The True Runes grant their bearers many abilities that include longevity, immortality, inherited memories from past bearers, and whatever powers that the True Rune possesses. Suikoden III features the most True Runes emerging in the entire series with a total of five bearers. The True Runes that make an appearance are the True Fire, True Water. Army Battles is a battle feature in Suikoden, Suikoden II, Suikoden III, Suikoden IV, Suikoden V. 1 Description 2 Suikoden I 3 Suikoden II 4 Suikoden III 5 Suikoden IV 6 Suikoden V 7 Trivia Army Battles are a unique gameplay system within the Suikoden series that allows players to engage in large scale battles utilizing the army they have been building up through the game. Each entry has its. Basically any character with three open rune slots and weapon rune slots. In SII alone there are Gantetsu, Hai Yo, Chaco, Sid, Sheena, and Rina. I think that's all from SII? Needs correction there. This continues to subsequent Suikoden games bar Tactics, just without weapon rune slot and different regular rune setup but still for the same purpose. Suikoden III: playstation 2 walkthrough: TRINITY SITE. After selecting a name for the Flame Champion and importing data from previous Suikoden II games you may have played, you’ll see the Trinity Sight System. Here, you are introduced to the 3 main characters in Suikoden III: Hugo, Chris, and Geddoe.

Before decide to learn a skill, it's better to see how's the aptitude of
a character toward the skills. The least point needed to learn a skill,
the better the result. However, this method does not always work,
mostly but not always. I have found some characters that have
highest aptitude did not result highest rank in their skill.
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~ Budehuc Castle ~
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
Bujutsu Teacher : Juan
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
The results are amazing! 20 A+ - S
Competent 30 A
It could be much worse 40 B+
Absolutely Average 50 B
It won't be easy 60 C
--------------------------------------------------------------
Tutor : Ernie
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Unbridled Potential! 20 A+ - S
There's no denying talent 30 A
Your mother would be proud 40 B+
WOW! Just kidding--Average 50 B
It won't be easy 60 C
------------------------------------------------------------
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
~ All other areas ~
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Tutor:
------
Vinay del Zexay(Guild Hall,left door that leads to outside area)
Brass Castle
Budehuc Castle
Duck Village
Le Buque
Alma Kinan
Bujutsu Teacher:
----------------
Vinay del Zexay(Guild Hall,left door that leads to outside area)
Brass Castle
Budehuc Castle
Great Hollow
Caleria
Alma Kinan
Bujutsu Teacher / Tutor :
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Perfect Match! 20 A+ - S
Fairly Good Match 30 A
Natural Ability Exists 40 B+
Average 50 B
It will take time 60 C
----------------------------------------------------------
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
~ Support Character ~
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
There are Support Characters who can give you Education/Training.
Bring them in your party and access it by choosing
the 'Tutor/Bujutsu' skill.
Tutor: Caesar
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Infinite genius,like me! 20 A+ - S
Nice, nice... 30 A
I've heard of worse 40 B+
A-V-E-R-A-G-E 50 B
It won't be easy 60 C
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tutor : Hortez VII
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Frigtheningly talented! 20 A+ - S
You'll do well 30 A
Could be handy 40 B+
As plain as water 50 B
You'd have to struggle 60 C
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tutor: Iku
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Brilliance personified! 20 A+ - S
Noteworthy, noteworthy... 30 A
Amusing, or useful? Hmmm... 40 B+
Just one of the herd 50 B
An uphill battle at best... 60 C
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tutor : Nadir
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Top Ability! 20 A+ - S
Good, very good.... 30 A
Could come in handy 40 B+
Average as can be 50 B
Immense time required! 60 C
---------------------------------------------------------
Bujutsu Teacher : Jefferson
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Genius, baby, genius! 20 A+ - S
Smokin! 30 A
It wouldn't be a waste 40 B+
'Vanilla.' You follow me? 50 B
An arduous task at best... 60 C
-----------------------------------------------------------
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
II. Skill Points
Education Center and Training Center have the same pattern
of required skill points.This tables below show how many skill points
you need to enhance your character skill.
There are two type of pattern I found out.
Note : I have not finished with this section yet, as it will be
updated more.
A. Where the Estimate Ranks are the same as the Actual Rank
_________________________________________________________________
Skill Points Needed Actual
Estimate _______________________________________________ Rank
Rank E D C B B+ A A+ Result
_______ _______________________________________________ __________
S 40 65 90 135 180 250 350 S
A 50 80 120 170 220 - - A
B+ 60 95 140 205 - - - B+
B 75 115 170 - - - - B
C 100 150 - - - - - C
_________________________________________________________________
B. Where the Estimate Ranks are different from the Actual Rank
There are some special cases where you will get different result
other than the Estimate Ranks, although the odds are against it.
