25 Best Murim Manhwa
25 Best Murim Manhwa with OP MC Ranked (2024) Updated
As the Murim (martial arts) genre is one of the dominant genres, various manhwa with a unique approach are released. Thanks to the constant efforts of every author around the world, we have countless manhwa to choose from. Therefore, today we bring you a list of best murim manhwa with OP MC ranked and discussed. Let's get straight to the point!
25 Best Murim Manhwa with OP MC Ranked
25) Ultimate Devouring System
Number of chapters: 45
Ye Xuan had completed his transmigration and received the Devouring System through sheer luck. It was a very flawed system because in addition to devouring everything in its path, it could also trade other things for martial arts, valuable weapons, and more.
The only downside to this manhwa is that martial arts is featured, but to a lesser extent than some other titles on this list.
24) Infinite level in Murim
Number of chapters: 87+
Infinite Level Up in Murim is a fantasy action manhwa in which the main character, Yuseong Dan, dies on a battlefield without achieving any glory. However, things get exciting when he gets another opportunity to live and become stronger.
This manhwa is almost the same as Solo Leveling. Like in Solo Leveling, Yuseong Dan is also given a strange system of quests and levels that he must conquer to become strong. And the obstacles at every level seem to be getting harder and harder. So how does he manage to survive each level with the toughest opponent?
23) Way to be the evil emperor
Number of chapters: 307+
Way To Be The Evil Emperor, or we can say, I'm An Evil God, is one of the best murim manhwa with an overpowered main character. There is an interesting plot in which the protagonist, Xie Yan, is a very handsome man and no one can resist his charm.
But a beautiful woman, who desires to take his body, attracts him during the transmigration. So, to avoid dying, he begins to travel and explore countless worlds of martial arts and cultivation. Basically, it's the story of a handsome young man who becomes an evil god.
22) The Reaper
Pyo Wol was orphaned since he was a child and he continued to travel around the world. But suddenly, he finds himself in a dark and confined space after coming across a mysterious man.
After finally opening the door to this space, he notices 300 other children like him. They have to fight and kill each other, because only the strongest people can survive in this place. Will Wol be able to fight everyone and rise above the top?
Number of chapters: 62
21) Martial Peak
Number of chapters: 2949+
Martial Peak is one of the most popular murim manhwa, and most of you already know its name. It is the story of a poor boy, Yang Kai, who dreams of becoming the best martial artist. But to reach the pinnacle of martial arts, one must have the best skills in teaching, practicing, learning and surviving.
For Yang Kai, it is impossible to become even a good martial artist. One day, while working in the Lingxiao martial arts sect, he discovered a wordless black book that would change his life. Now the question arises: did he discover the book, or did the Black Book choose him?
20) The Champion's Path to Murim
Champion Kim Sanghyuk was known worldwide for his mastery of several martial arts and techniques. However, suddenly he finds himself reincarnated as Keum Hojang's youngest son.
And this time he decided to create a new legend in Murim. He is trained in several arts and techniques, such as boxing, Taekwondo, Judo and many other modern martial arts.
Will Kim Sanghyuk be able to achieve his new goal in his second life or not? This is the crux of the story.
Number of chapters: 41
19) Demonic Master of Mount Kunlun
Number of chapters: 39+
The Demon Master of Mount Kunlun has an interesting plot. The story revolves around the True Heavenly Demon, who was the young leader of the most powerful Demonic Cult for 100 years. In those 100 years, all he did was clean up the mess of his father, who was the leader of the cult.
He always had the desire to enjoy life. After becoming the leader of the cult against his wishes, he died within a year. However, when he woke up, he found himself in a baby in the Kunlun area.
Now with a new identity, Jung Gwang, he is determined to live life to the fullest. But he does not know his destiny as a true celestial demon.
18) I am reborn as a Sword God
Number of chapters: 49+
Reborn as the Sword God is another interesting murim manhwa where the main character named Baek Rijin has achieved everything in his life through many difficulties. Now all he wants to do is relax and enjoy life.
One night, after reading his favorite novel, he fell asleep and, when he woke up, he discovered himself in the novel. He has now become the spoiled young master of the large Jaegal family. So how does he manage to survive in this new world with a different identity where the slightest mistake can cost him his life?
17) Star Instructor, Master Baek
Number of chapters: 60+
Star instructor, Master Baek is one of the best murim manhwa with op mc. The story revolves around the best teacher, Suryong Baek, of the most powerful cult, the Blood Cult, who is betrayed and killed by someone from the inside.
