100% Achievements and Walkthrough

This guide will help you to 100% Suikoden I & II Remaster.

Intro

Credit to Adam Vitale for his walkthroughs for Suikoden I and II - https://www.rpgsite.net/guide/16978-suikoden-walkthrough-where-to-go-all-recruits-achievememissables-step-by-step-guide
https://www.rpgsite.net/guide/16979-suikoden-ii-walkthrough-where-to-go-all-recruits-achievements-missables-true-ending-step-by-step-guide
Credit to https://game8.co/games/Suikoden-1 and https://game8.co/games/Suikoden-2 from which I referenced some of this guide's miscellaneous information
Credit to https://suikoden.fandom.com/wiki/Cook-off_Minigame for details on Hai Yo's cook-off mini-game
Credit to https://www.thegamer.com/suikoden-1-and-2-hd-remaster-general-teo-pahn-duel-walkthrough/ for Remaster Pahn/Teo duel prompts
Credit to https://psnprofiles.com/guide/21820-suikoden-i-ii-hd-remaster-gate-rune-and-dunan-unification-wars-trophy-guide for additional achievement details

I am continuously updating this guide to apply corrections or add additional information. Please refer to the changelog to see recent changes.

Feel free to leave a comment if you discover something and would like it added to the guide! I will credit you for the find :)

Changelog

6 Mar 25

• Suikoden I Walkthrough and Achievements sections added.
  
• Created placeholder sections for Suikoden II Walkthrough and Gameplay Basics.

7 Mar 25

• What's Different in the Remaster? and Save Data Transfer and What Carries Over sections added.
  
• Added details for the following achievements: The Howling Voice Guild, The Five Squirrel Squad, Soul Eater, Your First Victory, First Unite Attack, Debut Deployment, Duel, Suikoden.

9 Mar 25

• Changelog added.

10 Mar 25

• Added details for the following achievements: The Path of a Chef, Rope Climbing, Rope Climbing Master, A Dancer is Born, Lord of the Dance.
  
• Added Hai Yo's Recipe List and Locations section.
  
• Added Suikoden II Walkthrough.

16 Mar 25

• Added sections and details for individual Suikoden I achievements.
  
• Started adding when achievements are earned in the walkthroughs, easily spotted by their icon. While achievement hunting, scan the walkthroughs for similar to this:
  

  
  Example Achievement - You showed guide viewers how to find achievement triggers in the walkthroughs

• Started adding a star icon. and bolding Stars of Destiny recruitment throughout the walkthroughs to make them easier to find.
  
• Updated Flying Squirrel section to Remaster screenshots.
  
• Confirmed Suikoden Achievement is *Obtain all achievements, not reset. (Thank you Lerdia)

17 Mar 25

• Added details for A Painter for the Ages achievement section.
  
• Added note about limited window for Leon recruitment. (Thank you Tyrant)
  
• Updated duel prompts for the Pahn/Teo duel. (Thank you Semi-Successful Necromancer)
  
• Updated duel prompts for the Tir/Teo duel.

25 Mar 25

• Updated the Save Data Transfer and What Carries Over section with additional details.
  
• Added Fledging Fisherman and Fishing Master achievement sections and details.
  
• Added note in The Path of a Chef achievement section about the cooking timer not counting down if the game is running in the background during the cooking contest. (Thank you Hermoni)
  
• Added the Select button tip to Lord of the Dance achievement section, as well as Karen's dance mini-game part of the walkthrough. (Thank you ZZzenny & Dream_Crusher for the tip, and Enno for emphasizing it!)
  
• Removed "Work in Progress" from guide's title. I will continue updating the guide (see to-do list), however 100% of the achievements can be accomplished with the information in the guide's current version.
  
• Added formatting to important notes throughout the walkthroughs to make sure they stand out.
  

  ⚠️They now look like this

2 Apr 25

• Filled in the Gameplay Basics section.
  
• Added a section that details specifics about Hard Mode.

4 Apr 25

• Finished adding star icons to Stars of Destiny recruitment throughout the Suikoden II walkthrough.
  
• Finished formatting important notes throughout the walkthroughs.
  
• Added more achievement icons throughout the walkthroughs when they are earned.
  
• Added achievement section for Natural Born Trader.

15 Apr 2025

• Added a note about it being a scripted loss against Retso in the Cook-off Challenge in both the walkthrough and achievement section. (Thank you Kulukz & Vicsene)

1 May 2025

• Added changelog header image for funsies.
  
• Finished adding achievement trigger notifications throughout the Suikoden I walkthrough.
  
• Added a warning in the walkthrough to take Gremio's items before saying farewell. His items are supposed to transfer to the warehouse but some items may be lost, specifically the orb he is carrying. (Thank you Jami)
  
• Added a note to Karen's dance minigame in the walkthrough and achievement section that the first 8 steps repeat on lvls 4 & 5. (Thank you Zeroluigi)
  
• Finished adding star icons next to each Star of Destiny recruitment in the Suikoden I walkthrough.
  
• Rearranged ordering of achievement sections to reflect order they are obtained for Suikoden I. Adjusted order for Suikoden II achievements, but they need further adjustment.
  
• Clarified information in Achievements section (achievement introduction section). Added number of missables and highlighted them. Reordered achievements list to correct ordering of obtaining them. (Suikoden II achievements still need some adjustments)
  
• Finished adding the remainder of the Suikoden II individual achievement sections.
  
• Small formatting fixes.

3 May 2025

• Added which sections of the walkthrough can be referenced for each achievement in their respective section for Suikoden I achievements.
  
• Added a Tips Before You Play section at the beginning of the Suikoden I walkthrough.
  
• Updated the Whack-A-Mole Master achievement section.
  
• Added a missable tag to applicable achievement sections.
  
• Updated The Five Squirrel Squad achievement section with a method for getting the squirrels quickly. (Thank you Null)
  
• Added a note in the Save Data Transfer and What Carries Over section that transferring a completed Suikoden I save file is REQUIRED if you are going for 100% achievements. You will not be able to get the Soul Eater achievement if you do not transfer save data.
  
• HUGE overhaul to almost every achievement section. Added tons of additional details.

9 May 2025

• Updated all duel dialogue cues to the Remastered version cues, and formatted them into tables.

To do:

• Fix order of Suikoden II achievement sections according to the order they are obtained in-game (and order in list of achievements)
  
• Add which sections of the walkthrough can be referenced for each achievement in their respective section for Suikoden II achievements
  
• Finish adding achievement icons when they are earned throughout Suikoden II walkthrough
  
• Follow up on comments:
  • Null - Pull info from suikosource and integrate into guide
    
  • Enno - Taggart/Griffith, stone tablet. Dragon Knight quest
    
  • LumberJak - 100 potch, armor S1
    
  • V2C - maps, oldbook/windowset/sound dedicated sections
    
  • Soulfire Twin Blade - menu space
    
  • NeonCrimsonSkye - Sacrificial Buddhas, Taggart not appearing on tablet during HQ visit

What's Different In the Remaster?

Audio/Visual Improvements

• One of the main changes that Suikoden 1&2 HD Remaster has is the improved graphics of the environment, sprites, and more.

UI and Audio Design Overhaul

• The UI for both combat and other menus was also overhauled in the remaster, boasting a sleeker and cleaner look compared to the original game. Additionally, the game’s audio design was also improved for the remaster to emphasize the game’s environment and exploration.

Quicker Battles

• The remaster includes an option to change the battle speed of combat, where you can speed up the effects and actions in combat. They also included a one-button setting for the Auto battle command as well.

Accessible Dialogue and Character Logs

• One of the much-needed features that the remaster has is the dialogue and character logs. Players will be able to revisit specific story events, dialogue, and more to keep track of information.

Ability to Dash Immediately

• In the remastered versions of both games, players can dash by default from the very start.
  
• Moreover, Suikoden 1 HD Remaster includes a dash option in towns and cities immediately at the start of the game. In the original version of Suikoden 1, players needed to equip a character with the Holy Orb to unlock the ability to Dash.

8-Way Movement

• Both the remasters to Suikoden 1 and Suikoden 2 feature 8-way movement allowing the player to move diagonally during exploration. Additionally, this also features slightly altered animations while running.

Auto-Save

• The remasters also feature auto-save when entering certain rooms. Take note, however, that saving in the game is still the same with the original where you can only save on Journeyman Crystals and Inns.

Added Difficulty Levels

• The remaster now includes three different difficulty levels for players to choose from: Easy, Normal, Hard. These difficulty levels affect enemy HP and damage, so players can choose a setting that they're most comfortable with. It's important to note that starting on Hard mode will lock the player into the difficulty setting, meaning that players cannot switch back to Normal or Easy afterwards.

Stopping the Event Timer for Suikoden 2 (THANK THE GUARDIAN DIETIES!)

• A particular event concerning Clive's questline is time-sensitive, where players should arrive to Sajah Village in 20 hours. The remaster added the option to stop the event timer altogether, so that players can take their time in enjoying the game and not be pressured into finishing his questline.

Optimized Loading Times

• As the game is being ported to next-generation and current-gen consoles and systems, Konami improved the game’s loading times and compatibility. Scene transitions in the remastered versions have briefer loading times.

Gameplay Basics

Save at the Inn or a Savepoint

• Players can select Save at an Inn inside a city or your home base. If your party has been wiped out in combat, you will restart from your last save point so save frequently as to not lose progress!

• Savepoints also exist in certain locations outside the inn. Boss areas and big events will usually provide a savepoint for players before they encounter a particularly tough encounter. Keep an eye out in dungeons before a big boss room to save your progress!

Get the Best Characters For Your Party

• Suikoden 1 HD Remaster features 108 characters, but not all are equally strong. Early in the game, you'll encounter powerhouses like the main character's teacher, Kai, while later on, you'll meet formidable allies such as Viktor and Flik, along with missable characters like Maximillian.
  
• For smooth and efficient progression, recruit these characters into your party and invest in building their strength whenever possible.

Change Party and Formation Strategy

• Of course, getting the best characters is only half the battle, as you will have to learn how to change your party members! It is not just a matter of putting the strongest characters in the same party, but synergizing them with characters mandated by the story to be in your party.
  
• You will also have to make sure that at least one or two of your party members are able to hit enemies at certain ranges.

Get the Best Runes Early On

Rune	Effects & Abilities
Water Rune	・Drops of Kindness — Restores 1 ally's HP to full. ・Fog of Deception — Reduces enemy accuracy by 20%. ・Rain of Kindness — Reduces enemy accuracy by 20%. ・Water of Kindness — Reduces enemy accuracy by 20%.
Wind Rune	・Wind of Sleep — Inflicts Sleep status on all enemies (Not effective on bosses). ・The Shredding — Deals around 400 Wind damage to 1 enemy. ・Healing Wind — Deals around 400 Wind damage to 1 enemy. ・Storm — Deals around 400 Wind damage to 1 enemy.
Lightning Rune	・Angry Blow — Deals around 150 Lightning damage to 1 enemy. ・Rainstorm — Deals around 100 Lightning damage to all enemies. ・Raging Blow — Deals around 100 Lightning damage to all enemies. ・Ball of Lightning — Deals around 100 Lightning damage to all enemies.
Double-beat Rune	Attack twice in a row.

• Runes like the Water Rune, the Wind Rune, and the Double-beat Rune not only make your game easier, but some of them are also relatively easy for players to acquire early on.
  
• For instance, the Water Rune alone can make battles easy by giving a character access to healing spells as well as powerful Unite Magic when paired with another character with the Lightning Rune.

Farm EXP Efficiently

• If you don’t properly level up your party in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster, you may find yourself repeatedly restarting from your last save point.
  
• Additionally, some characters won’t join your party unless the main character reaches a specific level, and certain fights can result in losing key characters if they aren’t strong enough.
  
• To avoid these mishaps during your adventure, it’s crucial to know where to find essential runes like the Fortune Rune for fast EXP farming and to use efficient farming strategies.

Earn Money as Fast as Possible

• Just like with EXP, farming money (or Potch) is crucial if you want to not only get the best gear for your characters, but to buy certain quest items.
  
• You will spend more than a fair amount of Potch in this game, so find the Prosperity Rune, play dice games with Gaspar, and use other ways to earn money in-game.

Escape from Battles When Necessary

• They say discretion is the better part of valor, and that is more true in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster because there will be times when you will find yourself in battles you cannot win.
  
• The only way forward without dying and having to start again from your last save is to escape and pick your battles wisely next time.
  
• Additionally, avoiding unnecessary battles by using the Let Go option in combat is also a way to conserve precious resources.

Win Duels

• Duels are single-combat fights that play much differently than normal fights. Learn the duel triangle, predict what kind of moves your enemy will make by using their dialogue as cues, and find out how to counter them.

Death Penalty

• There are no disadvantages when your party gets wiped out other than having to redo anything you did after your last save point.
  
• Characters do not die in normal battles, unlike in Army Battles where certain characters can die permanently if you are not careful.

Hard Mode

Hard Mode is one of the new difficulty settings added to Suikoden I & II HD Remaster for extra challenge. The following mentions some particular characters in Suikoden I, but the concepts apply to Suikoden II as well. Read on to learn more details about Hard Mode, including what it changes and how to succeed!

Have High Levels

• Hard Mode makes individual enemies more difficult to defeat, so succeeding in Hard Mode battles requires your party to have the highest level possible for the area you're in.
  
• Whenever entering a new region or dungeon, spend time defeating enemies in battle to raise your level before proceeding, using inns in nearby towns or consumables like Medicine to keep your HP up.

Upgrade Your Gear

• Hard Mode enemies also have more HP, meaning they will take more hits before going down. To maximize your damage output, always make sure to upgrade your weapons to the highest possible level at the Blacksmith.
  
• Similarly, enhance your defense by buying the best armor and accessories possible from Armor Shops throughout the world.

Recruit Strong Allies

• Suikoden is all about finding powerful allies to join your cause, but some allies are more powerful than others. Explore the world and find powerful fighters for the Liberation Army, then bring those fighters with you to battle in Hard Mode to maximize your chance of success.
  
• Some of the best party members in Suikoden 1 include the likes of Viktor and Flik, Luc, Cleo, Valeria, and others.

Optimize Your Formation

• In general, combat on Hard Mode reaffirms that some party members and teams can be better than others. Ensure that all your party members have good synergy and high stats, favoring the best ones to ensure the greatest chance of victory.
  
• For example, consider bringing party members with powerful Unite Attacks like Kai and the Hero, or characters with access to Magical Runes.

Utilize Powerful Abilities

• Since Hard Mode makes enemies more difficult to defeat, to succeed in battle you should use strong abilties more often. Strong abilities can remove enemies before they inflict damage, keeping your party safe and ensuring victory.
  
• These include powerful single-target attacks like the Falcon Rune attached to Valeria, Unite Attacks like the Hero and Kai's that can wipe out small foes, and even magical spells like Finger of Death that can instantly eliminate troublesome enemies.

Hard Mode Can Only Be Activated When Starting New Game

• Hard Mode may only be selected when starting a new game. When selecting Hard Mode, you cannot reduce difficulty to Normal or Easy afterward.
  
• Conversely, you cannot select Hard Mode from a game started in Normal or Easy mode.

Hard Mode Adds Challenge to Combat

• Hard Mode is the most difficult of the three difficulty settings available in the game. It increases the challenge level of all the normal enemies and bosses in the game.
  
• Completing the game on Hard Mode is also required to unlock the The Ultimate Tenkai Star Achievement/Trophy.

Hard Mode Increases Enemy Stats in Regular Combat

• In general, Hard Mode only affects enemy stats, making each enemy have more HP and deal more damage.
  
• Hard Mode settings do not affect the spawn rate, drop rate, or combat rewards of normal and boss encounters. It also does not change Army Battles. It simply makes individual enemies harder to defeat and more lethal.

Suikoden I Walkthrough

This walkthrough is a bullet point guide for players who don't want to keep referring back to paragraphs within a lengthy walkthrough, but do want to make sure that they don't miss anything that will prevent them from collecting all treasure chests, and recruiting all characters.

Suikoden is a relatively short and straightforward game, but it allows a good deal of flexibility when configuring your battle team. Most RPG veterans should have no problem beating the game's main challenges, and Suikoden's dungeons are often very linear. Some areas of the game are a little bit trickier that we will point out.

What this walkthrough will do:

• Offer a minimalist walkthrough so you know what you need to do at any point in the game.
  
• Point out recruits and missables so you can easily complete the game 100%.

What the walkthrough will not do:

• Offer in-depth strategies for bosses or party build.
  
• In-depth Dungeon Walkthroughs. Basic directions will be provided to help navigate to all items, but other than that, most locations in Suikoden are straightforward.

Tips Before You Play

There are many missables in this game, and there are certain things you should keep in mind before starting if you are going for 100% of the achievements.

Castle Level

• Since achieving Castle Level 4 is an important requirement for recruiting certain late-game characters, you should check your castle level by leaving and reentering it using a boat after recruiting 90 or more characters.
  
• If a cutscene plays that shows your castle with a large flag mounted on the side, then it has reached Level 4 and you can recruit the last remaining characters.

Death in Army Battles

• If you select a command that will cause you to lose an Army Battle event, some of your recruited characters may permanently die in battle. Once dead, their name will be grayed out in the Stone Tablet of Promise located in your Headquarters and they will not reappear at any point in your playthrough. This will prevent you from getting the 108 Stars of Destiny ending and the accompanying achievement.
  
• It is highly recommended that you save before any major Army Battles as these events may occur randomly even when choosing the correct command in battle.

Teo and Pahn's Duel

• If Pahn loses the duel against Teo, Pahn will permanently die and will not reappear afterwards. Like the previous point, Pahn dying will also lock you out of an ending and the achievement. Although the odds are against you in the duel, it is not an event where you will automatically lose. The key to Pahn's survival is preparation and strengthening him before the event so he can win against Teo.

Sold or Lost Rare Items

• Selling or discarding rare items that can only be obtained once means losing that item permanently. It is recommended that any valuable item that you do not want to lose should either be stored in the warehouse or be equipped to the Hero.
  
• Certain items required for recruiting characters can also be sold accidentally, like Nameless Urns needed to get Jabba or the Opal needed to get Esmeralda. Take care not to discard or sell these before you've recruited the character!

Items Equipped on Certain Characters Will Be Permanently Lost

• Odessa Silverberg
  
• Ted
  
• Characters that die in Army Battles
  
  • Any items equipped by characters who will leave the party permanently, such as Odessa and Ted, will be permanently lost once they are gone from the team. This is also the case for characters who die in Army Battles.

The Blinking Mirror Is Safe

• One convenient change in the Suikoden 1 HD Remaster is the removal of the Blinking Mirror to the Party Items section of the menu. This means it does not need to be carried by the Hero in order to be used, and can no longer be sold or discarded, keeping the Fast Travel system safe from being disabled accidentally.

Equipping Rune Pieces

• There is a maximum number of Rune Pieces that can be equipped to weapons, and once equipped, cannot be removed at any point. Since these items cannot be reused, it is recommended that make this decision carefully.
  
• Also, attaching a Rune Piece to a weapon that already has one will result in the new Rune Piece overwriting the old one.

Inaccessible Places After Story Progression

• Both the Magician's Island and the Village of the Hidden Rune will be inaccessible after progressing their respective chapters. The latter contains the Boar Rune Orb, which can only be obtained there, so be careful not to miss it.

The Double-Jab Rune is Unique

• The Double-Jab Rune is one of the most powerful runes in the game, allowing a character to attack twice in one turn. Unfortunately, it is entirely unique, with only one copy existing in Suikoden 1, attached to Eikei.
  
• However, unlike certain other unique runes like Valeria's Falcon Rune or Kasumi's Shrike Rune, Eikei's Double-Jab Rune can be removed at a Rune Shop and attached it to a different character with a free rune slot, like Viktor. Don't miss out on recruiting Eikei and his powerful rune.

Point of No Return

• Your battle at the Floating Fortress of Shasarazade in Chapter 8 marks the point of no return for Suikoden 1's story. After completing it and proceeding with the invasion of Gregminster, you will no longer be able to recruit any new characters.
  
• You will still be able to enter the world map and visit most locations, and return to Headquarters, but all other story-related events will be cut off outside of entering Gregminster Castle and defeating the Emperor.
  
• Further, between the battle of Shasarazade and the invasion of Gregminster is the only time you will be able to recruit Sonya Shulen, the last Star of Destiny. Don't forget to speak to her in the Headquarters basement!

Opening

• After inputting your character name (I will refer to him as Tir, his canon name), you are dropped inside the second floor of Gregminster Royal Palace. Feel free to check out the menus and get used to the controls. Feel free to wander and talk to NPCs, but when ready to move on, talk to the NPC next to where you started. This is your character's father, Teo.
  
• If you have the early purchase bonus for the Suikoden Remasters, you will obtain the following at the start of the game:
  
  • 57300 potch (money)
    
  • Fortune Orb x1
    
  • Prosperity Orb x1
• The Fortune Orb can be 'attached' to a character at any rune shop, turning it into a Fortune Rune, which doubles the EXP gain for that character. The Prosperity Orb can similarly be attached to any character at a Rune Shop, creating a Prosperity Rune, doubling Potch (money) obtained after battle. Rune Shops can be identified by the circular icon on store signs. You can get more of these runes in normal gameplay, this is just a bonus to start.

⚠️Note: There is an achievement for beating Suikoden on Hard mode. So, if you were aiming to get all achievements during your playthrough, make sure you are on that mode now.

• In any case, talk to Teo and watch the scene.
  
• Move to the first floor and speak with Kraze on the left side, then talk to Teo again.
  
• Before heading out, examine the suit of armor far to the right for 100 Potch.
  
• Once you leave the castle, you'll automatically be sent to your home, the McDohl household. Don't explore your home just yet. Head back into the city of Gregminster.

Gregminster

• Take time to acquaint yourself with the city of Gregminster.
  
• Inns - These have the bed icon. This is where you can save your game. The inn in Gregminster is free.
  
  • Item Shops - These have the potion icon.
    
  • Armor Shops - These have the suit of armor icon.
    
  • Appraisal Shops - These have the magnifying glass icon.

⚠️Note: Make sure to check the inventory of *every* item and armor shop in the game. Later you'll be able to buy items from any shop you've been to previously, so make sure to at least *check* each shop.

Bonus Exploration
• Before you explore Tir's home, there's a bonus you can get if you want to wander the world early. You can get a spare Fortune Orb OR Prosperity Orb, in addition to the ones obtained as DLC. You cannot get both.
  
• In order to get another Fortune Orb, you need to explore the world with Tir only. If you want the Prosperity Orb, you need to recruit Ted at the McDohl household, and then explore the world. However, there's not much point to having two Prosperity Orbs, so if you were to aim for one, I would suggest getting another Fortune Orb. Once you recruit Gremio, Pahn, and Cleo, you can no longer get these rewards.
  
• This guide will assume you will do this exploration.
  
• Save, then head out to the world map.

World Map - Gregminster Area

• First of all, there is no bestiary or anything of that nature in Suikoden, so unlike other classic RPGs, you don't worry much about meeting & defeating every enemy type. However, if you are wandering alone, enemies can be dangerous. Try to beat some Fuzzballs to gain some early levels, and you'll want to upgrade your weapon and armor fast. With Tir alone, you should get EXP pretty quickly after just a few battles. Try to reach level 9 or 10.
  
• Directly east of Gregminster is the town of Rockland. There's not much here, but you can challenge a character named Marco to a cup-shuffling minigame. You can bet money to win money, but the more you bet, the harder it is to win, with the 10,000 Potch option being nigh-impossible to follow. In the original version of Suikoden, this was very exploitable due to set patterns, but this doesn't seem to be the case anymore. If anyone finds a way to exploit this, feel free to let me know!
  
• Directly south of Gregminster is Lenankamp. Here, there is there is one new kind of shop.
  
• Blacksmith - identified with a hammer icon on the shop sign. You can spend potch to strengthen weapons for each character. This is how weapon upgrades work in Suikoden, and every ugprade is permanent. This blacksmith can only rank up your weapons to rank 5, but eventually you'll be able to get to rank 16.
  
• The armor shop will have upgrades. Buy them.
  
• Once you are level 9 or 10 and have upgraded equipment, head west of Gregminster to Mt. Tigerwolf.

Mount Tigerwolf

⚠️Note: Your inventory in Suikoden is limited by your characters. With Tir only, you barely have room to hold anything. I suggest skipping the treasure chests in Mt. Tigerwolf for now. You will return shortly with a party, and thus more room to grab items.

• Head up the linear path to the end. Skip the chests, and note that the bar building that you pass is locked.
  
• You'll emerge near another town, Sarady. Enter it.
  
• In here, you can buy a Water Orb from the shop, which can be attached to a character to become a Water Rune. These are useful for healing. I would go ahead and buy one if you can.
  
• Speak to the NPC in the upper right house. If Tir is alone, you'll get Fortune Orb. If you grabbed Ted, you'll get Prosperity Orb. That's the whole reason we came here early.
  
• Head back to Gregminster when ready. Unforunately, you'll have to walk.

Opening (cont.)

Gregminster

• When ready to proceed, head inside your house for a series of scenes.
  
• Pick up Ted (if you haven't already). Talk to the other characters if you'd like, and head to your room on the 2nd floor to proceed. Head to the dining room and sit in your chair next to Teo.
  
• During the scenes, head out of your house. You'll gain your first Stars of Destiny (recruited characters) during this sequence of events. Note, I will start explicitly counting the Stars of Destiny as soon as we get a means to do so in-game, but this won't happen just yet. Don't worry, if you follow this guide, you should end up with all 108 Stars. I will also mark each portion of the walkthrough that you recruit a character with this symbol:
  
  • Gremio - Automatic
    
  • Cleo - Automatic
    
  • Pahn - Automatic
    
  • Ted - Automatic
• You can also Save in Tir's room at this point.
  
• Once you are free to explore, it's worth training up your starting party, upgrading their weapons and equipment in Lenankamp, and attaching the Fortune, Prosperity Orbs, or Water Runes you have. For the moment, you'll only be able to attach to Cleo and Gremio.
  
• You can buy Winged Boots in Gregminster for Cleo (or any female character). These are expensive, but can last the entire game. You can even get two sets.
  
• You can also pick up the items in Mt. Tigerwolf you missed before, now that you have inventory space.

Mt. Tigerwolf Items

• The path is basically linear, with just small branching paths.
  
  • Circlet
    
  • Medicine
    
  • Gloves
    
  • Wind Rune Piece
    
  • Antique (Octopus Urn, must be appraised)
    
  • Medicine
    
  • Clone Orb
    
  • 1000 Potch

Gregminster

• Head back to Kraze at the Gregminster castle 1F to get your assignments.
  
• On the east side of the castle is the dragon-rider, Futch, who will take you to Magician's Island.

Magician's Island

• This is a linear area with only two chests.
  
  • Medicine (slightly hidden on left side of the path)
    
  • Fur Robe
• You'll encounter your first Boss, Golem, who should be easy if you prepared your party at all around Gregminster with sharpened weapons and improved equipment.
  
• After the boss, keep following the linear path for a few scenes with Leknaat and Luc. During the scenes, you'll get the Astral Predications key item and a Fire Orb for attaching as a Rune, should you choose to. You'll be sent back to Gregminster

Gregminster

• When ready, report to Kraze at Gregminster Castle 1F. You'll get a mission to go to Rockland.

First Mission - Received a mission from Kraze.

⚠️Note: There is a missable Antique item (Celadon Pot) you can get dropped by Furballs around Gregminster. It doesn't do anything at all, except you can display them later, but pick this up now if you want it.

On the Run, Rockland & Mt. Seifu

Rockland

• Head to the big north building for a scene. You'll be tasked to go to Mt. Seifu, east of Rockland. Note, you can't pick up the chest that you see here yet.
  
• Be sure to buy at least one Escape Talisman. These allow you to leave dungeons more easily.
  
• Also, a general reminder to check every shop you see in each new location you visit. Eventually you'll be able to access shops that have all items from all other shops, but only if you've visited them once before.

Mt. Seifu

• This dungeon, like most in Suikoden, is relatively linear. When you get to the five-way split, take the center north path last. This is the way forward, so take the dead ends first for treasures.
  
  • Boots
    
  • Medicine
    
  • Antique (??? Urn - Flower Vase)
    
  • 1000 Potch
    
  • PROT Rune Piece - This is a consumable item that raises a character's Protection Stat. Tir is a good a character as any to use it on.
    
  • Medicine
    
  • Escape Talisman
    
  • Greaves
    
  • Lightning Rune Piece
• During the boss battle with Queen Ant, just defend for three turns. You cannot win. Afterwards, Ted will take care of it in a cutscene.
  
• At the top, you'll fight an event battle with bandits, then a a boss battle that you can actually beat.
  
• Boss: Varkas and Sydonia. Take out Sydonia first, since he has less HP. Use Medicines when needed.
  
• You'll automatically leave back to Rockland after.

Rockland

• Take items off of Ted. He'll leave the party soon. Sell his equipment items if you want to.
  
• Take items off of Pahn, too, if you want to.
  
• Approach the new sprites in Rockland, to the NE, and choose to Fight for an event battle.
  
• Head into the northern house for a scene. By the way, you still can't get the chest.
  
• Head back to Greminster.

Gregminster

• A series of scenes takes place here. You can't really miss anything during this section, so just progress as you normally would.
  
• After Ted leaves the party, head to McDohl's house.
  
• During the events at McDohl's house, simply keep talking to your party members to progress the event. Eventually you'll gain the Soul Eater Rune and end up outside. Head to the Inn.
  
• Once you gain control, talk to Cleo and Gremio, then try to leave the inn. You'll see an event with Viktor.
  
• Outside, Viktor will head north. Follow him and talk to him, then head to the city entrance. After more events, you'll end up back outside Gregminster.
  

  
  Leaving Home – Escaped Gregminster

• Head to Lenankamp.
  
• Make sure to place Viktor in the front row and Cleo in the back. Viktor is a short range attacker, labeled S in the party menu, meaning he is nigh useless if placed in the rear of the formation.

Lenankamp

• Another series of events takes place here.
  
• Stay at the Inn to proceed. Talk to the NPC behind the clock when they appear. Then after more scenes, try to leave to the north exit and talk to the NPC on the ground. Admit fault when given the choice.
  
• You need to head back to Rockland.
  
• Remember to adjust your party line up again. You can also strengthen Viktor's weapon and improve his equipment.

Rockland

• There's a mini-dungeon here.
  
• Talk to the guard at the north building's door for a scene.
  
• Head through the front door, fight the event battle, (finally) open the chest for Medicine.
  
• Head left through the house, picking up Chest Plate, Antique (appraise to identify as Hex Doll), 700 Potch, and 1000 Potch.
  
• Talk to Varkas for an event. Head back to the entrance of Rockland, seeing a few events on the way.
  
• Return to Lenankamp

Lenankamp

• Head back to the base through the clock in the Inn.
  
• Talk to Odessa for scenes, and she'll join the party. Put her in the back row. Don't bother with her equipment, as she's only in the team for a small while.
  
• Head back to Sarady through Mt. Tigerwolf
  
• On the way, you'll see a scene at the building partway through the path. Afterwards, you can stay the night here for free to heal.

Sarady

• Enter the building near the entrance, which is an Inn, and stay the night for a scene.
  
• Head all the way back to Lenankamp.
  
• Odessa will be leaving the party soon, so make sure she doesn't have any cool items.

Lenankamp

• Head to the Inn to begin a series of events. Head to the Liberation Hideout again for two event battles.
  
• Head south for a third event battle, then talk to Odessa.
  

  
  Night in Sarady – Said farewell to Odessa

• You need to head to Kwaba Fortress, which is SSW of Lenankamp.

Fortress Kwaba

• The name you choose doesn't matter, but of course you should pick Schtoltheim Reinbach IV.
  
• Head south through the fortress, seeing some scenes.
  
• You can speak with Chandler at the southern exit, but he doesn't do anything yet.
  
