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Beyond the 108: The Definitive Suikoden II Combat Tier List Building a party in Suikoden II isn't just about collecting all 108 Stars of Destiny—it's about optimizing rune slots, weapon ranges, and stat growth to turn your team into a boss-shredding machine. Whether you’re preparing for the final showdown at L'Renouille or just want to breeze through the Dunan Unification War, understanding which characters truly shine is essential. The S-Tier: The Gods of Dunan

14. Killey

• A fan favorite with a cool design. Killey has decent stats and good rune affinity, but he is somewhat of a "jack of all trades, master of none." He doesn't hit as hard as Georg or cast as fast as Luc.

• Riou (Protagonist, player avatar): As the player’s customizable leader, Riou’s stat growth, rune versatility, and early-game recruitment flexibility make him indispensable. He can be specialized into physical or rune roles; coupled with quality equipment, he remains a top performer throughout.
• Jowy: Outstanding mixture of stats, skillset, and narrative weight. Jowy’s balanced growth and unique story scenes make him both a mechanical powerhouse and one of the emotional centers of the plot.
• Viktor: High durability, excellent offense, and the signature weapon (Viktor’s fighting style) make him a go-to frontliner. He’s also central to the story and offers reliable battle performance from mid- to late-game.
• Nanami: Exceptional magic user; when adequately leveled and equipped, her fire-based magic (plus high MAG stat) is devastating and she unlocks later scenes that deepen the story.
• Flik (or other strong recruiters depending on route): Characters who join with strong early contributions and scale well into late-game (e.g., strong early damage dealers or support) often belong here.

Zamza: A well-rounded fighter with high HP. His Fire Dragon Rune is strong but causes self-damage, requiring specific equipment or healing to manage. suikoden+2+tier+list

The “Wait, Are They Secretly S-Tier?” Honorable Mentions

• Bob the Werewolf – His transformation is amazing, but he has awful magic defense. High risk, high reward.
• Lorelai – Joins early, leaves, rejoins weak. If you power-level her, she’s A-tier. Most people don’t bother.

: Widely considered the best mage in the game due to a massive Magic stat and high speed. Beyond the 108: The Definitive Suikoden II Combat

: Another top-tier physical attacker with three slots and high "Maximum Potential Damage". Georg Prime A fan favorite with a cool design