7 Best Leveling Systems In Isekai Manhwa

7 Best Leveling Systems In Isekai Manhwa

As a seasoned reader of various manga series, I must say that Formhero has truly captured my attention with its unique blend of humor and hardship. The story of Hansoo Kang, a young man summoned to another world as a hero, echoes my own experiences of being thrust into unexpected situations. Just like Hansoo, I too have found myself in roles I never imagined, only without the added bonus (or curse) of demons to fight.


As a passionate fan, I can’t help but credit the captivating Solo Leveling series for introducing me to the intriguing leveling system subgenre of manhwa. This unique aspect has undeniably become one of the key factors driving the popularity and success of this genre. So, you might be wondering: what manhwa revolve around this leveling system?

This article delves deeper than typical manhwa with leveling systems, exploring isekai manhwa that incorporate such systems. Isekai manhwa revolve around characters who somehow transport to another world, and they possess game-like traits allowing them to enhance their skills and power much like in a video game. Here are top picks of isekai manhwa with leveling systems.

7 Is This Hero For Real?

Anime-Planet Rating: 3.8 / 5

7 Best Leveling Systems In Isekai Manhwa

  • Creator(s): Parnar, Ppayong
  • No. of Chapters: 101
  • Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy

In this captivating series, we find a blend of magic and valor as we follow Hansoo Kang, an ordinary high school student whose routine life takes a dramatic turn when a divine entity mysteriously whisks him and his classmates to another realm. The goddess then charges them with the noble task of serving as heroes in order to safeguard this newly discovered world.

After Hansoo declines to jeopardize his life for a realm he isn’t tied to, the deity departs him in a forest, isolating him from his friends and companions. Feeling something amiss with the deity, Hansoo miraculously manages to escape death thanks to another god, leading him on a quest to retaliate against the deity who uprooted him from his native world.

6 The Reincarnated Assassin Is A Genius Swordsman

Anime-Planet Rating: 4.0 / 5

7 Best Leveling Systems In Isekai Manhwa
  • Creator(s): Tess, Geulgaemi
  • No. of Chapters: 37 (Ongoing)
  • Genre: Action, Fantasy

In a Previous Life, Assassin Roan Was a Master Swordsman recounts the tale of our protagonist, Roan, who was once cherished within the aristocratic House of Robert before being treacherously slain by his mentor, Derus. In his dying moments, Roan pleads for justice against those who betrayed him. Yet, this isn’t the only wish that comes true for Roan; he miraculously reawakens as a new member of the noble House of Sieghart, finding a clear route to avenge his past wrongs already paved out before him.

Beyond being resurrected and possessing a renowned skill from the Robert House, Roan additionally bears the Bitter Frost’s curse – a curse that gradually takes away his life. To make matters worse, Roan uncovers his identity as the manifestation of Wrath’s demon. The challenge now is to determine if Roan can finish his vengeful mission before time runs out.

5 Terminally-Ill Genius Dark Knight

Anime-Planet Rating: 3.8 / 5

7 Best Leveling Systems In Isekai Manhwa
  • Creator(s): Jung Seonyul, Nagi
  • No. of Chapters: 76 (Ongoing)
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

In this compelling narrative, we meet the character, Chan – a middle-aged man facing imminent mortality, with only a month left to live. Overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, Chan escapes into the realm of an RPG game, a virtual world he is intimately familiar with, as if it were an extension of his own hand.

As I sat down to play my game, the familiar world loading screen greeted me, and I braced myself for another routine gaming session. But this time felt different. Somehow, within the virtual realm of my character Nox, who mirrors my own struggles as a terminally ill gamer, I had an unexpected awakening. This revelation compelled me to reconsider the choices I make for Nox, and in turn, reflect on my real-life decisions.

4 I Am The Fated Villain

Anime-Planet Rating: 4.2 / 5

7 Best Leveling Systems In Isekai Manhwa
  • Creator(s): Fated Villain
  • No. of Chapters: 191 (Ongoing)
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

In “I Am The Fated Villain,” the protagonist, Gu Changge, gets transported into a different world where he’s destined to be the villain. At first, he resists this unexpected fate as the most powerful villain. However, his growing disdain for the ‘Sons of Fate,’ the supposed heroes, makes him embrace his role.

For Gu Changge’s advantage, he stumbles upon a secret mechanism that enables him to seize a substantial share of the main character’s fortune. As this method of enhancement proves remarkably effective, Gu Changge becomes increasingly attuned to his antagonist role and eventually wholeheartedly accepts it, giving birth to history’s most terrifying villain.

3 FFF- Class Trashero

Anime-Planet Rating: 4.0 / 5

7 Best Leveling Systems In Isekai Manhwa
  • Creator(s): Parnar, Kkangmu
  • No. of Chapters: 172 (Ongoing)
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Trashero of FFF-Class: This series humorously depicts the tough existence of a summoned hero. Its main character is Hansoo Kang, an adolescent boy who finds himself transported as a hero to the realm of Fantasia, tasked with vanquishing the demon lord. Assured that he’ll return home upon fulfilling his mission, Hansoo invests the subsequent decade of his life in attempting to defeat the demon lord.

Despite successfully completing his mission to fight the demon lord, Hansoo was unexpectedly disappointed upon learning that he had failed as a hero. Instead of being allowed to return home, he found himself transported back in time by ten years, set to embark on his arduous journey once more.

2 The Greatest Estate Developer

Anime-Planet Rating: 4.5 / 5

7 Best Leveling Systems In Isekai Manhwa
  • Creator(s): Moon Back-Kyung, Kim Hyunsoo
  • No. of Chapters: 162 (Ongoing)
  • Genre: Adventure, Fantasy

In a moment of sheer bliss, I found myself drifting off while engrossed in a captivating fantasy novel – little did I know this simple act as Suho Kim, a diligent civil engineering student, would lead to an extraordinary twist. Instead of awakening back in my familiar world, I find myself reborn within the pages of the book, taking on the role of Lloyd Frontera, the most indolent noble the land has ever known. The Frontera House, where I now reside, is far from perfect, but it certainly has its fair share of secrets and scandals. This new life is filled with challenges, yet I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and wonder at what lies ahead.

Struggling under the weight of overwhelming debt, the Frontera household doesn’t appear very aristocratic. However, Suho Kim, who has since changed his name to Lloyd, is resolute on transforming his family’s fate. Leveraging his engineering skills from his past, Suho embarks on creating blueprints and innovations to alleviate their financial burdens. At first, it seems like an insurmountable task, but with the assistance of a colossal hamster, a knight, and sorcery, Suho might just succeed in reaching his goal.

1 Latna Saga: Survival of a Sword King

Anime-Planet Rating: 4.0 / 5

7 Best Leveling Systems In Isekai Manhwa
  • Creator(s): Yim Kyung-Bae, Kwon Sookyu
  • No. of Chapters: 224 (Ongoing)
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The Epic Tale of King Hanbin – A Sword’s Journey Through Existence

Despite some issues: Hanbin’s guidelines are riddled with mistakes and essentially unhelpful. Caught in a tutorial phase for over two decades now, Hanbin has been unable to make use of his guidelines. Once he manages to break free from this prolonged ordeal, he discovers that everyone else is an otherworlder like him, and it remains to be seen how Hanbin will adapt in this unfamiliar world.

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2024-10-12 09:06