• The enemies in the next section of the world map are, of course, stronger. Try to get to Seika first, which is directly south.

The Liberation Army

Seika

• Talk to Mathiu near the middle building. Then follow him to his house in the NE. He won't share much, but head back to the main city for another scene.
  
• Head back to Mathiu's house and choose to interfere for an event battle. Talk to Mathiu afterward.
  
• After the event, we need to head to Kaku, which is SSW of Seika.

Kaku

• You can buy better armors here, but the blacksmith still can't go beyond rank 5 for your weapons.
  
• If you want, you can head south to Kouan, which has even better armor.
  
• Head to the bar on the south side of the city. After a small event, Camille will join up.
  
• For those concerned about counting the Stars of Destiny, don't worry, I will start numbering them as soon as we get our own castle.
  
• Talk to Tai Ho in the basement. You must beat him once at his dice game to continue. Once that's done, he'll head for the harbor.
  
• Talk to Tai Ho at the harbor to head to a one-time-only area, Castle of Toran.

Castle of Toran

• Tai Ho will join up here. You can speak with Yam Koo to return to Kaku, if you need to. You can do this to improve Tai Ho's armor, if you want.
  
• Your first major boss is found in this dungeon, so make sure you are ready. He can be tough, especially on Hard Mode. Make sure someone has the Fire Orb equipped, and be sure you have medicine to spare.
  
• The Clone Orb is useful on Viktor. While it causes him to stagger every-other-turn, he can heal with Medicine.
  
• Try to reach level 17 or so.
  
• This is technically a one-time-only area, so make sure you pick up these items. As with previous dungeons, this is largely a linear path.
  
  • Mega Medicine
    
  • Toe Shoes
    
  • Antitoxin
    
  • 2000 Potch
    
  • STR Rune Piece
    
  • Pointy Hat
    
  • Medicine
    
  • Antitoxin
    
  • Wind Orb (head through an invisible opening in the wall, west of the north chest)
    
  • Haziness Orb (head through an invisible opening in the wall, north of the south chest)
• Boss: Zombie Dragon - Make sure to have a good supply of medicine, or a water rune user to heal. He's weak to Fire. Give Cleo a Fire Orb, have her use all fire attacks. Have Viktor alternate between his Clone Rune attack and healing with medicine.
  

  
  Zombie Dragon Slayer – Defeated the Zombie Dragon

• After all the scenes, you can name your castle. The canon name is "Toran".
  

  
  The Castle on Lake Toran – Obtained the HQ in Suikoden I

• You can talk to Luc to see your current recruited "Stars of Destiny"
  
• If you've followed this guide so far, these are the Stars of Destiny you'll have at this point:
  
  • Tir (Main Character) (1/108)
    
  • Mathiu (2/108)
    
  • Luc (3/108)
    
  • Gremio (4/108)
    
  • Cleo (5/108)
    
  • Viktor (6/108)
    
  • Camille (7/108)
    
  • Tai Ho (8/108)
    
  • Yam Koo (9/108)
    
  • Pahn (yes he is counted despite him not being here yet) (10/108)
• That gives us 10/108 Stars of Destiny!
  
• Talk to Mathiu to get your assignment. Cleo and Viktor will also rejoin your battle party.
  
• You can now use Yam Koo and Luc. Be sure to give them better equipment if you use them. I suggest using Luc at least, he's a great magic user, both in this game and Suikoden II.
  
• There's not much else in the HQ to find right now.

First Recruits, Seika Area

• Now that we have our own HQ, time to gather some early recruits. Also, remember to check the shops in each town you visit.
  
• Sergei - Kaku's Bar - Adds an elevator to HQ (11/108)
  
• Marie - Seika's Inn - Adds an Inn to HQ (12/108)
  
• Onil - Seika northern house (13/108)
  
• Chandler - Kwaba Fortress - Adds a shop to HQ (14/108)
  
• Head to Great Forest village, SE of Kaku
  
• Maas - Blacksmith - adds a Blacksmith to your HQ (15/108)
  
• Sansuke - Western house - adds baths to your HQ (16/108)
  
• Head to Garan bridge west of Great Forest
  
• Kai - Northern side of Garan bridge near eastern exit (17/108)
  
• Go back to HQ and speak/cancel with Marie about ten times. She'll eventually mention needing a skilled cook.
  
• Recruit Antonio in Seika's Inn. (18/108)
  
• We now have 18/108 Stars of Destiny!
  
• Now we can continue with the story. Head to Kouan. You may have already stopped by here for some equipment upgrades.

The Liberation Army (cont.)

Kouan

• Talk to Giovanni on the west side of town.
  
• Talk to Krin in the Inn and agree to his proposal.
  
• After the scene, speak to Krin just outside.

Lepant's Mansion

• This is a little mini dungeon. You can leave the way you entered, if you need to.
  
• For this dungeon, I will list items and events in order that you will encounter them in a bulleted list.
  
• Pick up the Shoulder Pads you see
  
• Recruit Roc, the first NPC you see, by speaking to him (19/108). He opens a warehouse to store items at HQ. Finally!
  
  • Medicine
    
  • 700 Potch
    
  • In the room with the guards, you can avoid getting caught by weaving in/out, avoiding their line of sight. If you get caught, you simply have to redo the room over.
    
  • Counter Orb
    
  • SPD Rune Piece
    
  • Fire Rune Piece
    
  • Leather Armor
    
  • Medicine
    
  • White Paint - Eventually, you'll need to find all six "Paint" items for an achievement in the remaster. Hold onto this.
• You'll meet Juppo, but won't join yet.
  
• At the end of Lepant's mansion you'll encounter a weird spinning wheel room. Which panel you land on is completely random.
  
  • You can gain 10 EXP
    
  • You can lose 10 EXP
    
  • You can fight a forced battle
    
  • You can land on a chest (which will give Medicine)
    
  • Landing on the ? space will reward you with Dragon Incense, which is an infinite-use item that heals a small amount of HP to the party in battle. This pairs well with the Clone Rune on Viktor. I personally would suggest trying to get this. Leave and heal if you need to.
• Once RNG goes your way and you get to the other side of the wheel room, you'll pick up the Kirinji sword. Make your way back to Krin, which will lead to scenes in the Inn.

Kouan

• During the scenes, you'll meet Lepant.
  
• Afterward, leave and head north, following Lepant inside the building.
  
• Inside, Lepant will force his way into your party, and you'll fight an event battle with six soldiers.
  
• After the event battle, check the lower left room for a Water Rune Piece. Then continue on.
  
• The left room has an Antique (appraises to Hex Doll). The right room proceeds the story, and you'll fight another event battle.
  
• Note: The choices made here do not affect the story.
  
• Afterwards, Pahn will rejoin, alongside Lepant (20/108). It's not explicitly stated, but Eileen (21/108), Krin (22/108), Juppo (23/108), and Giovanni (24/108) all also join.
  
• Head back to HQ when ready.

Headquarters

• On 1F, Varkas (25/108) and Sydonia (26/108) will automatically join.
  
• During the banquet, Tir will be attacked by an assassin. He'll leave after 3 rounds.
  
• After more scenes, Gremio will rejoin the party. Head to the docks to meet yet another character, Kirkis. After more scenes, he'll join as well (27/108).
  
• After all these new recruitments, your HQ has reached Level 2! Exit and re-enter to see some changes. You can also now recruit more characters.
  
• Make sure Lepant and Juppo are in your battle party, for recruitment purposes.

Level 2 HQ Recruitment Round

• We can recruit a few more characters in the region now that your HQ has reached Level 2.
  
• Recruit Meg outside of Kaku's Inn by making sure Juppo is in your party. (28/108)
  
• Save at Kaku's inn. In the bar basement, win 5000 Potch from Gaspar to recruit him. Reload if RNG doesn't go your way. (29/108)
  
• Talk to Sheena in Seika Village's inn to recruit him, as long as you have Lepant in the party. (30/108)
  
• Now to continue the story. Head to Great Forest Village, found to the SE. I suggest having Pahn, Cleo, and Luc in your party. Upgrade their equipment at Kouan.

⚠️Money Making Note:

• Gaspar will actually end up being your primary method of earning Potch in Suikoden. You can bet 9900 Potch in his dice game. Depending on the rolls, you may earn 9900 Potch, double that (with a 4-5-6 roll), or triple that (three-of-a-kind). When you win, Gaspar will offer a 'double-or-nothing' type of gamble, where you can exponentially increase your earnings, as long as you get lucky a few times in a row. This is relatively easy to exploit, since the Inn is nearby to save.
  
• Keep Gaspar in mind whenever you need Potch for sharpening weapons, armor, etc.

Elves, Dwarves, and Kobolds

Great Forest Village

• After the scene, exit to the east.
  
• Like other dungeons, The Great Forest is relatively linear, with just a few dead ends branching off the main pain.
  
• Shortly after entering the Great Forest you'll recruit Viki (31/108).
  • Viki has a Blinking Rune that can teleport you from your HQ to anywhere around the world to places you've already been.
    
  • Eventually you'll gain a method to warp back to HQ, but this won't be for a while.
• One screen east of Viki is a Gauntlet
  
• South and East of Viki is an Escape Talisman
  
• Continue on for Needle, Water Rune Piece (slightly hidden to the South), LCK Rune Piece
  
• You'll Enter Kobold Village. There's a small scene here, but otherwise continue on when you can.
  
• Back on the world map, head south to Village of the Elves.

Village of the Elves

• Head up the ladder for a scene.
  
• Before checking out the shops, head north and talk to the Elven Elder for a scene. You'll end up in prison.
  
• After the scenes in prison, leave the village and Valeria will join you temporarily. Kick out whoever you don't need.
  
  • Valeria's Falcon Rune is consistently valuable and it should be used every turn. Also, it can be used from either row.
• Now, buy equipment from the shops.
  
• Head to Dwarf Trail East and slightly North of Village of the Elves

Dwarf Trail

• You'll see a short scene near the end of the path, but otherwise just continue through the area. It's another linear dungeon
  
  • Feather
    
  • Martial Arts Robe
    
  • Sacrificial Buddha (left at first fork). Then continue on..
    
  • Guard Robe (left ladder)
    
  • Killer Orb (hidden right of right ladder)
    
  • Medicine
    
  • LCK Rune Piece
• Head NE to Village of the Dwarves.

Village of the Dwarves

• You can strengthen weapons up to Level 9! Do this for your physical attackers. Upgrade your armors here too.
  
  • Remember that you can relatively easily make money using Gaspar, if you need it.
    
  • Soon, you'll want to make sure Pahn's equipment and levels are powered up, as he'll need to win a one-on-one battle.
• Speak to Meese in the Blacksmith. He'll join as long as you recruited Maas in Great Forest Village. (32/108)
  
• Speak with the Dwarf Chieftain in the upper right house. Agree to his challenge.
  
• Head to Dwarves' Vault north of the village.

Dwarves' Vault

• This dungeon is just slightly more involved than other dungeons in Suikoden.
  
• Follow the empty path to the first switch room
  
• In the first switch room, click the right switch, then center switch, then pick up Sunbeam Orb
  
• Now press leftmost switch, then rightmost switch, then rightmost switch again. Proceed past the room.
  
• When you get to the maze-like room, pick up Medicine, Magic Robe, and Blue Ribbon. Exit NE.
  
• When you get to the platform room, take the far right platform, then the left platform, then south. Pick up Lightning Rune Piece. Go back two platforms, then south to the exit.
  
• In the next maze-like room, pick up Pointy Hat, DEX Rune Piece, Medicine
  
• In the light puzzle room. Press the buttons in this order: Left, Right, Right, Left, Left, Left, Right, Right.
  
• At the 4-way intersection, pick up Mega Medicine to the left, 5000 Potch to the right. Continue North.
  
• At the next intersection, head SW to Escape Talisman. Then head down the stairs.
  
• Boss: Gigantes. Weak to wind. Immune to Fire. If you've upgraded your weapons to level 9, you'll have much higher damage-per-turn.
  
• At the 3-way fork, head left for PROT Rune Piece.
  
• Head down the center path for the key item Flowing Water Cane. Use the Escape Talisman you picked up before the boss to quickly leave.

Dwarf Village

• Talk to the Dwarf Chieftain for a scene. Head back to the Village of the Elves through the Dwarf Trail.
  
• You'll see a small scene on Dwarf Trail. Continue to Village of the Elves.

Village of the Elves

• Before heading to the burning Elven Village, you can recruit Lorelei in Kouan, if you want. Tir must be level 25, which you should be by this point. (33/108)
  
• Enter the Village of the Elves for a scene. Leave, but immediately reenter. Speak with Templeton to recruit him (34/108).
  
  • With Templeton recruited, now you can press the left face-button for a map.
• Head to Village of the Kobolds when ready.

Village of the Kobolds

• Valeria will leave your party momentarily, but Kuromimi will join.
  
• After an event battle, you'll have your first War Battle of Suikoden.

Battle at Pannu Yakuta Castle

• The main thing to understand about Suikoden's War Battles is that they are effectively Rock-Paper-Scissors. Charge > Bow, Bow > Magic, and Magic > Charge.
  
• Characters can die in War Battles. You'll get a very straightforward message if this happens, and you should reset if so.
  
• For this battle, use Luc's magic on Round One, which should trump Kwanda's Attack.
  
• Then, use Other: Thieves to try and determine what types of attacks the enemy will do.
  
• Afterwards, your party is set for you.

Pannu Yakuta Castle

• The right-hand door is an Inn you can use for free.
  
• This is a relatively short dungeon. Here are the items to look for:
  
  • Pick up an Iron Shield from the left door.
    
  • Head up through the center door. Head NW for Half Armor.
    
  • The room on the center east side of 1F has a Gauntlet.
    
  • Head up the center stairs
    
  • 2F NW room has Medicine
    
  • 2F NE room has Old Book Vol. 1
    
  • 2F SE room has Gale Orb
    
  • 2F SW room (southern door) has Lightning Rune Piece
    
  • Head up to 3F via the southern stairs inside. Head north to fight the next boss: Dragon.
• Boss: Dragon - Weak to Wind.
  
• After this, you may want to leave and Save at the Village of the Elves, but it's a long walk.
  
• You have an important choice coming up, be prepared to make the right dialogue selection
  
• Duel: Kwanda
  
  • Duels are also rooted in Rock-Paper-Scissors. Attack > Defend, Defend > Special, Special > Attack

⚠️Make sure to save the game before the duel so you can reload if defeated!

Enemy Move	Player Action	Dialogue Cue
Attack	Use Special	・You're good. Can you withstand this? ・You got me! Perhaps I have underestimated you. ・You don't stand a chance! But I shall show no mercy! ・Hahaha! Puny attacks like that won't work on me! ・Grrr! You are good, son of Teo! Now it's my turn! ・You shall taste the sharpness of my blade! ・At a loss, are you? But I'll show you no mercy! ・Damn! I underestimated you. ・Ha ha! You'll have to do better than that! ・Heh, now it's my turn. ・Taste the sharpness of my blade! ・That's nothing! ・What's the matter? If you won't attack, then I will! ・Well done. But can you take this? ・Whoa! Pretty good, Teo's little boy. Now it's my turn! ・You're better than I thought. But how about this?
Defend	Use Attack	・It's no use! I see through your attack! ・Come on, your turn! Come at me with everything you've got! ・How cautious you are...As befits a leader. ・Think you can break through my impenetrable defenses, do you? ・You got me! But not this time! ・Come on, you're boring me. Show me what you've got! ・Arghhh! I underestimated you. ・Carefully... ・Cautious, aren't you. Just like a leader. ・Damn! My turn! ・Don't bore me. Show me what you can do. ・Forget it. Your methods are obvious. ・Now it's your turn. Come on! ・Pretty good. How about another one? ・What now? ・Can you break my invulnerable defenses?
Special	Use Defend	・Take this! ・Haha, come on! Once more! ・Very well...If that's how you want it! ・This is going nowhere. Very well...Prepare yourself! ・Victory is decided in an instant! I shall put my all into this strike! ・Impossible! How are you able to dodge my attacks?! ・Here we go again! ・I'll get you! ・I'll show you how it's done. ・Impossible! You can't avoid my blows! ・Interesting. How about another round? ・Take that! ・The next one won't be so easy! ・Victory is near! I strike with all my might! ・We're getting nowhere. Here I come! ・Well done. You're a worthy opponent. Now it's my turn!

• After you win, talk with Kwanda. Choose "Something's wrong here" and "I want you to join us."
  
• After all the events, Kwanda (35/108), Sylvina (36/108), Stallion (37/108) will join your army, alongside Valeria (38/108) and Kuromimi (39/108) for good.
  
• When given the choice, select "Not Yet. I have some unfinished business."

Recruitments after Elven Storyline

• Village of the Kobold: Speak with Fu Su Lu at the inn. Pay 10,000 potch and he'll join (40/108)
  
• Village of the Kobold: Speak with Gon in the southern house; he'll join as long as you have Kuromimi in your party (41/108)
  
• Pick up Lorelei in Kouan if you haven't already.
  
• Talk to Apple at the NE house (Mathiu's) in Seika. She'll join (42/108).

Scarleticia

Headquarters

• Head to the meeting room for a scene. Although it's not explicitly said, Humphrey has joined your ranks (43/108).
  
• Sanchez "joins" too, but he is technically not a Star of Destiny. He can change your party line up, though.
  
• Head to Kaku. Talk with Flik in the SW building. Return to HQ and talk with Flik in the meeting room, and he'll join (44/108).
  
• You'll soon start the next War Battle.

Battle at the Fortress of Garan

• Remember, Magic > Charge, Charge > Bow, Bow > Magic
  
• Remember to use your "Other" skills. Thieves can predict what the enemy will do. Mathiu can power up your Charge attack.

Battle at Scarleticia Castle

• You can't win this battle
  
• After the scene, pick your party and head to the nearest town to the west, Teien. I suggest having Pahn as one of your party members.

Teien

• Do your usual new town chores: check shops, sharpen weapons, get new equipment. The blacksmith here can raise weapons to level 12
  
• Talk to Hellion in the Inn to recruit her (45/108). Pick up the chest for Blinking Rune and Mega Medicine. With this, your HQ is level 3 now.
  
  • The Blinking Rune allows you to warp to HQ from anywhere. This combined with Viki basically means you can warp anywhere in the world at any time. Blinking Mirror can only be used on the World Map, however.
    
  • Make sure to warp back to HQ, exit, and re-enter to see the small scene indicating that you reached HQ Level 3. Use Viki to return to Teien.
• Buy Yellow Flower Seeds and Yellow Paint. Put it in your storage at HQ.
  
• You need the Yellow Flower Seeds for a recruitment. You need the Paint for an achievement later.

Rikon

• Rikon is south of Teien.
  
• Buy Blue Flower Seeds and Blue Paint. Put it in your storage at HQ.
  
• Talk to Lotte upstairs in the Inn. You need to find a cat. The cat is in Kaku, near the Inn. Return and Lotte will join (46/108).
  
• Talk to Jabba in the Appraisal Shop. What you need to do is get a random drop Nameless Urn from Holly Masters on the world map outside, and show it to Jabba. He'll join after this (47/108). This adds an Appraise shop to HQ.

Antei

• Antei is west of Teien
  
• Talk to Chapman inside the Armor shop to recruit him (48/108). This adds an Armor Shop to HQ.
  
• Speak to Jeane in the rune shop to recruit her (49/108). This adds a Rune Shop to HQ.
  
• Buy Toe Shoes from the Armor shop and equip them on Tir. Talk to Mina in the Inn and agree to dance to recruit her (50/108).

Rikon

• Board the boat here, and head straight south down the river. Keep going until you hit the whirlpool. You can't pass it, so Blinking Mirror back to headquarters. A scene will take place.
  
• Afterwards, teleport to Teien.

Teien

• Talk to Gen in the unlocked NE house and add him to your party (51/108).
  
• Head next door to talk to Kamandol. He'll join after the scene as well (52/108).
  
• Return to Rikon

Rikon / Liukan's Hermitage

• A scene will automatically play here. After resting in the inn, return to the docks for another scene.
  
• Head back down the river, just past the rapids, to Liukan's Hermitage. Speak to Liukan for a scene.
  
• Before leaving, pick up Black Paint from inside the house.
  
• Use the Blinking Mirror to return to HQ.

Headquarters

• Talk to Mathiu for a scene (he should be on the 4th floor, if your HQ is level 3.) He'll give you Mathiu's Letter.
  
• Head to Antei.
  
• Antei
  
• Talk to Kimberly in the house behind the inn. She'll join (53/108).
  
• Talk to Tesla in the house behind Kimberly's. He'll join (54/108)
  
• Head back to HQ.
  
• Headquarters
  
• Talk to Mathiu on the top floor. You'll get Fake Orders key item.
  
• You can kick out Gen and Kamandol at this time by talking to Sanchez. Add in whoever you'd like.
  
• Head to Soniere Prison, SW of Rikon

Soniere

• This is a small dungeon area.
  
• Make sure to get an Opal drop from Nightmares. You'll need this for a future recruitment. Make sure nightmare is the first enemy killed.
  
• With the Fake Orders, you'll be able to get in the front door.
  
• Items
  
  • Silver Collar (south of the Save orb)
    
  • Old Book Vol. 6
    
  • Antitoxin
• There will be a few fixed fights with guards.
  
  • Half Helmet
    
  • Sound Set 0
• After meeting Liukan, work your way back out of the prison. A long scene will play. Then head to HQ.

Headquarters

• Talk to Mathiu. Liukan will formally join (55/108).
  
• Say you need a moment before continuing on.
  

  ⚠️NOTE: Some players have reported that some items did not properly transfer from Gremio's inventory to the warehouse. To be safe, I recommend taking the items before continuing.

• Gremio's items will be in your warehouse
  

  
  All That We've Lost – Said farewell to Gremio

• Head to Antei.

Antei

• Give Esmeralda an Opal in the Inn to recruit her (56/108).
  
• When ready, talk to Mathiu to start the next War Battle.

The Second Battle at Scarleticia Castle

• Remember, Magic > Charge, Charge > Bow, Bow > Magic

Scarleticia Castle

• Grab Red Paint from the left-most door and Magic Robe from the right-most door.
  
• Examine the portrait in the NW section of the first floor. Select "I actually kind of like his style...". Grab Window Set 1 and MAG Rune Piece from the secret floor.
  
• Head to the second floor.
  
• Grab Spark Orb from the SW room. Continue South for a scene.
  
• Select "This man is innocent" and "Very well.". Milich will join (57/108).
  
• You'll automatically return to HQ.

Headquarters / Recruitment

• Talk to Sanchez and put Milich in your party.
  
• Return to Scarleticia Castle to recruit Ivanov from 1F (58/108) and Kasios from 2F (59/108).
  
• Head to Antei and speak with Qlon near the entrance. He'll join (60/108).

A Fated Encounter

Recruiting Pirates

• We need to beat a relatively tough battle to recruit three characters. You need to have Yam Koo and Tai Ho in your party. It helps if you strengthen their weapons. Tai Ho will be required later, too, so it's worthwhile to power him up a bit.
  
• You can buy Killer Orbs in Teien to improve their crit chance. Or, you can buy each a Turtle Orb in Village of the Dwarves, which will allow you to use their Unite attack every turn.
  
• Get your strongest team together.
  
• Head to Teien and get in the boat. Head to the island to the NW. Here you can fight Anji, Kanak, and Leonardo as a group. Defeat them in three rounds and all three will join (61/108), (62/108), and (63/108).

Headquarters

• Before doing anything else, make sure Pahn is above level 30 with good equipment and a sharpened weapon.
  
• At HQ, talk to Mathiu in the War Room. Kasumi will join automatically (64/108).
  
• There's an unwinnable War Battle. Then, a duel.

Duel 2: Pahn vs General Teo

⚠️Make sure to save the game before the duel so you can reload if defeated!

Enemy Move	Player Action	Dialogue Cue
Attack	Use Special	・This is getting nowhere... Here I come! ・Saw through my attack, did you? ・Is that all you've got? Now it's my turn! ・Pathetic, Pahn. Let me show you how it's done! ・My sword is still sharp as ever! ・You got me with that one, Pahn... Now it's my turn! ・Do you see how we're mismatched? ・Pretty good, Pahn. ・The numbness in my hands, it's real. ・All you can do is defend, Pahn? No mercy!
Defend	Use Attack	・Come at me, Pahn! ・It seems I lost my cool. I must be more careful... ・This next one will not get past me! ・Impressive, Pahn, seeing through my attack like that. I must be more cautious. ・All right, do it again! ・Come on, Pahn. See if you can kill me. ・Do you give up? ・What's the matter, Pahn? How about another round? ・You're a smart one, Pahn. ・You're better than I thought.
Special	Use Defend	・You have shown me your techniques... Now, I shall show you mine! ・If you will not come at me... then I shall come to you! ・My most powerful technique... ・Can you dodge my blade, Pahn? ・Excellent, Pahn. You're a real fighter. Here's another! ・Finish me with a single blow! ・Hmmm. Here I come again! ・Impossible! Take that! ・That's... no good. ・The next one will be more painful.

• If you did everything right, Pahn should survive the duel.
  

  ⚠️If Pahn dies, you won't be able to get all 108 Stars of Destiny.

• You'll be brought back to base. Sleep in your room. Then talk to Flik in the War Room.
  
• Put Tai Ho in your party, then talk to Gen and Kamandol at the docks for a new ship.
  
• We need to get Kirkis up to level 35, so consider putting him in your party.
  
• Head NW on Toran Lake, a bit north of the Pirate's Fortress, to reach Kirov.

Kirov

• There's new equipment here, so upgrade if desired.
  
• We have to do a little bit of a trading sequence here to recruit Sarah.
  
  • Buy sugar from the item shop.
    
  • Talk to Sarah, doing laundry in the center of town. She wants Soap.
    
  • Talk to a man outside the armor shop, who will give you soap for Soy Sauce.
    
  • Talk to a man near the Inn, who will give you Soy Sauce for Salt.
    
  • Talk to a woman at the SE section of town, who will give you Salt for a Yardstick.
    
  • Talk to a man in the Inn, who will give you a Yardstick for Sugar! Make the trade
    
  • Then proceed through the NPCs in reverse order until you can recruit Sarah (65/108).
    
  • Examine the stew in both the center-left and center-right buildings. Then talk to Lester in the southern mansion to recruit him (66/108).
• Talk to Georges in the Inn. Beat the record time in any of the match games to recruit him (67/108).
  
• Head north out of town to Kalekka.

Kalekka

• Grab Earth Rune Piece in the SE house
  
• Grab Old Book Vol. 8 in the run-down bar.
  
• Grab Antique (Flower Painting) in the NW house.
  
• Don't step on the flower buds and speak with Blackman to recruit him (68/108).
  
• Grab the Sound Orb in the NE house.
  
• Return to Kirov and talk to Melodye in the SW corner. Give her the Sound Orb to recruit her (69/108).
  
• Head north of Kalekka to Secret Factory

A Fated Encounter (Cont.)

Secret Factory

• After the scene here, talk to both Kesler (70/108) and Ledon to recruit them (71/108).
  
• In the building, talk to Kage in the NW corner, spend 20,000 Potch to recruit him. (72/108).
  
• Grab the Window Set 0 in a chest
  
• Talk to Mose for a scene.
  
• Return to Kirov

Kirov / Headquarters

• Enter the southern mansion and talk to Kun To for a scene. During the events, you'll recruit Kun To (73/108), Mose (74/108), and Ronnie Bell (75/108).
  
• Head back to your HQ dock. As you enter the base, you'll see a scene where Tai Ho will leave the party and Tir will be back in his room.
  
• Talk to Mathiu in the War Room to continue.

The Final Battle against Teo McDohl

• Power up your Charge and use it every turn.

Duel 3: Tir vs Teo

⚠️Make sure to save the game before the duel so you can reload if defeated!

• Remember, Attack > Defend, Defend > Special, Special > Attack

Enemy Move	Player Action	Dialogue Cue
Attack	Use Special	・Do you understand now just how great the difference in our strength is? ・This is going nowhere... Here I come! ・Always on the defensive... That will not bring you victory! ・Did you see that coming? ・That was nothing. Now it's my turn. ・That was pretty good. Now it's my turn. ・The numbness in my hands, it's real! ・Well done! ・You're soft...soft! This is how you attack! ・Here I come, my son.
Defend	Use Attack	・Impressive, seeing through my attack like that... I must be more cautious myself. ・Show me how strong you have become! ・The leader of the Liberation Army... No wonder you are cautious. ・Hmm? Finished already? ・Good, try it again! ・I mustn't underestimate you. ・I underestimated you! What's wrong? Another round? ・I'll see you coming next time! ・I'm losing my cool. I must be more cautious! ・Show me what you've learned.
Special	Use Defend	・My most powerful technique... ・My sword is the sword of His Majesty the Emperor. I shall not hold back! ・This one will hit its mark! ・If you will not come at me... then I shall come to you! ・Think you can surpass me, do you? ・I'm delighted, my son. You're quite a warrior. But here's another! ・My deadly sword... ・Now that I've seen what you've got, I'll show you what I can do. ・That's... no good. ・The next one will be more painful. ・Hmmm. Here I come again!

Once you win, you will be awarded the following achievement:

My Son - Defeated Teo McDohl in a duel.

After all the scenes above, Alen (76/108) and Grenseal (77/108) will join.

The Necrolord Diversion

Headquarters

• Talk to Lepant for a scene. You'll automatically move to Lorimar.
  
• Viktor and Cleo rejoin, and you can add three others of your choosing. In order to recruit a character shortly, add the blacksmiths Mose, Maas, and Meese.
  
• Leave Lorimar and re-enter. Speak with Kirke to recruit him (78/108).
  
• Enter Warrior's Village to the south-west.

Warrior's Village

• After the scene, check the shops. Buy Red Flower Seeds.
  
• Save your game at the Inn. Talk to Marco north of the Inn, play his game, and win 5000 Potch. He'll join (79/108).
  
• If you have the three blacksmiths in your party, talk to Moose in the NE building. He'll join (80/108). He can sharpen weapons to 15, which will be expensive. Use Gaspar to slowly build up funds when needed.
  
• Talk to the NPCs from the earlier cutscene in the northern building. Chat with Zorak, then Tengaar, then Viktorm then exit.
  
• After more scenes, you'll fight Neclord. You must lose this battle.
  
• After the battle, speak with Zorak again.

Recruitment

• Get Kirkis to level 35, put him in your party, head to Village of the Kobold's Inn, speak with Rubi twice to recruit (81/108).
  
  • Remember, the Kobold Village is north of the Elven Village.
• Warp to Garan. As long as you have 80 characters, speak with Quincy on the side, and she'll join (82/108).
  
• Grab the Red Flower Seeds, Yellow Flower Seeds, and Blue Flower Seeds from storage.
  
• Head to Qlon temple, west of Warriors' Village

Qlon Temple

• Chat with Fukien straight north of you, and he'll join (83/108).
  
• Before going into the shrine cave, talk to Morgan inside the shrine, to the NE. He'll join as long 1as your HQ has reached level 3 (84/108).
  
• Check a bookshelf to the west for Old Book Vol. 3.
  
• Enter the cave and immediately leave. Talk to Zen nearby. Give him the colored seeds and he'll join (85/108).

Cave of the Past

• Level up in the cave to level 40 or higher. This is a long dungeon. Make sure you have inventory space.
  
• Enter the cave and go up the first set of stairs. Again, this dungeon is largely linear. You should pick up the items in this order.
  
  • Crimson Cape (Second set of Stairs, to the west)
    
  • Medicine, Flowing Orb (upper fork)
    
  • Headgear (lower fork)
    
  • Window Orb (secret path SW of Headgear)
    
  • Old Book Vol 2. (in room E of Headgear)
    
  • 5000 Potch
    
  • Escape Talisman
• Enter the stairs beyond the Escape Talisman. Here, you can find Crowley in a secret room, but you can't recruit him just yet.
  
