Level Up With The Gods
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Level Up With The Gods (신과 함께 레벨업) is an action fantasy manhwa written by Black Ajin and illustrated by Ohyeon, published by D&c, Daum. When the high gods of Olympus and Asgard fall to primordial Outer Gods, supreme warrior Kim Yuwon uses the Clock of Chronos to regress to the Tower tutorial, determined to break trial records and alter the timeline. Read Level Up With The Gods online in English through our updated 2026 reading guide.
| Author / Story : Black Ajin | Format & Status : Manhwa · Ongoing |
| Artist / Art : Ohyeon | Original Publisher : D&c, Daum |
Series Specifications (Year, Genres, Origin...)View all details ↓
| Release Year : 2021 | Demographic : Shounen |
| Country of Origin : South Korea | Reading Style : Top to Bottom (Vertical Webtoon Scroll) |
| Primary Genres : Action, Adventure, Fantasy | |
| Core System / Theme : Tower Climbing Regression, Divine Pantheons, Outer God Incursions | |
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At the end of all things, the ancient mythological gods fought alongside mortal rankers to defend reality from the Outer Gods, eldritch monstrosities descending from the depths beyond the Tower. Despite the alliance between Olympus, Asgard, and the heavenly realms, defeat was absolute. As the final line collapsed, humanity's greatest warrior, Kim Yuwon, gathered the last sacrifice of surviving high-tier figures like the Great Sage Equal to Heaven and activated the divine artifact known as the Clock of Chronos. Sent backward through time to the day he first entered the Tower as an unranked participant, Yuwon retains every piece of combat intelligence, tactical foresight, and hidden floor knowledge acquired during his previous life.
Unlike ordinary climbers who aim merely to survive the tutorial trials, Yuwon targets impossible scores and hidden stage clearances right from the zero floor. He systematically seizes divine blessings, unlocks forgotten skills like Cinder Eyes, and manipulates divine factions before their internal corruption takes root. Knowing that Olympus harbors political fractures and that divine egos will lead to slaughter, Yuwon plays Olympian deities, giant clans, and underground syndicates against one another to amass overwhelming personal power before the Outer Gods make their first incursions into the lower floors.
What to Expect
Level Up With The Gods features rapid pacing anchored by relentless power progression and methodical floor clearing. The combat architecture balances tactical resource management with martial arts, elemental pyromancy, and divine authority. Instead of relying purely on statistical advantages, the protagonist uses precise trial exploits, hidden qualification conditions, and political bargaining to outmaneuver bureaucratic test administrators. The world-building blends Greek, Norse, Arthurian, and Eastern mythologies into a coherent tiered Tower ecosystem where divine pantheons compete ruthlessly for mortal champions.
Who Will Enjoy This
This series fits readers who favor intelligent regression narratives, calculating protagonists, and mythology-driven death game settings. If you enjoy strategic dungeon crawling, calculated boss raids, and solo ranker climb mechanics without unnecessary comedic detours, this ongoing webtoon provides consistent, high-stakes progression.
Thematic Series Recommendations
Readers following Kim Yuwon's calculated path through mythological floor trials will find direct narrative parallels in Second Life Ranker, where an analytical warrior ascends the Obelisk utilizing divine inheritances and systematic revenge against treacherous clans. Similarly, fans seeking high-tempo dungeon raids, shadow authorities, and solo monarch progression should explore Solo Leveling for its dynamic hunter hierarchy and clean combat escalation.
Key Early Characters (Kim Yuwon, Hargaan, Hephaestus, Son Wukong)View cast
| Kim Yuwon | Role: High Ranker Regressor Initial Ability: Cinder Eyes & Chronos Insight Motivation: Acquire divine strength rapidly to prevent the annihilation of the Tower by the Outer Gods. |
| Hargaan | Role: Pure-blooded Olympian Scion Initial Ability: Lightning Manipulation & Divine Spear Technique Motivation: Prove his personal strength beyond the shadow of Olympus and climb the Tower alongside worthy rivals. |
| Hephaestus | Role: God of Blacksmithing & Crafting Initial Ability: Divine Item Forging & Sacred Flame Manipulation Motivation: Forge items worthy of rewriting destiny while holding deep skepticism toward Olympus politics. |
| Son Wukong | Role: High Ranker & Great Sage Equal to Heaven Initial Ability: Ruyi Jingu Bang & Cloud Riding Motivation: Sacrificed his remaining vitality in the previous timeline so Yuwon could use the Clock of Chronos. |
Frequently Asked Questions3 Answers
Where can I read Level Up With The Gods online in English?
You can read Level Up With The Gods chapters online directly on Mangaflair from Chapter 1 to latest update Chapter 169. Official English releases are serialized through Tapas and Tappytoon, while original Korean raw releases publish through KakaoPage and Daum Webtoon.
Is Level Up With The Gods getting an anime adaptation?
No anime adaptation has been officially confirmed as of 2026. Production companies have not finalized broadcast schedules or animation studios, making the illustrated manhwa webtoon and original web novel the primary canon sources to experience Kim Yuwon's climb.
Is the original web novel of Level Up With The Gods completed?
Yes, the original web novel written by Black Ajin concluded with 494 main story chapters plus side stories. The manhwa adaptation illustrated by Ohyeon remains ongoing with regular releases, faithfully illustrating each floor trial and mythological confrontation.