Suikoden+2+tier+list Info

Selecting the best party in Suikoden II often comes down to balancing raw physical power, magical utility, and Rune slot availability. While almost any character can be viable with the right setup, a few stand out as "game-breakers" due to their multi-rune potential and high stats. S-Tier: The Powerhouses

Tier Overview

| Tier | Meaning | |------|---------| | S | Game-breaking / best in role. Core party members for any hard fight. | | A | Excellent. Strong throughout; fits many team compositions. | | B | Solid. Has clear strengths but noticeable flaws or late availability. | | C | Situational. Usable if you like them, but outclassed. | | D | Weak combat stats or broken gimmicks. Only for challenge runs. | suikoden+2+tier+list

• Shigure and some recruitable characters whose stats or growth are modest—great for roleplay or to fulfill “108 Stars” completion but rarely optimal in challenge runs.
• Minor story NPCs who join briefly or have limited move pools. They’re fun to use but rarely worth investment if you’re chasing efficiency.

• Mazus – Late-game, but competes with Luc for best mage. He has a Terror Rune naturally. Bring him to the final dungeon.
• Sierra – Vampire with the Shield Rune. She dodges everything, casts fast, and has the Night ability (rarely useful, but cool). Great magic defense.
• Kinnison – Wait, really? Yes. The squirrel with the Friendship Rune. Give him a Double-Strike Rune and watch him hit 4 times per turn.
• Eilie – Her boomerang hits all enemies. Give her a Spark Rune to increase your whole party’s speed. Underrated.
• Killey – Two open rune slots. Put Double-Beat and Double-Strike on him. He attacks 2-3 times per turn for 500+ damage. Broken.

• Most of the playable characters fall into this category, including Riot, who, while not weak, is not particularly exceptional either.

These characters are exceptionally strong but may have minor limitations compared to S-Tier units. : Her unique Falcon Rune allows her to deal damage every turn without any "unbalanced" side effects. Selecting the best party in Suikoden II often

To maximize any character's tier, look for the Fury Rune (found as a special item in Muse's Rune shop) which increases ATK by 1.5x.  Shigure and some recruitable characters whose stats or

These characters possess the best combination of three Rune slots and high stats, allowing them to dish out massive damage.

: The iconic duo. Viktor is a physical beast with the Star Dragon Sword, while Flik is a highly capable "Magic Knight" with the Lightning Rune. Both are consistently strong throughout the entire game.