  • Illustrated War Scroll (Eastern room NE of Crowley)
    
  • Medicine, Silverlet
    
  • Mega Medicine, DEX Rune Piece
• Check the Celestial Sword for a scene.

Village of the Hidden Rune

• This is a one-time-only area
  
• Head NE to see a boy. He'll run south. Follow him and speak to him.
  
• Speak to the chief to the NE for a scene. Follow them into the NE house. Pick up Mega Medicine, then speak with the Elder inside the house for a scene.
  
• After the scene, immediately go back into the village and into the SE house. Pick up Champion's Orb. This rune will prevent encounters with enemies weaker than you.
  
• Now go back through the upper house, make your way around to the lower part of the village, you'll see a scene with Yuber.
  
• After the scene, go back to the chest to pick up Boar Orb. Then leave through the light.
  
• After picking up the Celestial Sword (which is automatically equipped to Viktor), use an Escape Talisman.
  
• Talk to Hugo in Qlon Shrine and he'll join, assuming you picked up the Illustrated War Scroll (86/108)
  
  • You can turn in your Old Books to Hugo at HQ.

Warrior's Village

• Go into the Item Shop to the west. Give Window the Window Orb and he'll join (87/108)
  
• Now talk to Zorak for a scene in the center of town.

Teien

• If Tir has reached level 40, talk to Eikei on Teien's dock to recruit him. (88/108)
  
• Head to Neclord's Castle SW of Warriors' Village.

Neclord's Castle

• Head up for a scene. Hix will force his way into your party (89/108). It's ideal to sharpen his weapon and improve his armor, since he will be participating in a boss fight.
  
  • Make sure you have someone dedicated to healing. The Flowing Orb from Cave of the Past is extremely useful.
• Head through the eastern door for a Full Helmet. The NPC here will give hints about the dungeon in exchange for Potch.
  
• 2F is linear. Make your way through to 3F.
  
• 3F: Pick up Antitoxin in the center room
  
• Medicine (SE room on 3F)
  
• Sound Set 1 (W room on 3F)
  
• In the painting room, counting from left to right, click on the paintings in this order: 3, 2, 4, 1.
  
• Make your way across the outer wall to the other side of 3F
  
• Pick up Earth Boots in SE room
  
• Pick up Green Paint in the western room
  
• Enter the center door to go up to 4F
  
• NE room (4F): Antitoxin
  
• SE room (4F): Earth Rune Piece
  
• Go around the outer wall to the other side of 4F
  
• NW room (4F): MAG Rune Piece
  
• SW room (4F): Cape of Darkness
  
• Enter the center room to fight Neclord. Honestly, better to focus on hard hitting physical attacks than magic. You'll want to have the Flowing Orb equipped on a magic character for healing.
  

  
  Showdown with Neclord – Vanquished Neclord in Suikoden I

• After the boss, pick up the chest hidden south of the stairs for Rage Orb.
  
• You'll have to walk the long way out.
  
• Viktor will leave temporarily, and Tengaar will formally join (90/108).

Headquarters

• You should have 90 Stars of Destiny. Leave HQ and return, and you should see a small scene showing a new flag out front. Your HQ is now at level 4.

The Dragon Knights

Post-Neclord Recruitment

• I suggest equipping the Champion Rune to someone.
  
• Head to Rikon's Inn. Clive has a chance of showing up, as long as your HQ is level 4. Keeping exiting/re-entering the town of Rikon until he does, then recruit him (91/108). He's left of the innkeeper.
  
• Head to where you fought Neclord (all the way, yes). Talk to Pesmerga and he'll join (92/108). Then you have to walk all the way back down.
  
• Talk to Crowley in Qlon's cave to recruit him (93/108). You'll have to snake down a hidden passage north of him to get to him. He is an excellent mage.

Headquarters

• Talk to Mathiu for a scene. Flik and Humprey are required party members, so strengthen their equipment if necessary.

Recruitment

• This opportunity is limited, so be sure to do this now.
  
• Head to Kalekka and speak to Leon in the southern house.
  
• Return to Mathiu and obtain Mathiu's Letter.
  
• Return to Leon and he'll join (94/108).

⚠️NOTE: You have a very limited window for Leon recruitment, try to get it done before Moravia, because after that Mathiu goes into his Shasarazade mission state. It definitely needs to be done before the hero goes to sleep. (Thank you to Tyrant for this information)

Dragon's Den

• Head northwest of Antei to reach Dragon's Den.
  
• The guard here will reject you. Return to Antei
  
• In Antei, speak with the nearby NPC for a scene.
  
• Return to Dragon's Den and you'll be able to enter.
  
  • Goldlet
    
  • Old Book Vol. 5
    
  • Power Gloves
• See a scene at the end of the dungeon. When back on the world map, head west to Dragon Knights' Fortress.

Dragon Knights' Fortress

• Speak to Fuma hidden in the NE section and he'll join (95/108).
  
• Head inside the fortress and speak to Kreutz in the NW. He'll join (96/108).
  
• Head upstairs and view the scene. Afterward, pick up Window Set 2 in the chest, and Old Book Vol. 4 from the bookcase.
  
• You need to put Liukan in your party and return. You don't need to worry about equipping him.
  
• After the scene, Milia will join (97/108). Milia will have to fight a boss, so you probably want to strengthen her weapon and equipment.
  
• When you are ready, interact with the red dragon in Dragon Knights' Fortress to go to Seek Valley.

Seek Valley

• Another mostly linear dungeon.
  
  • Master's Robe
    
  • At the three-way fork, head NW for Sound Set 2. Then take the center fork (we will return to the right fork later).
    
  • Mega Medicine
    
  • Boss: Crystal Core. Weak to Earth (Hellion is a great choice, but you have 4 required party members for this section)
    
  • Cyclone Orb
    
  • Gold Collar
• You'll see a scene at the end. Return to the entrance and leave when done.

Dragon Knights' Fortress

• Talk to Joshua on 2F.
  
• During the event with Futch, simply move south and watch the scene.
  
• When able, talk to Joshua again. He'll join (98/108), alongside Futch (99/108).

A Day for Alliances – Became allies with the Dragon Knights

Headquarters

• Back at HQ, you'll see a scene between Kasumi and Krin.
  
• Head to 4F for a scene. Taggart will join (100/108).
  
• Put Mose, Maas, Meese and Moose in the party. Return to Seek Valley, take the first eastern fork to Mace and recruit him. He'll let you power up your weapons to max level 16 (101/108).

Finale

Headquarters

• When ready, sleep in McDohl's room, then talk with Mathiu to begin the next war battle.

Taking the Northern Checkpoint

• You outnumber the enemy significantly, so you should have little issue.
  
• Remember, Magic > Charge, Charge > Bow, Bow > Magic
  
• Griffith will join after the battle (102/108).

Headquarters

• For the next section, Kasumi and Krin are required. Make sure to give them better equipment, especially Kasumi's weapon.
  
• Make sure to pick up the Old Book Vol. 7 at Northern Checkpoint where you recruited Griffith.
  
• Head north of Northern Checkpoint to Moravia Castle.

Moravia Castle

• Pick up the Pink Paint to the right. At the NPC to the NE, you can rest and save.
  
  • At this point, you can turn in all books and all the paint to Ivanov for the A Painter for the Ages achievement.
    

    
    A Painter for the Ages - Completed Ivanov's painting

• Taikyoku Tunic
  
• (after a long linear path through rooms) Mega Medicine
  
• Needle
  
• At the end of the castle, you'll see a scene, during which Warren (103/108) and Kasim will join (104/108). Viktor rejoins as well.
  
• You'll have to run back through the castle to pick up the last chest, which holds a Mother Earth Orb.
  
• You can also recruit Vincent while you are here (105/108).
  
• Leave Moravia Castle and head south to the Northern Checkpoint.
  
• You'll recruit Maximillian (106/108) and Sancho during the scene here (107/108).

Headquarters

• Make sure you only have one empty space on the stone
  
• Talk to Mathiu in the War Room when ready.

Floating Fortress War Battle

• Use the Ninjas to see what the enemy is going to do.
  
• Use thieves when you run out of ninjas.
  
• Power up your charge attacks when you can.
  
• Magic > Charge, Charge > Bow, Bow > Magic

Shasarazade

• Another mostly linear dungeon.
  
  • Chaos Shield
    
  • Guard Ring
    
  • Master's Garb
    
  • Mega Medicine (Left at the T intersection)
    
  • Boss: Shell Venus - Weak to Lightning and Earth
    
  • Thunder Orb-Return back for another boss
    
  • Boss: Sonya

  
  Showdown in Shasarazade – Defeated Sonya

Headquarters

• Before doing anything else, head to the basement in the HQ. Talk to Sonya
  
• Choose "I want you to join us" and "It doesn't matter. Sonya will join (108/108)!
  
• This is your last chance to recruit more characters.
  
• Talk to Mathiu in the war room for a long scene. The scene will be different depending on if you have 108 Stars, or less than 108 Stars.
  
• Afterwards, talk to Mathiu and initiate the next war battle.

War battle: The Last Battle

• Use the Ninjas to see what the enemy is going to do.
  
• Use thieves when you run out of ninjas.
  
• Power up your charge attacks when you can.
  
• Magic > Charge, Charge > Bow, Bow > Magic

Gregminster

• For Gregminster and the final section of the game, Flik and Viktor are required.
  
• Check the shops for the best purchaseable items in the game.
  
• I suggest having two offensive magic casters and a third one with a Flowing Rune.
  
• This is the last chance to prepare for Suikoden 2.
  
  • Put the Windspun Armor (that you'll get shortly) on Humphrey.
    
  • The following characters are playable in Suikoden 2. If you MAX out their weapon in Suikoden 1 (reach level 16), they'll get a +3 starting bonus to their weapon level in the sequel.
    
    • Clive
      
    • Flik
      
    • Futch
      
    • Hix
      
    • Humphrey
      
    • Kasumi
      
    • Lorelai
      
    • Luc
      
    • Tir McDohl
      
    • Meg
      
    • Pesmerga
      
    • Sheena
      
    • Stallion
      
    • Tengaar
      
    • Valeria
      
    • Viktor
• When ready, enter Gregminster palace.

Gregminster Palace

• Boss: Ain Gide - This is an easy boss
  
• A straightforward final dungeon, but with many forced battles. The forced battles do NOT respawn, so feel free to leave to heal up.
  
• Windspun Armor (put this on Humphrey!)
  
• Horned Helmet
  
• Power Ring
  
• You'll know you're near the final boss when you see a save point. This is the last save point in the game.
  
• In the Remaster, you'll create a clear save that can be used to import into Suikoden 2 after you beat the game.
  
• For the final boss, defeat the head on the left side of the screen first, as it can heal. Otherwise at this point, use your best strategies.

The Gate Rune War – Completed Suikoden I

The Ultimate Tenkai Star – Completed Suikoden I on Hard

The Stars of Destiny Assembled – Got the 108 Stars ending in Suikoden I

Save Data Transfer and What Carries Over

⚠️IMPORTANT!: You MUST transfer completed save data from Suikoden I if you are going for 100% of the achievements! A transferred save file is required to recruit Tir McDohl in Suikoden II, which is an achievement. Refer to the Soul Eater achievement section for details.

How to Transfer Save Data

• Progress Suikoden 1 Until Gregminster
  
• Players will need to have progressed until the final dungeon of Suikoden 1, Gregminster Castle, before being eligible for data transfer. Players are not required to have recruited all 108 Stars of Destiny for data transfer eligibility.
  
• Players will be given an option to load their save file from Suikoden 1 when opening and starting a new game in Suikoden 2. This is the only time players can transfer their data over so make sure to take note before going through with starting the game!

Benefits of Transferring Save Data

• Recruiting the Suikoden 1 Hero
  
  • The recruitment sidequest for the Hero of Suikoden 1 only activates after transferring your data over to Suikoden 2. McDohl comes with his signature Soul Eater rune, making him one of the best characters for your party.
• Carry Over Data With Returning Characters
  
• Character Levels
  
  • Characters gain extra levels depending on their last level in Suikoden 1 upon joining your team in Suikoden 2.
• Crest
  
  • Crests equipped in Suikoden 1 will be carried over.
• Weapon Levels
  
  • Characters gain extra weapon levels depending on their last level in Suikoden 1 upon joining your team in Suikoden 2.
• Armor Levels
  
  • Characters gain extra armor levels depending on their last level in Suikoden 1 upon joining your team in Suikoden 2.
• Access to Special Stew Recipe
  
  • Players who transfer their Suikoden 1 to Suikoden 2 with Gremio alive in their save file will gain access to Recipe 39: Special Stew in their Suikoden 2 run.
• Players will need to have completed recruiting the Hero of Suikoden 1 before attempting the cooking battle with Lester. Completing the battle first will lock you out of accessing the recipe.

Characters Carried Over in Suikoden 2

• Tir McDohl
  
• Viktor
  
• Flik
  
• Luc
  
• Hix
  
• Tengaar
  
• Stallion
  
• Clive
  
• Meg
  
• Futch
  
• Humphrey Mintz
  
• Kasumi
  
• Valeria
  
• Sheena
  
• Lorelai
  
• Vincent
  
• Pesmerga

Keep in mind that the benefits of leveling above 60 are incremental. Maxing out levels isn't necessary. Focusing on equipping key characters with valuable gear like Windspun Armor is more impactful.

Player feedback about what carries over:

• Recruiting the Suikoden I Hero (McDohl):
  
  • Transferring your save allows you to recruit McDohl in Suikoden II, who retains his Soul Eater Rune. ​
• Equipment Transfer:
  
  • McDohl: Most armor and helmets equipped by McDohl in Suikoden I will carry over to Suikoden II. ​
    
  • Humphrey: If equipped with Windspun Armor in Suikoden I, Humphrey will have it in Suikoden II. ​
  • Pesmerga: Although intended to transfer Windspun Armor, a fixed Dragon Armor prevents this without modifications.
• Character Levels:
  
  • Returning characters receive level bonuses based on their Suikoden I levels. Those above level 60 in Suikoden I will start at higher levels in Suikoden II.
• Weapon Levels:
  
  • Characters with weapon levels between 12 to 16 in Suikoden I will have higher starting weapon levels in Suikoden II.

Suikoden II Walkthrough

This walkthrough is a bullet point guide for players who don't want to keep referring back to paragraphs within a lengthy walkthrough, but do want to make sure that they don't miss anything that will prevent them from collecting all treasure chests, and recruiting all characters. This guide will remain as spoiler-free as possible, but there will be some cases I will mention a character leaving the party soon for item management purposes.

Suikoden II is a bit more involved than Suikoden I, but it is still a relatively straightforward game. Most dungeon areas are linear, and a checklist of item pick-ups will suffice as you make your way through. Some areas of the game are a little bit trickier that we will point out.

Suikoden II also has more achievements tied to minigames compared to the first title. This guide will help here, pointing out the optimal times to do these events so you can get every achievement.

What this walkthrough will do:

• Offer a minimalist walkthrough so you know what you need to do at any point in the game.
  
• Point out recruits and missables so you can easily complete the game 100%.
  
• The guide attempts to be spoiler-free, but there will be moments where I will say "this character will leave your party soon" for item management reasons.

What the walkthrough will not do:

• Offer in-depth strategies for bosses or party build.
  
• In-depth Dungeon Walkthroughs. Basic directions will be provided to help navigate to all items, but other than that, most locations in Suikoden are straightforward.

Opening

⚠️Note: There is an achievement for beating Suikoden II on Hard Mode. So, make sure you have chosen that setting if interested

⚠️Note 2: Throughout Suikoden II, there is a time-limited quest involving Clive. There is an achievement tied to this. For most players, I would suggest making sure the "Event Timer" is stopped from the settings menu. This way, you can take your time, and the quest is no longer time-limited.

• After naming your character (canon name is Riou), you wake up in an army camp. The events here can vary slightly depending on what you do, but ultimately, head north for a scene, you'll end up meeting Luca Blight, and Rowd will sic soldiers on you.
  
• If you pick "Look at that current ... we'll never make it!" four times, you will fight an extra battle. It's worth fighting a handful of battles for some quick level ups.
  
  • If you fight 108 battles, you get the opening credits sequence in color. Otherwise, the sequence will be in gray-scale. You don't have to get the color sequence at all, it's just an easter egg for those who want to grind out 108 battles at this point.
• After some scenes (pick whichever dialogue you'd like), you'll end up a prisoner at Mercenary Fortress.

⚠️Note 3: If I don't specifically mention which dialogue choice to pick during any given scene, then it does not matter what you pick, and the scene will proceed in the same fashion. Suikoden II *does* have some consequential dialogue options, but many are just for flavor.

Mercenary Fortress

• Here you will have to do some chores for Pohl. The first set will have you pushing boxes and picking up a Rope on the floor.
  
• For the next set of chores, talk to Barbara in the lower left for two pairs of boots.
  
• Talk to the blacksmith to the north for 3 Flints.
  
  • (You can get extra Boots and Flint with certain options but it's really mostly a waste of inventory space. I would not bother.)
• Head upstairs and talk to the item shop. You'll need to get Flour. You'll team up with Gengen and Tuta and head to the city of Ryube.

World Map

• Don't bother fighting too many random battles, just head to Ryube to the NE.

Ryube

• Grab the Flour from the Item Shop. Return to Mercenary Fortress.

Mercenary Fortress

• Give Pohl the Flour.
  
• After the scenes, you will need to clean up oil spills.
  
  • Two in the basement, one on 1F, one on 2F, one in Flik's room. Return to Pohl when finished.
• More scenes will take place at night, Jowy will try to break you out. Follow the events, pick whichever choices, and eventually Jowy will break you out of your cell. Head to 2F and leave through the SW. You'll climb down the rope and leave.
  
• Head back to Ryube.

Ryube

• You'll meet traveling street performers and a scene will take place. When Eilie begins to throw knives, never move.
  
• Eilie, Bolgan, and Rina join your party. Remember to set your formation.
  
• You can sharpen some weapons at the blacksmith. This is effectively your first battle party.
  
• You can save at the Inn.
  
• Head north to North Sparrow Pass.

North Sparrow Pass

• After the scenes, the dungeon itself is linear.
  
• First West for for Fire Wall scroll
  
  • There is a pool of water near this that will replenish your HP and MP. Use this if you want to gain some quick levels with this battle team.
    
  • Scrolls are new to Suikoden II. They basically contain spell charges that any character can use, provided the scroll is 'equipped' in an accessory slot. While this does have its uses, inventory space is limited, so you probably won't want to rely on scrolls often. Eventually you will gain the capability to create scrolls on your own.
• Take the next East fork to an Escape Talisman
  
• Take the next middle fork for a Chest Plate.
  
• You'll eventually run into your first Boss: Mist Shade - Use fire spells, Rina's Angry Blow, and the Fire Wall Scroll you picked up.
  
• After the boss, take the east fork to Wind Feather Ornament.

World Map

• Head to Kyaro Village nearby.

Kyaro Village

• Eilie, Rina, and Bolgan will leave the party here. They'll be back, eventually.
  
• Save at the inn.
  
• Head to the north part of town and check the shop. You may be able to buy Winged Boots in the Rare Finds section. Reload if they aren't there, if you want them. They're accessories and they're rare, so don't fret too much if you can't get them to show up.

⚠️Note - Rare Items in shops: Most shops in Suikoden II have a "Rare Finds" section. There's is a bit of an RNG component to these items. Basically, when you open a shop menu, there is a *chance* for certain "Rare" items to show up in this slot. Every shop's Rare Find selection is unique. After you check a Rare Finds section, you need to wait about 30 minutes for the section to update, giving you another chance to 'roll the RNG dice' to see if the Rare Finds show up again.

You can exploit this by saving your game BEFORE you check Rare Finds, and if the item you want is not there, reload. This guide will point out certain notable items you might find at various Rare Finds sections throughout the game. Always remember to Save first, before checking, or alternatively, remember to check back later.

• In Kyaro, head left a screen to Riou's house. Before entering the house, head upwards past the right side of the building to the backyard. Investigate the tree three times and Mukumuku will join. He's a squirrel, and yes, he is a Star of Destiny.
  
  • Like with the original Suikoden, I'll start counting the Stars of Destiny once we have our own base to do so.
• Enter Riou's house and check the desk in the lower left room for ??? Book (Old Book Vol. 1).
  
  • Like in Suikoden 1, Old Books can eventually be turned into your base. While this guide will point out all these books, there's no achievement for collecting them all.
• Exit through the back door and see the scene with Nanami, Riou's sister. She'll join the party.
  
• After, as you are leacing check the vases in the center. You get to pick one to take with you, which is basically meant to be sold for Potch. The Medium sized Vase is actually the most valuable.
  
• Afterward, leave the house. During the scene, you may fight Rowd depending on your choices, but ultimately it's just part of a long cutscene.
  
• Watch the events. Eventually, Viktor and Flik will rescue you.
  
• When given the choice, make sure to choose to save Nanami.
  
• After all the events, leave the village when you can.

Opening (cont.)

World Map

• Head all the way back through the North Sparrow Pass to the Mercenary Fortress.

Mercenary Fortress

• Flik and Viktor will leave the party.
  
• You can talk to Leona to rearrange your party, you can even add Gengen to your formation
  
• You can sharpen weapons to level 3 at the blacksmith.
  
• You can store items at Barbara.
  

  ⚠️Note: You'll be entering a portion of the game where you won't be able to access your storage for quite a while, but you'll eventually gain access again.

• You can save/rest at Pohl.
  
• Head to Toto village far NW of the fort. There is an apprasal shop here, so bring along ??? items,if you want.

Toto Village

• Appraise items at the appraisal shop (marked with a magnifying glass icon)
  
• Enter the Inn. Talk to Zamza at the top. He'll join as long as Nanami is with you.
  
  • I'll start numbering the Stars of Destiny later, don't worry.

Ryube Village

• Talk to the guy, Rikimaru, lying on the ground. Help him out and pay his 3000 Potch bill and he'll join.
  
• Talk to Millie in the white hat in the NE section of town. Choose to help her out and you'll be brought to Ryube Forest for a mini-dungeon sidequest.

Ryube Forest

• Head west at the first fork, put the baby bird back in its nest
  
• Head west at the second fork to grab Leather Cape and Gauntlets.
  
  • The NE path leads to a house you can't do anything at yet, but keep it in mind for later. This is Tsai's cottage.
• Head back to the first fork and head east. Eventually you'll battle Bonaparte (min-boss, but not a pushover). After you defeat him, Millie will join permanently!
  
• Head back to where the baby bird was. A new NPC, Kinnison, should be here. Tell him you saved the bird, and that you are looking for companions, and he'll join alongside his dog Shiro.
  
  • If Kinnison isn't here, try exiting the forest and re-entering.
• Head back to Toto Village

The Highland Invasion

Toto Village

• Now that you've recruited some characters, you'll see a scene here. Pick any options during the scenes. Head to Pilika's house for more scenes. Pilika will give you 70 Potch to buy a birthday present for her father.
  
• Leave Toto to the west.

World Map - Muse Area

• Head to Coronet in the SW. Here you can strengthen weapons to rank 5 and buy slightly better armor.
  
• Head to Muse north of Coronet when ready.
  
• Head to the Item shop in Muse. The most efficient thing to do is select "No way." when given the option. Jowy will sell his signet ring, you'll get the Wooden Amulet, and 1500 Potch.
  
• Upgrade armors at the equipment shop here. Attach runes at the rune shop
  
• Return to Toto Village.

⚠️Note: Like in Suikoden 1, make sure to visit every shop you run into, whether it's an Item Shop, Equipment Shop, or Rune Shop. Eventually your home base shop will include *most* of the items from shops you've visited before, so it's best to make sure you stop by each one, even if you don't buy anything.

Toto Village

• A scene will take place as you enter. A familiar face, Apple, will tag along, alongside Pilika.
  
• Leave and re-enter Toto. Talk to Hanna and choose "We'll fight together." She'll join your group. Return to the Mercenary Fortress.

Mercenary Fortress

• A scene will take place automatically. After, make your way to the command room for another scene. You'll gain 2000 potch. Head to Ryube.

Ryube Forest

• Head to that house/cottage I mentioned earlier. Take the left fork, then the right fork. After the scene, Tsai will join your group. Head back to the fort. On the way, you'll see a scene with Luca Blight. The choice here does not matter.

Mercenary Fortress

• Head up for a scene. Save, then head up to the command room and say that you want to fight. You'll need to defeat Flik in a duel.

Duel with Flik

• Like in Suikoden 1, duels are games of Rock-Paper-Scissors. Attack > Defend. Defend > Special. Special > Attack.
  
• However, this duel is not really a real duel. It'll end as soon as you do some damage to Flik. Just try again if you need to.

Mercenary Fortress

• Leave the room for yet another scene. You'll get to name your army. I'll choose "Dunan"
  

  ⚠️Note: This is the last time you'll have access to storage for a while.

• Head to the front of the fortress for a scene. This leads to the first War Battle.

War Battle - Defending the Mercenary Fortress

• This is a tutorial battle. Simply follow the prompts.

War Battle - The Second Defense of the Mercenary Fortress

• This is the second tutorial battle. You have to lose this one.

Mercenary Fortress

• You have a couple semi-important choices coming up soon. Pay attention!
  
• Afterwards, you'll be in the fortress. Choose "I'll go with you', else you'll make this section of the game harder than it needs to be.
  
• Make your way to the command room, fighting a few battles along the way.
  

  ⚠️During this scene in the command room, QUICKLY choose option 1 "Save Her".
  

  • If you don't pick the option in time, Jowy will simply do it himself. Don't be a jerk and be quick to help him! (To be clear this has no material effect on the game. Just help him because it's the right thing to do.)

• After the events, you'll be teamed up randomly with some of recruits you've gathered so far. You'll have to use this team for a while, like it or not.
  
• You need to make your way to Muse, stopping past Toto.

Toto

• Follow Pilika for scenes. You'll reacquaint with Leknaat and see scenes from Riou's, Nanami's, and Jowy's childhood. This is a relatively long event, but at the end, Jowy will get the Black Sword Rune, and Riou will get the Bright Shield Rune. Any runes they had equipped will be placed in the inventory.
  
• Head to Muse.

Muse

• After the scene with the guard, leave and head to the White Deer Inn to the East.
  
• Especially because you could not choose your current team, you may want to make sure everyone's gear is updated, weapon sharpened, and leveled up.

White Deer Inn

• Go inside the Inn for a scene.
  
• In the morning, talk to the Peddler at the table for some shopping.
  
• Leave the Inn for a scene. Choose to help Alex out.
  
• Head right a bit and up a few screens to a door for another scene. Enter the ruins.

Sindar Ruins

• This is a slightly more involved dungeon area, so I will give step-by-step instruction to clear the dungeon while getting all pick-ups.
  
• Examine the pedestal near the door to open it.
  
• Take the west fork for a Mega Medicine and Stone of Magic. Continue north to the next screen.
  
• Take the east then south fork for Angry Blow. Continue over the bridge, then north to grab Gauntlets. Go South, west, then north to next area.
  
• When you reach the six statues, push the top-right statue onto the button to open the door. Grab Shoulder Pads and the Round Plate. Retrace your steps across the bridge and put the plate into the hole.
  
• At the four-way fork, head west then north to Triangle Plate. Continue west to Fire Lizard Orb.
  
• Back at the four-way-fork, head north to another four-way work. Head east down the long path and place the Triangle Plate in its slot for an event.
  
• Back at the four-way forks, continue heading north for Chain Mail.
  
• Go South a bit into the dried up riverbed, then west & south to the next area.
  
• Go South to a fork, then west. Pick up the Square Plate. Go back to the fork, then south, pick up Water Orb.
  
• Head back to the first four-way-fork (up and right to exit the riverbed, then south) head east. Place the square plate right of the door, and head inside. Grab Old Book Vol. 2 and Magic Drain Orb.
  
• Head back to the four-way-fork, then north to the second four-way-fork. Head west. Open the door and head inside.
  
• After some scenes, you'll fight Boss - Double Head. Use Fire magic if possible. Jowy's rune is good too. Riou's rune can heal.
  
• After the scenes, make your way back to the entrance, either on foot or using an Escape Talisman
  
• When you exit the Ruins, there will be a small scene. When you re-enter the Inn, there will be another scene. When you have control, grab the Healing Herb left near the ruins entrance and return to Nanami.
  
• After more scenes, you can now enter Muse with your new Entry Permit.

Muse

• There's a lot to do in Muse, which is the de-facto capital of the City-States of Jowston.
  
• Try to get a Fury Orb from the Rare Finds section of the Rune Shop in Muse. This isn't needed, but it's a useful orb to have, and this is the earliest you can get it.
  
• Try to enter and there will be a series of scenes. Choose whichever options you'd like. You'll end up in the city after once again being saved by Viktor and Flik.
  
• Head to the Tavern (on the right side of Muse) and talk to Leona.

Clive and Elza's Sidequest Story

• In muse, go NE of the Rune shop for a scene with Elza
  
• Go further N to see a scene with Clive
  
• Head to the entrance of the city for another scene. You'll get Sound Set #1.
  
• Clive and Elza's story requires you to play through the game quickly to reach certain points of the games under a certain amount of time. While you do not actually get anything in game for doing this, nor is the main storyline affected by these events, there is an achievement for seeing them all. Remember to turn off the Event Timer in the menu, if you haven't already.

The Highland Invasion (cont.)

Muse

• Head to the city hall in the north center of town for a scene. After speaking with mayor Anabelle, head in the right room to speak with Jess. Choose "We're in".
  
• Examine the upper right bookshelf for ??? Book (Old Book Vol. 4).
  
  • Don't worry, you didn't miss Old Book Vol. 3. That's found later in South Window.
• Leave the city hall and head south. You should see Tuta (from Mercenary HQ, remember?) far to the south. Speak with him for a scene, and he'll join.
  
• Return inside and talk to Dr. Huan for Recipe #3 (this is missable!)
  
• Return to the tavern and talk to Leona for a scene.
  
• Did you remember to get Recipe #3 from Dr. Huan? Be sure to pick it up, it is missable!

Recipe Note: While there is an achievement related to completing all the cook-offs later in the game, you do not necessarily have to get all Recipes. But why miss something if you don't have to? This guide will point out where to pick them up.

Recruiting Anita

• We can recruit Anita sitting at the table in the tavern if we do a few chores for her. You may have to leave and re-enter Muse to flag the game to move on to her next request.
  
• She'll may ask for you refill her wine glass. Speak to Leona to do this.
  
• She may ask for Antitoxin. Give her some. You can buy it at the item shop in Muse.
  
• She'll talk about a female swordsman being rare. Reply that 'I've never seen one so beautiful' to make her happy.
  
• Eventually she'll ask about joining up. You can either ask her to join, or ask for a date, and Anita will join up with you.

⚠️Note:

• Attaching the Magic Drain Rune that you got in the Sindar Ruins to Riou is a good option. He can maintain 1 MP for his "Great Blessing" Rune ability, giving you a good source of healing.
  
• Be sure to upgrade the equipment of your party and sharpen weapons at Coronet. Make sure your rune slots are filled too. You can buy runes from the Rune Shop in Muse.
  
• This guide won't offer much in terms of in-depth strategies. Generally speaking, make sure to include physical damage dealers, healers (with Water Runes), and damage mages in your party.

Mercenary Fortress / Toto Village

• Return to Mercenary Fortress and you'll see a scene with Templeton.
  
• Head to Toto village and speak to Templeton on the left-hand side. He'll join. You'll also get the Suiko Map.
  
• Head to the Muse-Highland Checkpoint, north of Muse.

Note: By the way, if you were wondering if the Muse-Matilda Early glitch is in this version of the game, it is not! No sequence breaking here. If you don't know what I'm talking about, don't worry about it. A glitch in the PS1 version allowed you to access the Matilda area early, but that hasn't been possible since the PSP version of Suikoden 2.

Muse-Highland Checkpoint

• Talk to the guard to open the gate, then talk to him again to let you pass to the right.
  
• In the forest, head all the way to the right to a new screen, and pick up Circlet from the chest.
  