_________________________________________________________________
Skill Points Needed Actual
Estimate ________________________________________________ Rank
Rank E D C B B+ A A+ Result
________ _______________________________________________ ________
S 40 65 120 190 - - - B+
A+
A
B+
B
C 100 150 200 250 300 350 - A+
_________________________________________________________________
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
III. Characters With 'S' Rank and/or 3 Rune Slots
I listed all the characters by alphabetical orders.
These characters reach 'S' rank without accecories/armor.
_____________________________________________________
A-G
Alanis -3 Rune Slots
Augustine-Parry
Ayame -Repel, Holy Dash
Emily-Swing
Estella-Fire Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Fred-Shield Protect
Gadget Z-Fighting Spirit
______________________________________________________
H-N
Hallec-Swing
Hugo-Repel
Jacques-Sharpshoot
Joker -3 Rune Slots
Juan -Heavy Damage, Continual Attack
Kenji -Holy Dash
Landis-Freeze, Thief, Magic Resistance
Leo-Adrenaline Power, Damage, Armor Protect
Lucia -3 Rune Slots
Mel-Lighting Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Nei-Chant Purity, Magic Resistance, 3 Rune Slots
_______________________________________________________
O-U
Piccolo -3 Rune Slots
Rody-Sword of Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Shabon -3 Rune Slots
Toppo-Chanting Volume
_______________________________________________________
V-Z
Viki -Blinking Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Y.Viki-Blinking Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Wan Fu-Adrenaline Power
Watari-Counter-Attack, 3 Rune Slots
Yuiri -3 Rune Slots
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
IV. Natural Skills
These are the skills that all the character learn by themself.
Magic Skills Characters

Suikoden 3 Rune Slots

Chanting Volume Kenji Nei Toppo Shabon Sgt. Joe
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Chant Purity Kenji Nei Toppo Shabon
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Blinking Magic Mel Rody Viki Y.Viki
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Shield Magic Aila Alanis Belle Nei Percival Queen Rico
Sanae Y. Viki Y.Viki
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Pale Gate Magic Alanis Estella Joker Mel Piccolo Viki Y.Viki
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Focus Estella Joker Piccolo
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Precision Alanis Elaine Rody
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Magic Rationing Elaine Rody Sharon Yuiri Yumi
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Magic Repel Estella Geddoe Lucia Wilder Rhett
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Fighting Skills Characters
Parry Augustine Chris Futch Gau Geddoe Hugo Lilly
Sharon
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Heavy Damage Borus Chris Duke Emily Hallec Hugo Juan Lilly
Sgt. Joe Melville Nash Percival Queen Yuiri
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Counter Attack Ayame Duke Edge Hugo Joker Percival Sanae Y.
Watari
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Continual Attack Beecham Hugo Joker Juan Kenji Koichi Lucia
Nash
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Adreanaline Power Fred Hallec Leo Twaikin
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Shield Protect Fred Mua Nicolas Sharon Twaikin
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Fighting Spirit Gadget Z Leo Rico Samus Shiba
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Freeze Aila Bazba Fubar Geddoe Landis Reed
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Sharpshoot Jacques Roland Yuiri Yumi
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Thief Ace Landis
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Support Skills Characters
Appraisal Arthur/B Eike/C Guillaume/A Mio/E Muto/D
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Bujutsu Teacher Jefferson/D Juan/B+
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Tutor Caesar/E Ernie/B+ Hortez VII/C Iku/C Nadir/D
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Healing Anne/D Iku/C Jeane/E Luce/E Louis/E Mio/B+
Sanae Y./D Tuta/A+
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Discount Ace/C Bartz/C Gordon/C Luce/D Martha/B Nadir/D
Goro/A
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Trade-In Billy/D Gordon/D Kathy/E Mike/C
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Bath Bartz/C Goro/A+
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Treasure Hunt Arthur/E Elliot/D Guillaume/E Kidd/C Koroku/E
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Potch Finder Apple/D Elliot/C Guillaume/E Sebastian/E
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Rune Sage Jeane/A Mike/C
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Cook Anne/D Billy/D Mamie/A Louis/D
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
V. Rune Shops
~ Vinay del Zexay ~
Fire
Lighting
Wind
Water
Earth
~ Guild Hall(Vinay del Zexay) ~
Viper
Great Hawk
Goss
Unicorn
Sword of Rage
~ Brass Castle ~
Titan
Viper
Goss
Great Hawk
Sword of Cyclone
Shield
~ Duck Village ~
Water
Earth
Goss
Unicorn
Lion
Kite
Skunk
Medicine
Wall (Supply/Item Shop)
~ Caleria ~
Wind
Titan
Lion
Kite
~ Alma Kinan ~
Fire
Wind
Water
Lighting
Earth
Jongleur
~ Le Buque ~
Fire
Lighting
UnicornBefore decide to learn a skill, it's better to see how's the aptitude of
a character toward the skills. The least point needed to learn a skill,
the better the result. However, this method does not always work,
mostly but not always. I have found some characters that have
highest aptitude did not result highest rank in their skill.
