Suikoden 2 Tier List

Highly reliable characters that form the backbone of any optimal endgame party.

The consummate hybrid character. Flik boasts strong physical attack power and a high Magic stat, perfectly complemented by his native Thunder Rune.

Late-game powerhouse. Massive magic stat. Comes with high-level runes pre-equipped. Tier A: Elite Contenders suikoden 2 tier list

| Tier | Character | Range | Rune Slots | Key Strengths & Role | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Tir McDohl | M | 3 | Re-recruitable hero from Suikoden 1 . His Soul Eater Rune is an instant-kill against normal enemies and hits bosses with massive dark magic damage. High MAG and DEX make him one of the best mages in the game. | | SS | Luc | S | 3 | The game's premier offensive magic user, boasting the highest MAG stat in the game. He has strong affinities with nearly all elemental runes and can obliterate enemy groups with powerful spells. | | SS | Long Chan-Chan | S | 2 | A pure damage powerhouse. He can use a powerful unique Rune attack every single turn without limit, dealing heavy, consistent damage that few others can match. | | SS | Wakaba | S | 2 | Like Long Chan-Chan, Wakaba’s claim to fame is a spammable, high-damage Unite attack she can perform every turn. | | S | Riou (Hero) | M | 2 | The protagonist's Bright Shield Rune provides the game's best healing magic and a powerful offensive Unite with the previous hero, Tir McDohl. A well-rounded front-line fighter with balanced stats and a free healing spell for the whole party. | | S | Sheena | S | 3 | He has the raw stats to take full advantage of the Fury, Double-Beat, and Double-Strike setup. Sheena can easily achieve the highest physical damage output in the game. | | S | Flik | S | 2 | A fan-favorite "Silver Knight" and an incredibly versatile soldier. He has high STR and MAG, can equip a shield for defense, and his lightning magic is perfect for taking down single tough enemies. | | S | Viktor | S | 2 | The legendary "Bear" of the mercenary fort is a pure tank. He has sky-high HP, STR, and DEF. His Unite with Flik is exceptionally powerful, and the Counter Rune on him can lead to devastating counter-attacks. | | A | Killey | M | 3 | The best of the "three-slot" physical fighters. His stats aren't the absolute highest, but three Rune slots, and the ability to equip the Fury/Double-Beat/Double-Strike combo makes him an A-tier threat. | | A | Chaco | M | 3 | A character in the same mold as Killey. He has three free Rune slots and excellent Unite attacks with Sid. Give him the standard physical damage combo and watch him work. | | A | Mazus | S | 3 | The legendary mage is second only to Luc in raw MAG and MGC stats. He has incredible affinities for Fire and Lightning magic, making him a specialized cannon of destruction. | | B | Tengaar | L | 3 | A powerful mage that can equip three runes, making her versatile in any party. She is listed as an "A to A+" tier mage by some guides, excelling in support and healing roles. | | B | Rina | L | 3 | She is the only Long-range character with three Rune slots, giving her incredible utility. She can act as a physical attacker from the back row or specialize in magic, and her utility is second to none. | | B | Nina | M | 2 | A surprisingly powerful mage with a high MAG stat and great Fire magic affinity. She is often overlooked but can become a magical powerhouse, especially when paired with Flik for their strong Unite attack. | | B | Anita | S | 2 | A warrior who brings her unique double-damage Rune to the table. She has great stats and synergizes perfectly with the Counter Rune and Double-Strike setup. | | C | Eilie | L | 2 | A solid long-range character with above-average stats and B-rank Fire affinity, making her a good support mage. Also a strong option for a physical build from the back row. | | C | Futch | M | 2 | His high SPD and LUK stats make him a great candidate for a critical hit build using the Counter and Double-Strike Runes, often attacking multiple times per turn. | | C | Tsai | M | 2 | A character with high Skill (TECH) and Luck (LCK) who frequently lands critical hits. Works perfectly with the Counter and Double-Strike Runes for an evasion-based counter-attack build. |

Worse Mage Why D-Tier: She has a unique Rune (Flowing Rune) which is good, but her Magic stat is much lower than Rina or Luc. She joins too late and is outclassed immediately. Highly reliable characters that form the backbone of

Not everyone needs to be a damage dealer. Characters with unique support runes or abilities can make a good party great.

These characters are largely outclassed or possess gimmicks that are too cumbersome for a standard playthrough. They are recruits for the castle, not for the battlefield. Late-game powerhouse

Similar to Georg, Pesmerga is a late-game heavy knight with massive defense and attack stats, perfect for absorbing damage in the front row.

Aggressive Wolf Why B-Tier: Shiro cannot equip armor or most Runes, but he has a 2-hit swing, high Speed, and high Strength. He is a great "auto-attack" character for the mid-game, but by endgame, his lack of customization hurts him.

Master mage. Highest magic stat. Destroys entire enemy fields with Wind and Earth magic.