OhReung wins grand prize at Solo Leveling: Arise Championship 2025

Solo Leveling: Arise just wrapped up its inaugural global tournament, and it was a spectacle to behold. Held on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea, the SLC 2025 brought together top players from around the world to compete in the thrilling Battlefield of Time mode. The event was a massive hit, with tickets selling out in under a minute and thousands more tuning in online.

Sixteen finalists, split evenly between the International and Asia Leagues, traveled from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America to participate. After a series of intense rounds, the competition narrowed down to four top contenders. Ultimately, OhReung emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in a stunning 2 minutes and 57 seconds to become the first official global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.

For his triumph, OhReung was awarded KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop—a fantastic prize for his sub-three-minute clear. The runner-up and third-place finishers also received substantial rewards, with KRW 7 million and KRW 3 million respectively, along with LG UltraGear™ gaming monitors.

Beyond the high-stakes gameplay, the event was packed with excitement for fans, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream. It was a vibrant celebration of the community's competitive spirit and a promising debut for Solo Leveling: Arise on the global esports stage. Future tournaments are expected to be even more thrilling.

For those looking to build the best squad, be sure to check out our Solo Leveling: Arise tier list.

Reflecting on his victory, OhReung shared, "I’m deeply honored to share this shining moment of becoming a world champion with everyone. As a gesture of support, I will be donating half of my prize money to aid those affected by the recent wildfires in Korea."

In other news, Solo Leveling: Arise recently released an update introducing a new SSR water-type hunter, coinciding with the game surpassing 60 million downloads. For more details, visit the official website.