Once you've picked your top-tier characters, you need to form them into a cohesive unit. Here are some sample endgame and budget-friendly party setups.
With over 60 playable combatants, building the perfect party in Konami's classic JRPG can feel overwhelming. While base stats matter early on, the true endgame viability of any character is determined by how many they unlock. The most broken physical attackers exploit the "Holy Trinity" combo —pairing a Fury Rune, a Double-Beat Rune, and a Double-Strike Rune—to deliver thousands of points of damage per turn. suikoden+2+tier+list
3 Free Rune Slots, Maximum Potential Damage, Game-Breaking Magic Killey, Sheena, Luc , Chaco , Sid, Riou Elite Specialists Once you've picked your top-tier characters, you need
: A razor-thin second to Killey. His high technique ensures he almost never misses, and his luck tier triggers critical hits constantly when boosted by a Killer or Fury Rune. While base stats matter early on, the true
After replaying the 2025 remaster (and several roms before that), I’ve put together a definitive based on:
: Though he starts weak, his three rune slots eventually make him one of the highest damage dealers in the game.
| Tier | Meaning | |------|---------| | | Game-breaking / best in role. Core party members for any hard fight. | | A | Excellent. Strong throughout; fits many team compositions. | | B | Solid. Has clear strengths but noticeable flaws or late availability. | | C | Situational. Usable if you like them, but outclassed. | | D | Weak combat stats or broken gimmicks. Only for challenge runs. |