«Solo Players» (ソロプレイヤー, Soro Pureiyā?) are those who play alone and don't form any lasting parties with other players in Sword Art Online. Benefits include higher experience and undivided loot, but drawbacks include more danger to the individual if attacked with ailments like paralysis or by overwhelming odds. The people who comprised this type in SAO were generally beta-testers, since they were discriminated against by regular players who think that they only care about themselves.
Known Solo Players[]
- Kirito (before temporarily joining Moonlit Black Cats and, later, the Knights of the Blood)
- Asuna (before joining Knights of the Blood)
- Coper (deceased)