When he wakes up, he finds himself inside the body of an ordinary martial arts teacher at a small rural academy. Now he is determined to become the best instructor ever in his new weak body and get revenge on this person.
16) Master of the Nine Heavens Swords
Number of chapters: 74
Yeon Jeokha was the son of his father's second wife and was constantly abused by his first wife. His entire life is turned upside down after he encounters a spirit who teaches him his father's Nine Heavens sword art technique.
As if that wasn't enough, he continued training for a decade and took up mountaineering. But he only noticed that as he grew stronger, the strength of his opponents also increased exponentially.
Will Yeon Jeokha be able to save himself with this new Nine Heavens Sword Art trained technique now?
15) Poison Dragon: The legend of an Asura
Number of chapters: 115+
Another action fantasy murim manhwa is Poison Dragon: The Legend of an Asura. If you are looking for the perfect overpowered main character with brutal action panels, then you can follow this manhwa.
The story begins after all members of the Medical Sect have been completely annihilated, forming a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. In this brutal scene, a lone survivor, Jin Ja Gang, awakens as an Asura. He is now determined to take revenge on each of them.
14) Gilgamesh
Number of chapters: 172+
If you want to read an action-fantasy manhwa with comedy, then Gilgamesh is for you. The story revolves around an expelled knight, Tludia, who accidentally meets an old man who decides to reward her for her efforts. It is from there that their journey towards peace begins.
13) The Alchemist of the Millennium
Number of chapters: 60+
The Millennium Alchemist is also one of the best murim manhwa in terms of revenge. The story follows a child Woon Sowol who is very weak and abandoned in a deadly forest. But he was saved by five masters with divine powers, and they decided to adopt him.
These five masters are divine beings and their internal energy is on the verge of breaking due to betrayal. The five masters taught Woon Sowol for thirty years before dying, promising revenge on all those who betrayed them.
12) The Doctor's Rebirth
The plot of Doctors Rebirth is similar to Reborn as the Sword God, where the main character is killed in real life, and now he is reborn as a child in the new world. Here the story revolves around a doctor who died during a war and transferred into a book he was reading. From now on, he is the disciple of the heavenly doctor.
11) The return of the mad demon
Number of chapters: 63+
If your first priority is plot, then Return of the Mad Demon is what you need. The story revolves around a good martial artist, Jaha Lee, nicknamed the Mad Demon, who dreams of becoming the God of Martial Arts.
One day, while protecting Sky Jade from the Demon Cult, he fell off a cliff. Everyone thinks he died in an instant, but he survives and finds himself back in his youth. He now has all his future martial arts knowledge with a young body. So, will he be able to make his dreams come true now?
10) The reincarnation of the scientist
This manhwa focuses on the life of Hwang Joon-woo, a legendary warrior known as the martial god of the dark arts. Joon-woo is the most powerful and feared young martial artist in the world. His life, full of assassinations and dirty politics, ends when he is cornered by a monk's suicide mission.
Joon-woo then reincarnates into a loving family, unlike his past life, where he was an orphan carrying the blood of countless people on his hands. He vows to protect and prevent his new family from getting drawn into dangerous situations.
Joon-woo is the most OP character in this verse. He remains undefeated throughout the series, not only due to his god-like martial arts skills, but also due to his intelligence and overall strategy.
9) Tale of a scribe who retires to the countryside
Number of chapters: 137+
This manhwa presents the story of Son Bin, a scholar who fails the national exams even though he is one. His life takes a turn when he is approached by a martial arts master to record his life in a book.
The MC discovers his hidden potential as the plot progresses and eventually becomes the king of martial arts. Son Bin becomes immensely powerful and remains undefeated. Therefore, it is rightly on our list.
8) Volcanic age
Number of chapters: 235+
Volcanic Age presents the story of Joo Seo-Cheon, a warrior who survived war, dirty politics, and injustice. However, he survived everything thanks to luck and fortunate circumstances. Seo-Cheon is now the eldest of the Hwasan faction who is simply waiting for his death because of his regrets and guilt.
The plot twist here is that he transmigrated into the past when he was 8 years old. The plot then tells of his journey to right all his wrongs and perhaps prevent the great war that tore the martial world apart.
Joo Seo-Cheon is way too controlled in the manhwa; as a result, the plot does not feature extreme twists and turns. Things went relatively well for the MC throughout the story. However, this helped keep the plot true to the concept that the MC already knows the future and therefore has a significant advantage.
7) The Invincible Swordsman
Number of chapters: 149+
The Undefeatable Swordsman is one of the best murim manhwa to highlight an OP MC. Song Wu-moon is an ordinary young man with no talent for martial arts. Wu-moon's dream of becoming a powerful martial artist takes on hope when a mysterious celestial being gives him a magical painting.