• Head back left a screen, then take the immediate NW fork to a Belt of Strength.
  
• Now, take the NE path and head north to the next area. Continue heading north to the next area. Continue until you see a scene.
  
• In the Highland camp, head to the NE for a scene. Afterwards, you'll be caught and about to run off. When you can, pick up the Fire Sealing Orb from the chest, before heading the fancy tent to the west. You'll see a scene with Princess Jillia. The choices here don't matter.
  
• After, leave to the SW. You'll have a forced fight with Jowy and Riou. After more scenes, you'll have a forced fight with the rest of your team. After, choose "First, we have to get out of here."
  
• Make your way back to Muse.

Muse

• We mostly have scenes to see here.
  
• Head to Anabelle's office in City Hall for a quick scene.
  
• Return to Leona's tavern for a scene with Viktor and Flik.
  
• You may want to save here.
  
• Return to Anabelle's office for a long scene. The choices here don't matter.
  
• Head to the Muse city entrance to see a scene where Nanami is waiting for Jowy. To see the full scene, make sure to keep selecting the dialogue options to wait with her.
  

  ⚠️Note: Now's a good time to unequip Jowy since he'll be leaving the party soon.

• A week later, head the NW-most corner of town, follow the path, and speak with Viktor.
  
• Head further in for more scenes. Head back to Leona's when you can.
  
• The next morning, save, then speak with Victor when you are ready, and you'll begin your third War Battle.
  
  • You'll be recruiting a Star of Destiny during the War Battle, so be sure to save.

War Battle - The Defense of Muse City

• Turn 1: Have two City-States army units each move one space left. Leave everyone else where they are.
  
• Turn 2: Flik should attack a mercenary named Gilbert. There is a chance Gilbert will defect and join your side immediately after this. If this does not happen, it's best to reset and try again. Once Gilbert has defected, move all your other units up one space each.
  
• Turn 3: Miklotov will join as a reinforcement. Have each of your units move up one more space each again.
  
• Turn 4: Keep moving your units up closer to the enemies.
  
• Turn 5: Riou's group should be close enough to Gilbert's to heal him with his Bright Shield Rune.
  
• After this, the course of battle may change a bit depending on luck. If Flik's or Miklotov's group falls, it's fine. If Gilbert's group falls, it's fine, as long as he says "Fall back."
  
• Eventually, units will retreat, and the battle will end.

Muse

• Talk to Nanami when you have control. The next morning, head downstairs.
  
• Head back to City hall for a scene with Anabelle.
  
• Head back to Leona's for another scene. Talk to Nanami when you can. Say that you are 'worried about Jowy'
  
• Head to the City Hall to see a scene with Jowy and Kage.
  
• At night, head back to Anabelle's Office, then head to her private room on the left. You'll see a long series of scenes. The choices you make here are just for flavor and don't affect the course of the game. Eventually, you'll be in the city at night with just Riou and Nanami during an attack from Highland. Head to the Tavern to pick up Pilika. Then, leave Muse.
  
• After the scene, head to Coronet nearby.

Coronet

• Head to the Tavern, and talk to the man in the back for Recipe #5.
  
• Head as far south and then west as you can for a scene at the docks.
  
• Head back north to the Inn. You'll reunite with Eilie, Rina, and Bolgan.
  
• Save here, just in case you lose too much money due to RNG coming up here.
  
• Head back down to the docks, then head east a screen. You'll meet more familiar faces from Suikoden 1. Play the dice game and beat Tai Ho.
  
• Head back to the tavern to pick up Eilie, Bolgan, and Rina. They'll rejoin your party.
  
• Head back to Tai Ho. You'll travel to Kuskus.

Kuskus

• Head west two screens, enter the northern house, and examine the bookcase to the west for Recipe #9.
  
• You can sharpen weapons to 6 here.
  
• Save at the Inn. Then head to the Item Shop, and check the Rare Finds. If Recipe #11 isn't there, reload to try again to buy it. You can always get this later.

The Highland Invasion (cont.+)

South Window

• South Window is south of Kuskus
  
• You can find Old Book Vol. 3 in the Rare Finds section of the Item Shop. You might want to save first before checking.
  
• You'll notice Clive is here, but you can't do anything with him at the moment.
  
• After the scene with Bear Viktor, don't head to the Inn just yet. On the east side of town, you'll meet a priest named Gantetsu near a rock. Go east of him and examine the row of plants. You should find Friendship Orb. This is a useful weapon attachment, as it strengthens as you get more recruits. Nanami is a good choice.
  
• Also, stop by the Rune Shop and remove Rina's Fire Orb and give it to Eilie. This will be useful for an upcoming boss.
  
• Now stop by the Inn. Viktor and Flik join your party, for good this time.
  
• Head north of Gantetsu to the town hall. Freed Y will join your party after the scenes. You'll get a CG cutscene, also.
  
• Head back to the Inn. Flik will leave.
  
• We need to head to North Window, which is far NW of South Window, near the ocean. However, it's worthwhile to spend some time fighting for some money and EXP, and strengthening your equipment at the shop.

North Window

• During the scene choose to run away, else you'll fight an unwinnable battle.
  
• Head to Cave of the Wind, south of North Window.

Cave of the Wind

• Follow the path until you meet a multi-way fork. Head NW through the wall for Sun Badge. Then head west from the fork.
  
• Continue until you reach the second fork. Head west, then north, for Fish Badge. Then take the right path from the second fork.
  
• At third fork, go left for Fire Wall, then right, then north to the next screen.
  
• You'll get to a sequence of rock pushing puzzles. Simply push the rocks out of the way, or into the path of the wind. On the last set, you'll have to carefully push rocks up and left to leave are few gaps in the air stream as possible. At the end, you can grab 3000 Potch, Medicine, and Blue Gate Orb. The NPC here simply sends you back, if you want.
  
• At the next fork, go south, which will wrap around to Stone of Protection.
  
• Go as far SW as possible for Half Helmet.
  
• Take the NW path to continue to a scene. Kahn will temporarily join your party. Continue North along the linear path until you meet the Celestial Sword.
  
• Boss: Celestial Sword. Riou's Healing power is necessary here. Otherwise, use your strongest attacks. Viktor should do a lot of damage with regular hits if you sharpened his weapon in Suikoden I.
  
• Heal up at South Window, then head to North Window.

North Window

• Head all the way north to the castle. This is technically a one-time-only area.
  
• Enter the room to the fight for Fire Orb.
  
• Keep heading west until you see a big room with lots of stairs. Head down the southern stairs for Stone of Magic Defense.
  
• Keep heading west until you are in a room with five statues.
  
• Move the leftmost statue left, and a door will open. Grab Darkness Orb.
  
• Back in the statue room, move the out-of-place middle statue to its center spot. Another door will open. Enter it.
  
• Continue until you are in a room with ten torches. Light the bottom row of torches such that it matches the top row (aka, the 4th torch in both the top and bottom row will remain off). A door will open. Pick up Blue Ribbon.
  
• Back in the torch room, light the 4th torch in the top row to open the way forward.
  
• Keep following the linear path, you'll eventually see Chain Mail and Collar in chests to the right.
  
• Keep going to fight boss Abomination. Kahn can revive people, if needed.
  
• Leave the castle. Kahn will leave for now. As you try to exit the area. Flik will come and a scene will play.

The Unification Army

Headquarters

• Neclord's old castle in North Window is now your Headquarters.
  
• After the scene, put together your party. For recruitment purposes now, only select female characters (other than Riou).
  
• Feel free to roam your castle, but there's not much to do yet.
  
  • We'll get our Stone Tablet soon to count Stars of Destiny, but not quite yet.
• Head to Kuskus.

Kuskus

• Here, talk to the old woman near the entrance. She'll mention girls getting attacked.
  
• Leave Kuskus and return. As you cross the bridge, a scene will take place. During the event, pick any options, and when Oulan asks to join, let her.
  
• Head to Radat, to the east.

Radat

• The item shop here may have Recipe #18 and Sound Set #5 in its Rare Finds.
  
  • You can always get these later, remember.
• Head to the Tavern and speak to the chef in the white hat for Recipe #14.
  
• Head east to the last house of the screen. This is Shu's house, and a scene will take place.
  
• Afterwards, head to the tavern, then try to leave. Another scene.
  
• In town, head south and talk to the man in the black coat, Richmond. Pay him 1500 Potch.
  
• Rest at the Inn, and another scene will take place.
  
• Head east a few screens of Radat to a bridge. Another scene.
  
• Talk to the man in a white headband near the gate control to the left and ask him to close the gate. Amada will come, and plead with him to close it. You'll fight Amada in a one-on-one duel.

Duel: Amada

• Just like any other duel, Attack > Defend. Defend > Special. Special > Attack.

⚠️Make sure to save the game before the duel so you can reload if defeated!

Enemy Move	Player Action	Dialogue Cue
Attack	Use Special Attack	・Okay, first a little test... ・Ouch! Pretty good! ・Ouch! I felt that one! ・Ouch! That musta hurt! Sorry about that. ・Hey, you're not gonna win that way y'know. ・Thinking the same thing, eh. C'mon let's go. ・ARGH!!!!..... Nice shot..... But it ain't over yet!!!!! ・Ouch!!! I definitely felt that one!!! ・Ha ha ha ha! Too bad, boy!!! Now it's my turn!!! ・YOWCH!!!!! Nice one! My hand's all numb!
Defense	Use Attack	・He he, first show me what you've got, boy. ・He he, doesn't work so well the 2nd time, eh. ・I won't fall for that one again! ・He he, I guess I'd better hold back a little. ・C'mon. It's your turn now. ・Got to keep your head cool when you're in a fight, y'know. ・Dammit!!! I might lose this one!!! ・Damn! Dammit!!! Gotta think!!!!! ・Ha ha! Wanna try that again? ・Woa!!! That was scary!!!!!
Special Attack	Use Defense	・Okay, boy, here I go! ・I'm just about ready to take the kid gloves off. ・Okay, it's my turn next! ・Better get ready. Here I go again. ・If ya liked that, I'll give ya some more. ・That won't get us anywhere! Try this one on fer size!!!!! ・Argh! I'll get ya next time!!! ・Way to go, kid!!! But I won't lose that easy! ・He he, I'll show ya how to attack! ・That was fun!!! Let's go again!!!

• After, head south the bank for another scene. Shu will join you.

Headquarters

• Return to Viktor in the command room for a scene.
  
• When you have control again, save, and head back to the war room.

War Battle - Defending Headquarters

• Turn 1: Move your units closer to Solon Jhee.
  
• Turn 2: Have either Riou's group or the city-state solders attack Solon Jhee. This will cause some highland soldiers to defect.
  
• Afterwards, just fight normally and use Riou's healing when necessary. Eventually, the Highlanders will retreat.

Headquarters

• After the battle, scenes will take place. Viktor will ask to see you in the tavern, so go to him to learn some backstory.
  
• The next morning, talk to Shu in the command room and accept the position of Commander.
  
• During the scenes, Dr. Huan will show up, as will Leknaat and Luc.
  
• Barbara has also joined, finally (!) giving you a warehouse to store your items. She's on the first floor. Find her and unload all your stuff.
  

  ⚠️Note: Barbara has less room to store stuff compared to Roc in Suikoden 1. Only keep what you really need to keep.

• Now that we have the Stone Tablet of Promise, we can start counting our Stars of Destiny by talking to Luc. By now, you should have (in the order listed on the tablet):
  • Riou
    
  • Shu
    
  • Luc
    
  • Viktor
    
  • Flik
    
  • Tsai
    
  • Hanna
    
  • Anita
    
  • Nanami
    
  • Rina
    
  • Eilie
    
  • Bolgan
    
  • Freed Y.
    
  • Gilbert
    
  • Rikimaru
    
  • Huan
    
  • Tuta
    
  • Leona
    
  • Kinnison
    
  • Shiro
    
  • Zamsa
    
  • Mukumuku
    
  • Apple
    
  • Millie
    
  • Gengen
    
  • Barbara
    
  • Oulan
    
  • Templeton
• That's 28/108!
  

  ⚠️Note: Luc is an exceptionally good mage unit. You can practically slot him into your party from now until the end of the game, updating his runes whenever needed.

  • I strongly suggest putting a Darkness Orb and Blue Gate Orb on him to improve his battle capability and aptitude.
    
  • Characters will gain more Rune slots as they level up.
• Head to the exit of HQ for a scene.
  
• Head back to the command room for a scene.
  
• Head to the tavern to form your party. Use whoever you wish, except know we'll need Freed Y for some recruiting.
  
• Head to Kuskus.

Kuskus

• Save at the inn, then head to the docks to find Tai Ho and Yam Koo. Play Tai Ho's dice game and win 5000 Potch, then both Tai Ho (29/108) and Yam Koo (30/108) will join.
  
• Head to Radat.

The Unification Army (cont.)

Radat

• Head to the far S part of town and just before the area border, head right to talk to Yoshino, who is doing laundry. Yoshino will join, as long as Freed is with you. (31/108)
  
• Talk to Richmond near the appraisal shop. He'll flip a coin and you have to pick Heads or Tails, but you can't win. Give up, and head to the tavern. Talk to the man seated at the table close to the entrance and he'll give you a regular coin. Go back to Richmond, offer to use the new coin, and he'll join (32/108).
  
• Talk to Amada on the bridge, where he was before, and beat him in another duel. He'll join (33/108). You can scroll up slightly to check his battle shouts.
  
• Head back to HQ.

Richmond's Investigations: Back at HQ, Richmond can 'investigate' the other characters in your team. This all just for flavor text, you don't get any items in-game for doing this, nor is it needed for any achievements. There are a few characters that are more limited in their availability to get investigations, however. If you are a completionist and care about this, click here to see which characters you should have Richmond investigation as soon as possible before you lose the chance to.

Headquarters

• Stop by the tavern and put Tai Ho in your party in place of Amada. This is just for some optional dialogue later.
  
• Stop by the command room for a scene.
  
• Put together your party, and then head to the port of the HQ. To get to the port, from the main stairs on 1F, take the NE door just to the right of the stairs, then look for the anchor sign. A scene will take place.
  
  • Make sure somebody in your battle party as a Water Orb equipped for healing purposes. Nanami is a good choice.
• Take the boat to Kuskus, then head to South Window.

South Window

• [Clive's Story] Talk to Clive. As long as you took your boat out to sea once, he'll join (34/108). Since we'll need him around often for his events with Elza, it's worth keeping Clive equipped/sharpened, etc.
  
• Head to the upper floor of the inn and talk to Alex and Hilda. They'll join (36/108). This adds an Item Shop and Inn to your HQ.
  
• For the next recruit, buy a Wind Orb from the Rune Shop, and buy a Wooden Shield from the equipment shop. Also, take Clive's Sacrificial Jizo and place it in the bag. Head to the building NW of the equipment shop.
  
• (Pay close attention to the dialogue choices here). Talk to Adlai. Give him the Sacrificial Jizo and Wooden Shield. Then THROW the Wind Orb at him. Adlai will join (37/108).
  
• Now you can make your way to Lakewest Town. It's on the lake, to the west. You can board your boat from Kuskus or HQ.

The Allegiance of Two River

Lakewest

• Fitcher will leave but give you a Letter of Introduction.
  
• Check the barrel of vegetables just to your right for Kindness Orb. This is a great weapon orb for Riou, since it powers up for characters the longer they stay in the active party.
  

  [Clive's Story] Enter the Inn and talk to the man in green by the counter. Technically, the timer needs to be less than 11 hours. Luckily in the remaster, you should have turned off your Event Timer by now.

• Check the barrel but the northern houses for Cabbage Seeds.
  
  • In the remaster, there is an achievement for starting your garden, so you only need one set of seeds to do this. This guide will point out all seeds in the game, however.

  ⚠️Check the spice rack in the NW-most house for Recipe #16. This is missable!

• Then talk to Taki four times. She'll join up (38/108)
  
• Head into Two River, west of Lakewest.

World Map - Lakewest Area

• The Rockadillo enemies can drop Turtle Plans #1 here. This is used later in the game for your Guardian Deity. While there is an achievement for putting together a Guardian Deity, You don't technically need these specific plans at all for achievement purposes, but this is where you get them, if you want to collect them all.

Two River

• Chaco will bump into you and steal all your potch!
  
  • You will eventually get this back, but not for a while. In the mean time, you might want to fight outside and earn some more.
• The item shop here may have Recipe #23 in Rare Finds. Save and reload if you want to get it.
  
• Head to the Inn and talk to Hans on the first floor. Go ahead and ask him to join, and don't ask for money in return. He'll join up, adding an armory to your HQ (39/108).

Note: There are a lot of scenes that will take place in Two River. For the record, none of the choices you make will have lasting consequences, so just pick what you'd like.

• Head to the assembly hall to the NW. Talk to the guards for a scene, but you'll introduction letter was stolen. Leave the screen to the NW and chase Chaco.
  
• In the Winger District, chase Chaco until he is cornered for a scene.
  
• Check out the Item shop in the Winger District. Go north and check out the shops in the Kobold District, then head back to the Assembly Hall for a scene.
  
• Head inside for further scenes, then head to the Inn.
  
• Talk to the innkeeper for a scene, then head to your room for another scene. In the morning, go downstairs for a scene, then back to the Assembly Hall for a scene.
  
• Head to the Kobold District for a scene. Then leave back to Winger District for another scene.
  
• Chase Chaco again, and he'll end up entering a sewer. This is your next dungeon.

Two River Sewers

• Landsharks here can drop Recipe #21. Put this in your storage if you get it.

Potential Glitch Note: In the PS1 version of Suikoden II, there was a potential glitch that could take place regarding the five Recipe items dropped by enemies. These are Recipe #12, Recipe #21, Recipe #29, Recipe #34, and Recipe #36. As I understand it, the glitch was if you turned in any one of these recipes, the other recipes would no longer drop. The way to avoid this glitch was to put these five Recipes in storage until you got them all. Players have reported that this glitch has been fixed in the remaster, but I'm placing this notice here just in case.

• This is a linear dungeon, so I will simply list the items you will find along the way. You can always leave back into Two River if you need healing.
  • Headgear
    
  • Resurrection Orb
    
  • Keep going south. If you go west, you can run into Sid, but you can't do anything with him yet.
    
  • Healing Wind
    
  • At the next fork, head north for Fire Emblem and Stone of Protection.
    
  • Save when you reach the save point.
• Boss: Pest Rat - This can be a tough boss if not prepared. Luc with Darkness and Blue Gate Runes can be very helpful. Riou should be on healing duty, and hopefully one of your party members has a Water Orb.
  
• You'll end up in Kobold District. After the scene, make your way back to Two River for another scene. Head to the Assembly Hall for another scene. Now make your way to Winger District.
  
• Follow Chaco for a scene. Then head back to the Two River Inn to spend the night.
  
• Head outside for an automatic scene. You'll fight an event battle. If you choose "We have to hold them!" you'll fight two additional groups, which is good for EXP. After some scenes, one more event battle, and then more scenes.
  
• In the morning, head to the assembly hall one last time. Fitcher will join (40/108), and Ridley will join (41/108) even though the game doesn't state this outright.
  
• Head to the town entrance and talk to Chaco. Allow him to join (42/108). He also finally gives you your money back.
  
• Leave town, but re-enter. Head to Granny Susu's house in Winger Disctrict and talk to her. You'll get Spinach Seedling. Also, buy some fried tacos from the Kobold District. You only need one.
  
• Head back to Lakewest.

Lakewest

• Save, then enter the north center building. Use Fried Tacos on Riou until his sprite changes, then talk to Tetsu. He'll join (43/108)
  
• Head back to HQ.

Headquarters

• Your castle is now at level 2.
  
• From the Stone Tablet (where Luc usually stands), head east, south, past Tetsu's bath and up the stairs, then south, then south again. You'll run into Hai Yo, a chef. He'll join (44/108). We'll hold off on doing cookoffs for now.
  
• Stop by the Tavern and put Gengen, Chaco, and Clive in your party, for recruitment purposes.

The Allegiance of Two River (cont.)

For the following section, you can also refer to the Achievement section: The Path of a Chef towards the bottom of this guide for additional information.

Cook-off Minigame: There is a minigame that takes place at Hai Yo's Restaurant at HQ over the course of the game where you will have to win several cook-offs. Save before each one. If you fail, you won't be able to proceed (or at least, that's how it works in the original version of Suikoden II.)

In order to access the minigame, head into Hai Yo's Restaurant. A contestant may be here, ready for a cook-off, which will lead to an automatic scene. You can choose to delay the cook-off in order to SAVE. The mini-game itself is mostly random. It largely depends on the judges randomly selected to score the meals. It takes about 1 hour for the next contestant to arrive, and that hour must be spent outside of HQ.

Also, in the original Suikoden II, you had to turn in some condiments from Trading Posts to get them to appear as options in the cook-off. However, this no longer seems to be necessary - Condiments like Salt, Sugar, Soy Sauce, etc, are available from the get-go.

My go to recipe set was:

• Appetizer: Salad + Soy Sauce == Island Nation Salad
  
• Main Course: Tempura + Mayonaisse == Amazing Tempura
  
• Dessert: Cake + Mayonnaise == Cheesecake (alternatively, Ice Cream + Sugar == Pudding)

⚠️NOTE: For completionists, be careful not to defeat Lester, the tenth opponent, until you've done the sidequest in Gregminster, else you'll miss out on a Recipe. This is very unlikely to happen, but just be aware, you want to do the Gregminster sidequest before defeating Lester in the cook-offs.

After doing some cook-offs (or postponing it for now if you choose), head to Radat.

Radat

• Talk to Stallion, the blue-haired elf running around. He'll challenge you to a race. You, the player, don't *actually* have to race him. This event will just check how many times you've run from battle. If you've run away enough time, you'll win, if not, Stallion will let you know how many more times you need to run. Let Go also counts. Stallion will join (45/108).
  
• Head to Lakewest

Lakewest

• Head to the Inn, save, and talk to Shilo on the left, ask him to join. Win 5000 Potch from him in the die game and he'll join (46/100).
  
• ⚠️Talk to Hix and Tengaar on the right side of the Inn. They'll leave after a scene, and we'll catch up with them later.

Two River

• Head to the Kobold District. Head into the rightmost tent and talk to Gabocha. He'll join as long as Gengen is with you. You don't get a notification, he just joins after you leave. (47/108)
  
• Into into the Two River sewers. On the screen with the save point / auto save, head west at the bottom of the ladder to find Sid. He'll join as long as Chaco is with you (48/108).
  
• Exit Two River by exiting Kobold District to the west
  
• On the world map, head to Muse-Greenhill border to the east.

The Occupation of Greenhill

Muse-Greenhill Border

• Watch the scene. No matter which choices you pick, Meg (49/108) and Gadget (50/108) will join your army.
  
• Head to the Forest Village to the FAR NW. Make sure Riou is level 30 or higher before entering.
  
• Avoid Greenhill (the city in the center of this World Map region) for now.

Forest Village

[Clive's Story] Clive should make a remark here about Elza being here (Event Timer must be less than 13 hours of OFF). Head all the way north, past the trading post, and watch the scene.

• In the trading post, talk to the man on the right for Old Book Vol. 6.
  
• In the building right of the trading post talk to Tony, twice. He'll join (51/108). After he leaves, talk to the old man again for another Spinach Seedling.
  
• Talk to the woman in orange, Wakaba, outside the Equipment Shop and select "Well, what about me?". If you are at least level 30, she'll join (52/108).

⚠️Missable Item alert: Ragged Ones on the world map in the Greenhill area can drop Turtle Plans #2. Now's the best time to get this. They can also drop Chick (the bath item, not the farm animal), if you care to collect these.

⚠️Achievement obtainable at this point: Talk to Tony at HQ to do the Whack-A-Mole minigame. You have to beat it on Hard Mode to get the Whack-A-Mole Master Achievement. I don't have any tips for this, just try it a few times to get familiar with it. You'll also get a Mole Suit for winning, which is a decent armor upgrade for robe-wearing characters at this point in the game.

Whack-A-Mole Master - Beat Whack-A-Mole on Hard Mode.

Tengaar and Hix Sidequest

• Head to the Kobold Village south of Two River
  

  ⚠️(Note: NOT the Kobold District in Two River. Kobold Village is a different place entirely).

• You'll see Tengaar and Hix again.
  
• Item shop may have Recipe #31 in Rare Finds. Save and reload if you want to get it.
  
• Enter the chief's hut at the top part of the village. After the scenes, you'll have to grab a Blue Stone, Red Flower, and Green Bell. Hix joins up for the quest.
  
• Head all the way to South Window. Stop by HQ too, if you need to. Stop by the item shop, pick up the Blue Stone, and return to Kobold Village.
  
• Next, you'll have to get a Red Flower from Cave of the Wind. Make the trip and do so.
  
• Finally, you'll have to pick up the Green Bell from the Two River Sewer dungeon. Keep making your way through the dungeon and you'll find it.
  
• When you return to Kobold Village, you'll learn Tengaar went to the Unicorn Woods.
  
• Pick up Recipe #13 from the Kobold on the right side of the chief's tent.
  
• Pick up Exertion Orb from the big mortar and pestle outside the chief's hut

Unicorn Woods

• Do NOT open the first chest you see. This allows us to get another farm animal.
  
  • This requirement may no longer be needed for the remaster, but I'm just being safe. Don't open the chest. It's just a Collar anyway.
• Eagle Man here can drop Recipe #12
  
  • As stated earlier, there used to be a glitch involving the five dropped recipes. Just to be safe, place this in storage and don't turn it in to Hai Yo until you get all five. That's Recipes 12, 21, 29, 34, and 36.
• At the first fork do NOT go east. This has the chest we are skipping.
  
• At the forks, go west, west, south to find Collar.
  
• Go all the way north, then east, then north to Collar.
  
• Go east to the next area.
  
• Follow the path. At the fork, head NE to Collar. Then take the SE path.
  
• You'll eventually run into a scene. Afterwards, Hix (53/108) and Tengaar (54/108) will finally join.
  
• Once the sidequest is over, head all the way back to where the Unicorn was. Pick up Main Gauche and Guard Ring, hidden behind the tree.
  
• Now is a good time to drop off seedlings at Tony, recipes at Hai Yo.
  
  • Don't turn in Recipes 12, 21, 29, 34, or 36 though, in case they are still glitched.

Headquarters

• Head to the command room for a scene. In the morning, talk to Shu again to continue.
  
• You'll have to make a party of your younger team members, since you are infiltrating an academy.
  
• First stop by Forest Village (NW of Greenhill). The equipment shop is now open, plus, talk to the guy right of the shop keep. Pay 2000 Potch for Iron Hammer.
  
• Then, head to Greenhill

The Occupation of Greenhill (cont.)

Greenhill

• Greenhill will have many events that are largely scripted sequences. This guide will do my best to walk you through it, of course.
  
• During the scene, you'll get to pick names for your character, Nanami, and Flik. What you choose here does not matter. Head north for more scenes, and then you'll be in Greenhill proper.
  
• The Item Shop has Recipe #25 in Rare Finds. Save beforehand if you want to try and get it.
  
• Talk to the cook on the west side of the Inn for Recipe #20.
  
• Head up north from the Inn to see a scene with a knight and a schoolgirl. Choose either option.
  
• Head north to the next area, then straight north to the Academy. Speak with Emilia at the desk.
  
• Before Following Emilia, talk to a student in the Rune Class to the right, who sells various Runes. Buy any that you'd like.
  
• Head to the room on the NW corner of the first floor. Check the bookshelf for Old Book Vol. 5.
  
• Talk to Emilia at the top center of the first floor.
  
• After, talk to Emilia at her desk. Choose "Uh, about that man named Shin...", then choose either option, then choose "The truth is, we're actually.." While it's not explicitly said, Emilia has now joined you (55/108)
  
• Leave the academy for a scene. Flik is now occupied...
  
• Head to the dorm building to the west and talk to the woman at the counter. Head upstairs and south to your rooms. Tell Nanami "Yeah, I'm tired."
  
• In the morning, head outside the dorm for a scene with Flik.
  
• Head south of the Academy entrance to run into Emilia for a scene.
  
• Head to the Inn for a scene. Choose either option.
  
• Head to the northern part of town, outside the academy, for a scene.
  
• Head to the dorms and choose to rest. Choose either option.
  
• In the morning, head inside the Academy and talk to Nina on the left-hand side. Choose any option.
  
• Leave the Academy for another scene with Flik.
  
• Head to the southern section of Greenhill for a scene with Fitcher.
  
• Head back north for a scene with Nina.
  
• Head back to the dorms and choose to rest (options 2 or 3).
  
• Nanami will wake you up in the middle of the night. Head north and a small scene will play.
  
• After a little bit of running around, the 'ghost' will head to the basement.
  
• In the basement, click the unlit lamp to open a door. Keep following the path to run into Flik, then continue west. Click the statue bust.

Greenhill Forest

• When you reach the fork, head NE to Protection Mist. Then continue NW.
  
• Keep following the path for a scene. Choose "We're on your side.'

Greenhill

• In the morning, before talking to Flik, head into the academy and sharpen weapons at the Blacksmith class, if desired. They can upgrade to level 8.
  
• Talk to Flik and tell him you're ready.
  
• Head down to the southern portion of Greenhill for a scene. Choose any options.
  
• Head back to Teresa's hideout, using the statue in the NW room of the academy. You'll have to fight several event battles on the way.
  
• After the scene in Teresa's hideout, make your way back to Greenhill.
  
• When you see the scene in front of the Academy, choose "Let's go help!". Fight two event battles.

Greenhill Forest

• Make your way towards Teresa's hideout once again for another scene.
  
• Head north to a new section of Greenhill Forest.
  
• Take the SE fork to Toe Shoes.
  
• Take the next N fork to Silver Hat.
  
• On the next screen, you'll see Chimera Orb on the path.
  
• You'll run into a scene. Choose whichever options you'd like.
  
• Head South for more scenes.
  
• New world map music! Head to Two River.

The Fall of Matilda

Two River

• Stop in the Rune Shop. Ask Jeane to join, and she will (56/108)
  
• Head to Kobold Village (south of Two River)

Kobold Village

• Talk to Yuzu, the human girl near the trading post. Help her our by grabbing the sheep, and she'll join (57/108)
  
  • You can turn in the farm animals you find to Yuzu at HQ. There's an achievement for turning in one of each type. This guide will collect more than that, so you're covered!
• Head back into the Unicorn Woods and head to the third screen. You should find a Lamb here, as long as you did NOT open the first chest.
  
  • This actually may no longer be the case in the remaster, but I have not tested it.
• Head back to HQ.

Headquarters

• Head to the command room for a scene. Teresa (58/108), Shin (59/108), and Nina (60/108) all join.
  
• Sleep in your bed to continue. Then head to the command room once again.
  
• Make your party, but be sure to put Clive into it for his next event. Viktor is also available for the first time in a while.
  
• You can give your Old Books to Emilia (you should have 1 through 6 at this point), your Farm Animals to Yuzu, and any Seeds/Seedlings to Tony. Emilia is on the bottom left side of HQ, while Tony and Yuzu are on the upper right.

Kuskus

• The Blacksmith here can sharpen weapons to 11. Definitely worthwhile.
  
• Head north of Greenhill to the Path of Matilda

Path to Matilda

• Doremi Elf can drop Sound Set #2
  
• Papa Holly can drop Seed Potato
  
• Zombie Slug can drop Recipe #29
  
  • None of these items specifically are needed for achievements, and none are missable as these enemies will always be here. You can always come back later for these.
    
  • Remember, to avoid a potential glitch, put Recipe #29 in storage for now.
• After the scene, head north. You can't recruit Badeaux yet, so head east and north of him for Guard Ring.
  
• Head west and north to the next area.
  
• Head north into the next area.
  
• Grab the chest with Mega Medicine, then head NE for Dragon Armor.
  
• Take the lower east path. You'll run into Viki. Recruit her (option 1 or 2) and she'll join (60/108). You can decide whether or not you want to warp back to HQ now.
  
