All Hunters Recruitment Guide - Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE
Master the revolutionary no-gacha recruitment system in Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE! This comprehensive guide covers all 20+ hunters, the negotiation mechanics, and strategies to build your ultimate team.
🎯 Revolutionary No-Gacha System
Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE completely eliminates the gacha system found in most mobile games. Instead, it features a guaranteed recruitment system that puts skill and strategy over luck.
How It Works
- Earn Commemorative Coins through gameplay activities
- Visit Lim Hajim at the Hunter’s Guild (unlocks after Chapter 3)
- Negotiate contracts with specific hunters using coins
- Adjust your offer to increase success rate
- Guaranteed recruitment - no RNG, no failed pulls!
Key Benefits
✅ Every hunter is obtainable through gameplay
✅ No random chance - skill and resource management matter
✅ Strategic decision-making - choose who to recruit when
✅ Fair progression - pay-to-win elements eliminated
Source: Destructoid Hunter Guide, Community Testing
Official footage showing the recruitment system and hunter abilities
🏛️ Recruitment System Deep Dive
Commemorative Coins - Your Currency
How to Earn Coins:
- Complete story chapters and side missions
- Defeat elite enemies and bosses
- Participate in daily activities
- Clear dungeon raids and special events
- Achieve milestone objectives
The Negotiation Process
When recruiting hunters, you’ll:
- Select a hunter from the available roster
- Set your coin offer - higher amounts = better success rates
- Review the hunter’s response to your offer
- Adjust negotiations if needed
- Confirm the contract when both parties agree
Success Rate Factors
- Coin amount offered - Primary factor
- Hunter’s rarity/power level - Stronger hunters cost more
- Your reputation level - Higher reputation may reduce costs
- Story progression - Some hunters unlock through plot advancement
Source: Fandom Wiki Gameplay Mechanics
👥 Complete Hunter Roster
🌟 Starting Hunters (Automatic Unlock)
Lee Joohee 💚
- Class: Healer
- Unlock: Complete introductory missions
- Cost: Free (automatic)
- Abilities: Primary healing support, team sustainability
- Lore: B-Rank Hunter, former teammate of Sung Jinwoo
- Best For: All team compositions - essential support
Song Chiyul ⚡
- Class: Support/Fighter
- Unlock: Complete introductory missions
- Cost: Free (automatic)
- Abilities: Balanced offense and team buffs
- Lore: Former party member, reliable veteran hunter
- Best For: Beginners learning team mechanics
These two hunters serve as your introduction to the recruitment system and team-based combat.
⭐ Major Story Hunters
Cha Hae-In ⚔️ (S-Rank)
- Class: Sword Master
- Title: “Pure Sword Princess”
- Abilities: Master swordswoman, incredible agility
- Recruitment: High coin cost, story-gated
- Lore: One of Korea’s strongest S-Rank Hunters
- Special: Featured in multiple game events and promotions
- Best For: High-damage melee compositions
Thomas Andre 💪 (National Level)
- Class: Tank/Fighter
- Title: America’s Strongest Hunter
- Abilities: Immense physical strength, defensive capabilities
- Recruitment: Very high coin cost, late-game unlock
- Lore: One of the five National Level Hunters
- Special: Likely the most expensive hunter to recruit
- Best For: Tank role in challenging raids
Baek Yoonho 🐅 (S-Rank)
- Class: Transformation Fighter
- Title: White Tiger Guild Master
- Abilities: Beast transformation, leadership skills
- Recruitment: High coin cost, guild-related unlock
- Lore: Guild master with tiger transformation abilities
- Best For: Versatile damage dealer with unique mechanics
Go Gunhee 🛡️ (S-Rank)
- Class: Support/Leader
- Title: Korean Hunters Association Chairman
- Abilities: Strategic support, team coordination
- Recruitment: Story progression unlock
- Lore: Elderly but wise leader of Korean hunters
- Best For: Support role in strategic team compositions
🌸 International Hunters
Thomas Andre (Detailed Above)
- Origin: United States
- Significance: Represents international hunter cooperation
Goto Ryuji 🗾 (S-Rank)
- Class: Sword Fighter
- Origin: Japan
- Abilities: Advanced swordsmanship techniques
- Recruitment: International story arc unlock
- Best For: Players who prefer Japanese sword fighting styles
Liu Zhigang 🇨🇳 (S-Rank) [Speculated based on lore]
- Class: Martial Artist
- Origin: China
- Abilities: Traditional martial arts mastery
- Note: Confirmation needed through gameplay
💼 Guild-Associated Hunters
Choi Jong-In 🔥 (S-Rank)
- Class: Fire Mage
- Title: Hunters Guild Vice President
- Abilities: Powerful fire magic, strategic mind
- Recruitment: Guild relationship unlock
- Best For: Magical damage dealing
Woo Jinchul 🕵️ (A-Rank)
- Class: Support/Intelligence
- Title: Surveillance Team Leader
- Abilities: Information gathering, tactical support
- Recruitment: Association quest line
- Best For: Support role in strategic operations
Yoo Jinho 💰 (E-Rank → Growth)
- Class: Support/Business
- Abilities: Resource management, team support
- Recruitment: Story-based, low cost
- Lore: Sung Jinwoo’s close friend and business partner
- Special: May have unique growth mechanics
- Best For: Economic benefits and story authenticity
🌍 Special Event Hunters