As a result, the MC unlocks his true potential and dedicates himself to becoming the undefeated swordsman. Song Wu-moon is one of the most OP main characters in the murim manhwa category.
6) We die Connection
Number of chapters: 138+
Murim Login, as the name suggests, is an isekai murim manhwa in which the MC is teleported to a virtual reality game based in Martial Arts World. Jin Tae-Kyung starts out as a weak and helpless character who strives to become the strongest player in the game.
Unlike many other manhwa, the MC is able to return to the real world with the strength and invincible martial arts skills he acquired in the game. Now Tae-Kyung could easily live his life as a hunter possessing overwhelming martial arts skills.
However, due to his attachment to the NPC character friends he made in the game, he happily returns to the game. Tae-Kyung therefore remains one of the most OP characters in the manhwa, which makes him enjoyable and one of the best murim manhwa.
5) Lightning Knife Masters
Number of chapters: 145+
Masters of Lightning Knives or Lightning Degree features an orphan MC who is suddenly approached by a mysterious martial arts master. The master possesses a secret form of martial arts style that can rarely be mastered.
The MC has a goofy and carefree personality, which is why he couldn't dodge this forced opportunity. He must now endure the strange and cruel training to learn the invincible Lightening Knives technique. The manhwa has some hilarious moments and a masterful protagonist whose hard work really pays off.
Unlike many manhwas, the MC of Masters of Lightning Knives is not suddenly gifted with colossal powers or buff-ups; instead, his skills are the result of his rigorous training, making it one of the best-written murim manhwas.
4) Chronicles of the Heavenly Demon
Number of chapters: 194+
This manhwa takes place in an ancient martial arts world. The plot begins with the MC's master accused of practicing demonic arts. As a result, Unseong's master is beaten to death. Unseong sets out to seek revenge until he meets his end.
However, instead of dying, he gets a second chance to fulfill his chosen destiny. Unseong wakes up in the body of a child being trained to become an elite soldier belonging to a demonic sect. He must then embrace and master the demonic arts and seek revenge.
The MC masters demonic arts to a whole new level and becomes invincible. No other character dominates him throughout the series.
3) Legend of the North Blade
Number of chapters: 139+
This manhwa features Moowon, the son of the great warrior and leader of the Northern Heavenly Sect, who protected the martial arts world from the evil Silent Night for decades. Moowon's life takes a devastating turn when his father is forced to commit suicide to protect the lives of his people.
Now an orphan and his clan scattered, Moowon devotes his life to mastering the secret arts of his predecessors and becoming the greatest fighter. He swears to avenge the unjust death of his father and other villains bent on ruining the world.
Moowon, as the MC of this manhwa, achieves invincible martial arts skills and remains victorious over anyone who tries to take him down. Legend of the Northern Blade is undoubtedly one of the best murim manhwa featuring an OP main character.
2) Nanomachines
Number of chapters: 138+
This manhwa features an orphaned MC, Cheon Yeo-Woon, from a demonic sect whose life is brutal and unhappy. Until one day, one of his descendants from the future visits him and installs a nanomachine in Cheon Yeo-Woon's body.
As the machine activates, it releases great power within him that easily surpasses the martial arts of his demonic cult. The story then chronicles the journey of Cheon Yeo-Woon reaching a whole new level and becoming the best martial artist of all time.
The manhwa features a beautiful art style with a well-written plot and interesting characters. Each character contributes to the plot and exhibits amazing development. Nano Machine deserves to steal second place on our list, featuring one of the best-written OP main characters.
1) Sword Master on the Roof
Number of chapters: 92+
This manhwa tells the story of a bullied middle school student, Seayoung, who ends up in a coma for nine months. After his surprise recovery, he discovers that his father ended his life fighting for justice for his son.
Seayoung is left with a severe hatred towards this unjust and cruel world. However, one fine day, mysterious voices push him to open a door that leads to an unknown roof. A huge sword engraved with the words "battle sword" sat in the middle of this mysterious roof.
As soon as the MC wields the sword, he becomes a muscular giant with incredible strength and various combat abilities. He then swears revenge on everyone who ruined his life.
Seayoung is one of the most overpowered protagonists to feature in a manhwa. His physical strength alone surpasses every other MC on our list. Therefore, Rooftop Sword Master wins the title of best murim manhwa with an OP main character in our list.
We hope you enjoyed our list. We will be back with more information where we will rank and discuss various manhwa based on various criteria. Until then, stay tuned and enjoy reading!
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