• It's a good idea to drop stuff off at storage, i strongly suggest making room in your inventory. She can warp you right back.
  
• On the next screen, you'll see a scene.

Rockaxe

• Head straight north for a scene. Pick whichever option you want, then head to sleep.
  
• In the morning, head north and down the stairs. Head towards the main room for another scene.
  
• For this choice, just pick "I'll be watching." There's no reason to participate in the battle.

Battle Alongside the Matilda Knights

• Just watch the battle. If you chose to participate, just wait. There's nothing you can do.

Rockaxe

• After the battle, head down for a scene with Miklotov and Camus.
  
• Head down into town, and enter the Appraise Shop you pass by. Examine the cabinet for a Violence Orb. Leave the shop and through the SW corner of the screen.
  
• Here you'll see another scene with Miklotov.
  

  [Clive's Story] To continue Clive's story (Event Time less than 14 hours or OFF), go to the Inn for a scene.

• Upgrade your equipment at the Equipment Shop and Rune Shop.
  
• Leave Matilda to the South. Head to Highway Village to the SE.

Highway Village

• Pick up Rabbit Plans #2 and Recipe #26 in the Rare finds of the Item Shop.
  
• Talk to the boy in between the houses with a Calf. Buy it.
  
• Head into the Inn for a quick scene with Futch and Humphrey, familiar faces.
  
• Talk to Humphrey and you'll see a scene. Pick whichever options. In the morning, talk to Humphrey again, and pick either option.
  
• Head outside for another scene. Speak to Humphrey again and pick either option. Talk to the innkeeper to rest, then head downstairs for as scene. When prompted, ask to come along. Put Futch and Humphrey into your party.
  
• Head all the way north to Rakutei Mountain

Rakutei Mountain

• Head north for a scene.
  
• The Hawk Man here can drop Turtle Plans #3.
  
  • Later in the game, Hawk Man will be replaced by Sky Knights, but they still drop Turtle Plans #3
• Take the first fork NW to Fur Cape, then continue.
  
• Take the second fork E to Thunder Runner, then continue to the next area.
  
• Take the NE path to the next area for Lightning Amulet, then continue down the other path.
  
• Take the NW fork to Stone of Power, then continue.
  
• On the next screen, take the SE path all the way to Unicorn Plans #2.
  
• Head NE from the chest (loop around to get to the upper level) and follow the path to Skill Ring.
  
• Return to the previous screen, then head north. At the fork, head NE to Medicine Orb. Head NW.
  
• West to Dragon Plans #2. Head south to the 2000 Potch chest.
  
• Head to the east then continue north for a boss battle with Harpy.
  
• Boss: Harpy - This boss can be tough and your party is largely set for you.
  
• After the boss, select any options during the scene. Head north for another scene. When Humphrey prompts, ask him to join you.

Highway Village

• Futch (62/108) and Humphrey (63/108) will join you
  
• Speak to Kent's mom in the middle house for Recipe #32.
  
• Make the trek to HQ if you need to. Viki can warp you back. When ready, head to Muse-Maltila Checkpoint, south of Highway Village.

Muse-Matilda Checkpoint

• When speaking with Mikotov, choose "Okay." Stick him in your convoy.
  
• When speaking to the guards to the south, choose either option.
  
• Head to Muse.

Muse

• You'll see a scene as you approach Muse.
  
• Enter Muse proper for another quick scene.
  
• Heads towards the NW exit for another scene and event battle.
  
• Head back to Rockaxe. There will be a quick discussion at Muse-Matilda Checkpoint along the way.

Rockaxe

• Watch the scene as you enter.
  
• Then head back to Rockaxe Castle for more scenes. During this, Miklotov (64/108) and Camus (65/108) will be recruited.
  
• You end up back at Headquarters.

Headquarters

• Head to the command room for scenes.
  
• At night, head to your room upstairs for a scene with Pilika.
  
• In the morning, speak with Nanami downstairs and head to the command room. Make your party, and talk to Viki to warp to Radat.

The Fall of Matilda (cont.)

Radat

• Choose "Let's go inside".
  
• Head south for a scene. Choose the second option for a bit of extra dialogue.
  
• Head back to HQ.

Headquarters

• On the way to the command room, you'll run into Eilie and Pilika.
  
• Save, then head to the Command Room for a scene. You begin the next War Battle.

War Battle - The Defense of South Window

• After a few turns, Ridley and the Kobolds will retreat. After this, avoid battles, stay healed, and eventually Shu will order a retreat.

Headquarters

• After the battle, head to your room for a scene.
  
• In the morning, head back to the command room.
  
• Before setting off the battle, talk to Apple to rearrange your squads.

War Battle Squads: As long as your squads are filled out, you should be able to succeed in War Battles with some basic tactics. Here are some recommended combinations:

Riou / Shu / Humphrey
Viktor / Apple / Miklotov
Gilbert / Hanna / Chaco
Flik / Tsai / Tai Ho
Teresa / Nanami / Yam Koo
Luc / Jeane / Camus

With this set up, Flik will be able to do significant damage with Tsai's Fire Spears, and Luc will be able to hit with magic from afar. Humphrey allows Riou's team an extra 'sword' of damage.

Showdown With The Kibas

• For the first few turns, just choose to wait.
  
• When reinforcements arrive take out as many units as possible, but not Kiba's unit. Eventually, the Highlanders will retreat, and you'll win.

Headquarters

• The choice here actually doesn't matter, as both Kiba (66/108) and Klaus (67/108) will join the army.
  
• Head to the entrance of the castle for a scene.
  
• Head to the command room for a scene. Choose "Let's form an alliance."
  
• Put together your party, and make sure to include Clive.
  
• Leave the Headquarters and reenter for it to upgrade to level 3.
  
• Get a Celadon Urn from the Rope Climbing minigame, north of the cafe.
  
  • See the note below.
• Talk to Viki and go to South City

For the following minigame, you can reference the Achievement section: Rope Climbing Master for additional information.
Rope Climbing Minigame: North of Hai Yo's restaurant is a rope climbing minigame. There are two achievement tied to this (one for beating it, another for beating it on the highest difficulty), but we also want to abuse this for a few other reasons. We need one Celadon Urn for a recruitment, but actually we will want to get five Celedon Urns. The reason for this is for another recruitment involving the Trading Posts, as well as a Trading Post achievement Natural Born Trader that requires you to earn 100,000 Potch. Celedon Urns are a highly valuable item that we will be selling soon, and you can sell them for over 25,000 Potch each. Hence, you need one for a recruitment, and four more to sell.

The rope climbing minigame takes some luck. Simply enter and exit the mini-game menu for the highest difficulty until the Celedon Urn shows up as a prize. There's no real trick to winning the minigame. The new NPCs tend to over-use the 'markers', so you can often pass by rolling the dice a little bit more often.

You'll also want to pick up Turtle Plans #4. This guide will assume you do this for a small event later.

TLDR: Get five Celedon Urns and Turtle Plans #4. This should take less than an hour.

South Window

• Head to the town hall for a scene.
  
• Check the equipment shop for some upgrades.
  
• Head to Radat

The Alliance with the Toran Republic

Radat

[Clive's Story] Go the the tavern for a Clive event (Event Time less than 15 hours or OFF). You'll end up at HQ, so return to Radat.

• Talk to the boy next to Shu's house and buy the Piglet for 5000 Potch.
  
• Go to the bridge east of Radat, and talk to the boatman on the SE side.
  
• Head SW on the boat to reach Banner Village.

Banner Village

• You can get Rabbit Plans #3, Tomato Seedling, and Rose Brooch in the Rare Finds of the item shop.
  
  • You'll want to eventually get all of these, but it is tricky to get them all the show up at the same time. Get at least the Rose Brooch for now, and you can get the others later.
• Check a barrel left of the item shop for Alertness Orb.
  
• Talk to a woman in a house north of the Inn for Seed Potato.
  
• Head back to Radat.

Radat

• On the west side of the river, talk to Simone. Select "You mean this?" and then "Join us.". Simone will join (68/108). You'll have to kick someone out of your party temporarily.
  
• Talk to Lebrante in the Appraisal Shop. Select "We need your help." Talk to him again, and as long as you have a Celadon Urn, he'll join (69/108). He'll add an appraisal shop to HQ.
  
• Reconfigure your party at HQ, then return to Banner Village.

Banner Pass

• Tiger can drop Window Set #1.
  

  In earlier versions of Suikoden II, there was a potential glitch that could occur where the Window Set items simply would not drop in battle. Thus, it was recommended to get this as soon as possible. I assume this has been fixed in the remaster, but I haven't thoroughly tested this.

  • There is a recruitment later that requires you to have a Window Set item, although not necessarily this specific one, any will do. You'll eventually get one from a chest (thus you don't *have* to wait for a rare item drop).
    
  • It took some players about an hour to get this to drop
• At the fork, go north for Mega Medicine, then continue.
  
• At the next fork, go east for Full Helmet, then continue.
  
• When you encounter the ladders, go up the leftmost one for Stone of Luck.
  
• At the second ladder fork, go up the western one, and then the eastern one for Wing Ornament.
  
• Go down one ladder and up the left one and follow the path for Magic Ring.
  
• Go up a ladder, down a ladder, down a ladder, then up the ladder to the right for Poison Orb. Continue to the next area.
  
• On this screen, when you begin to head east, look south through the trees for a secret passsage. This will lead to the hidden ninja village of Rokkaku, but you'll be kicked out for now.
  
  • Simply enter the village for now to get an idea of where it is at, we'll be back later.
• Continue east until you reach the save point. Head north for Silver Shield. Head south from the save point for Silverlets.
  
• Then Save, head east for a boss.
  
• Boss: Worm - This is one of the easier bosses in the game. If you spent time farming for Window Set #1, you are probably a bit over-powered.
  
• Continue on for a scene. Choose "Please."

Gregminster

• Enter the president's office for a scene. Choose "I want to forge an alliance with you." The second choice does not matter.
  
• You get to choose Valeria or Kasumi, and this is a permanent choice for your 70th Star of Destiny. I suggest picking Kasumi, as it'll allow us to enter Rokkaku sooner. (70/108)
  

  Note: You can still get 108 Stars of Destiny if you pick Valeria, but it'll change up the order of recruitments, mostly delaying a few. This guide will assume you picked Kasumi.

• You'll obtain the Blinking Mirror, which lets you warp to HQ from the world map.
  
  • With Viki and the Blinking Mirror. You can now effectively warp from anywhere on the map to anywhere else on the map. Not all locations are warp-able, and sometimes the story will limit where you can go, however. You can use the Blinking Mirror from the World Map.
• Sheena will also formally join (71/108).
  
• Talk to Vargas again to return to Gregminster
  
• You can get Recipe #28 from Rare Finds in the Item Shop.
  
• You can get a Flowing Orb and a Mother Earth Orb from the Rare Finds in the Rune Shop, which is excellent for healing and defence respectively. I strongly suggest getting both eventually.
  
  • You can come back to Gregminster at any time, although you have to walk from Banner Village.
• Head north into Gregminster Palace. Talk to the solder just to your right for Copper Hammer.
  
• Examine the book shelf up and left of here for Old Book Vol. 7. Head back to the city.
  
• Head left from the golden fountain statue and talk to Lorelai. Ask her to come with you, and if your HQ is level 3, she will (72/108).
  
  • Feel free to send her on her own, no need to add to your immediate party.
• Above the trading post is a man wearing green. Buy a Tomato Seedling for 700 Potch.
  
• Go to the Inn and talk to Sarah. You'll gain Cyclone Orb, which is a stronger version of Wind Orb.
  
  • Give this to Luc or whichever mage you prefer. It is very useful!
• Save your game here. Go to the trading post and talk to Gordon. Choose "Join us". He'll join if you can make 50,000 profit from trades.
  
  • We actually need to make 100,000 profit for an achievement.
• Check the trading post and the price of Celedon Urns. There's some randomness in pricing. Hopefully you'll earn 100,000, gaining Gordon and an Achievement. Otherwise, reload and try again. (73/108)
  

  
  Natural Born Trader - Made 100,000 Potch Through Trading in Suikoden II

• Talk to Vargas near the castle and leave Gregminster.
  
• Retrace your steps to Rokkaku, now that Kasumi is with you.

Rokkaku

• During the scene, Mondo will join you (74/108). Choose "No." to send him back to HQ.
  
• Leave the chief's tent. Talk to the ninja in green for Blinking Orb.
  
• Talk to Sasuke to the left and he'll join up (75/108).
  
• Go inside the trading post and downstairs. Buy a Piglet from the person sitting at the table for 3000 Potch. Talk to the other person nearby for Sound Set #6.
  
• Make your way back the Banner Village.

Banner Village

• There's a scene here, and you'll automatically be taken by to HQ

Headquarters

• There's a small scene here, but before we heading to the command room, we're going to do some recruitment.
  
• Form your party, but make sure you include Mukumuku and Nanami.
  
• Grab a Sound Set (any Sound Set) from your storage as well. You should at least have Sound Set #1 (from the first Clive event).
  
• Head to Path to Matilda (listed at Viki as "Forest Path (Greenhill-Matilda))

The Alliance with the Toran Republic (cont.)

Path to Matilda

• Talk to Badeaux here. He'll join as long as your brought Mukumuku (or Shiro) (76/108). You will also get two Listening Orb key items.
  
• Now head to Forest Village
  
  • Use the Blinking Mirror from the World Map to return to HQ, then talk to Viki to warp. This is basically how you'll be getting around most of the time.

Forest Village

• Go into the house above the Inn and talk to Connell. Ask him to join, and he will, as long as you have a Sound Set. You may have to speak with him twice. (77/108)
  
  • You can turn in your Sound Sets to Connell at HQ. He's on the balcony on 3F above the command room.
• Head north of the Trading Post here for a scene. When given the option choose "Save her." You'll fight an event battle.
  
• After the battle, Use a Listening Orb. Feather the Griffin will join (78/108). Then Ayda will join (79/108).
  
• Enter the Trading Post and immediately exit. Head north and talk to the guy with the Lamb. Buy it for 4000 Potch.
  
• You're done in Forest Village. Head to Kobold Village.

Kobold Village

• Head all the way to the end of the Unicorn Woods.
  
• You'll get an option to Use a Listening Orb. As long as Nanami (or Tengaar) is with you, select the option "Say yes." Siegfried the Unicorn will join. (80/108)
  
• Now head to the Kobold District in New River

Two River

• Talk to Bob in the Kobold District. As long as you have 80 Stars of Destiny (which you should have exactly 80), he'll join (81/108). For the second choice, option 1 has him join the party immediately, while option 2 sends him to HQ.
  
• Head to Lakewest.

Lakewest

• Pick up the Chick on the beach. You can turn this into Yuzu like other animals.

Mukumuku's Friends
For this part, you can also refer to the Achievement section: The Five Squirrel Squad for additional information.

• You can do this at any point, but now's a good time. Mukumuku has four friends. They will join your party automatically from the World Map. You have to recruit them in order, and each are found in different sections of the world, around Greenhill.
  
  • These characters are not Stars of Destiny, but you need to get them all for an achievment
• There's some randomness here. Have Riou travel the world solo. When you stand in the locations listed below, there's a chance the squirrel will automatically join your party. You don't have to battle at all. I found it easiest to take the squirrel out of my party as soon as they joined, as it seemed I had the best luck with recruitment when Riou was alone in the party. Each took me ~5 minutes.
  • Makumaku - On the road between Two River and Greenhill
    
  • Mikumiku - On the road between Greenhill and Forest Village
    
  • Mekumeku - On the road between Greenhill and Path the Matilda
    
  • Mokumoku - In the clearing south of Forest Village.
• After this, set your party and head to the command room.

The Five Squirrel Squad - Recruited all five flying squirrels.

Telescope: Now's as good a time as any to check out the telescope south of your HQ's library for the Observation Deck achievement.

Observation Deck - Used the telescope at headquarters

Fishing: There's an achievement for the game for catching each type of fish called Fishing Master. You can do this at any time after recruiting Yam Koo, but I did this here. The most difficult fish to catch is the salmon. The mini game is very simple. Simply wait for the bite (sometimes takes several seconds) and then press the confirm button to keep the meter in the window.

In my experience, the rarer fish are more likely to show up once you've caught 3 of each of the more common fish. So, Salmon may not appear until you have 3 Shrimp, and Shrimp might not appear until you have 3 Shellfish, etc. It took me about an hour to catch a Salmon and wrap up the achievement. Refer to the Fishing Master achievement section for more details.

Fishing Master - Caught every type of fish in Fishing

Headquarters

• See a scene in the command room.
  
• There are various scenes to see at night:
  
  • Nanami and Pilika in your bedroom.
    
  • Flik and Nina on the roof.
• Head to bed.
  
• In the morning, have a chat with Nanami, then head to the Command Room on 2F. You'll head into your next War Battle.

War Battle - The Battle to Rescue Ridley

• Simply let Ridley fall in battle, and the event will head. Don't worry, Ridley won't die.

Headquarters

• After the battle, head to your room on the top floor for a scene.
  
• Put Tsai in your party and head for Ryube.

Ryube

• Head to Tsai's house at the end of the Ryube Forest. After the scene, Tomo will join (82/108)
  
• Head back to HQ.

Headquarters

• Head to your room and sleep.
  
• Head to the command room. Before setting out to battle, take time to adjust your armies by speaking with Apple.

War Battle Line Ups

Hero / Shu / Humphrey
Viktor / Apple / Miklotov
Kasumi / Jeane / Klaus
Kiba / Hanna / Huan
Gilbert / Shin / Chaco
Flik / Tsai / Tai Ho
Teresa / Nanami / Klaus
Ayda / Yam Koo / Lorelei
Luc / Freed Y / Templeton

• Save, then head to the Command Room and begin the next War Battle

War Battle - The Final Battle with Luca

• You basically just need to do some damage to Luca's unit, which is easier said than done. That's it. After this, you'll retreat.
  
• Flik's Fire Spear is usually what does the trick for me. Reload if luck doesn't go your way.
  
• When back at HQ, you'll see Ridley is safe, and you'll be given the option to attack Luca Blight during his night raid. Don't do this yet, we need to prepare first.

Luca Blight
The battle against Luca Blight is the most difficult in the game. You'll actually need to prepare three teams of combatants to take him down, not just one. The first group will be led by Flik, the second ground by Viktor, and the third by Riou. So you will need 18 total combatants, including those three.

The Alliance with the Toran Republic (cont.+)

There are many guides out there with strategies to do this, but I will give key points:

• Make sure all characters are at least level 37. You should be able to reach this around Banner Pass without too much hassle.
  
• This should be obvious but equip these characters with the best armor you can buy, and sharpen weapons to 11 at Kuskus.
  
• Lightning Orbs are the easiest way to damage Luca. Have 2 or 3 magic casters in each group equipped with Lightning Runes. Make sure they can cast the third-level spell.
  
• Put the Fire Sealing Orb on Riou. You should have picked this up a long time ago at the Muse-Highland Checkpoint. This will prevent him from taking fire damage from Luca.
  
• Put the Mother Earth Orb on Riou. You can get this from Rare Finds in Gregminster. This Rune has a protection spell that is extremely useful. Honestly, you should keep this on Riou for the rest of the game.
  
• Viktor is terrible at magic, so give him anything the raises his attack capability or survivability.

Other characters worth using:

• Oulan with Fury Rune - allows her to do her special move every turn.
  
• Shin, Lorelai, and Sheena can tank some damage when placed in the front rows.
  
• Miklotov and Camus - I suggest putting both in Flik's group.
  
• Magic casters - Luca, Viki, Rina, Nina, Tengaar, Yoshino, etc. Give them Lightning Runes if you can.
  
• Humphrey - Put him in Riou's team. He'll act primarily as a tank for damage.
  
• Make sure someone in Riou's team (other than Riou) has a Water or Flowing Orb to heal.

You can place Sacrifical Jizos on each character too, to improve battle survivability.

With all that said, when ready, talk to Shu, select yes.

Duel: Luca Blight

• After beating Luca in battle, Riou will have to duel him one-on-one. Frankly, Luca is so worn down by this point that this duel is hard to lose.
  
• Just like any other duel, Attack > Defend. Defend > Special. Special > Attack.

⚠️Make sure to save the game before the duel so you can reload if defeated!

Enemy Move	Player Action	Dialogue Cue
Attack	Use Special Attack	・Hah hah hah hah!!! Die! Die!!! Die!!!! ・Hah...... A draw.......... ・Hahaha!!! Yes! I'll disgrace your head under the sun!!! ・I'll get you!! You insect!!!!!! ・Idiot!!!! Is that the best you can do!!!! ・Pretty tricky!!!! You punk!!!!! ・That's nothing! ・That's right!!!!! Battle!!!! I just love a good fight!!!!!!!!! ・You impertinent little pig!!!!! ・You little punk!!!!
Defense	Use Attack	・Fool!!!! That can't stop me!!!!!! ・Hahahahahahah!!!! ・Hah...hah hah hah... Fighting is my life.... ・I won't let an insect like you get in my way!!! ・Kill!!! I'll kill you!!!!!! ・Pathetic!!!! That's what you call power!!!! ・Ridiculous!!! You think a punk like you can stop me!!!!! ・You fool!!!!!! ・You little punk..... ・You're nothing!!! Nothing! Nothing!! Nothing!!!!!
Special Attack	Use Defense	・Feel my strength!!! Feel my sword!!!!!!! ・Hah hah hah hah hah!!!!!!!!!! ・Hah........ Are we still doing this.... ・I love it! I love it! Name!!!!! Hah hah hah hah !!!!! ・I won't be be defeated by a mere blade!!!!!! ・Insect!!!! You really thought you could defeat me!!!!!! ・Pig!! Pig!!! Pig!!!! Pig!!!!! Piiiiiiiiiiig!!!!!!!! ・Pig!!!! Die!!!!!!!!! ・Pig!!!!! You dare wound me!!!!! ・You can't take it forever!!! A pathetic insect like you!!!

Headquarters

• After all the scenes, you'll wake up in your room and reunite with Nanami.
  
• Enter the Command Room, talk to everyone, and then leave. Nanami should comment about visiting South Window and Kuskus.
  
• Put together a team of 5 people, leaving one slot open. Head to Banner Village.

Banner Village - Tir McDohl Sidequest

• This is the earliest point in the game you can do this sidequest, but you can always do it later.
  
• Head to the path to the right of the Inn. Speak with Gremio.
  
• Head back into Banner village and talk to Ko, the boy dressed up as Riou. Choose "Yeah."
  
• Talk to Gremio again. Then, talk to Tir. Pick any options, but choose "Let's go." when prompted.
  
• Tir will join the party! He's not a Star of Destiny, though. His Soul Eater Rune is extremely potent.
  
• Head up the path through Banner Pass. You'll eventually meet some bandits in a scene. Choose either option.
  
• Continue and interact with Ko.
  
• Boss: Worm / Poison Moth - This boss is tough at this point in the game, but I don't think you can lose this battle, since Tir and Riou will automatically beat him if you lose.
  
• Continue on to Gregminster. Then, leave the palace for more scenes. After dinner, begin to head out of the McDohl household.
  
• When speaking with Cleo, choose any options. When you can, head to the castle.
  
• Choose to be taken back to Banner Village. Head into the village for one last scene.
  
• Now you can get Tir to join at any time! ... you just have to go to Gregminster to get him.

⚠️Cook-off Note: Now that you've met Gremio, you are free to finish the Cook-off minigame. Basically, you'll be able to pick up an extra recipe from Gremio after beating Lester (the tenth opponent) in the Cook-off, but if you beat Lester before doing this quest, you won't be able to.

⚠️Cook-off Note: It is scripted that the 9th challenger, Retso, will win. The player cannot win this cooking battle. You will not lose anything by losing against this particular challenger, and will still get the achievement.

The Path of a Chef - Emerged victorious in the final cook-off

South Window

• There's a scene as soon as you enter. Choose "I accept your pledge." and Max will join (83/108)
  
• Head for the Inn for another scene. Follow Annallee to the right of City Hall for another scene. Choose either option for the first choice, then choose "Yeah... Let's hear it."
  
• After she sings, choose "I'd...like to hear you sing some more." Annallee joins! (84/108).
  
• Talk to the very flashy man in red near the trading post, Killey. Choose "Alex knows a lot about Sindar Ruins." Head back to HQ.

Headquarters

• Head to Alex's Item Shop for a scene. Pick either option. Head back to South Window.

South Window

• Talk to Killey and pick either option. Talk to him a second time and choose "Um... Would you care to join us?" three times. Killey will finally join (85/108).
  
• Head to Radat.

Radat

• Head to the Tavern and speak to Hoi. Pick whichever options throughout the scene. Hoi will join (86/108).
  
• Return to HQ for one last scene with Hoi.
  
• Head to Kuskus.

The Alliance with the Toran Republic (cont.++)

Kuskus

• Head to the Inn, save, then talk to Karen. Choose "Join us.", then "That's not true." then either option, then "Okay, you're on!"
  
• Beat the dance minigame and she'll join. (87/108)
  

  ⚠️NOTE: It makes it MUCH easier to complete Karen's dances if you press the Select/View(Steam)/Create(Playstation) button at the start of the player's turn. This will show you the move prompts. Spare yourself some frustration, especially for the last couple of dances!

• The order is, using the right-side face buttons:
  

  up, left, right, down, up, down, right, left.
  (Y, X, B, A, Y, A, B, X)

  • To be clear, these are the face-buttons on the controller, not the d-pad. Obviously the buttons will be labeled differently whether you are playing on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch. I will refer to the standard Steam input controls following the up/left/right/down version.

Karen's Dance Minigame: Now that you've recruited Karen, there is a dance minigame you can do at HQ. You must beat all five ranks of the dances for the Lord of the Dance achievement.

The first three dances have the following patterns on the face buttons.

• First:

  up, left, right, down, up, down, right, left
  (Y, X, B, A, Y, A, B, X)

• Second:

  up, left, right, down, up, down, right, left, up, left, right, down, up, down, right, left
  (Y, X, B, A, Y, A, B, X, Y, X, B, A, Y, A, B, X)

• Third:

  right, left, up, up, left, down, right, down, right, left, up, up, left, down, right, down, right, left, up, up, left, down, right, down
  (B, X, Y, Y, X, A, B, A, B, X, Y, Y, X, A, B, A, B, X, Y, Y, X, A, B, A)

The fourth and fifth dance patterns are random, long, and difficult. However, the first 8 steps repeat. If you find yourself struggling even with the Select button trick mentioned above, my suggestion is to record the first 8 steps (either with a capture device or just your phone), and then when it is Riou's turn, play it back and follow along. It might take a few tries to get the timing right, but this is probably the most straightforward way to do this.

You'll gain the achievement once you've finished Karen's fifth dance. You will get some valuables for each level of dance you complete, which you can sell or place in storage.

Lord of the Dance - Beat Stage 5 of Dance with Karen

Kuskus

• Head west of the Blacksmith for a scene. Follow the men for a scene. Head back to HQ.

Headquarters

• Head to the command room. Choose "I'm going to Muse."
  
• Teresa will join your Convoy and Chaco will be forced into your battle party. Pick your other three characters.
  
• When forced out onto the world map in your boat, head across the lake to Coronet to the north.

Coronet

• See the scene with the soldiers and pass through.
  
• Head to Muse

Muse

• In Muse, make your way to the meeting hall on the NW side of town.
  
• Choose either option for the first choice.
  
• For the second choice, you either have to pick the first option three times, or the second option once. Either way results in the same outcome.
  
• After you start running, for the third choice, pick either option.
  
• As you make your escape from the city, you'll be attacked by Highlanders.
  
• After some scenes, you'll end up back at HQ.

The Neclord Diversion (again)

Headquarters

• Speak to Shu near the stone tablet.
  
• Speak with Nanami in your bedroom.
  
• Head to the castle exit for a scene with Koyu. Choose "Yes, you're right.". Then choose "Yeah, for sure."
  
• Of course, take Nanami along too.
  
• I also suggest bringing along Wakaba for a recruit. We also need a Window Set for a recruitment. You may have one from the Tigers in Banner Pass. You'll eventually find Window Set #5 in a chest, so don't worry if you did not get the rare drop earlier.
  
• Teleport to Kobold Village, then head SW to Drakemouth Village

Drakemouth

• Enter for a quick scene.
  
• Head north and talk to the guy in a hat. Buy his Calf for 6000 Potch.
  
• Head into the eastern house through the side door (you can see the stone step path). Check the crate with a bag on it for Cabbage Seeds.
  
• Talk to the guard in the NW corner of town. Head into Drakemouth Path.

Drakemouth-Tigermouth Path

• Airlizards can drop Window Set #2.
  
  • You need a Window Set for an upcoming recruit, but again, you will eventually get a Window Set in a chest, so you do not have to get the rare drop if you can't be bothered to.
• At the first fork, take the upper path like Koyu suggests.
  
• At the second fork, go right for Master Robe. Then take the other fork for a scene.
  
• Head back to the first fork, then west to Tigermouth Village.

Tigermouth Village

• There's a quick scene when you enter.
  
• Head all the way south and pick up the baby Chick you see.
  
• Talk to the man in a brown shirt for Tomato Seedling.
  
• Head into the southern house and check the bookshelf for Old Book Vol.8
  
• Head west out onto the World Map, then west to Crom Village.

Crom Village

• If Wakaba is with you, head into the Inn to bump into her master, Long Chan-chan.
  
• Go behind the Item Shop to speak to Long Chan-Chan. He'll join up (88/108)
  
• Enter the NE house and talk to Tenkou. Give him a Window Set but DO NOT charge for it. He'll join (89/108). Note you won't actually give him the Window Set yet, but you need to have one for him to join.
  
  • You can turn in your Window Sets to Tenkou at HQ. He's on the balcony on 3F above the command room, near Connell.
    
  • If you don't have a Window Set yet, you'll get one shortly.
• Leave Crom and enter Tinto to the NE.

Tinto
Note: There are a lot of events in Tinto, Crom and the nearby area. This guide will try to walk you through them all.

• The Blacksmith here can sharpen weapons to 13
  
• The armor shop has new equipment. Rare Finds may have a Taikyoku Wear or Wind Hat.
  
• Check the square minecart near the Armory door for Power Ring.
  
• There are two houses SE of the Armory. A man in the left one gives Unicorn Plans #3, while the right one gives Dragon Plans #3.
  
• Head up from the Blacksmith and talk to the red-haired woman. Choose "If you're looking for Jeane, she's at our castle." Raura will join (90/108).
  
  • Raura can turn Orbs into Scrolls. We'll actually be using this soon enough...
• Talk to the man in front of the door for a scene. Head inside for another scene. Choose "We'll fight together."
  
• When speaking to Marlowe, pick either option. Head into your room and select "Sure."
  
• In the morning, head into Gustav's room for a scene. Head to the entrance of town to reunite with Neclord. After Neclord leaves, return to Gustav's room for another scene.
  
• When Jess makes a surprise appearance, choose either option. Head south a bit for another scene with Jess.
  
• You'll want to make a save here.
  
• Head back to Gustav's room and choose "You're right."
  
• At night, talk to Lilly in the hall. Then head to bed.
  
• After you head to bed. Leknaat will appear for a scene. Then, head to Nanami's room on the right and speak with her.
  

  ⚠️IMPORTANT: When Nanami asks you to stop fighting, the correct answer is to choose "They need me." and "I'm sorry." If you pick the other options, you will run away, which can lead to either an slightly varied story route or a bad ending.

The story may branch here a little bit depending on your responses to Nanami. This guide will assume you stayed to fight. If you saved before hand, feel free to check out the other branches if you would like. If you were curious, there are no achievements for seeing a bad ending or anything like that.

• Head to Gustav's room, again. Then head to the entrance of town, again.
  
• When you get control, head outside and east towards the mine for a scene. Head inside (you can squeeze around the left of the miners).

Tinto Mine

• Follow the linear path. When you reach the fork, head north.
  
• You'll fight Neclord, but you can't win. Just defend until the battle ends.
  
