigation.
A notable number of bug fixes were also implemented to eliminate previously reported issues, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience.
In summary, this April 10 update for Solo Leveling Arise promises a wealth of new content, events, and enhancements that are set to enrich the player experience. For more details, explore the full breakdown here.