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One of the most notable features in Suikoden 2 HD Remaster is the usage of runes in turn-based battles. Having these runes attached to each of your party members is vital since they provide access to powerful rune attacks, spells, buffs, and other special effects. With some runes granting access to spells that heal allies, cure ailments, cast buffs, and apply status effects. Unlike in the first Suikoden game, your characters can now be equipped with multiple runes, which further increases their fighting power and combat flexibility. Having the suitable runes available for each Stars of Destiny character will also help to maximize their strongest attributes, whether offensive, defensive, or support-oriented.
Suikoden 1 HD Remaster: Best Runes for Each Character
Need help with the best runes in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster? Our guide has everything you need to boost each Stars of Destiny character’s combat power!
This guide aims to provide the best runes available for each Stars of Destiny fighter inSuikoden 2 HD Remaster,leveraging their strongest stats and optimal combat roles. Also, this guide provides an assessment of eachcharacter’sphysical and magic damage, as well as their tanking potential and support capabilities in combat. Furthermore, the unite attacks of each fighter will be examined in terms of the damage potential.
Best Runes for Chapter 1 Characters
The following is a list of recommended runes for each Stars of Destiny character featured in “Chapter 1: Opening” of Suikoden 2’s main story. This covers their best stats and an analysis of their damage output, roles, and unite attacks.These characters become available upon reaching and returning to Mercenary Fortress, Ryube Village, North Sparrow Pass, Kyaro Village, Toto Village, and Ryube Forest.
Attach Water/Flowing Runes, Wind/Cyclone Runes, and Earth/Mother Earth Runes to characters with average to high Magic stats. This will make them your dedicated Support and Healer party members.
Best Stats
Recommended Runes
Hero II (M)
Strengths and Weaknesses
Mukumuku (L)
Nanami (M)
Gengen (S)
Rikimaru (S)
Millie (L)
Kinnison (L)
Best Runes for Chapter 2 Characters
The following is a list of recommended runes for each Stars of Destiny character featured in “Chapter 2: The Highland Invasion” of Suikoden 2’s main story. This covers their best stats and an analysis of their damage output, roles, and unite attacks.These characters become available upon reaching and returning to Toto Village, Muse City,Sindar Ruins, Muse-Highland Border, Coronet Town, Kuskus Town, South Window City, North Window, and Cave of Wind.
The starter runes of some characters can be removed or replaced with better versions. Examples are Luc’s Wind Rune and Rina’s Fire Rune, which can be upgraded to Cyclone Rune and Rage Rune, respectively.
Bolgan (S)
Viktor (S)
Freed Yamamoto (S)
Best Runes for Chapter 3 Characters
The following is a list of recommended runes for each Stars of Destiny character featured in “Chapter 3: The Unification Army” of Suikoden 2’s main story. This covers their best stats and an analysis of their damage output, roles, and unite attacks.These characters become available upon reaching and returning to Kuskus Town, Radat Town, and South Window City.
Some characters have locked runes that cannot be removed or upgraded to stronger variants. This includes Millie’s Groundhog Rune and Oulan’s Angry Dragon Rune.
Tai Ho (M)
Yoshino Yamamoto (M)
Best Runes for Chapter 4 Characters
The following is a list of recommended runes for each Stars of Destiny character featured in “Chapter 4: The Allegiance of Two River” of Suikoden 2’s main story. This covers their best stats and an analysis of their damage output, roles, and unite attacks.These characters become available upon reaching and returning to Lakewest Village, Two River City, and Two River Sewers.
It is not recommended to attach spell runes to characters with low Magic stats. This is because they will not be able to unlock high-tier spells early. Also, the Magic damage they deal will be less during combat.
Hai Yo (M)
Stallion (L)
Gabocha (L)
Best Runes for Chapter 5 Characters
The following is a list of recommended runes for each Stars of Destiny character featured in “Chapter 5: The Occupation of Greenhill” of Suikoden 2’s main story. This covers their best stats and an analysis of their damage output, roles, and unite attacks.These characters become available upon reaching and returning to Muse-Greenhill Border, Forest Village, Unicorn Woods, and Greenhill City.
Balance Runes can be attached to characters like Nanami, Hanna, Bolgan, and Wakaba who suffer from Unbalance status when using their Unique Runes or Unite Attacks in combat.
Gadget (M)
Wakaba (S)
Tengaar (L)
Best Runes for Chapter 6 Characters
The following is a list of recommended runes for each Stars of Destiny character featured in “Chapter 6: The Fall of Matilda” of Suikoden 2’s main story. This covers their best stats and an analysis of their damage output, roles, and unite attacks.These characters become available upon reaching and returning to Two River City, Kobold Village, Path to Matilda, Highway Village, and Rockaxe Town.
Characters such as Luc and Viki are short-range fighters capable of doing heavy Magic damage. Do not place them in the front row, since they will be more vulnerable to enemy attacks. Instead, let them cast rune spells from the back row.
Humphrey Mintz (S)
Miklotov (S)
Best Runes for Chapter 7 Characters
The following is a list of recommended runes for each Stars of Destiny character featured in “Chapter 7: The Alliance with the Toran Republic” of Suikoden 2’s main story. This covers their best stats and an analysis of their damage output, roles, and unite attacks.These characters become available upon reaching and returning to Radat Town, Gregminster Capital, Rokkaku Hamlet, Path to Matilda, Forest Village, Kobold Village, Two River City, Ryube Village, South Window City, and Kuskus Town.
Attach Fire and Lightning Runes to your Physical damage dealers' rune weapon slots. This will make their weapons deal Fire and Lightning property damage in battle.
Makumaku (L)
Mikumiku (L)
Mekumeku (L)
Mokumoku (L)
Simone Verdricci (L)
Valeria (S)
Kasumi (S)
Sheena (S)
Lorelai (M)
Sasuke (L)
Badeaux (S)
Feather (M)
Siegfried (M)
Tir McDohl (M)
Killey (M)
Best Runes for Chapter 8 Characters
The following is a list of recommended runes for each Stars of Destiny character featured in “Chapter 8: The Neclord Diversion” of Suikoden 2’s main story. This covers their best stats and an analysis of their damage output, roles, and unite attacks.These characters become available upon reaching and returning to Crom Village, Tinto, Tigermouth-Drakmouth Path, and South Window City.
Long Chan-Chan (S)
Hauser (S)
Sierra Mikain (S)
Gijimu (M)
Lo Wen (L)
Kahn Marley (M)
Abizboah (M)
Georg Prime (S)
Gantetsu (S)
Best Runes for Chapter 9 Characters
The following is a list of recommended runes for each Stars of Destiny character featured in “Chapter 9: The Liberation of Greenhill” of Suikoden 2’s main story. This covers their best stats and an analysis of their damage output, roles, and unite attacks.These characters become available upon reaching and returning to Tinto Mine, Radat Town, Cave of Wind, and Coronet Town.
Vincent de Boule (S)
Pesmerga (S)
Genshu (S)
Rulodia (M)
Chuchara (S)
Similar to theoriginal Suikoden, choosing the best runes for your characters is crucial to unlocking their full potential in combat as well as ensuring your success in clearing the main story of Suikoden II HD Remaster, even in hard mode. Attaching runes tailored to each Stars of Destiny character’s strengths can help maximize their damage output, enhance their survivability, and unlock strategic advantages in both normal encounters and boss battles!
Suikoden 2 HD Remaster: How to Recruit All 108 Stars of Destiny Characters
Need help with Suikoden 2 HD Remaster’s 108 Stars of Destiny characters? Our guide has everything you need recruit all characters in the game!