• Heal up, then leave the mine.
  
• After the scenes, you'll end up in Crom Village.

Crom

• In the morning, head downstairs. Talk to Leona and grab your favorite party members (if you had Tir you won't be able to add him at this point).
  
• Head south in Crom to once again run into Kahn. He'll join up. You can either put him in your battle party or convoy.
  
• Head to Tigermouth.

Tigermouth

• During the scene with Sierra, choose "Let's do it."
  
• You'll have to fight Sierra, but it's more of an event battle than a boss.
  
• Afterwards, Sierra will also join for now.
  
• Head back to Crom.

The Neclord Diversion (again) (cont.)

Crom

• Enter the northernmost house for a scene.
  
• This is optional, but at night, talk to Sierra and Kahn for some background.
  
• Head to bed.
  
• In the morning, head downstairs for another scene. You'll have to reform your party, and Kahn & Sierra either have to be in your battle party or convoy.
  
  • Make sure you have someone capable of doing Lightning damage, to make an upcoming boss easier.
    
  • Also, you may want to make sure you have some extra Medicines or Mega Medicines in your bag. You'll have to trek through a long dungeon and take on two bosses, and having some spare medicine will help your resource management.
    
  • You probably want a few physical attackers who dont rely on magic to deal damage. You'll be trekking through a long dungeon and wil run out of spell charges relatively quickly.
• Head to Tinto Mine from the world map.

Tinto Mine

• On the first screen, head east to the next area.
  
• The second screen is a linear path with one exit.
  
• On the third screen, take the right fork for Dancing Flames. Then take the left fork.
  
• Keep following the path. Eventually you'll see chests with Full Helmet and Stone of Magic Protection.
  
• Keep following the linear path. You'll soon run into Master's Garb.
  
• Keep following the linear path until you pass under a bridge. Keep heading north to pass under another bridge for Window Set #5 and Old Book Vol. 9.
  
  • If you did not pick up Tenkou in Crom Village, you can now do that the next time you are able.
• Follow the path to the NE.
  
• In the room where the autosave takes place, head south for Silver Collar. Head east for Mega Medicine.
  
• Head back to the entrance of this room, and head east. Take the eastern slope down twice. Go south and slide down a third slope for Double-Edged Orb.
  
• Head up towards the man here, Mazus. He won't join yet, but keep him in mind for later. Head NE towards the save point.
  
• Take the north path to get Star Earrings. Take the SE path from the save point to get Wind Hat. Then take the S path from the save point.
  
• Follow the path until you get to a fork. Move the crate to act like a bridge between the ledges to the north.
  
• Leave to the west and follow the linear path. You'll run into a boss.
  
• Boss: Stone Golem - weak to lightning.
  
• After the boss, follow the path past several screens. You'll find the area where Neclord attacked Riou and Nanami before. Past that, take the east path for Cape of Darkness.

Tinto

• Finally back in Tinto. Head west for an event battle. Head west past the Guild Hall for another battle.
  
• Head up north for a scene. Head inside and you'll fight Neclord.
  
• Boss: Neclord
  
  • You're probably running low on resources at this point, but Neclord's HP pool is actually relatively low. Have Riou use his Mother Earth Orb for protection, and otherwise use whatever you have left.
• Head back to the entrance of town for a scene. Choose the following the options when speaking to Jess:
  • "I don't want to run away anymore."
    
  • "Let's fight...together."
    
  • "I'm not betraying anyone."
• Head back to the Gustav in his building, He'll give you Mother Earth Orb.
  
  • Put this on Riou if you haven't already.
• Head to the Elder's house in Crom in the far NE part of the city for Sunbeam Orb.
  
• After all this, the following people will have joined your army:
  • Hauser (91/108)
    
  • Sierra (92/108)
    
  • Jess (93/108)
    
  • Gijimu (94/108)
    
  • Lo Wen (95/108)
    
  • Koyu (96/108)
    
  • Marlowe (97/108)
    
  • Kahn (98/108)
• Head to Tigermouth - Drakemouth Path

Tigermouth - Drakemouth Path

• Head east to the fork, and take the lower branch. Talk to Georg. Choose either option. Then ask him to join. (99/108)
  
• Head to South Window

South Window

• Here, talk to Gansetsu and ask him to join. Your party will push him (literally). You should be able to recruit him at this point. If not, push stronger characters in your party (100/108).

The Liberation of Greenhill

Headquarters

• Head to the command room for a scene when ready. Pick any option to continue.

(If you chose to run earlier with Nanami, the scene here may be slightly different, where you'll be introduced to Boris, replacing Ridley's Star of Destiny. This guide assumes you didn't do this, however.)

• Head to your room. Sheena will leave your party for now, and it'll be nighttime.
  
• At night you can see various scenes between party members. You'll need to see one to continue.
  • Flik/Nina on the roof (only if you saw the first part of this conversation earlier).
    
  • Chaco on the stairs above the save point near the Command Room.
    
  • Eilie, Rina, and Bolgan near Luc's tablet on the first floor.
    
  • Gengen and Gabocha near the storehouse.
    
  • Freed and Yoshino in the Inn.
    
  • Tsai and Tomo south of the storehouse (after seeing the scene with Freed & Yoshino).
• Head back to your room when ready. You'll be attacked by an assassin. You should win without much issue.
  
• After the battle, pick any options, as the outcome will be the same regardless.
  
• Afterwards, head back to the command room. You'll have to make a choice here that slightly alters the next war battle.
  • If you choose Viktor's unit, you'll do a war battle at the Muse-Greenhill border
    
  • If you choose General Kiba, you'll do a war battle at Greenhill
    
  • If you choose, I'll wait here, you won't do a war battle at all but command the troops from your command room.
• I recommend the third option as it's the quickest and safest, and it's less risky for a Star of Destiny to die. If you choose this option, simply wait in the command room as your reports come in. When your reports come in during the battles, always pick the top option.
  
• When you regain control in Greenhill. Shin will ask to join your group. Go ahead and choose "Sure.", you can put him in your convoy if you don't want to use him in battle.
  
• Select the rest of your party.
  
  • Shortly you'll need Nanami to be leveled up, so include her here.

⚠️Upcoming Battle Tip: An upcoming boss is challenging but weak to Wind. I strongly suggest heading back to HQ, buying Wind Orbs from Jeane and making Scrolls with Raura. Put a Shredding Wind scroll on each party member (you can discard the other scrolls made from the Orbs).

Greenhill

• In the Greenhill Forest, the Doremi Elf (any color) can drop Recipe #34.
  
  • As stated before, put Recipe #34 in storage. There's only one more dropped Recipe.
• You will fight some event battles with Highlanders on the path.
  
• On the path, continue heading north for Winged Boots. Go north a bit more for Dream Robe.
  
  • (I suggest you *don't* put this on Nanami).
• Continue on the path for Stone of Skill.
  
• Keep following the path until you run into Lucia and some Karayanas for an event fight. Use your strongest magic here, as you'll be able to rest before the next boss. She'll drop a Blue Gate Orb.
  
• After the boss, head west and south and you'll eventually hit Teresa's hideout.
  
• You can't do anything at the hideout, so continue on.
  
• Once you enter the rear of the academy make your way to the front and leave out the entrance.
  
• In front of the academy, you'll see a Greenhill soldier and a student. Speak with the student to heal and the soldier to save.
  
• Head to the south, fighting a few event battles with Highlanders.
  
• At the entrance to Greenhill, you'll find Yuber. He'll summon a Bone Dragon.
  
• Boss: Bone Dragon. Weak to wind. I hope you followed my advice. Use all your Shredding Scrolls here. The Cyclone Orb's Shining Wind is useful here.
  
• After defeating the boss, several scenes will take place.

Headquarters

• When given the option, choose "Let me think about it."
  
• Put Viktor and Simone in your party.
  
• Make sure you have an Escape Talisman on hand.
  
• Head to Kuskus.

Kuskus

• Head to the blacksmith and talk to Tessei. As long as Viktor is with you, he'll ask to join (101/108).
  
• This should make your HQ Level 4. One way to check this is to head to the baths and see if Jungle Bath is available. If it is, then your HQ is level 4.
  
• Stop by Greenhill.

Greenhill

• You can find Window Set #6 and Rabbit Plans #4 in the Greenhill Item Shop's Rare Finds, now that it's been liberated.
  
• Head to the Inn and talk to Pico near the door. Choose "Um, did you say "Annallee"?. Pico will join (102/108).
  
• Head to the northern area of Greenhill where the academy is. Above the dorms, interact with the Piglet to pick up a Piglet.
  
• Head into the Dorm and talk to the man for Old Book Vol. 10.
  
• Head into the academy and talk to the Rune Class instructor for Rage Orb. This is an improved Fire Orb.
  
• Head into the Blacksmith class and talk to the boy on the right for Silver Hammer.
  
• Talk to Jude in the Blacksmith Class. He'll mention he needs clay.

Headquarters

• Give Tessai all the Hammers you have (which should be Copper, Iron, and Silver). He can now upgrade weapons to 15, one shy of max.

Forest Village

• Talk to the girl in the house above the Inn for Sound Set #7.
  
• Head north past the trading post and to the right. Talk to the man for Clay.

Greenhill

• Return to Jude in the Blacksmith class and he'll join (103/108)

Greenhill area on World Map

• Get Spinach Seedling from Eye Flower. I'm only listing this here because there's no where else to put it. This is only for completionists.

Headquarters

• Make sure you have an Escape Talisman, as you'll be needing it soon.
  
• You can give Jude all your various Plans to build a "Great Deity". At this point you should have all Rabbit Plans or all Turtle Plans.
  • You can mix-and-match plans and you can build whatever you want. You'll get an achievement and a bonus item depending on the coordination of Plans. You can only get one bonus item. You can adjust your Deity at any time, however.
    
  • I suggest Turtle / Turtle / Dragon / Unicorn, which will give you a Friendship Orb Weapon Rune.
    • The Friendship Weapon Rune strengthens weapons based on the number of recruits, so it's quite good by this point!

The Liberation of Greenhill (cont.)

Tinto

• Talk to Alberto in the Armory. He'll join as long as you have Annallee recruited (104/108).

Tinto Mine

• Enter from the world map
  
• Make your way to the room with the Save Point and slides. It's a long way in, but the path is straightforward. Talk to Mazus and he'll join. (105/108)
  
• Use an Escape Talisman to exit.

Radat

• Head to where you picked up Simone on the left side of the river. Vincent is here, and he'll join as long as Simone is with you (106/108).

Cave of the Wind

• Head to the end of the cave. It's a long path, but relatively straightforward. You'll have to do the stone pushing puzzle again.
  
• At the end, you'll find Pesmerga. He'll join. (107/108)
  
  • No need for Escape Talisman here and you can leave out the opening at the end.
• Make sure you have a character whose weapon level is at least 14. Pesmerga's starts at 14 (it may be 16 if you imported Suikoden 1 data)

Coronet

• Head to Coronet. You can can reach here by warping to Lakewest, boarding your boat, and heading to the northern city of the lake.
  
• Talk to Genshu on the docks. Show him your weapon. He'll join (108/108).
  
  • That's all Stars of Destiny!
• Check your stone tablet to make sure you didn't miss anyone.

Finale

Headquarters

• When ready, save, then head to the command room and talk to Apple for a scene.
  
• When you have control, leave the dorms for a scene. Head through the academy to the secret path and you'll run into Jowy. The choice you pick here does not matter.
  
• Make your way back to the dorms for another scene. Choose "Good, let's advance."

The Battle to Retake Muse City

• Here, hold back and let the Karayans come to you.
  
• After three turns, the Highlanders will retreat, leaving you with just four squads to defeat.
  
• You can also end this battle by having a unit enter Muse.
  
• Make sure none of your characters die.

Muse

• You'll get a chance to reconfigure your party here.
  
• Head into the city and make your way to city hall straight north.
  
• Boss: Golden Wolf - An easy boss at this point of the game. Use physical attacks.
  
• Head straight south and leave Muse for a scene.

Headquarters

• Rest and save. If you want the game's True Ending, you want all 108 Stars of Destiny at this point.
  
• Head to Shu's room on 4F for a scene with Kiba and Shu. Talk to Shu when you can. Select "We will fight."
  
• In the next scene. Leknaat will appear. She should mention that all 108 Stars of Destiny are here and unlock the final ability of the Bright Shield Rune - Sign of Forgiveness.
  
  • Make sure this happens! If you don't get the Sign of Forgiveness ability for Riou's Bright Shield Rune, then you missed something.
• In the morning. Nanami will wake you up.

⚠️Make sure Nanami is leveled up and has the best equipment you can buy (Silver Hat, Magic Robe, 3x Cape of Darkness). Do not put unique equipment on her, though, since it may be lost. Remove any special equipment and runes from her and her weapon. She'll need high defense for an event, similar to Pahn in the original Suikoden. You will get a good chance to level up Nanami more soon, if needed.

• Put together your battle party, of which Nanami must be included.
  
• Save, then head to the command room for a scene. Select "Let's move out."

The Conquest of Matilda

• This battle will end after three turns, so just hang back and don't let anyone die.
  
• It's ok if a squad or two falls, as long as they mention a 'retreat'.
  
• After the battle, agree to let Nanami join in the mission. Then select "I'm ready. Let's go."

Rockaxe

• You'll see some scenes here. You'll hear some news about Kiba, which is normal.
  
• You can leave Rockaxe and head back to HQ for any reason, should you choose to.
  
• Highland Solder (The one holding a bow, specifically) can drop Recipe #36.
  
  • This the last of the dropped recipes. You can hand these over to Hai Yo now.
• This dungeon is a little bit tricky with a bunch of forks, so I'll try to walk you through it.
  
  • Make sure you have room to pick up items.
• Follow the path for Stone of Speed
  
• At the fork after the ladder, head east first to Escape Talisman, then west.
  
• At the door-or-ladder fork, head through the door first for Deep Crimson Cape and Stone of Protection. Then go down the ladder.
  
• At the east-or-south fork, go east.
  
• At the second door-ladder fork, go through the door.
  
• At the ladder-east fork, go east first for Earth Shield, then go down the ladder.
  
• At the bottom of this ladder, go south for Power Gloves, then go east.
  
• You end up outside. Head into the main door to the castle.
  
• Here, go all the way north, then west for Flame Helmet.
  
• Enter the two rooms below you for Gold Collar and Mega Medicine.
  
• Leave these rooms to the south and contiune on. You'll fight an event battle with Matilda Knights.
  
• At the fork at the top of the stairs, head east, then south, ignoring the stairs. Grab Dragon Plans #4 and Unicorn Plans #4. Then go up the stairs you passed.
  
• ⚠️SAVE AT THE SAVE POINT HERE. You'll have to make some decisions soon that will affect the ending you will get.
  
• Head outside and fight the event battle with the knights.
  
• Head inside the other door and approach the stairs for a scene.
  
• With Riou and Nanami, head inside the door for a scene.

⚠️PAY ATTENTION. You basically have three dialogue choices coming up. The first two dialogue choices don't matter. However, you have to pick the top option of the third dialogue choice very quickly.

So basically, after the second dialogue choice, just mash the confirm button to make sure you pick the top option of the third dialogue choice quickly enough.

If done properly, Riou will draw his weapons and stand beside Nanami, Nanami will block three arrows but get hit with a fourth. You'll then fight Gorudo.

• Boss: Gorudo - This is more of an event battle. He'll drop Knight Armor.
  
• Watch the scenes.
  
• As long as you hit the above choice quickly, Nanami was a high level, Nanami had good defense, and you have the Sign of Forgiveness ability, you are still on the path to the True Ending.

Headquarters

• Back at HQ, talk to your allies to pass the time. Eventually Dr. Huan will come out of the room. He'll say his skills were insuffiicent, BUT he'll ask Shu to to speak with him inside. If this happens, then you are on the path to the True Ending.

⚠️True Ending Warning: This is the the key moment which basically decides which ending you will get. It may not make much sense to you now, but as long as if Dr. Huan asked Shu to speak with him inside the doctor's office, then you are good to go. You won't actually see this discussion yet, you'll just know that Huan had something to say to Shu. Make sure Huan says this, else you messed something up!

• The next morning, put together your party, including Clive, and head to Muse.

Muse

[Clive's Story] Clive's story will continue here, as long as you saw the event in Radat quite a while ago. Head up Jowston Hill to the NW. You'll run into Elza.

• You can find Recipe #35 in the Item Shop Rare Finds.
  
• Talk to the clerk at the Armory for Silver Dragon Armor.
  
• Head upstairs in the Rune Shop and speak with the cloaked person for Flowing Orb.
  
  • The Flowing Orb is an extremely useful healing rune. You probably should have gotten one in Gregminster before now, but if you didn't, put this on someone now! Flik is a good choice.
• Talk to the man sitting down in the Tavern for Old Book Vol. 12.

Highway Village

• Highway village is east of Rockaxe.
  
• Talk to the boy left of the Inn and buy his Calf for 5000 Potch.

Rockaxe

• Stop by the Item and Equipment shops for new items.
  
• Go into the basement of the shops and check the shelves for Old Book Vol. 11.
  
  • This is the last one!
• Head all the way back to where Nanami fell. Talk to the NPC just past that for Thunder Orb (an improved Lightning Orb, give it to Flik or whoever you'd like)
  
• Keep going to pick up Earth Armor in the chest and Recipe #37 on the shelve.
  
• Unfortunately you have to leave the long way.

Finale (cont.)

Headquarters

• When ready, talk to Shu in the command room. The first choice doesnt matter, then choose "Very well..."
  
• Leave the hall for a scene.
  
• After all the scenes, talk to Shu on 4F for a scene.
  
• Go bed to your room to rest and continue.
  
• In the morning, head to the command room. Choose "Okay."
  
• Watch the scenes. A faux war battle will take place, but all you can do is watch.
  
• More scenes follow.

Muse-Highland Checkpoint

• After all the scenes, talk to Apple to rearrange your units

Some suggested groupings:

• Riou / Hanna / Oulan
  
• Viktor / Tai Ho / Shin
  
• Ridley / Shu / Chaco
  
• Kasumi / Humphrey / Miklotov
  
• Hauser / Yam Koo / Huan
  
• Georg / Apple / Camus
  
• Maximillian / Gijimu / Lo Wen
  
• Gilbert / Permerga / Tuta
  
• Flik / Tsai / Koyu
  
• Teresa / Jess / Lorelei
  
• Ayda / Freed Y / Emilia
  
• Luc / Klaus / Annallee
  
• Mazus / Jeane / Adlai

• You should leave and save, then return to Muse-Highland Checkpoint.

The Conquest of L'Renouille

• You can win if you enter the city with any units.
  
• After the battle, you'll be in L'Renouille. Part together a party, including Clive, and leave.
  
• Head NW of L'Renouille to Sajah

Sajah

[Clive's Story Conclusion] If Clive is with you, you've seen all other scenes, and the Event Timer is less than 20 hours, you'll see the last scene of Clive's Story.

• The only other thing of interest here is the Item Shop. It has Golden Hammer, Windspun Armor, Lamb, and Horned Helmet in Rare Finds.
  
  • Be sure to grab the Golden Hammer.

⚠️Cook-off Note: Now's a good time to finish the Cook-offs if you haven't already.

L'Renouille

• This is the final dungeon of the game.
  
• Head north to battle Lucia
  
• Boss: Lucia - You will be able to heal after this battle, so use all your strongest spells.
  
• Heal up and return
  
• From Lucia, head all the way east, then north. Fight the event battle with Highlander Soldiers.
  
• Head west and south for Fog Robe.
  
• Head north for Bolt of Wrath.
  
• Return to where the previous Highlanders where defeated and head north for another fight with Highlanders.
  
• Continue on, heading south for another Highlander fight.
  
• Head west and follow the path until you hit a fork. Go east (and slightly north) for Fury Orb.
  
• Back the fork, don't head south. Retrace your steps until you get to the Highland solders you defeated on a red carpet. Head north into the double doors. Watch for a scene. Choose either option.

Duel: Han Cunningham

• Just like any other duel, Attack > Defend. Defend > Special. Special > Attack.

⚠️Make sure to save the game before the duel so you can reload if defeated!

Enemy Move	Player Action	Dialogue Cue
Attack	Use Special Attack	・And now it's my turn. ・Foolish boy!!! ・Ho ho ho.... You taught him well, Genkaku my friend.... ・I can't let you past here, son. ・I may be old, but I haven't lost my sword arm. ・Unf..... Your father would have been proud to see you today... ・Very good, boy. ・You can't defend yourself forever. ・You can't win like that, boy. ・You're a tough one....
Defense	Use Attack	・Genkaku............. You raised a good son.... ・I should have avoided that cheap little shot... ・Let me see your power, Genkaku's son!!! ・The leader of the Name Army is cautious I see.... ・Try that again, boy. ・Unf...you like to take risks, eh. ・Well struck.... It seems I should be more careful.... ・What will you do now, boy? ・What's wrong? Want to try again? ・You think you can beat me, boy?
Special Attack	Use Defense	・Can you take this? ・Let's bury our past here, boy!! ・Let's see if you can withstand another of my blows! ・Now feel my deadly sword. ・Watch and learn, boy. Here's how to wield a sword!!! ・Watch closely, boy!! ・Yes, but can you defend against my sword!!! ・You think my sword has lost it's bite!!! ・You'll have to do better than that. ・You've got spirit...

L'Renouille (Cont.)

• Follow the path until a fork. Head east, take out the Highlanders, then take the other northern door.
  
• At the next fork, head west for Highlanders. Continue for Wind Amulet and Champion's Orb. Return to the fork. and head north.
  
• At the top of the stairs, head north for Stone of Power, Stone of Protection. Retrace your steps back to the four way fork after Hans Cunningham.
  
• Head south for a Highlander fight. Then head west, then north. Take the left door for another Highlander fight.
  
• At the next fork, go north.
  
• At the top of the stairs, go north for more Highlanders. Then head west after the battle.
  
• Follow the path until you are back outside. You'll fight another event fight here.
  
• You'll head back inside, head east for another event battle. Continue following the path for another event battle (the doors along the path are locked).
  
• You'll reach a carpeted hallway (and an autosave). Pick up the Escape Talisman in the right room.
  
• Go east and south and grab Goldlets outside. Then head back north at the fork inside.
  
• Grab Window Set #7 on the path, continue south.
  
• At the next fork head north.
  
• Save at the save point, head north for a boss. Pick either option.
  
• Boss: Culgan and Seed - Seed is more vulnerable to Lightning attacks than Culgan is. Otherwise, at this point, you should have a solid party set up.
  
• After the battle, pick either option. Watch the scenes.
  
• Head north for another scene.
  
• Final Boss: Beast Rune - I hope I don't have to give you advice at this point? Use everything you have.
  
• In the next scenes, pick either option. Riou will escape the castle.

Headquarters

• Save
  
• See a scene with Flik and Viktor near the stone table.
  
• Head to the command room for a scene. If you want the normal ending choose "I understand. If you want the True Ending, choose "I can't do it."
  
• Teleport to Kyaro

Kyaro

• Head to the tree you found Mukumuku way at the beginning of the game for Hunter Rune, Trio Painting, and 30 Potch.
  
• Head north to Tenzen Pass for a scene

Tenzen Pass

• At the fork, head west. The first dialogue you make doesn't matter.
  
• During the duel, always choose Defend.
  
• After the battle choose "There's no reason we must fight."
  
• During the duel, always choose Defend.
  
• After the battle, pick either option at first, but then continue to choose "I can't do that."
  
• If you've met all the requirements for the good ending, Leknaat will appear.
  
• After, choose either option.
  
• Head down the path for one final surprise.

After the credits roll, you'll be given an option to save Clear Data. Huh, I wonder what this might be for...

Hai Yo's Recipe List and Locations

Find Hai Yo in your castle after the events in Two River, he should be on a balcony in the opposite direction of the mountain view, where Yoshino does laundry. Once you find him, talk to him and choose the first option to have him join.

The following list describes the locations of each recipe:

• 1 - Hai Yo will have this one by default.
  
• 2 - Won from Yu Kum in Cook-off #1.
  
• 3 - Given to you by Huan if you talk to him after recruiting Tuta in Muse.
  
• 4 - Hai Yo will have this one by default.
  
• 5 - Given to you by a man in the Tavern at Coronet.
  
• 6 - Hai Yo will have this one by default.
  
• 7 - Hai Yo will have this one by default.
  
• 8 - Won from Goetsu in Cook-off #2.
  
• 9 - Found on a bookshelf in the northernmost house in Kuskus.
  
• 10 - Hai Yo will have this one by default.
  
• 11 - Found in the Rare Finds of the Item Shop in Kuskus.
  
• 12 - Dropped by the EagleMan in the Unicorn Woods of the Kobold Village.
  
• 13 - Given to you by a Kobold in the Chief's house of the Kobold Village.
  
• 14 - Given to you by the chef in the Tavern in Radat.
  
• 15 - Hai Yo will have this one by default.
  
• 16 - Found on a bookshelf in Taki's house in Lakewest. Be sure to get this before you recruit her!
  
• 17 - Won from Shiki in Cook-off #3.
  
• 18 - Found in the Rare Finds of the Item Shop in Radat.
  
• 19 - Won from Ryuki in Cook-off #4.
  
• 20 - Given to you by the cook in the kitchen of Greenhill's Inn.
  
• 21 - Dropped by the LandShark in the Two River Sewers.
  
• 22 - Won from Ryuko in Cook-off #6.
  
• 23 - Found in the Rare Finds of the Item Shop in the Human District of Two River.
  
• 24 - Won from Bashok in Cook-off #5.
  
• 25 - Found in the Rare Finds of the Item Shop in Greenhill.
  
• 26 - Found in the Rare Finds of the Item Shop in the Highway Village.
  
• 27 - Won from Gyokuran in Cook-off #8.
  
• 28 - Found in the Rare Finds of the Item Shop in Gregminster.
  
• 29 - Dropped by the ZombieSlug in the Forest Path to Matilda.
  
• 30 - Won from Antonio in Cook-off #7.
  
• 31 - Found in the Rare Finds of the Item Shop in the Kobold Village.
  
• 32 - Given to you by a woman in the house next to the inn in the Highway Village after the events on Rakutei Mountain.
  
• 33 - Won from Lester in Cook-off #9.
  
• 34 - Dropped by the DoremiElf in the Greenhill Forest, while liberating Greenhill.
  
  • In previous versions of Suikoden II, this recipe was highly bugged. If you had any recipes besides #3, #16, or #20, it would no longer drop. Also, you had to keep this recipe in your inventory until you got recipe #12, as there was another bug that prevented recipe #12 from dropping once you gave recipe #34 to Barbara or Hai Yo. It has not been confirmed yet if these bugs were fixed in the remaster.
• 35 - Found in the Rare Finds of the Item Shop in Muse, after Muse has been liberated.
  
• 36 - Dropped by the Highlands in Rockaxe, during or after the liberation of Rockaxe.
  
• 37 - Found on a bookshelf in Gorudo's office in Rockaxe Castle, past the area where you defeated Gorudo.
  
• 38 - Won from Retso in Cook-off #10.
  
• 39 - You must have loaded data from Suikoden to be able to obtain this recipe. Complete the McDohl side quest, then defeat Lester in Cook-off #9, and you'll learn of Gremio's Special Stew. Travel to Gregminster and talk to Gremio to have him give it to you.
  
• 40 - Won from Jinkai in Cook-off #11.

Achievements

The individual achievement sections are marked with (I) for Suikoden I, (II) for Suikoden II, or (=) if they can be completed in either game. The achievement for obtaining all other achievements, "Suikoden", is also marked with (=).

# of achievements: 56
Missable achievements: YES - highly missable! (missable achievements marked with ***, bold, and underlined below)
# of missable achievements: 24

Suikoden I Achievements (I):
First Mission - Received a mission from Kraze.
Leaving Home - Escaped Gregminster.
Night in Sarady - Said farewell to Odessa.
Zombie Dragon Slayer - Defeated the Zombie Dragon.
The Castle on Lake Toran - Obtained the HQ in Suikoden I.
All That We've Lost - Said farewell to Gremio.
My Son - Defeated Teo McDohl in a duel.
Showdown with Neclord - Vanquished Neclord in Suikoden I.
A Day for Alliances - Became allies with the Dragon Knights.
*** A Painter for the Ages - Completed Ivanov's painting.
Showdown in Shasarazade - Defeated Sonya.
The Gate Rune War - Completed Suikoden I.
The Ultimate Tenkai Star - Completed Suikoden I on Hard.
*** The Stars of Destiny Assembled - Got the 108 Stars ending in Suikoden I.

(The ordering of the following achievements may need further adjustments)
Suikoden II Achievements (II):
The Journey Begins - Fled the fort with Jowy.
Mist Shade Shattered - Defeated the Mist Shade.
Die, You Pig! - Witnessed the massacre at Ryube Village.
The Rune of Beginning - Obtained the Bright Shield Rune.
Fledgling Fisherman - Caught a fish for the first time.
North Window Reclaimed - Obtained the HQ in Suikoden II.
*** Observation Deck - Used the telescope at headquarters.
*** Open for Business - Recruited Hai Yo.
Greetings, Guardian Deity - Built a Guardian Deity for the first time.
*** Rope Climbing - Got 1st in Rope Climbing for the first time.
*** Rope Climbing Master - 1st in Rope Climbing (10,000 potch).
*** A Dancer is Born - Beat Dance with Karen for the first time.
*** Lord of the Dance - Beat Stage 5 of Dance with Karen.
*** Whack-A-Mole Master - Beat Whack-A-Mole on Hard Mode.
*** Fishing Master - Caught every type of fish in Fishing.
Jowy's Return - Jowy returned from the garrison.
A Job Well Done - Recruited Shu.
A Knight's Pride - Recruited Miklotov and Camus.
*** Battle with the Mad Prince - Defeated Luca Blight.
*** The Best Blacksmith - Raised the hero's weapon to Lv. 16 in Suikoden II.
*** Natural Born Trader - Made 100,000 potch through trading in Suikoden II.
*** Manhood Ceremony - Recruited Tengaar and Hix in Suikoden II.
*** A New Dragon - Recruited Futch in Suikoden II.
*** On the Trail of a Mysterious Woman - Recruited Clive in Suikoden II.
*** The Five Squirrel Squad - Recruited all five flying squirrels.
*** Soul Eater - Recruited the protagonist of Suikoden I.
*** The Howling Voice Guild - Completed Clive's quest in Suikoden II.
*** The Path of a Chef - Emerged victorious in the final cook-off.
*** A Lush Field - Built a garden.
*** Ranch - Collected 4 types of livestock.
Neclord, Dead at Last - Defeated Neclord in Suikoden II.
The Fall of Rockaxe - Made Rockaxe surrender.
The Fall of L'Renouille - Escaped L'Renouille.
The Promised Place - Fought the final battle with Jowy.
The Dunan Unification War- Completed Suikoden II.
Surpassing the Tenkai Star - Completed Suikoden II on Hard.
*** 108 Stars Together - Got the 108 Stars ending in Suikoden II.

Either/Both (=):
Your First Victory - Won a battle for the first time.
Debut Deployment - Commanded an army battle for the first time.
Duel - Completed a duel for the first time.
First Unite Attack - Used a Unite Attack for the first time.
*** Suikoden - (Reset) Obtain all achievements. (see note below, under "Known bugs")

Known bugs:
The Achievement "Suikoden" description is "Reset all achievements", however the word "Reset" was a mistranslation and they meant "Obtain all achievements". This has been confirmed. This does not affect the ability to obtain the achievement. It is obtainable.

- First Mission (I)

Received a mission from Kraze

Refer to the Opening (Cont.) section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

Kraze is at the Gregminster castle 1F. He will give you a mission to go to Rockland, a town east of Gregminster, right after which you will get this achievement.

- Leaving Home (I)

Escaped Gregminster

Refer to the On the Run, Rockland & Mt. Seifu section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

After talking to Viktor and going towards the gate, you will bribe an imperial guard to exit Gregminster. After the cutscene is over and you head outside to the world map, this achievement will pop.

