similar to the anime, Kang Taeshik’s speed and strength in Solo Leveling: Arise proved to be very dangerous for his opponents. Even though Sung Jinwoo was initially defeated when his intention to kill the prisoners in the dungeon was revealed, defeating Kang Taeshik was no easy feat. However, the developers at Netmarble have released a guide to overcoming this rogue hunter.
According to CBR, Netmarble advises players facing Kang Taeshik to pay extra attention to his sudden attacks from behind. Additionally, players need to be wary of his special skill with throwing daggers.
When his HP is above 70% (known as the first phase of the battle), Kang Taeshik applies Hyper Armor, making knockback and aerial attacks ineffective. He is also immune to status effects that cause incapacitation.
In the second phase, when his HP falls below 70%, Kang Taeshik can activate Stacked Berserk and a camouflage skill. The latter significantly increases his attack power, making defense a priority.
However, it is Kang Taeshik’s Camouflage skill that requires the most consideration. During this phase, players need to move within a wide range to avoid incoming strikes. One second after disappearing, he activates Extreme Evasion, providing a perfect opportunity for a counterattack. His attack power further increases after using camouflage due to Stacked Berserk. Players can recognize this state by the “black smoke” surrounding him.
For context, Kang Taeshik is a B-rank hunter in Solo Leveling who also works as a hitman. With his abilities, he can easily manipulate situations. He is a serial killer who looks down on criminals and uses them to satisfy his killing urges.
For instance, while acting as an inspector for the Korean Hunter Association’s Surveillance Team, he took prisoners into dungeons under the pretense of hunting. Initially, it seemed like Kang Taeshik only wanted to kill the prisoners, but he actually had a sinister plan to kill Sung Jinwoo and other hunters, blaming the murders on the prisoners. Fortunately, Sung Jinwoo managed to defeat the serial killer.
