Suikoden 2 Tier List -
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.
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Unlike many RPGs where endgame characters are statistically superior, Suikoden 2 features unique Runes, unite attacks, and swing speeds that create a surprising depth of strategy. A character with a high Strength stat might be useless if their swing speed is abysmal, while a mage with one powerful spell can break the game in half. All-Rounder / Tank Healer Why S-Tier: The protagonist
: Boasts some of the highest physical stats in the game. Although he lacks a third rune slot, his innate power and rune make him a monster on the front lines. : Similar to Unlike many RPGs where endgame characters are statistically
: A close second to Killey. His three rune slots and high overall stats make him a versatile elite fighter, though his magic is slightly lower than dedicated mages.