Is Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Worth Reading?

“Another Solo Leveling?” Yeah, I was skeptical too.
But Solo Leveling: Ragnarok isn’t just another sequel. It’s canon. It’s cosmic. And it’s riding the legacy of Sung Jinwoo—literally.

So… is it actually worth reading? Or is it just chasing the shadow of greatness?

Let’s talk Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, Sung Suho, and whether this continuation hits god-tier or falls flat.

What Is Solo Leveling: Ragnarok?

It’s the official sequel to Solo Leveling, set years after Jinwoo reset the world and became the all-powerful Shadow Monarch.

The spotlight now falls on his son, Sung Suho—a college kid who doesn’t remember the insane training he went through as a child. Why? Because Jinwoo sealed his powers and wiped his memory to give him a normal life.

That doesn’t last long.

Gates reappear. Monsters return. And Suho awakens with all the potential of his father—and a fresh threat that dwarfs anything the Monarchs brought to Earth.

Is Ragnarok Canon? Yes, 100%.

Don’t worry—it’s not a fanfic.
Ragnarok is 100% official, written by Daul, with the blessing of Solo Leveling’s original author Chugong. Even the manhwa art comes from JIN at Redice Studio, keeping that slick, stylized Solo Leveling look intact.

This story continues directly from the side stories and epilogue. If you followed Jinwoo all the way, Ragnarok picks up the thread—and pulls it cosmic.

Suho vs Jinwoo: What Changes, What Doesn’t

Suho doesn’t start from nothing. He’s E-Rank on paper, but in reality?

• Trained by Beru in The Tutorial
• Might inherit powers from other fallen Monarchs
• Possibly mentored by Antares (the actual Monarch of Destruction)

His journey isn’t about rising from weak to strong. It’s about unlocking insane, buried power—and learning how to handle a legacy that could tear him apart.

Where Jinwoo was solo, cold, and lethal…
Suho is strategic, collaborative, and emotionally grounded.

He works with others. He builds bonds. But make no mistake—he fights like hell when it counts.

The Lore? Cranked to Cosmic

The Monarchs were scary. But the Itarim? These are Outer Gods, remnants of the Absolute Being’s twisted legacy.
They don’t just want Earth. They want reality.

That means:

• Multiverse threats
• Battles across dimensions
• New rulers, new systems, new stakes

And Suho? He’s the front line. The last line. The next Shadow Monarch—plus more.

What Ragnarok Does Better

Here’s what fans are loving:

• Expanded lore: Deeper worldbuilding, cosmic scale
• Stronger side characters: Jinho’s back, new hunters matter
• Emotional arcs: Suho’s search for his mom hurts
• Art direction: Redice Studio keeps the magic alive
• Big fights, faster pacing: It doesn’t waste time

Some even argue it hits harder than the original in terms of character development and emotional resonance.

So… Is Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Worth Reading?

Yes—if you’re ready for something new.

It’s not just Solo Leveling 2. It’s a continuation with teeth. The protagonist changes. The stakes skyrocket. And the tone shifts from lone-wolf power fantasy to cosmic teamplay and legacy redemption.

You still get:

• Shadow extraction
• Ruler’s Authority
• Leveling-up sequences
• Monarch-tier battles

But you also get:

• A protagonist trying to honor a father he barely remembers
• A sequel that doesn’t erase Jinwoo’s sacrifice—but builds on it
• A story that asks: What comes after greatness?

Answer:
You raise a stronger son.