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B-tier — Reliable, situational, or slightly outclassed

This party has a perfect balance of AoE healing (Riou), physical nuking (Pesmerga/Viktor/Killey), magical burst (Flik/Rina), and no wasted turns. Every character either swings multiple times or casts spells that hit all enemies.

Acts as a fast item-user early on, but offers almost zero offensive or magical presence in late-game scenarios.

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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.

: Allows the character to attack twice per turn.

: His unique rune causes him self-damage unless equipped with fire-protection gear, making him high-maintenance. Related search suggestions (You may use these to

Fast, strong, and highly durable. Her damage output rivals top-tier fighters in the late game.

Purely a strategist for the plot. Terrible stats if brought into actual combat.

: A back-row sniper with exceptional speed and accuracy. His gun deals heavy damage from safety. and overall utility.

Luc is a glass cannon but stands as the premier spellcaster in Suikoden II. His astronomical Magic stat ensures that any high-tier spell he casts will instantly wipe out enemy waves or severely dent bosses. Keep him in the back row and protect him at all costs. Tier A: Elite Frontliners and Casters

Avoid placing these characters in your active party unless you are pursuing specific challenge runs. They suffer from terrible stats, bad rune compatibility, or crippling unique mechanics.

These are your archers and mages. They can attack both the enemy front and back lines, allowing them to snipe spellcasters in the rear. They are best placed in the back row for protection. Examples include and Ayda .

With so many options, choosing your six-party lineup gets overwhelming. This definitive tier list ranks the characters by combat efficiency, magical prowess, unique skills, and overall utility. S-Tier: The Overpowered Legends

: While charming, their stats generally don't scale well into the late game.