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
~ Budehuc Castle ~
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
Bujutsu Teacher : Juan
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
The results are amazing! 20 A+ - S
Competent 30 A
It could be much worse 40 B+
Absolutely Average 50 B
It won't be easy 60 C
--------------------------------------------------------------
Tutor : Ernie
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Unbridled Potential! 20 A+ - S
There's no denying talent 30 A
Your mother would be proud 40 B+
WOW! Just kidding--Average 50 B
It won't be easy 60 C
------------------------------------------------------------
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
~ All other areas ~
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Tutor:
------
Vinay del Zexay(Guild Hall,left door that leads to outside area)
Brass Castle
Budehuc Castle
Duck Village
Le Buque
Alma Kinan
Bujutsu Teacher:
----------------
Vinay del Zexay(Guild Hall,left door that leads to outside area)
Brass Castle
Budehuc Castle
Great Hollow
Caleria
Alma Kinan
Bujutsu Teacher / Tutor :
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Perfect Match! 20 A+ - S
Fairly Good Match 30 A
Natural Ability Exists 40 B+
Average 50 B
It will take time 60 C
----------------------------------------------------------
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
~ Support Character ~
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
There are Support Characters who can give you Education/Training.
Bring them in your party and access it by choosing
the 'Tutor/Bujutsu' skill.
Tutor: Caesar
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Infinite genius,like me! 20 A+ - S
Nice, nice... 30 A
I've heard of worse 40 B+
A-V-E-R-A-G-E 50 B
It won't be easy 60 C
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tutor : Hortez VII
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Frigtheningly talented! 20 A+ - S
You'll do well 30 A
Could be handy 40 B+
As plain as water 50 B
You'd have to struggle 60 C
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tutor: Iku
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Brilliance personified! 20 A+ - S
Noteworthy, noteworthy... 30 A
Amusing, or useful? Hmmm... 40 B+
Just one of the herd 50 B
An uphill battle at best... 60 C
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tutor : Nadir
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
Top Ability! 20 A+ - S
Good, very good.... 30 A
Could come in handy 40 B+
Average as can be 50 B
Immense time required! 60 C
---------------------------------------------------------
Bujutsu Teacher : Jefferson
Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank

Suikoden 2 Characters With 3 Rune Slots

Genius, baby, genius! 20 A+ - S
Smokin! 30 A
It wouldn't be a waste 40 B+
'Vanilla.' You follow me? 50 B
An arduous task at best... 60 C
-----------------------------------------------------------
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
II. Skill Points
Education Center and Training Center have the same pattern
of required skill points.This tables below show how many skill points
you need to enhance your character skill.
There are two type of pattern I found out.
Note : I have not finished with this section yet, as it will be
updated more.
A. Where the Estimate Ranks are the same as the Actual Rank
_________________________________________________________________
Skill Points Needed Actual
Estimate _______________________________________________ Rank
Rank E D C B B+ A A+ Result
_______ _______________________________________________ __________
S 40 65 90 135 180 250 350 S
A 50 80 120 170 220 - - A
B+ 60 95 140 205 - - - B+
B 75 115 170 - - - - B
C 100 150 - - - - - C
_________________________________________________________________
B. Where the Estimate Ranks are different from the Actual Rank
There are some special cases where you will get different result
other than the Estimate Ranks, although the odds are against it.
_________________________________________________________________
Skill Points Needed Actual
Estimate ________________________________________________ Rank
Rank E D C B B+ A A+ Result
________ _______________________________________________ ________
S 40 65 120 190 - - - B+
A+
A
B+
B
C 100 150 200 250 300 350 - A+
_________________________________________________________________
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
III. Characters With 'S' Rank and/or 3 Rune Slots
I listed all the characters by alphabetical orders.
