Junsu is an ordinary college student obsessed with beating the notoriously unforgiving hero-collector game Arcane Seoul. After finally acquiring Cheonma, one of the game’s highest-ranked characters, Junsu dies in an accident—only to awaken inside the game’s world. Reborn as Jeonsa Kim, a basic tutorial-stage character with the unique ability to learn and absorb any skill, he finds himself in a brutal, magic-infused city overrun by monsters. Armed with encyclopedic game knowledge and limitless growth potential, Junsu must gather traits, exploit systems, and adapt quickly if he hopes to survive a world designed to crush the unprepared.
Trait Hoarder leans fully into system mastery and optimization fantasy. Junsu’s strength doesn’t come from luck or destiny, but from understanding mechanics better than anyone else. The ability to collect and combine traits turns progression into a puzzle, rewarding smart choices and preparation.
The manhwa excels at delivering consistent upgrades and clear milestones, making it highly addictive. While character drama takes a back seat to mechanics, the satisfaction comes from watching efficient growth and system exploitation done right.
Readers who enjoy game-isekai stories focused on skill copying, trait stacking, and strategic dominance will find Trait Hoarder especially enjoyable.
