Dungeon Diver: Stealing A Monster’s Power

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Description

A story following a young hunter named Jay.He has grown up in a world where dungeons, monsters, and humans with leveling systems are a cultural norm. At the age of 20, he awakens a skill that allows him to steal the abilities of monsters. While others are stuck with a specific skill set, he continues to grow stronger after every battle.

Follow Jay's journey as he learns more about his unique situation in a world that's grown blind to the real dangers of modern-day dungeon diving.

What to expect:

-Weak To Strong Male MC

-Fast Leveling + Rare Magical Items

-Stats + Hidden Abilities + LitRPG System

-Explosions, Monsters, & Epic Battles

[Daily uploads, a minimum of 7 chapters per week.]

Information

Status: Completed
Year: 2023
Author: KaeNovels

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Rating: 3.6/ 5.0
Followers: 13,013
Views: 26,617,154

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Community Reviews(10)

MelsivantRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Love the story so far just finished bing reading it can't wait for more. This is a most captivating story in my personal opinion and I like to read stories like stranger in a strange land. Please keep up the good work on the story can't wait to read more.
supersavageRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The start of the series was a bit rough in terms of writing. Especially with the super cringy written sound effects, but after you get through the first couple hundred chapters or so it improves a lot and I've been enjoying it as one of my favorite OPMC stories. For anyone looking for OPMC story I would recommend this as long as you power through the early chapters.
Yu WishRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Some things shouldn't take up mana points. like basic swordsmanship (unless he inputs mana into it or does a flying slash or something of the sort).
You should be able to learn some skills by, like, changing the mana characteristics or something (not only the MC). The more you use the skill, the more proficient you should be at using it (unless you solely rely on the system), which should make it more powerful while using up less mana. It would also be cool if he could transfer or share skills with others.
It's not far in the story, so I'm not sure if any of these have happened as of yet. So take everything I say likely if you are now reading this.
gaw make up for words lol.
nice job tbh
hope it gets better and improves
probably shouldnt make the mc op too fast. should still have people who he cant step too.
would also be cool if some other people had op skills or unique skills like the mc
not for fairness but yh just make more sense
But good story so far. could improve on the way some characters behave, though.
how four still missing
J David BaxterRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Overall, it is an excellent story. It's a little linear, but other than that, it's fantastic. What do I mean by that? There is an overall plot, and the author has laid down hints along the way about where this is leading. However, it feels a little flat. It is too focused on the character's advancement, and there is nothing else the character cares about. There is a girl who likes him, and he seems completely ambivalent. This is fine if it is a character flaw that he doesn't notice her feelings, but it seems more like he knows but just doesn't care, which is also fine if it is a conscious choice of the author to make the character cold like that. It just seems like it is a thing that is happening that isn't being addressed. Maybe add some stuff to indicate that the characters are that way on purpose. That said, I do like the character progression and enjoy the pace at which he is getting stronger and uncovering what's happening in the world.
Spector-SpecRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Super good and easy to read for beginner readers like me it just makes it not only fun but interesting this is my first read and I’m loving it I’ll not only be following their future projects but will be reading a lot more and believe it just a good read over all and highly recommend.
ThatLazyDragoRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I'm not too far into it, but from the chapters I've read this is really good, and the author (from what I've observed in the comment sections) takes criticism pretty well and considers it. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this thing. The power system seems good and fairly consistent, the MC doesn't instantly become OP but he isn't weak as hell for the first dozen chapters (at least compared to the monsters he's fighting). The fights are decent and the writing of the author is good as well.
EshtazRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
in a few words
it's simple generic fun and consistent !!
if you are a reader and this is not your first experience with a story like this, you know exactly what you are getting into.
as a new reader , this will be amazing for you ! as a power fantasy !!
QuantumhoundRoyal Road
★★★★ 3.5
A fun read, though the MC's power growth speed is a bit... ludicrous. Great for what it is but not my cup of tea. If you're into 1st person OP power fantasy with 0 to hero in... like a month? A few weeks to godhood, then go ahead, I truly recommend this one. The world is very interesting and I applaud the creativity of the author. While the supporting cast does lack some depth, the world itself does keep hinting at some deeper secrets and kept me going even though I'm definitely not the target audience, so well done by the author there.
NahvisRoyal Road
★★★★ 3.5
If it is dumb but it works, is it really dumb? Of course it is, it only works because of the plot armor.
Ever read a story which you actually like but the main character's choices are so ridiculous that you kind of hope they will die despite the plot armor? That is this story.
The MC starts only a bit in the questionable realm, but it does not take long until every few chapters he is revealing super secret information or challenging enemies that should definitely be killing him. The problem is that he keeps succeeding so why would he learn his lesson?
Also, every girl he meets is pretty and really into him despite having the outward personality of a bored cashier. Must be the non-existent, animal magnetism.
So why am I still reading this story 62 chapters in? Frankly, I just have to know what is going to happen next. Despite its other flaws, the author has a certain kind of creativity that keeps me wondering where this crazy train is heading.
I am not sure that I will keep reading this story once I get caught up, but for now I am enjoying the binge.
Style: It is a total power fantasy that is a bit loose with the lore and internal rules.
Story: It is mostly one long solo dungeon grind plus shopping in between. Though he gets carried a few times early on. It is mostly about him finding power and how he uses his new found power.
Grammar: It is a bit choppy now and then but overall fairly decent.
Character: This is where this story suffers. The MC is a doorknob and the Side Characters are cardboard NPCs.
Physics: Not sure physics is the right word, but there is a consistent issue with super-powered characters taking as long to travel distances as a slightly overweight 20 year old. A hundred times stronger and faster than human normal and in a big hurry to travel 2 miles over slightly hilly terrain? Still gonna take at least 20 minutes.
DrachenLuftRoyal Road
★★★★ 3.5
This novel, while initially promising, ultimately falls victim to its own repetitive formula. The early chapters, though engaging, quickly devolve into a monotonous cycle of overpowered battles. Jay, despite facing seemingly formidable opponents, consistently emerges victorious with an ease that borders on the unbelievable. This lack of challenge, coupled with the protagonist's seemingly effortless progression through a level system that feels arbitrarily inflated, undermines the narrative tension and leaves the reader feeling increasingly detached.
For example, Jay, at a mere level 5,000, barely manages to defeat a foe at level 15,000. This victory, though hard-won, is quickly overshadowed by Jay's subsequent recruitment of the defeated opponent after saving them from an even stronger enemy, all without breaking a sweat. This kind of power disparity, while initially intriguing, becomes tiresome as it repeats chapter after chapter. The author seems to delight in showcasing Jay's overwhelming strength, but this ultimately creates a predictable and unsatisfying narrative. The reader is left wondering, "Where's the challenge? Where's the tension?"
While the author attempts to inject intrigue through travel and character development, these elements arrive too late and are ultimately overshadowed by the relentless onslaught of overpowered battles. The story's initial promise of exciting conflicts is ultimately betrayed by the protagonist's seemingly insurmountable advantage, rendering the narrative predictable and ultimately unsatisfying. Despite the occasional intriguing hook, the novel's reliance on this tired formula ultimately leaves the reader yearning for a more nuanced and engaging narrative.
I will keep up with the chapters moving forward, hoping for a shift in the narrative. Perhaps the author will introduce a truly formidable opponent, one who can push Jay to his limits and force him to grow as a character. Perhaps the focus will shift away from the constant