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Suikoden III - In Depth FAQs
Version 1.4
Last update: December 27, 2002
by Eli H.
[email protected]
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This FAQ is based on Suikoden III North American version.
Disclaimer :
This is my first FAQ and I have great time writing it.
And I don't want to be rude or anything but as much as I really appreciate
people who will be willing to help me, I would rather to do it on my own
since I really like this game very much. Even though as the consequences,
this FAQ will have slower progress, however, I will try to update it often.
This FAQ may not be used for anything other than non-profit, personal use.
If by any chance I granted permission to post this FAQ on other sites,
which is unlikely, I must be given full credit for my work.
Copyright Eli H. 2002
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Content :
I. Skill References
II Skill Points
III. Natural Skills
IV. Characters With "S" Rank and/or 3 Rune Slots
V. Rune Shops
VI. Rarity Items
~Rare Finds in Supply Shop/Defense Gear Shop
~Rare Items from Monsters/Chest/Skeletons/People/Mini Games
~Armors/Accessories with Status Protect
~Armors/Accessories with Skill Bonus
~Armors Set
VII. Updates
VIII. Credits
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I. Skill References
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 ~
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Bujutsu Teacher : Juan
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Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
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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
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Tutor : Ernie
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Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
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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
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~ All other areas ~
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Tutor:
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Vinay del Zexay(Guild Hall,left door that leads to outside area)
Brass Castle
Budehuc Castle
Duck Village
Le Buque
Alma Kinan
Bujutsu Teacher:
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Vinay del Zexay(Guild Hall,left door that leads to outside area)
Brass Castle
Budehuc Castle
Great Hollow
Caleria
Alma Kinan
Bujutsu Teacher / Tutor :
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Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
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Perfect Match! 20 A+ - S
Fairly Good Match 30 A
Natural Ability Exists 40 B+
Average 50 B
It will take time 60 C
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~ Support Character ~
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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
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Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
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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
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Tutor : Hortez VII
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Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
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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
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Tutor: Iku
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Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
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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
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Tutor : Nadir
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Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
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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
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Bujutsu Teacher : Jefferson
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Aptitudes Skill point needed Estimate
to learn Rank
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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
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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
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| Skill Points Needed |Actual |
Estimate|_______________________________________________| Rank |
Rank | E D C B B+ A A+ |Result |
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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 |
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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.
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| Skill Points Needed |Actual |
Estimate|_______________________________________________| Rank |
Rank | E D C B B+ A A+ |Result |
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S | 40 65 120 190 - - - | B+ |
A+ | | |
A | | |
B+ | | |
B | | |
C | 100 150 200 250 300 350 - | A+ |
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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.
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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
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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
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O-U
Piccolo -3 Rune Slots
Rody -Sword of Magic, 3 Rune Slots
Shabon -3 Rune Slots
Toppo -Chanting Volume
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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
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IV. Natural Skills
These are the skills that all the character learn by themself.
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| Magic Skills | Characters |
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| Chanting Volume | Kenji Nei Toppo Shabon Sgt. Joe |
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| Chant Purity | Kenji Nei Toppo Shabon |
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| Blinking Magic | Mel Rody Viki Y.Viki |
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| Shield Magic | Aila Alanis Belle Nei Percival Queen Rico |
| | Sanae Y. Viki Y.Viki |
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| Pale Gate Magic | Alanis Estella Joker Mel Piccolo Viki Y.Viki |
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| Focus | Estella Joker Piccolo |
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| Precision | Alanis Elaine Rody |
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| Magic Rationing | Elaine Rody Sharon Yuiri Yumi |
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| Magic Repel | Estella Geddoe Lucia Wilder Rhett |
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| Fighting Skills | Characters |