- Night in Sarady (I)

Said farewell to Odessa

Refer to the On the Run, Rockland & Mt. Seifu section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

This achievement unlocks not in Sarady but upon returning to Lenankamp, where the group parts ways with Odessa.

- Zombie Dragon Slayer (I)

Defeated the Zombie Dragon

Refer to The Liberation Army section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

After taking the boat from Kaku to the castle and reaching the end, you will face the boss called Zombie Dragon. This is a really tough boss at the beginning of the game and it is recommended that you grind your character's level up before challenging this boss.

Preparation:

• Before even starting this fight, you should be at a minimum, level 20, with all the best gear from Kouan you can buy. You can always take the boat back from the castle to Kaku and buy gear and items, and even go level up your characters at the Great Forest inside The Great Forest Village, so long as one character has a Fire Rune.

Strategy:

• This boss is tanky and a mean hitter; it's good to have a character with a Water Orb equipped so you can use some healing spells and also give all your characters medicine in their inventory.
  
• Designate 2 healers with any character of choice, and have 1 character with the Fire Orb equipped to use fire attacks for strong damage since the dragon is weak to fire, while the other characters should use their strongest attacks.
  
• The boss will typically use an AoE attack where it shoots its flames at everyone on the screen, doing massive damage. Sometimes, it might do a single attack. However, it rarely relies on that attack, so make sure you regularly heal.
  
• It's worth noting that Soul Eaters' Finger of Death move will not work on bosses, so don't waste a turn using it.
  
• After doing enough damage to this boss, it will be defeated and the achievement will pop.

Additional tips for beating Zombie Dragon:
https://game8.co/games/Suikoden-1/archives/493619

- The Castle on Lake Toran (I)

Obtained the HQ in Suikoden I

Refer to The Liberation Army section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

This achievement is earned after obtaining your HQ for the Liberation Army, shortly after defeating the Zombie Dragon.

- All That We've Lost (I)

Said farewell to Gremio

Refer to the Scarleticia section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

This achievement unlocks automatically upon the conclusion of events at Soniere Prison.

- My Son (I)

Defeated Teo McDohl in a duel

Refer to the A Fated Encounter (Cont.) section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

Defeating Teo in the second duel unlocks the My Son achievement.

- Showdown with Neclord (I)

Vanquished Neclord in Suikoden I

Refer to The Necrolord Diversion section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

This boss fight will take place in Neclord's Castle at the very top in an orchestra room, after a cutscene between your party and Neclord at the end of the castle.

Preparation:

• This boss is really strong and can do a lot of damage to your party, which is why it's strongly recommended you grind out enemies on the bottom floor, upgrade your weapons, and prepare for a tedious boss fight.
  
• There is no autosave or Blue Orb to save before this boss fight, so make sure you have stocked up with Mega Medicine for all your characters, are equipped with the best gear, and have upgraded your party's weapons.

Strategy:

• The most important detail of this fight to note is that you can not hurt Neclord unless Viktor hits him first, meaning you must place Viktor first in formation and have him whack Neclord with his standard attack.
  
• There is very little strategy in this fight; Neclord will spam an AoE attack every single turn. He doesn't change or vary his move set, and you will have to heal your whole team regularly. Luckily, Neclord is resistant and weak to nothing, so you can freely use any magic you like, preferably your strongest spells, to deal as much damage as you can to him while holding out against his AoE attacks.
  
• After you have defeated this boss, before the results screen, this achievement will pop.

- A Day for Alliances (I)

Became allies with the Dragon Knights

Refer to The Dragon Knights section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

After the events in Seek Valley and regaining control of your main character, go upstairs in the Dragon Knight Fortress and talk to Joshua for a cutscene to take place. During this scene, Joshua, Milia, and Futch join with the Liberation Army and you will get this achievement.

- A Painter for the Ages (I)

Completed Ivanov's painting

⚠️MISSABLE

Refer to the Finale section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

To unlock this achievement, you must collect all the required paint colors and give them to Ivanov. Once he finishes his mural, he will show it to you and the achievement will be unlocked.

All Types of Paint

• In Suikoden 1, there are 7 different colors of paint used to complete Ivanov's mural. Some paints are found in treasure chests, while others can be bought in shops. Here’s a list of the paints and where to find them:

Paint Color	Location	How to Get	Description	Screenshot
Blue Paint	Rikon	Shop	In the Rikon item shop, where you can also get a Blue Flower Seed for a recruit called Zen. Refer to the Suikoden II walkthrough for more information.
Yellow Paint	Teien	Shop	In the Teien item shop, you can also get a Yellow Flower Seed for a recruit called Zen. Refer to the Suikoden II walkthrough for more information.
White Paint	Lepant's Mansion	Treasure Chest	On the bottom floor of Lepant's Mansion, in the middle-top room where Jupo is on the screen on the far-left side. Hard to miss.
Black Paint	Luikan's Hermitage	Treasure Chest	When in Luikan's Hermitage, head inside Luikan's house. It's in a chest on the right-hand side.
Red Paint	Scarleticia Castle	Treasure Chest	Inside Scarleticia Castle, you can find this by going through the left-side entrance. Hard to miss.
Green Paint	Neclord's Castle	Treasure Chest	Inside Neclords Castle before the room with the coffins, go through the left door to find this chest.
Pink Paint	Moravia	Treasure Chest	Inside Moravia Castle, immediately to the right as soon as you enter. Impossible to miss.

What are Paints For?

• The paints are required to complete Ivanov's mural, which he starts after being recruited at Scarleticia Castle. Once recruited, Ivanov moves to Toran Lake Castle, where he begins his mural.

Binoculars Reward After Finishing His Mural

• Once Ivanov completes his mural, he rewards the player with the Binoculars, which allow the player to change the camera angle during battles.

- Showdown in Shasarazade (I)

Defeated Sonya

Refer to the Finale section in the Suikoden I walkthrough of this guide for more details.

Sonya's boss fight will take place in Shasarazade after fighting the mini-boss Shell Venus, opening the floodgates, and heading back towards the entrance, where she will ambush you.

Preparation:

• Because both fights happen close to one another, it's worth making sure that you stock up on healing items and have a Sacrificial Buddha on all characters just so you don't lose a party member during the boss fight. After defeating Venus, it's worth heading back to headquarters to rest, stock up, and make a save before progressing to Sonya's battle so you can properly stock up for her fight and not have to worry about dying and redoing both fights again.

Strategy:

• Sonya will either do a single attack on a character or an AoE attack. Both attacks do an average of 120 to 200+ damage depending on the armour and gear characters are wearing, as well as their level.
  
• There really isn't much strategy to this fight other than spamming your strongest spells, healing when necessary, and making sure to keep all your characters alive, which the Sacrificial Buddhas will help with since they will revive a teammate who is holding one.
  
• Once Sonya is defeated, this achievement will pop before the results screen.
  
• Make sure after you defeat her to recruit her back at the headquarters; she should be the last character needed towards The Stars of Destiny Assembled achievement.

- The Gate Rune War (I)

Completed Suikoden I

Complete Suikoden I on any difficulty.

- The Ultimate Tenkai Star (I)

Completed Suikoden I on Hard

Refer to the Hard Mode section of this guide for more details.

Complete Suikoden I on Hard. The game must be started on Hard and cannot be changed during the playthrough. Players have reported that there is not a big difference between Normal and Hard difficulties.

- The Stars of Destiny Assembled (I)

Got the 108 Stars ending in Suikoden I

⚠️MISSABLE

Refer to the Suikoden I walkthrough section for Stars of Destiny recruitment. Recruitment is marked with:

Note that you need to not only recruit every character, but keep them all alive as well. Some players have reported that they have had a couple of characters die and still got the 108 Stars ending, however this may have been a glitch. To be safe, recruit every character and keep them all alive.

- The Journey Begins (II)

Fled the fort with Jowy

This achievement takes place in the Mercenary Fortress after Jowy is imprisoned with you. After the next day, they will make another escape attempt and a few cutscenes will ensue. Once you get outside the fortress through the balcony, a cutscene will take place, then your characters will head outside to the world map, netting this achievement in the process.

- Mist Shade Shattered (II)

Defeated the Mist Shade

While traveling through North Sparrow Pass, you will be given a chance to save before this boss at a Journeyman Orb; make sure to do so before progressing to this boss.

Preparation:

• This boss is weak to fire attacks, so it's recommended before starting this fight to equip all your characters' fire attack items or spells to dunk as much fire damage as possible on this boss.
  
• You can find a "Fire wall Scroll" item, which allows you to do 150 fire damage to one row, in a chest next to a hot spring at the very start of this path; it's very hard to miss this chest.

Strategy:

• The Misty Shade will attack twice on its turn and only do single-character attacks instead of spamming AoE attacks. You will need to heal with medicines every once in a while, which is why it's best to have the main character and Jowy at the start doing the healing, till all the fire items and runes are used up. Then, you can start using Eilie and Rina to become the healers for this fight.
  
• After killing this boss, before the results screen, this achievement will pop.

- Die, You Pig! (II)

Witnessed the massacre at Ryube Village

As part of the main storyline, you'll witness the tragic events at Ryube Village. This achievement is unlocked automatically during that sequence.

- The Rune of Beginning (II)

Obtained the Bright Shield Rune

After losing the Mercenary Fortress and heading to Toto Village, Pilika will run towards the shrine, and your party will follow her. After entering the shrine, a few cutscenes will play out until eventually, you talk to Leknaat. During this conversation, she will offer you power, choosing the only progressional option, "If we need power..." You will then head into the left entrance and go to a room with a shield in which a cutscene will take place. After raising your right hand, you will get the "Bright Shield Rune" with the trophy as well.

- Fledgling Fisherman (II)

Caught a fish for the first time

See Fishing Master for details.

- North Window Reclaimed (II)

Obtained the HQ in Suikoden II

Despite thinking this trophy will pop after defeating the Abomination and making the castle in North Window City your headquarters, this trophy requires you to beat the Highland Army after recruiting Shu.

After winning the army battle "The Highland Army Vs. The City-States Army" at North Window Castle, you will need to visit Viktor in the tavern for a cutscene to play out. Afterwards, the game will skip to the next day and need to go to the great hall. Another cutscene will take place in which you will become the leader of the base, and after recruiting Huan, you will name your base. Once you have named your base, this achievement will pop.

- Observation Deck (II)

Used the telescope at headquarters

⚠️MISSABLE

This achievement requires your headquarters to be level 3 from recruiting 61 characters, including Klaus and Kiba. This will take place mid-to-late game, depending on how many characters you have recruited.

From the outside of your headquarters, head west to the next transitional screen.



From there, head south and enter the observation deck.



Climb up the stairs the top and interact with the scope to get this achievement.

- Open for Business (II)

Recruited Hai Yo

⚠️MISSABLE

After recruiting Tetsu, take the boat back and head to the main entrance with the tablet where Luc is. Use the following directions:

• Go east through the corridor.
  
• Go down the stairs.
  
• Go past Tetsu's bath and up the stairs.
  
• Then take the south exit.
  
• Then go south again.

After doing this, a cutscene with Hai Yo will play out. Select "Really" and you will recruit him. This character is missable. This will unlock the Open for Business achievement and allow you access to the cook-off mini-game (refer to The Path of a Chef)

- Greetings, Guardian Deity (II)

Built a Guardian Deity for the first time

In order to start this achievement, you must recruit Jude near the end of the game (refer to the Suikoden II walkthrough) and have gathered Deity Plans from either killing monsters or picking them up from chests.

In order to build a Deity, you must have any plans for the head, body, legs, and tail. They don't need to be all for the same animal. They just need to have at least 1 plan for all those parts. These should come naturally from looting chests, talking to NPCs, and killing monsters. However, if you still don't have enough plans, follow the guide below for the easiest method for getting them.

Diety Plan	Description	Screenshot
Head - Rabbit Plan #4	Teleport to Greenhill City and save at the inn, head into the item shop, and see if it's there under Rare Finds. If not, reload your save and keep checking until it appears.
Body - Rabbit Plan #4	Teleport to Banner Village and save at the inn, head to the item shop, and see if it's there under Rare Finds. If not, reload your save and keep checking until it appears.
Legs - Turtle Plan #1	Teleport to Lakewest and head outside to the world map, roam around the map until you get into a fight with Rockadillos, and keep killing these monsters until this plan drops.
Tail - Rabbit Plan #2	Teleport to Highway Village and save at the inn, head to the item shop, and see if it's there under rare finds. If not, reload your save and keep checking until it appears. If you are locked out of this area, progress the story until you have to liberate Rockaxe and you can exit the castle anytime.
	Once you have got all the body parts needed to create a Deity, select the plans for each body part, then confirm. Afterwards, a cutscene will take place where Jude will unveil the Deity in the main hall of the headquarters, popping the trophy at the same time.

- Rope Climbing (II)

Got 1st in Rope Climbing for the first time

⚠️MISSABLE

See Rope Climbing Master for details.

- Rope Climbing Master (II)

1st in Rope Climbing (10,000 potch)

⚠️MISSABLE

To access the Rope Climbing minigame, you need to upgrade your castle to Level 2 by recruiting at least 31 characters. Once the upgrade is complete, head to the laundry area, located through the gate north of Hai Yo's restaurant within your headquarters.
In this area, you'll find a soldier standing by the edge of the cliff. Speak to him to initiate the Rope Climbing minigame.

• The Rope Climbing Minigame is played between you and two opponents.
  
• Each contestant will take turns rolling a die to determine how many steps up the rope they will climb. A gauge on the left side tracks their progress up the rope.
  
• Rolling a 1 on the die causes the contestant to slide down to the nearest marker.
  
• Contestants can choose to spend their turn placing a marker instead of rolling the die.
  
• Placing a marker prevents a player from sliding all the way to the bottom if they roll an unlucky 1 on the dice.
  
• There are 26 knots on each rope, and the goal of the game is to be the first to reach the top

Strategic Marker Placement

• Place markers at the halfway point on the rope or higher.
  
• If you are knocked down from higher than halfway up the rope, it's almost impossible to catch up afterward.

Balancing Risk and Reward

• The results of the die rolls are random, which means that any given roll could cause you to be knocked down.
  
• Balance the risk of being knocked down with the need to make fast progress up the rope to win the best prizes.

Observing Opponents

• Check your opponents' progress regularly.
  
• If you're far in the lead, put down a marker to mitigate the risk of being knocked out of the race by an unlucky roll.
  
• If they're even or ahead of you, consider taking a risk on rolling without putting down a marker so you can catch up.

The rewards for each league are randomized each time the minigame loads. If you want a specific prize and do not see it, back out of the menu and reload the minigame to reset the prizes.

For this achievement, you will have to come first place in the Headquarters League. However, it is recommended to get 1st place in this mini-game 5x for an item called the "Celadon Urn". One urn will be required for recruiting a character for 108 Stars Together, and the other 4 will be used towards Natural Born Trader.

Before starting this mini-game, make sure to repeatedly enter and exit the mini-game menu until the "Celadon Urn" appears before starting.

- A Dancer is Born (II)

Beat Dance with Karen for the first time

⚠️MISSABLE

See Lord of the Dance for details.

- Lord of the Dance (II)

Beat Stage 5 of Dance with Karen

⚠️MISSABLE

⚠️NOTE: It makes it MUCH easier to complete Karen's dances if you press the Select/View(Steam)/Create(Playstation) button at the start of the player's turn. This will show you the move prompts. Spare yourself some frustration, especially for the last couple of dances! (Thank you to ZZzenny & Dream_Crusher for the tip.)

You must first recruit Karen:
In Kuskus, head to the inn, save, then talk to Karen. Choose "Join us.", then "That's not true." then either option, then "Okay, you're on!"

• The order is, using the right-side face buttons:

  up, left, right, down, up, down, right, left.
  (Y, X, B, A, Y, A, B, X)

  • To be clear, these are the face-buttons on the controller, not the d-pad. Obviously the buttons will be labeled differently whether you are playing on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch. I will refer to the standard Steam input controls following the up/left/right/down version.

Karen's Dance Minigame: Now that you've recruited Karen, there is a dance minigame you can do at HQ. You must beat all five ranks of the dances for the Lord of the Dance achievement.

The first three dances have the following patterns on the face buttons.

• First:

  up, left, right, down, up, down, right, left
  (Y, X, B, A, Y, A, B, X)

• Second:

  up, left, right, down, up, down, right, left, up, left, right, down, up, down, right, left
  (Y, X, B, A, Y, A, B, X, Y, X, B, A, Y, A, B, X)

• Third:

  right, left, up, up, left, down, right, down, right, left, up, up, left, down, right, down, right, left, up, up, left, down, right, down
  (B, X, Y, Y, X, A, B, A, B, X, Y, Y, X, A, B, A, B, X, Y, Y, X, A, B, A)

The fourth and fifth dance patterns are random, long, and difficult. However, the first 8 steps repeat. If you find yourself struggling even with the Select button trick mentioned above, my suggestion is to record the first 8 steps (either with a capture device or just your phone), and then when it is Riou's turn, play it back and follow along. It might take a few tries to get the timing right, but this is probably the most straightforward way to do this.

You'll gain the achievement once you've finished Karen's fifth dance.

- Whack-A-Mole Master (II)

Beat Whack-A-Mole on Hard Mode

⚠️MISSABLE

Whack-A-Mole is a mini-game that takes place in the garden after giving Tony some Seeds. Refer to the A Lush Field achievement section for more information. You will not be able to begin working on this trophy until you recruit Tony, which means you have to progress quite a bit through the game in order to unlock him. This game doesn't have chapter select, making the achievement potentially missable.

The objective of Whack-A-Mole is to input the correct commands for the corresponding hole that a mole appears from within the 60-second time limit. There are 3 types of targets you should aim for in this game:

• Regular Mole - A brown mole that moves at a moderate pace.
  
• Fast Mole - A green mole that moves quickly.
  
• Slow Mole - A dark brown mole that moves slower than the other moles.
  
• Woodchuck - A friendly target that negates points.

Each difficulty will have various stipulations added to fail the mini-game. On Hard mode, you will have a 3-penalty limit, and your screen will rotate around to try to confuse you.

This achievement is quite difficult and requires a lot of patience and coordination. However, there are a few little things you can do to make it easier:

• Make sure to hit fast moles before the other moles to avoid getting a penalty.
  
• Wait 1 second and process the hole you need to hit. You don't need to rush. Take a bit of time to think before inputting your commands.
  
• When the screen rotates, rotate your controller in the same direction so it matches up with the screen rotation.
  
• Hitting the wrong hole will make the mole you missed go down into the burrow. However, if you're fast enough, you can hit it to prevent a penalty.

Once the timer reaches 0 seconds, you will get this achievement and be rewarded with Mole Armor.

- Fishing Master (II)

Caught every type of fish in Fishing

⚠️MISSABLE

How to Unlock the Fishing Minigame:
Recruit Tai Ho & Yam Koo

• Where: Kuskus Town
  
• When: After establishing your headquarters
  
• How:
  
  • Play Chinchirorin with Tai Ho (must win 5,000 potch in one game).
    
  • Recruit both Tai Ho and Yam Koo after winning.

Access the Fishing Spot

• After recruiting them, Yam Koo will appear on the dock in your HQ.
  
• From your room, go down two floors, and through the door with an anchor symbol.

How Fishing Works:

• Talk to Yam Koo to start fishing.
  
• Wait for a bite, then press the confirm button to start the minigame.
  
• Keep the gauge in the [color=yellow]yellow zone[/color] to successfully catch a fish.
  
• The yellow zone descends slowly — keep the marker just above or within it.

All Fish Required for the Achievement
You must catch these 7 types of fish:

• Whitefish
  
• Shellfish
  
• Shrimp (rare)
  
• Salmon (rare)
  
• Squid
  
• Stonefish (also called Scorpion Fish)
  
• Pufferfish (also called Blowfish)

⚠️ Note: Some of these fish won't appear until later in the game. Keep checking back as you progress the story.

Tips to Catch All Fish

• Catch common fish early to cycle RNG and improve odds of rares.
  
• Some rare fish only appear later in the story — be patient!
  
• Try to fill the gauge quickly and aim just above the yellow zone for best results.
  
• Don't worry about failing — rare fish like Salmon and Shrimp may take 30+ minutes to show up.
  
• Catching duplicates helps reset the fish table, so keep going!
  
• The fish you will catch will be random every time, so there is no guaranteed method of collecting all the fish. There are 7 unique fish you need to catch to get this trophy. You can track what you have caught by selecting "I'd like to see the records."
  
• The best strategy you can do for this mini-game is to keep the green bar close to the top of the yellow square space; this is because the yellow square space can move upwards very quickly when the fish is fighting back.
  
• The salmon will be the trickiest one to catch, as you can't make any mistakes and you can lose it easily. You can tell the salmon has arrived if the yellow space is almost a square shape on the meter. The best strategy is to keep the green bar close to the top of the yellow square, and when you see the yellow square start shooting up, do not get distracted and stop tapping the green bar up as this is meant to trick you into letting your guard down.

Bonus Uses for Fish

• Fish can be sold to Yam Koo for potch (bigger fish = more money).
  
• Fish can also be used in the cooking minigame later in the story.

Once you've caught all 7 fish types, you'll automatically unlock the achievement.

- Jowy's Return (II)

Jowy returned from the garrison

After the events in Muse City, Jowy returns from the Highland Army's garrison. This achievement is unlocked during that storyline progression.

- A Job Well Done (II)

Recruited Shu

After lowering the water gates in Radat Town and retrieving the "Silver Coin," a cutscene will take place. During this cutscene, Shu will join your party. Story-related, cannot be missed.

- A Knight's Pride (II)

Recruited Miklotov and Camus

After seeing the cutscene that takes place in Muse City and heading back to Rockaxe, Miklotov will report the tragic scene that took place in Gordeau. During this cutscene, both Miklotov and Camus will join your party. Story-related, cannot be missed.

- Battle with the Mad Prince (II)

Defeated Luca Blight

⚠️MISSABLE

After beating Luca Blight in the army battle, attack his unit repeatedly till you have to retreat. You will then head back to headquarters and need to meet Ridley on the first floor and complete a cutscene. Afterwards, you will be given the option of fighting Luca Blight during his night raid.

This boss is considered one of the hardest boss battles in the game, and being fully prepared is vital.

Preparation:

• It is recommended that you do not start this fight until you have 18 characters that are at least level 37 or above, have full gear, and have leveled up all their weapons.
  
• You can use any character for this fight. However, having characters with more rune slots and usage and decent stats for health, defence, and attack is useful.
  
• You will be fighting Luca with 3 different parties led by the main character, Flik, and Viktor. Each party has a party of 6, including themselves, for this battle.
  
• A good spot for farming XP at this stage will be Banner Pass, and you should be able to upgrade your weapons at Kuskus Town to level 11, though it's optional to have all 18 characters' weapons maxed out, as well as buy the best gear at the headquarters' armour shop, and mega potions at the item shop.

Recommended Orbs:
These are the orbs and abilities you should use during this fight:

• Resurrection Orb. If you have level 4 usage on a character equipped with it, you can use "Scream" to heal characters by 300 HP, and also use "Yell" to revive party members if down.
  
• The Water Orb with level 3 usage can use "Rain of Kindness" to heal party members by 300 HP and level 1 "Drops of Kindness" to fully heal 1 character.
  
• The Wind Orb with level 3 can use "Shredding Winds" to do 450 damage and "Healing Winds" to fully heal a character.
  
• The Lighting Orb with level 4 can do "Thor Shot" for 1,000 damage and level 3 "Bolt Of Wrath" for 600 damage.
  
• The Mother Earth Orb with level 4 usage allows you "Guardian Earth", which increases protection and magic defense, and "Earthquake" level 3, doing 800 damage.
  
• Cyclone Orb with level 4 usage will allow you to use "Shining Wind" to do 500 damage and heal 500 health, with level 2 offering "Shredding Winds" (450 damage attack), and lastly, level 1 with Healing Winds.

Boss Strategy:

• When you start this fight, Luca will have 3 attacks in 1 turn, doing massive damage. They will attack either horizontally or vertically. Focus on using AoE attacks for the first turn so you don't get overwhelmed by enemies and pay attention to the damage you have received while fighting Luca so you don't fall too early or spend most of the game reviving your team.
  
• When you transition to Viktor, Luca will repeat the same attacks and strategy as before, but this time, he will add single-character attacks into his arsenal. Use the same strategy as the first fight. Nothing needs to be changed strategy-wise when dealing with his attacks.
  
• After Viktor's team beats Luca, the main character's team will appear in a cutscene and challenge him. Luca's fighting style is no different, and the same strategy applies as earlier. After you have defeated him, a cutscene will play out, which will lead to you needing to replace 2 party members in the main character's party with Flik and Viktor. You will then gain control over your character again and need to chase after Luc.

⚠️IMPORTANT!: Make sure to heal your party, since in order to get to Luca, you must fight multiple soldiers!

After reaching Luca, a cutscene will play out, and you will be put into a duel after the cutscene is over. Refer to the Suikoden II walkthrough for information on how to beat him. Once you have beaten him before the results screen, this achievement will pop.

- The Best Blacksmith (II)

Raised the hero's weapon to Lv. 16

⚠️MISSABLE

This trophy will require you to recruit Tessai in Kuskus Town after defeating Luca Blight to get a blacksmith at your base (see the Suikoden II walkthrough for details), and collect all 4 hammers throughout the game to give to him. Down below are the locations of all the hammers and when to give the hammers to Tessai.

Hammer	Description	Screenshot
Iron Hammer	In Forrest Village, when the armour shop is available in the game, you can buy an Iron Hammer, which allows you to level your weapons to level 9.
Copper Hammer	Head to Gregminster through Banner Pass and inside the castle, go southeast and talk to a soldier to get a Copper Hammer, which will allow you to level up weapons to level 14.
Silver Hammer	After liberating Greenhill, head inside the academy and go to the blacksmith shop, talk to the green-clothed NPC by the chair, and he will give to you the Silver Hammer for free, which will allow you to level up your weapons to level 15.
Golden Hammer	After winning the army battle at L'Renouille and creating your party, exit out of the city to the world map and go northwest to Sajah Village. When there, go to the inn and save, then head to the item store and check rare finds. If it's not there, reload your save and keep visiting until it appears.
	After collecting all the hammers, go to the blacksmith in your headquarters and give him all the hammers. Once you have done that, you will be able to upgrade your characters' weapons to level 16. After leveling up your main character's weapon to level 16, this achievement will pop.

- Natural Born Trader (II)

Made 100,000 potch through trading in Suikoden II

⚠️MISSABLE

This requires some progress in Suikoden II, as it is part of the process to recruit Gordon.

• At Gregminster Palace, save your game, then go to the trading post and talk to Gordon.
  
• Choose "Join us". He'll join if you can make 50,000 profit from trades.
  
• We need to make 100,000 profit for the achievement.
  
• Check the trading post and the price of Celedon Urns. There's some randomness in pricing. Hopefully you'll earn 100,000, gaining Gordon and the Achievement. Otherwise, reload and try again.

- Manhood Ceremony (II)

Recruited Tengaar and Hix

⚠️MISSABLE

This achievement will require you to complete various mini-tasks and help Hix pass his Unicorn test. This side quest is an optional event, so it can be easily missed if you do not know where to look or start.

Stage 1: Starting the quest

• This side quest starts in Lakewater Inn, where Tengar and Hix are arguing. Talk to them, and they will talk about going on a quest and will be heading to Kobold Village. Do not mistake this for the Kobold District.
  
• This village is south of Two River and southwest of Lakewater. Once in Kobold Village, a cutscene will play with Tengaar and Hix talking about Hix's test.
  
• After the cutscene, head north past the trade post, and you will get a cutscene of Tengaar and Hix heading inside the Village Chief's hut. Head inside for a cutscene between those 2 and the Village Chief.
  
• After the cutscene in the Village Chief's hut, you will have a private chat with Hix, in which he will open up about his quest.
  
• The next day, Tengaar will be inflicted by the "Curse of the Unicorn," in which the only cure is for Hix to find the "Blue Stone," the "Red Flower", and the "Green Bell" in order to break the curse.

Stage 2: Blue Stone

• During the cutscene, you will be told you can get the first quest item, the "Blue Stone", from the South Window general store, and Hix will join your party.
  
• Take the boat from Lakewater to Kuskus Town, then go south to South Window. In the item shop there, a mini cutscene of a character running will happen, where you will buy the "Blue Stone" for 50 potch.

Stage 3: Red Flower

• After getting the "Blue Stone", return to Kobold Village and talk to the Village Chief, who will then tell you to get the "Red Flower" in the Cave of the Wind.
  
• Take the boat from Lakewater, head back to headquarters, go south from there, and enter the Cave of the Wind. Immediately inside the entrance, you will find the "Red Flower".

Stage 4: Green Bell

• After picking up the flower, head all the way back to Kobold Village and talk to the Village Chief, who will tell you that the "Green Bell" is in the Two River Sewer.
  
• Head north to Two River, go to the Sewers, and progress through the main path until you see a Kobold drop the "Green Bell." Hix will comment he heard a bell and pick it up.

Stage 5: Unicorn Woods

• After picking up the "Green Bell", head back to Kobold Village and head to the Village Chief's house. He will tell you that Tengaar has gone to the Unicorn Woods.
  
• Head behind the Village Chief's house to see that the wooden fence is no longer there, then go up and head into the Unicorn Woods.
  
• Keep heading straight until you hit a two-section. Go west and ignore the east side. Do not open the chest on the east side. Otherwise, you will not get a farm animal later, needed for the Ranch achievement.
  
• At the 2-way split, go north, then east then South, and follow the linear path until you hit another 2-way path.
  
• Go south and follow the path until a cutscene takes place between Hix and Tengaar.
  
• After the cutscene, you will be teleported back to Kobold Village, and a cutscene will take place. During this cutscene, both Tengaar and Hix will join you, getting you this achievement in the process.

- A New Dragon (II)

Recruited Futch

⚠️MISSABLE

It's recommended before starting this quest to complete the Matilda stage of Clive's quest in Rockaxe. Refer to The Howling Voice Guild achievement section and if you buy the Calf in Highway Village first, refer to the Ranch achievement section before starting this quest.

⚠️Warning!: Failing to do this quest before Dunan gets locked out temporarily during the story will make you lose out on this quest for a long time, so it's highly recommended to do this before completing the first story events at Rockaxes.

Stage 1: Highway Village

• This quest will start at Highway Village Inn. head inside the inn, and a cutscene will play out of Futch bumping into you.
  
• After moving forward a little, a cutscene will then take place with Humphrey.
  
• Once the cutscene is over, head over to Humphrey and talk to him, and a cutscene will take place between Futch and Kent, talking about Futch's quest to find a new dragon.
  
• After the cutscene is over, pick any commands you like for the conversation, and after the cutscene is over, you will stay the night at the inn. Head downstairs from the bedroom, talk to Humphrey, and pick any command you want again.
  
• After talking to Humphrey, head outside for a cutscene to take place with Kent running off from the village over rumours of a dragon. Once that cutscene is over, head back inside and talk to Humphrey again, pick whatever command you like, and Futch will come in and join the conversation.
  
• Talk to the innkeeper afterwards, and you will stay the night again for free. Head downstairs and a cutscene will play out with Futch and a bunch of villagers talking about Kent being missing.
  
• During the cutscene, they will say Kent has gone to Rakutei Mountain. Pick any command you like, and both Humphrey and Futch will join your party for this quest.

Stage 2: Rakutei Mountain

• Once Futch and Humphrey join your party, exit Highway Village and walk all the way north to Rakutei Mountain.
  
• Once inside Rakutei Mountain, go north until a cutscene happens. During this cutscene, you will be teleported back to the entrance. Futch will comment that it must be some kind of magic, and the main character will use his shield rune to clear the mist.
  
• After the cutscene, head north until you hit a 2-way split. Take the northeast path to progress.
  
• At the next split path, head north to progress further.
  