These characters reach 'S' rank without accecories/armor.
_____________________________________________________
A-G
Alanis -3 Rune Slots
Augustine-Parry
Ayame -Repel, Holy Dash
Emily-Swing
Estella-Fire Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Fred-Shield Protect
Gadget Z-Fighting Spirit
______________________________________________________
H-N
Hallec-Swing
Hugo-Repel
Jacques-Sharpshoot
Joker -3 Rune Slots
Juan -Heavy Damage, Continual Attack
Kenji -Holy Dash
Landis-Freeze, Thief, Magic Resistance
Leo-Adrenaline Power, Damage, Armor Protect
Lucia -3 Rune Slots
Mel-Lighting Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Nei-Chant Purity, Magic Resistance, 3 Rune Slots
_______________________________________________________
O-U
Piccolo -3 Rune Slots
Rody-Sword of Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Shabon -3 Rune Slots
Toppo-Chanting Volume
_______________________________________________________
V-Z
Viki -Blinking Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Y.Viki-Blinking Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Wan Fu-Adrenaline Power
Watari-Counter-Attack, 3 Rune Slots
Yuiri -3 Rune Slots
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
IV. Natural Skills
These are the skills that all the character learn by themself.
Magic Skills Characters
Chanting Volume Kenji Nei Toppo Shabon Sgt. Joe
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Chant Purity Kenji Nei Toppo Shabon
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Blinking Magic Mel Rody Viki Y.Viki
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Shield Magic Aila Alanis Belle Nei Percival Queen Rico
Sanae Y. Viki Y.Viki
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Pale Gate Magic Alanis Estella Joker Mel Piccolo Viki Y.Viki
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Focus Estella Joker Piccolo
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Precision Alanis Elaine Rody
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Magic Rationing Elaine Rody Sharon Yuiri Yumi
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Magic Repel Estella Geddoe Lucia Wilder Rhett
+------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Fighting Skills Characters
Parry Augustine Chris Futch Gau Geddoe Hugo Lilly
Sharon
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Heavy Damage Borus Chris Duke Emily Hallec Hugo Juan Lilly
Sgt. Joe Melville Nash Percival Queen Yuiri
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Counter Attack Ayame Duke Edge Hugo Joker Percival Sanae Y.
Watari
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Continual Attack Beecham Hugo Joker Juan Kenji Koichi Lucia
Nash
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Adreanaline Power Fred Hallec Leo Twaikin
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Shield Protect Fred Mua Nicolas Sharon Twaikin
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Fighting Spirit Gadget Z Leo Rico Samus Shiba
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Freeze Aila Bazba Fubar Geddoe Landis Reed
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Sharpshoot Jacques Roland Yuiri Yumi
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Thief Ace Landis
+-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
Support Skills Characters
Appraisal Arthur/B Eike/C Guillaume/A Mio/E Muto/D
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Bujutsu Teacher Jefferson/D Juan/B+
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Tutor Caesar/E Ernie/B+ Hortez VII/C Iku/C Nadir/D
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Healing Anne/D Iku/C Jeane/E Luce/E Louis/E Mio/B+
Sanae Y./D Tuta/A+
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Discount Ace/C Bartz/C Gordon/C Luce/D Martha/B Nadir/D
Goro/A
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Trade-In Billy/D Gordon/D Kathy/E Mike/C
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Bath Bartz/C Goro/A+
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Treasure Hunt Arthur/E Elliot/D Guillaume/E Kidd/C Koroku/E
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Potch Finder Apple/D Elliot/C Guillaume/E Sebastian/E
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Rune Sage Jeane/A Mike/C
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Cook Anne/D Billy/D Mamie/A Louis/D
+-------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
V. Rune Shops
~ Vinay del Zexay ~
Fire
Lighting
Wind
Water
Earth
~ Guild Hall(Vinay del Zexay) ~
Viper
Great Hawk
Goss
Unicorn
Sword of Rage
~ Brass Castle ~
Titan
Viper
Goss
Great Hawk
Sword of Cyclone
Shield
~ Duck Village ~
Water
Earth
Goss
Unicorn
Lion
Kite
Skunk
Medicine
Wall (Supply/Item Shop)
~ Caleria ~
Wind
Titan
Lion
Kite
~ Alma Kinan ~
Fire
Wind
Water
Lighting
Earth
Jongleur
~ Le Buque ~
Fire
Lighting
Unicorn