Suikoden: 2 Tier List

These characters possess overwhelming offensive power or specialized utility that trivialize boss fights.

Good characters that perform well but have minor drawbacks or are outclassed by S-Tiers.

The ultimate physical wall. Humphrey's stats are generally high, especially his Protection (PROT) and HP, which are rated A and B respectively. He can take punishment that would flatten lesser characters, making him an invaluable tank when facing physical bosses. suikoden 2 tier list

Ultimate physical tank. High defense. Completely absorbs physical damage. Tier B: Solid Specialists

Suikoden II combat meta typically favors high physical DPS characters who can equip the "Power Trifecta": , Double-Strike , and Double-Beat runes. While mages like High defense

: Available primarily in the early-to-mid game, Jowy's Black Sword Rune provides unmatched raw offensive magic that obliterates early bosses.

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The Suikoden 2 tier list by “Luca Blight’s Floor” on the Suikosource forums (c. 2015) remains the gold standard – it includes rune affinities, recruitment time, and stat growth curves. Avoid the “game8” or “rankedboost” lists, which are clearly written by someone who never beat the Beast Rune.

: A martial artist with great HP and Strength. Her unique White Tiger Rune deals heavy damage but balances out by unbalancing her for one turn.

Suikoden II is a game about building a community, and even the D-Tier characters contribute to the story and the castle's functionality. However, when the White Wolf Army is at the gates and Luca Blight is on the rampage, the player needs efficiency. A team of Riou, Luc, Sheena, Flik, Viktor, and Mazus represents the pinnacle of Dunan’s military might. While the tier list dictates power, the beauty of the game remains that with enough patience and strategy, even the circus troupe can see the ending credits—though you might want to leave them on the bench for the final battle.

Though physically imposing, his fire-breathing attacks often leave him unbalanced, skipping turns and leaving your front row vulnerable.