Highly reliable characters that form the backbone of any optimal endgame party.
Great investigator for recruiting stars, but terrible at fighting enemy soldiers. Key Factors for Ranking Characters
With the renewed interest surrounding the Suikoden I&II HD Remaster, this 2026 tier list ranks characters based on stats, magic affinity, rune slots, and weapon range to help you build the ultimate Dunan army. 🛡️ S-Tier: The Indispensable Legends
While stats matter, they are not the final word. Characters with the highest base stats may be outshined by characters with more Rune slots. For instance, has some of the highest STR in the game at max level, but his power truly comes from three Rune slots, allowing him to surpass characters with higher raw stats.
Fast and possesses great evasion. Her family Unite Attack with the Hero is highly economical for clearing regular encounters. suikoden 2 tier list
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.
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.
Note: This list represents the game's 70+ playable characters. While not exhaustive, it covers all major contenders. For a full character-by-character breakdown, including detailed stats, you can refer to community resources like Suikosource, which offers comprehensive stat growth tables and character guides.
Decent early-game tank. Low stat ceilings limit his endgame viability. Highly reliable characters that form the backbone of
A long-range fighter with abysmal damage and fragile defenses.
Strong magical backup. Good for casting attack spells or group healing.
Decent spear user with row-attack capabilities. Falls off hard in the late game.
High magic and speed. Her unique Darkness Rune sustains her HP while dealing damage. Fast and possesses great evasion
Characters who are generally underpowered, slow, or have better alternatives available. While fast, his damage output is poor.
B-tier — Reliable, situational, or slightly outclassed
Good characters, but require more setup or are outclassed by S/A.