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| Parry | Augustine Chris Futch Gau Geddoe Hugo Lilly |
| | Sharon |
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| Heavy Damage | Borus Chris Duke Emily Hallec Hugo Juan Lilly |
| | Sgt. Joe Melville Nash Percival Queen Yuiri |
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| Counter Attack | Ayame Duke Edge Hugo Joker Percival Sanae Y. |
| | Watari |
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| Continual Attack | Beecham Hugo Joker Juan Kenji Koichi Lucia |
| | Nash |
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| Adreanaline Power | Fred Hallec Leo Twaikin |
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| Shield Protect | Fred Mua Nicolas Sharon Twaikin |
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| Fighting Spirit | Gadget Z Leo Rico Samus Shiba |
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| Freeze | Aila Bazba Fubar Geddoe Landis Reed |
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| Sharpshoot | Jacques Roland Yuiri Yumi |
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| Thief | Ace Landis |
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| Support Skills | Characters |
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| Appraisal | Arthur/B Eike/C Guillaume/A Mio/E Muto/D |
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| Bujutsu Teacher | Jefferson/D Juan/B+ |
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| Tutor | Caesar/E Ernie/B+ Hortez VII/C Iku/C Nadir/D |
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| Healing | Anne/D Iku/C Jeane/E Luce/E Louis/E Mio/B+ |
| | Sanae Y./D Tuta/A+ |
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| Discount | Ace/C Bartz/C Gordon/C Luce/D Martha/B Nadir/D |
| | Goro/A |
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| Trade-In | Billy/D Gordon/D Kathy/E Mike/C |
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| Bath | Bartz/C Goro/A+ |
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| Treasure Hunt | Arthur/E Elliot/D Guillaume/E Kidd/C Koroku/E |
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| Potch Finder | Apple/D Elliot/C Guillaume/E Sebastian/E |
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| Rune Sage | Jeane/A Mike/C |
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| Cook | Anne/D Billy/D Mamie/A Louis/D |
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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
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VI. Rarity Items
~ Rare find in Supply Shop and Defense Gear Shop ~
Based on Old Book " Taraq Rare Lists"
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| Karaya Clan | Duck Village | Vinay del Zexay |
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| Lighting Leather | Gold Beak | Master Garb |
| Fish Badge | Blue Ribbon | Turtle Tunic |
| | Water Amulet | Black Warrior Tunic |
| | Wall Rune | Premier Tunic |
| | Haziness Rune | Lighting Leather |
| | | Thunderbolt Leather |
| | | TrueByakko ChainMail |
| | | Premier Armor |
| | | Wind Amulet |
| | | Yellow Scarf |
| | | Sunbeam Rune |
| | | Warrior Rune |
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| Iksay Village | Guild Hall(Council Bldg) | Alma Kinan |
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| Rose Brooch | Flame Armor | Wind Amulet |
| Alertness Rune | Byakko ChainMail | Killer Rune |
| Waking Rune | TrueByakko ChainMail | Haziness Rune |
| Golden Hammer | Guardian Shield | Goddess Statue |
| | Flame Amulet | |
| | Gold Emblem | |
| | Hunter Rune | |
| | Rose Vase | |
| | Painting: Knight | |
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| Caleria | Chisha Village | Great Hollow |
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| Premier Helm | Silver White Rose | Byakko ChainMail |
| Guardian ChainMail | Chief's Hat | TrueByakko ChainMail |
| Custom ChainMail | Prosperity Hat | Custom ChainMail |
| True Thunderbolt Leather | Lion God Ring | Thunderbolt Leather |
| Gloves of Destiny | Prosperity Ring | Premier Tunic |
| Thunder Amulet | Wizard Rune | Crown of Destiny |
| White Rose Brooch | Medal set #4 | Dragon Tail Ornament |
| Wizard Rune | | Moles Gloves | |
| | | Counter Rune |
| | | Violence Rune |
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| Brass Castle | Le Buque |
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| Lighting Leather | Winspun Armor |
| Thunderbolt Leather | Mole Shield |
| TrueThunderbolt Leather | Premier Casque |
| Byakko ChainMail | Custom Tunic |
| Chaos Shield | Thunder Amulet |
| Mangosh | Pale Moon Casque |
| Gold Emblem | Counter Rune |
| Wind Amulet | Haziness Rune |
| Thunder Amulet | |
| Flame Amulet | |
| Medicine Rune | |
| Killer Rune | |
| Wut-ts'ai Urn | |
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~ Rare items from Monsters/Chests/Skeletons/People/Mini Games ~
1. Rare Items From Treasure Chest:
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Mt. Hei-Tou
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Treasure Boss: Blue Crab
Blinking Rune -Treasure Chest
Double-Strike Rune -Treasure Chest
Chaos Shield -Treasure Chest
Gold Beak -Treasure Chest
?Figurine -Gentian Vase.
?Painting -Sunset
Northern Cave
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Treasure Boss: Chimera
Mother Earth -Treasure Chest
Treasure Boss: Rock Golem
White Rose Brooch -Treasure Chest
?Statue -Hex Doll/Knight Statue. Treasure Chest.
Treasure Boss: GhostKnight
Stone of Luck -Treasure Chest
?Statue -Knight Statue S(1st time), Knight Stature
Pale Moon Casque -Def +26/Pale Moon Set
Mountain Path
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Treasure Boss: Rock Golem
?Statue -Knight Statue/Hex Doll
Treasure Boss: GhostKnight
Stone of Speed -Treasure Chest
Drain Rune -Treasure Chest
Resistance Ring -Treasure Chest
?Painting -Sunset, Lady
Fury Rune -Treasure Chest
Treasure Boss: Twin Snake(2nd)
Rage Rune -Treasure Chest
Flame Casque -Treasure Chest
Dragon Scale -Treasure Chest
Recipe #20 -Chinese Banquet
?Painting -Scroll Picture
?Figurine -Plant Vase
FC Hideaway
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Treasure Boss: Azzodess
?Painting -Ruins, Treasure Chest
?Statue -Hex Doll S/Knight Statue/Hex Doll, Treasure Chest
Stone of Evasion -Treasure chest
Treasure Boss: Nemesis
Black Warrior Tunic -Def +48/Status Protect
Mt. Senai
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Treasure Boss: Nemesis
Stone of Skill -Treasure Chest
Hunter Rune -Treasure Chest
?Statue -Goddess Statue S(1st time), Peeing Boy
Firefly -Treasure Chest
Robe of Destiny -Destiny Set, Treasure Chest
Cyndar/Sindar Ruins
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Treasure Boss: Copper Sun
Recipe #17 -Tofu HotPot
Champion's Rune -No encounters with foes weaker than you
?Statue -Dragon Statue S/
2. Rare Items From Monsters:
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Fire Sealing -Yaza Plain. TrollDragon has it.