• Once you reach another split path, take the northwest path to progress further.
  
• After progressing further to another split, take the northeast path to progress.
  
• Immediately after progressing through that path, you will be at another split. Take the northern path to progress and keep heading upwards.
  
• At the next split, take the west path, ignoring all the other paths and splits, and continually head north when you reach the very end of the screen. Make sure to heal since there will be a boss fight coming up.
  
• Make a save when you reach the Journeyman orb and get ready for the Harpy boss fight.

Stage 3: Boss Battle Harpy

• The harpy boss fight is a tough boss who can do 2 attacks in a single round, ranging from a single attack or an AoE attack to the party.
  
• This boss has no weaknesses but is also not resistant to all magics except instant death.
  
• Your main strategy should be using your strongest attacks while one party member with a water rune uses Protection Mist, and having 1 or 2 party members with a Resurrection Orb on them to revive teammates.
  
• Whenever your party receives AoE damage, make sure to heal your party with "Battle Oath" or "Great Blessing" to avoid falling in battle.
  
• One of its single attacks will pick up a character and drop them, making them lose balance. When this happens, use that character's items for that turn to heal a party member.

Stage 4: Conclusion

• After beating the Harpy, a cutscene with Kent will ensue, with Futch scolding the boy.
  
• Once the cutscene is over, head north for another cutscene, where Kent has found a dragon egg. When Humphrey pulls out his sword during the cutscene, choose any command. It will not impact the side quest.
  
• Once the cutscene is over and you are brought back to the entrance, select "Will you fight alongside us?" to recruit both Futch and Humphrey, netting you this achievement.

- On the Trail of a Mysterious Woman (II)

Recruited Clive in Suikoden II

⚠️MISSABLE

Refer to The Howling Voice Guild achievement section for details.

- The Five Squirrel Squad (II)

Recruited all five flying squirrels

⚠️MISSABLE

NOTE: See the bottom of this section for a tested method on getting these squirrels quickly!

How to Recruit Flying Squirrels

• Have Only 5 Members or Less In Your Party
  
  • When you're out searching for the Flying Squirrels and recruiting them to your party, you must have a maximum of 5 members so there will an available slot for them to join. It's best to have just a single party member so that you don't have to remove members each time a Flying Squirrel joins.
• Befriend Them in Order
  
  • Mukumuku - Examine the Tree in Kyaro Town three times OR Greenhill to the Muse/Greenhill border
    
  • Makumaku - Between Two River City and Greenhill
    
  • Mikumiku - Between Greenhill and Forest Village
    
  • Mekumeku - Between Greenhill and the Path to Matila
    
  • Mokumoku - South of the Forest Village
• Wait Near Their Area to Recruit Them
  
  • Once you have confirmed which Flying Squirrel you're recruiting next based on the order above, go to its respective area and wait for it to join. Staying idle works or simply waiting in the area will work.
• Walk Around a Bit if None are Joining
  
  • If it seems that none of the Flying Squirrels are joining your party, try walking around the area for a while to see if they'll join. Be careful, as you may encounter random enemies while exploring the overworld.

Mukumuku

• Players can recruit Mukumuku by examining the large tree behind Genkaku's Dojo three times in Kyaro Town before meeting Nanami.
  
• Alternatively, you can wander the path from Greenhill to the Muse/Greenhill border with an empty slot in your party if you missed recruiting Mukumuku back in Kyaro Town during Chapter 1.

Makumaku

• Players must have Mukumuku recruited to make Makumaku join. Then, wander along the path between Two River City and Greenhill with an empty party slot and Makumaku will join your party.

Mikumiku

• Players must have Makumaku recruited to make Mikumiku join. Then, wander along the path between Greenhill and Forest Village with an empty party slot and Mikumiku will join your party.

Mekumeku

• To recruit Mekumeku, players must have Mikumiku recruited. Wander along the path between Greenhill and the Forest Path to Matilda with an empty party slot and Mekumeku will appear in your party.

Mokumoku

• To recruit Mokumoku, players must have Mekumeku recruited. Wander along the south of Forest Village with an empty party slot and Mokumoku will appear in your party.

The following "How I got all of the flying squirrels in ~10 minutes without cheats" passage is from https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/198844-suikoden-ii/55909495. Following the passage is my summary:

So while trying to get the final four squirrels on my new game today, I was reading through all of the various theories on how to recruit them...how some people thought it was movement based, some thought it was time based, and some thought it was a sort of mixture of the two (space based).
First I tried leaving the game on while on one of the paths and taking a step.
An hour passed...no luck. That was worthless...
Then I tried the good old fashioned method of running around with the True Holy Rune and fleeing from all the battles.
I ragequit trying to get the squirrels for a while after wasting 20 minutes of my time doing this.
I recruited some other characters, then decided to try again, this time taking only Hero, Stallion, and Eilie.

Teleporting to Greenhill, I ran as fast as I could directly down the path to Two Rivers immediately after exiting the town.
Amazingly, Makumaku was in my party during the first battle that popped up.
Thinking this was too good to be true, I teleported to Forest Village and, in the same way, ran like my life depended on it down the path towards Greenhill.
Again, I instantly got the squirrel.
I tried the same thing with the third squirrel, but by the time I had gotten to the Forest Path, he had not joined my party.
However, thinking I knew the trick behind it now, I entered Forest Path, ran up and down the path to Greenhill a few times, and got the squirrel.
I also got the final squirrel within a minute using this entering a location and quickly running up and down the path method.

What I hypothesized during all of this was that entering a new location resets the flight path of the flying squirrel who you are trying to run into. The longer you are on the world map, the longer the squirrel has to get away from the location he is supposed to be at (the path he is supposed to find you on). Therefore, if you run down a path immediately after leaving one of the two towns the squirrel is supposed to be between, your chances of finding him will grow exponentially. The reason I think having Stallion was important is not because he allows you to flee from battles, but that he allows you to cover more ground and catch the squirrels more quickly before they deviate from the path.

tl;dr: Quickly ran down paths with Stallion in party, entering/exiting towns to refresh squirrel locations if not finding them within 2-3 passes.

Summary

Party Setup:

• Bring only Hero, Stallion, and Eilie.
  
• Stallion’s speed helps you cover ground quickly.

Avoid These Methods (Less Effective):

• Standing idle on a path and occasionally stepping.
  
• Running around with the True Holy Rune and fleeing battles aimlessly.

Effective Method (Path Run Strategy):

• Teleport to a town near the squirrel’s path (e.g., Greenhill or Forest Village).
  
• Immediately run down the connecting path as fast as possible.
  
• Example: From Greenhill → run toward Two River.
  
• If a squirrel joins during a battle, great! If not:
  
• Re-enter the nearby town to reset the squirrel’s location.
  
• Run the path again (2–3 passes usually enough).

Underlying Theory:

• Entering a town resets the squirrel’s spawn path.
  
• Staying too long on the world map may cause squirrels to stray.
  
• Speed (Stallion’s ability) increases the chance of intercepting them before they move.

Repeat:

• For each squirrel, enter the relevant town and use the same fast path run strategy.

- Soul Eater (II)

Recruited the protagonist of Suikoden I.

⚠️MISSABLE

⚠️Warning!: You cannot do this quest unless you have completed Suikoden 1 and imported your save data!

After defeating Luca Blight, refer to Bronze Battle with the Mad Prince. You will be able to start this quest. Make sure to bring a 5-person party with you since you will need space for Tir to join your party.

Tir McDohl is the canon name for the main protagonist in the first Suikoden game. However, the main protagonist from the 1st game will keep the name of whatever you selected on your imported save file and will be referred to by that name in this side quest.

Stage 1: Banner Village

• To start this quest, talk to Viki to teleport to Banner Village and go east of the inn through a passage to meet a familiar character from Suikoden 1.
  
• Talk to Gremio and then head back to the village and find a young boy NPC that looks like your character and talk to him. When given the option, select "Yes".
  
• The boy NPC will suggest during a cutscene tricking Tir McDohl into talking to you by pretending to need help. After the cutscene is over, head back to Gremio and talk to him, and he will head off to try to help the boy.
  
• Head towards Tir McDohl, and a cutscene will play out. For the first optional dialogue, choose "Can you come with me for a moment?" and you will be transported to the inn.
  
• During the cutscene in the inn, for the first dialogue, you can choose any command. For the second dialogue, select "Okay, let's go!" and both Tir McDohl and Gremio will join your party temporarily. This is where this achievement will pop.

Note: Despite getting the achievement at this stage, it's worth finishing this quest to unlock Tir McDohl for strong party members.

Stage 2: Banner Pass (optional)

• Head into Banner Pass and progress through the main progressional path until you reach a group of bandits next to a Journeyman Orb.
  
• During the cutscene with the bandits, you can choose any dialogue. It doesn't influence the quest. He will then inform you that a monster has kidnapped the kid.
  
• After the cutscene is over, make a save at the Journeyman orb and then head east until you see the boy NPC and interact with him.

Stage 3: Boss fight Poison Moth (Optional)

• After the team looks at the boy and comments on his situation, the caterpillar boss from earlier in the game appears, but will transform after taking damage and will transform into the Poison Moth.
  
• This boss fight is quite tough. This boss will do 2 attacks every turn, and it will vary from a single attack to an AOE attack. Your best strategy is to use party-healing magic every turn and to use your strongest spells.
  
• Having Resurrection Orbs and Water Orbs for party heals and full character heals is a must.
  
• Using a magic repelling spell on the party can be beneficial since this boss's AoE attacks can do massive damage.
  
• After a few turns, a cutscene will play out, and the game will fight on your behalf, reviving and healing your party and killing the boss.

Stage 4: Gregminster (optional)

• After the boss is defeated, you will be told you need to go visit Doctor Luikan in Gregminster to help rescue Ko. Head north and progress all the way to Varkas at the wooden gate.
  
• After talking to Varkas, you will be brought to Luikan, and Ko will be fully healed, leading to a cutscene with Tir and Lepant.
  
• After the cutscene is over, head outside the castle and 2 familiar characters will come out to greet you.
  
• After the cutscene, you will have a meal at Tir McDohl's house. Once you gain control of your character, head downstairs and talk to Cleo, selecting any optional dialogue since it doesn't influence the side quest.
  
• Once you gain control of the character, head back to the castle, and Ko will be fully recovered. Make sure to choose "Please" when you're asked to be taken back to Banner Village.
  
• After being transported to Banner Village, head south, and another cutscene will ensue, both Gremio and Tir McDohl will leave your party and go back to Gregminster, concluding this quest.

Note: You can invite Tir McDohl anytime to your party by going to Gregminster and talking to him in his house from the first game, but he will not stay at the headquarters if you remove him from your party.

- The Howling Voice Guild (II)

Completed Clive's quest in Suikoden II

⚠️MISSABLE

Recruit Clive and Pursue the Mysterious Beauty Elza
Clive's quest is a secret side quest in the game that is not marked, involving Clive and the NPC Elza. The quest itself consists of 8 cutscenes you can get after meeting Clive and Elza in Muse City during Chapter 3. You must visit certain locations in order as you play through the game to get each scene.

Stop the Event Timer to Complete Clive's Quest

• In the original, Clive's Quest was heavily dependent on your gameplay time. If you failed to reach certain destinations before the target time, the quest would end. To ensure completion, you had to play efficiently from the start and follow the required checkpoints.
  
• In Suikoden 2 HD Remaster, a new feature in the Settings menu allows you to stop the Event Timer. This freezes the in-game timer, preventing you from being locked out of Clive’s Quest due to time constraints. Using this option ensures you can complete the quest without rushing through the game. **DO THIS UNLESS YOU ARE SIMPLY A GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT!!**

List of Events in Clive's Quest
Meet Clive and Elza in Muse City

• You will see Clive and Elza for the very first time in Muse City during Chapter 3. In an alley to the right of the Runemaster, you will be approached by Elza, and Clive will follow shortly after. After the scene, approaching the city gate to the south will trigger another encounter with Elza, and you will obtain Sound Set 1. Clive will depart, following Elza.
  
• If you do not trigger this event, you will not be able to recruit Clive. If you want to recruit him and complete the 108 Stars of Destiny, you have to go to the alley once you get to Muse City.

Recruiting Clive in South Window City

• Once you have access to Lakewest Town in Chapter 4, you can recruit Clive by finding him near the entrance to South Window. Clive is continuing his pursuit of Elza, so you'll need to hurry to catch up with her.

Picking Up the Trail in Lakewest

• Upon arriving in Lakewest, speak to the innkeeper, who will tell you that Elza left Clive a note. Clive will be infuriated, and will want to proceed to the location specified in the note, Forest Village, as soon as possible.

An Encounter in Forest Village

• After gaining access to the Greenhill region in Chapter 5, you will be able to visit Forest Village. Upon arriving, Clive will say that Elza is present. Upon checking behind the Forest Village Trading Post, you apprehend a person dressed as Elza, but find that it's a stranger wearing a disguise.
  
• To continue the chase, Clive must find Elza in the Knightdom of Matilda.

Running Circles in Matilda

• Upon entering any Matilda region inn during Chapter 6, such as the inn in Rockaxe or Highway Village, you will interrogate some local thugs about their encounter with Elza.
  
• Clive will then receive a clue that Elza is in Radat Town, back in the South Window region.

Shots Fired in Radat

• Visiting the bar in Radat Town will prompt Clive to question the bartender as to Elza's whereabouts, quickly leading to a shootout. Clive loses, but awakens back at Headquarters in the care of Dr. Huan.
  
• Clive will return to the party, ready to help with the main quest until he can recover.

A Reunion on Jowston Hill

• Clive and Elza next meet on Jowston Hill in Muse City, after the liberation of Rockaxe Castle in early Chapter 10.
  
• Clive and Elza will converse, with Clive inquiring as to why Elza spared his life back in Radat, and their shared connection to both the Howling Voice Guild and to the death of Clive's brother.
  
• After the attempted duel, Elza will leave Clive, saying they will settle matters at Sajah Village, deep in Highland territory.

The Finale at Sajah Village

• Taking a detour to Sajah Village while the army prepares to conquer Highland's capital of L'Renouille, Elza and Clive duel in truth. Unable to use his gun Storm, Clive selects Star, one of Elza's pistols.
  
• With Clive victorious in the duel, Elza passes away, her regrets expended. Clive continues with his life as the true inheritor of Storm.

- The Path of a Chef (II)

Emerged victorious in the final cook-off

⚠️MISSABLE

There is a minigame that takes place at Hai Yo's Restaurant at HQ over the course of the game where you will have to win several cook-offs. Save before each one. If you fail, you won't be able to proceed (or at least, that's how it works in the original version of Suikoden II.)

In order to access the minigame, head into Hai Yo's Restaurant. A contestant may be here, ready for a cook-off, which will lead to an automatic scene. You can choose to delay the cook-off in order to SAVE. The mini-game itself is mostly random. It largely depends on the judges randomly selected to score the meals. It takes about 1 hour for the next contestant to arrive, and that hour must be spent outside of HQ.

Also, in the original Suikoden II, you had to turn in some condiments from Trading Posts to get them to appear as options in the cook-off. However, this no longer seems to be necessary - Condiments like Salt, Sugar, Soy Sauce, etc, are available from the get-go.

My go to recipe set was:

• Appetizer: Salad + Soy Sauce == Island Nation Salad
  
• Main Course: Tempura + Mayonaisse == Amazing Tempura
  
• Dessert: Cake + Mayonnaise == Cheesecake (alternatively, Ice Cream + Sugar == Pudding)

⚠️NOTE: For completionists, be careful not to defeat Lester, the tenth opponent, until you've done the sidequest in Gregminster, else you'll miss out on a Recipe. This is very unlikely to happen, but just be aware, you want to do the Gregminster sidequest before defeating Lester in the cook-offs.

⚠️NOTE: It is scripted that the 9th challenger, Retso, will win. The player cannot win this cooking battle. You will not lose anything by losing against this particular challenger, and will still get the achievement.

In this mini-game, Hai Yo and Riou face off against other cooks who either came to challenge their skills against Hai Yo or are from the Black Dragon Clan and are attempting to retrieve the Moon Bird Recipe that Hai Yo stole from the Black Dragon Island.

Hai Yo and Riou have to make a three course meal (appetizer, main course, and a dessert) for a panel of four judges. The host of the game will introduce the judges, often giving hints at what kind of food they like. The judges score each meal on a scale of 0 to 5 and the team with the highest score wins. Hai Yo receives the opponent's prized recipe for winning and could end up losing the Moon Bird Recipe should he be defeated.

Note: Players have reported that the cooking timer does not count down if the game is running in the background.

Scoring in this mini-game is actually quite complicated and involves several different factors. These factors include:

• Percent completed (if you finished during the cooking time)
  
• Do the dishes match the categories (appetizer, main course, dessert)
  
• Number of surprise dishes
  
• The judges preferences and favorite foods
  
• How the judges feel that day
  
• Special scores for surprise dishes

List of Challengers

• 01 - Yu Kum
  
• 02 - Goetsu
  
• 03 - Shiki
  
• 04 - Ryuki
  
• 05 - Bashok
  
• 06 - Ryuko
  
• 07 - Antonio
  
• 08 - Gyokuran
  
• 09 - Retso (It is scripted that Retso always wins)
  
• 10 - Lester
  
• 11 - Retso
  
• 12 - Jinkai

Judges
In order to win this mini-game, you need to prepare dishes that the judges like. Each judge has a favorite style, so be sure to plan your menu accordingly!

The different preferences are Plain/Normal, Sweet, Spicy, Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Japanese, Western, Chinese, Everything, Nothing, and Strange - which can mean either a strange or unusual sense of taste that is different from others, or non-discriminating tastes, or someone who cannot taste complicated or subtle flavors.

Plain/Normal	Sweet	Spicy	Meat	Fish	Vegetables
Barbara	Boris Wizen	Gordon	Alex	Amada	Adlai
Flik	Emilia	Leona	Bob	Annallee	Ayda
Futch	Fitcher	Meg	Connell	Chaco	Badeaux
Hanna	Georg Prime	Ridley Wizen	Gijimu	Gilbert	Sierra
Hilda	Millie	Tenkou	Kiba Windamier	Hans	Mikain
Hix	Nina	Tessai	Koyu	Jess	Simone
Hoi	Sasuke	Tsai	Maximillian	Killey	Verdricci
Jude	Tomo		Miklotov	Kinnison	Templeton
Kahn Marley			Pico	Marlowe Cody	Tony
Lebrante			Shiro	Mondo	Wakaba
Raura			Yuzu	Richmond	Zamza
				Taki
				Tengaar

Japanese	Western	Chinese	Everything	Nothing	Strange
Eilie	Anita	Hauser	Alberto	Clive	Gabocha
Gantetsu	Apple	Huan	Bolgan	Luc	Gadget
Genshu	Camus	Klaus Windamier	Freed Y	Mazus	Gengen
Kasumi	Humphrey Mintz	Long Chan-Chan	Mukumuku	Pesmerga	Nanami
Shilo	Jeane	Lo Wen	Rikimaru	Sheena	Sid
Tai Ho	Karen	Oulan	Stallion		Viki
Tetsu	Lorelai	Rina	Viktor
Yam Koo	Shin	Shu
Yashino	Teresa	Tuta
	Valeria
	Vincent

- A Lush Field (II)

Built a garden

⚠️MISSABLE

This trophy requires you to build a garden back at your headquarters. You can do this by collecting "Seeds" throughout the game.

This achievement doesn't require you to collect all seeds, so you can get 1 and take it back to Tony in the garden in the base. For information on how to recruit Tony, refer to the Suikoden II walkthrough. You will not be able to begin working on this trophy until you reach Forest Village and recruit Tony, which means you will have to progress quite a bit through the game in order to unlock him and start a garden back at the base.

You can get your first seed in Lakewest Town by going north up to a barrel in between two houses and pressing the confirm button on the barrel to get "Cabbage Seeds."



Once you have recruited Tony, head back to headquarters and go talk to him in the garden, giving him any seeds you have collected up to this point. Once you give him the seeds, this achievement will pop.

- Ranch (II)

Collected 4 types of livestock

⚠️MISSABLE

• After the events at Greenhill and rescuing Teresa, you will be able to find Yuzu in Kobold Village. You will then need to find farm animals throughout the game and give them to her in the garden area of the headquarters.
  
• This character appears mid-way through the game. If you do not recruit her when available, you will not be able to begin working on this trophy or be able to start the farm in your base.

These are the locations of all the obtainable animals throughout the game:

Lamb:

• After recruiting Yuzu, go into the Unicorn Woods and follow the main path until you see a lamb in the middle of the road; this one is impossible to miss.

Calf:

• Later on in the game, after completing Clive's quest stage in Matilda, exit Rockaxe to go southeast to the Highway Village. There, as you walk through the village, you will find a boy and a calf, buy the calf off him for 7,000 potch, and take it back to Yuzu.

Note: Highway Village is the starting point for the A New Dragon achievement. Make sure to refer to that trophy while there.

Piglet 1:

• After progressing through the story to the point you need to get a boat from Radat Town to Banner Village, go to Radat Town and head towards Shu's house. You will see a boy and a pig. Talk to him, pay 5,000 potch for the Piglet, and take it back to Yuzu.

Piglet 2:

• When you reach Rokakku, refer to "Mondo" in the walkthrough to find this village location.
  
• Head inside the trade shop after recruiting Sasuke and go down the stairs. There, talk to a lady sitting by a table in a corner to buy a "Piglet". Take this back to Yuzu, and if you have gotten all the previous animals, this trophy will pop.

- Neclord, Dead at Last (II)

Defeated Neclord in Suikoden II

This boss fight will take place after trekking through the Tinto Mine and getting into Tinto City.

The Tinto Mines is a long dungeon, and you will have to fight a boss called the Stone Golem and go through several screens with no rest point to recover your runes. So you need to be careful and consider conserving some magic usage for when you fight Necolord.

Preparation:

• It's recommended that you stock up on medicine and upgrade your gear and weapons before heading out to Tinto Mines. Being prepared for this dungeon will allow you to conserve magic towards the bosses.
  
• When you reach Necolord, your resources and runes will most likely be low. However, Necolord does not have a high health bar, so the fight with him shouldn't be too difficult. The game will give you the option beforehand if you are ready to enter into this fight.

Strategy:

• This boss fight doesn't really require a strategy since you can take out Necolord in a few turns. If you still have some Orb usage left for high level spells, use them, if not, focus on using healing magic for your party when necessary and attacking with standard attacks until he is defeated.
  
• Using Resurrection Orbs can be an effective strategy since all the magic attacks are super effective against undead, and it offers healing and revive if a team mate falls. Additionally Mother Earth Orbs and the main characters Shield Orb will be incredibly useful for deflecting magic and healing.
  
• Necolord will attack twice during a turn and will use either a single attack or an AOE attack, the damage isn't very strong, so you won't be needing to heal regularly, especially if you have been properly equipping your characters and leveling them up.
  
• Once you have defeated Necolord, this achievement will pop before the results screen.

- The Fall of Rockaxe (II)

Made Rockaxe surrender

This achievement takes place when you have to infiltrate Rockaxe with your party during the main game's story, and you progress all the way through to the end of this dungeon. You don't need to worry about wasting your magic in this castle except with the main character since he will be fighting the boss later.

While progressing through this dungeon, there is a cutscene with a QTE that requires you to protect Nanami. Whether Nanami dies or not does not prevent you getting the 108 Stars Together achievement. However, keeping Nanami alive will allow you to get the good ending. The good ending is not required for any achievements, but it is worth noting in case you want to get that ending.

When you reach the Journeyman Orb, immediately save your game.

As soon as you cross the balcony and go inside and towards the stairs, there will be a small cutscene where the group separates; go up the stairs and through the door. This is where a crucial cutscene with a QTE that will take place. Be sure, during this cutscene, that when given the optional dialogue choices, you choose any command for the first optional dialogue, then for the second line of dialogue, choose "But... we still don't need to fight." Then spam the confirm button (A on Steam, or X on Playstation) since you will not have much time to ensure the main character and Nanami defend themselves from an attack. You will know this was done correctly if Nanami only got hit with 1 out of the 4 arrows.

If, after the events in Rockaxe, Dr. Huan comes out of the room and says his skills were insufficient, he'll ask Shu to speak with him inside. This means you have done everything correctly to let Nanami live.

After completing the cutscene with the QTE, a boss battle takes place against Gordeau, with the main character and Jowy fighting side by side.



This boss battle can be done in a few turns using Jowy's Sword Orb, and Mother Earth Orb's strongest attacks. Also, you can use the Shield Rune Orb if you have gotten all 108 stars and unlocked the "Sign of Forgiveness", which does massive damage and heals your party. If you don't have the orbs listed above attached to the main character, you can always use the other orb's strongest spells combined with Jowy's Sword Orb magic attacks.

After some lengthy cutscenes and seeing the flags burn, this achievement will pop.

- The Fall of L'Renouille (II)

Escaped L'Renouille

This event takes place at the end of the game, where your army has won the army battle Conquest of L'Renouille. This is a very long maze-like dungeon, so it's recommended touse a guide. While traveling through this dungeon, there is a duel with Han Cunningham (refer to the Duel achievement section and the Suikoden II walkthrough in this guide for details on how to win this fight) and later on, 2 boss fights.

There are a few event battles that take place during this dungeon, but the most important battles to be prepared for are the Cull and Seed boss battle and the Rune Beast.

Preparation:

• When you reach Cthe ull and Seed boss fight, make sure to have Mega Medicine and Throat Drops equipped on your characters to avoid being silenced and having your magic blocked. These 2 characters are the second to last bosses. However, you do not need to conserve magic since after the fight, you can head south back to the Journeyman Orb to fully heal and recover runes since this Journeyman Orb can fully recover your party.

Strategy:

• The best strategy is to take out Seed first since he can silence your magic. You should have a Mother Earth Orb on at least one character to use "Canopy Defence" to block their magic attacks and another character equipped with this orb to use "Earthquake" for 800 damage. Additionally, you can use Lightning Orbs to do strong damage against Seed since he is weak to electricity attacks.
  
• This boss fight shouldn't take long since their health pool isn't very high. If you are struggling, you can always kill monsters and head back to the Journeyman Orb to fully recover your party, until you feel ready.
  
• Make sure that after defeating Cull and Seed, you head back south to the Journeyman Orb to save the game and fully recover, to avoid having to fight them again for the final boss battle.

Final Boss:

• The final boss is the Rune Beast, a summoned monster right before you can get to the throne room of the castle.
  
• This boss will attack twice a turn. The first attack will always be a random status-effect-inflicting attack on your party, while the second will either be a single or AoE attack. Make sure to watch your party's health after every attack and heal whenever necessary.
  
• Having a character with the Mother Earth Orb equipped is a must-have. "Canopy Defence" is an extremely useful spell to protect against 1 magic attack being used against your party. This will help every turn counteract the Rune Beast's first attack that inflicts random status effects. Also, you will want to use the Shield Orbs "Sign of Forgiveness" immediately on the rune if unlocked from recruiting all 108 Stars of Destiny, for max damage at the start of the round against the rune for an easy guaranteed 2,000 damage.
  
• The Rune Beast isn't weak to any magic and is quite resilient while its Rune is up, so use the strongest spells you've got against the Rune to take its barrier down, then dunk a bunch of AoE magic on its body parts. This boss is quite tanky; however, at this stage of the game, with all your characters leveled up and having access to powerful orbs, this boss fight should go down quickly and easily.

After defeating this boss, a cutscene of your characters escaping this castle will take place. Once the cutscene is over, this achievement will pop.

- The Promised Place (II)

Fought the final battle with Jowy

After completing the event in L'Renouille and getting sent back to headquarters, go to the command room and choose whatever dialogue you want for whichever ending you like; this does not affect the 108-star ending. You will then need to teleport to Kyaro Town and head out the north exit of the town to the world map, then go to Tenzen Pass for a final duel with Jowy.

Once you reach the first fork in the road, head west and keep progressing down the singular path until you reach Jowy. Once there, you can just choose to defend to avoid a pointless battle, or you can refer to the following if you want to defeat him:

Enemy Move	Player Action	Dialogue Cue
Attack	Use Special Attack	・Bad move...... [Name].... That'll get you hurt.... ・Here goes.... [Name]........ ・Just like the old days.... ・Let's finish this long, long battle.... ・Next it's my turn. [Name]......... ・That's right. That's the way..... ・Why won't you fight, [Name]!!! ・That's right.....
Defense	Use Attack	・[Name]...... You...... ・[Name].......... ・Let's test your strength.... [Name]....... ・That's right...... [Name]......... ・This reminds me of the old days.... ・Try again! [Name]....... ・You're the leader of the [Name] Army, [Name]........ ・...........
Special Attack	Use Defense	・None

After defeating Jowy in the duel, or making him give up through defending, this achievement will pop.

Note: You can keep defending in the duels afterwards with him to avoid fighting him.

- The Dunan Unification War (II)

Completed Suikoden II

This achievement is unlocked by completing the main storyline of Suikoden II, regardless of the ending achieved.

- Surpassing the Tenkai Star (II)

Completed Suikoden II on Hard

Refer to the Hard Mode section for details.

Start a new game of Suikoden II and select the Hard difficulty setting. Complete the game on this difficulty to earn the achievement. Be prepared for tougher enemies and strategize accordingly.

- 108 Stars Together (II)

Got the 108 Stars ending in Suikoden II

⚠️MISSABLE

Refer to the Suikoden II walkthrough section for Stars of Destiny recruitment. Recruitment will be marked with: (I will get to this soon!)

To unlock this achievement, you must recruit all 108 Stars of Destiny before the final battle. Ensure that you don't miss any characters, as some are only available during specific chapters or events.

- Your First Victory (=)

Won a battle for the first time

This achievement can be completed in Suikoden I or II. Win a battle.

- Debut Deployment (=)

Commanded an army battle for the first time

This Achievement can be completed in either Suikoden I or II. Army Battles are a gameplay system within the Suikoden series that allows players to engage in large scale battles utilizing the army they have been building up through the game. The first Army Battle is the Battle at Panna Yakuta Castle.

- Duel (=)

Completed a duel for the first time

This Achievement can be completed in either Suikoden I or II. Duels are mini-games that occur during story events, involving character interactions and a "Rock-Paper-Scissors" style system. The first duel is against Kwanda at Pannu Yakuta Castle in Suikoden I.

- First Unite Attack (=)

Used a Unite Attack for the first time

This achievement can be completed in Suikoden I or II. During battle, select "Unite attack".

- Suikoden (=)

Obtain all achievements

⚠️MISSABLE

Achieved by unlocking all other achievements. (Confirmed by Lerdia)

[KnightExcalibur]

Duel dialogue cues for both games updated to the remastered version :)

[KnightExcalibur]

Hi everyone, just did a HUGE update to all the individual achievement sections. Hope it helps!

[KnightExcalibur]

Hey everyone, just did a big update to the guide! Another big update coming soon :) Particularly to add much more information specific to obtaining the achievements to make it as easy as possible to get them. Have a great day!

[KnightExcalibur]

@Fechdog - Ah yes, that was on my to-do list. Added it in the walkthrough and achievement section! Thank you for the reminder :)

[Fechdog]

For the Cooking matches, it would have been nice to know that you couldn't win the Retso match at #9. Would a note be added in about that?

[KnightExcalibur]

@Vicsene - I'll add that, thank you. @Zeroluigi - Noted, thank you @Ares25D - Fixed, much appreciated!

[Ares25D]

This is probably the fault of the original author but in this guide for Suikoden II you mention recruiting Hanna and the guide says "He'll" join when Hanna is a women

[Zeroluigi]

Tip for the lord of the dance achievement, lv 4 and 5, just note the first 8 moves she does, it'll repeat the entire song so you can focus on the beat.

[Vicsene]

Hi, thank you for this really helpfull guide !
just a important precision for the Cook off : you can't win against Resto

[KnightExcalibur]

@FERRAAAAAAAAAAAAN - Thank you for the feedback, glad the guide helped!:)