Based on the game’s event system, additional hunters may become available through:
Seasonal Events
- Limited-time hunters during special celebrations
- Collaboration characters (if any crossover events occur)
- Anniversary hunters with unique abilities
Raid Rewards
- Elite hunters unlocked through defeating specific bosses
- Challenge completion rewards
- Leaderboard achievements
💰 Recruitment Cost Guide
Estimated Coin Costs (Community Data)
Low Cost (100-500 coins):
- Lee Joohee, Song Chiyul (Free)
- Yoo Jinho
- Lower-rank support hunters
Medium Cost (500-1500 coins):
- A-Rank hunters
- Specialized role hunters
- Regional guild members
High Cost (1500-3000 coins):
- S-Rank hunters like Cha Hae-In
- Guild masters like Baek Yoonho
- International S-Rank hunters
Premium Cost (3000+ coins):
- National Level hunters like Thomas Andre
- Late-game story hunters
- Special event exclusive hunters
Note: Actual costs may vary based on game balance updates
🎯 Recruitment Strategies
Early Game Strategy (Chapters 1-3)
- Focus on Lee Joohee and Song Chiyul - Learn team mechanics
- Save coins for mid-game S-Rank hunters
- Complete daily activities to build coin reserves
- Prioritize story progression to unlock more hunters
Mid Game Strategy (Chapters 4-7)
- Recruit first S-Rank hunter - Cha Hae-In recommended
- Build balanced team composition - damage, tank, support, healer
- Focus on hunters that complement your class choice
- Don’t neglect A-Rank specialists - often more cost-effective
Late Game Strategy (Chapters 8-10+)
- Target National Level hunters - Thomas Andre priority
- Complete specialized team compositions for different raid types
- Collect remaining hunters for completion
- Focus on unique ability hunters for specific challenges
Co-op Raid Considerations
- Recruit hunters you can play as in co-op modes
- Balance your roster - you might need to fill different roles
- Consider synergy between hunter abilities
- Plan for 4-player team compositions
🔄 Hunter Management System
Using Recruited Hunters
Once recruited, hunters can be used in:
Story Mode
- Specific hunter dungeons where you play as recruited characters
- Story chapters that feature particular hunters
- Character-specific quest lines and origin stories
Co-op Raids
- Play as any recruited hunter instead of Sung Jinwoo
- Team compositions with friends using different hunters
- Specialized roles - tank, damage, support, healer
Special Events
- Hunter-specific challenges and trials
- Character development story content
- Unique abilities in event scenarios
Hunter Development
While specific details aren’t fully confirmed, hunters likely feature:
- Level progression systems
- Equipment and weapon assignments
- Skill tree development (possibly)
- Bond/relationship mechanics with Sung Jinwoo
🏆 Advanced Recruitment Tips
Coin Management
- Don’t spend everything immediately - save for S-Rank hunters
- Prioritize hunters that complement your playstyle
- Consider co-op needs - recruit hunters you want to play as
- Balance cost vs immediate need - A-Rank hunters often sufficient
Team Building Philosophy
- Quality over quantity - A few strong hunters > many weak ones
- Cover all roles - damage, tank, support, healing
- Synergy matters - some hunters work better together
- Adapt to content - different challenges need different teams
Long-term Planning
- Research hunter abilities before recruiting
- Plan for content updates - new hunters may be added
- Consider collection goals - some players want all hunters
- Balance progression - don’t delay story for recruitment
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there really no gacha system?
A: Correct! Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE uses guaranteed recruitment with commemorative coins. No RNG, no failed attempts.
Q: Can I get all hunters as a free-to-play player?
A: Yes! All hunters are obtainable through gameplay. The system rewards time investment and skill over spending.
Q: What happens if I don’t have enough coins for a hunter?
A: The hunter will remain available. You can return anytime with enough coins to complete the recruitment.
Q: Do recruited hunters level up?
A: Details are still being confirmed, but hunters likely have progression systems for equipment and abilities.
Q: Can I use recruited hunters in single-player story mode?
A: Yes, in specific hunter dungeons and story sections that feature particular characters.
Q: Which hunter should I recruit first?
A: After the free starting hunters, Cha Hae-In is highly recommended for her balanced combat abilities and story importance.
Q: Are there limited-time hunters?
A: Some hunters may be tied to events, but the core roster of 20+ hunters should be permanently available.
🔮 Future Updates
The hunter roster will likely expand through:
- Major content updates adding new story characters
- Seasonal events with temporary or permanent hunters
- Community requests for popular Solo Leveling characters
- Collaboration events (if any occur)
Stay updated through official channels for announcements about new hunters and recruitment events.
Build your ultimate hunter team and dominate the Gates! Remember: in OVERDRIVE, strategy and dedication triumph over luck! 🌟
Last Updated: November 25, 2024 | Based on official sources and early community data