These characters possess three open rune slots and exceptional base stats, allowing them to deal the highest potential damage in the game.
All-Rounder / Tank Healer Why S-Tier: The protagonist is arguably the best character in the game. His unique Bright Shield Rune provides the single best healing spell in the game (compounded by a massive AoE full-heal + resurrection). He has excellent Speed and Defense, decent Strength, and his weapon swing speed is fast. Furthermore, equipping a Double-Beat Rune or Double-Strike Rune turns him into a damage machine. He never leaves your party, so invest everything in him. suikoden 2 tier list
This report outlines the character rankings for as of 2024–2025, focusing on combat efficiency, rune potential, and versatility. In Suikoden II, a character's power is primarily determined by their number of free rune slots—those with three slots are mathematically superior because they can stack powerful orbs like Fury , Double-Strike , and Double-Beat . S-Tier: The Powerhouses These characters possess three open rune slots and