Invincible to Fire, DMGx2 from Water.
Blinking Rune -FC Hideaway. A group of 3 Copper Sun and 1 Nariqua has it.
Pale Moon Casque -Cyndar/Sindar Ruins. A group TrollDragons have it.
Flowing -Cyndar/Sindar Ruins. Beat Water Dragon.
Major Victory in Battle at Brass Castle chapter 5.
Warrior Rune -Ancient Highway. Copper Sun has it.
Half of REP capability switches to PWR.
3. Rare Items From People:
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Thunder -Duck Village. Tutor place, talk to a girl with a cat/dog
Cyclone -Chisha Trading Place, talk to a woman in the 2nd floor.
Go up the ladder.
Wind Magic Ring -Mt.Senai. Win battle from Masked Bishop and Sarah in Geddoe
sidequest.
Drain Rune -Kuput Forest. Beat Sarah in Chris sidequest.
4. Rare Items From Skeletons:
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Pale Gate Rune -FC Hideaway. First intersection, choose right,
it leads you to the dead end area. Search the skeleton.
Cyclone Rune -Kuput Forest. Enter Kuput from Chisha Village, first
intersection choose right, it leads to dead end area.
Search the skeleton.
5. Rare Items From Mini Games:
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Tunic of Prosperity -Won from Billy's card game with 5000potch at stake.
Painting: Sky Owl -Won complementary lottery at Iksay Village.
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~ Armors/Accessories with Status Protect ~
Turtle Tunic -Def +17/Status Protect
Black Warrior Tunic -Def +48/Status Protect
Yellow Scraf -Def +18/Status Protect
~ Armors/Accessories with Skill Bonus ~
Tulip Hat -Def +3/Focus +1
Feather Band -Def +4/Counter-Attack +1
Feathered Hat -Def +8/Repel +1
Wizard Hat -Def +10/Fire MGC +1/Lighting MGC +1
Crown of Destiny -Def +14/Adrenaline Power +1
Wind Hat -Def +19/Speed +10/Wind Resist/Wind MGC +1
Master Garb -Def +46/Parry +1
Chaos Shield -Def +34/Shield Defending +1
(I assume it's the same as Shield Protect)
Gold Emblem -Def +1/Magic Resistance +1
Rose Brooch -Def +12/Swing +1
White Rose Brooch -Def +18/Swing +2
Counter Ring -Def +3/Counter-Attack +1
Evasion Ring -Def +2/Repel +1
LightingMgcRing -Def +4/Lighting MGC +1
Resistance Ring -Def +2/MGC Resist +1
Wind Magic Ring -Def +/
~ Armors Set ~
1. Destiny Set
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Crown of Destiny -Def +14/Adrenaline Power +1
Robe of Destiny -Def +39/Adrenaline Power +1
Gloves of Destiny -Def +9
2. Mole Set
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Mole Helm -coming soon
Mole Armor -Def +14
Mole Shield -Def +9
Mole Gloves -Def +3
3. Prosperity Set
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Prosperity Hat -Def +11/Find Treasure +1
Tunic of Prosperity -Def +55/Potch Finder +1
Prosperity Ring -Def +4/Potch Finder +1
4. Guardian Set
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Guardian Casque -Def +20/Lighting Resist
Guardian ChainMail -Def +45/WeakVsTrust/Water Resist
Guardian Shield -Def +22/Wind Resist
5. Pale Moon Set
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Pale Moon Casque -Def +26
Pale Moon Leather -coming soon
Pale Moon Necklace -Def +8
NOTE: Most of this armors and accessories are sold in the rarity defense
gear shop and supply shop. Some of them you got it from Treasure
Boss and characters who equip it and few of them you won it from mini
games.
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VII. Updates
Version 1.0 - Itinial Released ~ November 18, 2002
Version 1.1 - Updated section III, IV,and VI ~ November 20, 2002
Version 1.2 - Updated section II,III,IV, V, VI ~ December 05, 2002
Added more rare items. Sorry for this late update, I've
been sick, yea..it was lame.
Version 1.3 - Updated section III, IV, and VI ~ December 08, 2002
Version 1.4 - Updated section I, IV, VI, ~ December 27, 2002
Fixed the section IV and VI layout
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VIII. Credits
Konami
Thank you so very much for making this GREAT game.
GameFAQs
Thank you for all great FAQs which inspired me to write my own.
Suikoden III Message Board
Thank you guys for helping me whenever I'm stuck.
For those who emailed me
Thank you for all the critics, suggestions, and informations.
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