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                          SUIKODEN - Magic FAQ v1.1

                           By ZyXx ([email protected])
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 Runes are Magic and can exist in these different forms:

 Crystal - Rune that can be attached by a Runemaster. (Can be removed)
 Rune - Rune already attached to a character. (Can't be removed)
 Def. Rune Fragment - Single use Rune that you can use once
 Off. Rune Fragment - Single use Rune that can be attached to your weapon
                      by a Blacksmith.


                             --= SPELL RUNES =--

 These are runes that enables a character's ability to use Spells during
 battle. Each Rune enables 4 different spells. The higher Magic Points a
character has, more and higher level spells are usable. Stay a night at a
             Inn to recharge your spells as well as your HP.


 WIND RUNE - Wind Magic usable
 Crystal: Cave into "Castle of Toran" [Chest]
          "Neclord's Castle" [Demon Sorcerer]
          "Kobold Village" [Shop]

 WATER RUNE - Water Magic usable
 Crystal: "Sarady" [Shop]
          "Seika" [Shop]

 EARTH RUNE - Earth Magic useable
 Crystal: "Rikon" [Shop]

 FIRE RUNE - Fire Magic usable
 Crystal: "Magician's Island" [From Leknaat]
          "Kirov" [Shop]

 LIGHTNING RUNE - Lightning Magic usable
 Crystal: "Warrior's Village" [Shop]

 CURSED RUNE (Soul Eater) - Soul Eater Magic usable
 Rune: Hero (From Ted)

 RESURRECTION RUNE - Ressurection Magic usable
 Rune: Fukien ("Qlon")


                          --= HIGHER SPELL RUNES =--

    These are runes just like Spell Runes but has a fifth Magic Level.


 CYCLONE RUNE (Wind) -
 Crystal: "Seek Valley" [Chest]

 FLOWING RUNE (Water) -
 Crystal: "Qlon" [Chest]
          "Shasarazade" [Siren]

 MOTHER EARTH RUNE (Earth) -
 Crystal: "Moravia" [Chest]

 RAGE RUNE (Fire) -
 Crystal:

 THUNDER RUNE (Lightning) -
 Crystal: Around "Gregminster" (End) [Sigmurh?]


                           --= OFFENSIVE RUNES =--

           These are runes used in battle with unlimited charge

 BOAR RUNE - Boar Attack (2x Damage, Unbalanced)
 Rune: Pahn ("Gregminster")
 Crystal: "Dwarf Trail" [Death Boat]
            "Village of the hidden Rune" [Chest]

 FALCON RUNE - Falcon Attack (2x Damage)
 Rune: Valeria ("Village of the Elves")

 CLONE RUNE - Clone Attack (2x Damage, Unbalanced)
 Crystal: "Mt.Tigerwolf" [Chest]

 SHRIKE RUNE - Shrike Attack (2x Damage)
 Rune: Kasumi ("Castle of Toran")

 HATE RUNE - Hate Attack
 Rune: Bell ("Kirov")

 DOUBLE STRIKE RUNE - Attack 2 monsters each attack
 Rune: Eikei ("Teien")


                           --= DEFENSIVE RUNES =--

         These are Runes that improves your Character's abilities

 PROSPERITY RUNE - Gain 2x gold after a battle
 Crystal: Around "Kalekka" [Siren]

 PHERO RUNE - A character of the opposite sex protects you from attacks
 Rune: Tai-Ho ("Castle of Toran")
 Crystal: Around "Seika" [Beast Commander]

 GALE RUNE - Doubles your speed
 Crystal: "Pannu Yakuta" [Chest]

 COUNTER RUNE - Counter blow percentage increase (2x)
 Crystal: "City of Great Forest" [Shop]

 KILLER RUNE - Critical blow percentage increase (2x)
 Crystal: "Dwarf Trail" [Chest]
          "Teien" [Shop]

 FORTUNE RUNE - Double experience
 Crystal: "Kirov" [Shop]

 CHAMPION RUNE - Monsters weaker than you don't attack
 Crystal: "Warrior's Village" [Shop]
          "Village of the hidden Rune" [Chest]

 TURTLE RUNE - Prevents status anomalities (Poison, Balloon etc.)
 Crystal: "Village of the dwarves" [Shop]

 SPARK RUNE - Change order of attack
 Crystal: "Scarletica" [Chest]

 SUNBEAM RUNE - Auto recover HP as you walk
 Crystal: "Dwarves Vault" [Chest]

 HAZY RUNE - Cut monster's successful attacking effectiveness in half
 Crystal: "Kobold Village" [Shop]

 TRICK RUNE -
 Crystal: "Dwarf Vault" [Blue Death Machine]


                              --= MISC RUNES =--

                    These are Runes with misc effects

 HOLY RUNE - Dash possible (Hold () to Run)
 Crystal: Around "Gregminster" [Mosquito]
          Around "Seika" [Flying Squirrel]

 RUNE OF THE GATE -
 Rune: Wendy & Leknaat

 DRAGON RUNE -
 Rune: Joshua ("Dragon Knights Castle")

 SOUND RUNE - Give to Melodye
 Crystal: "Kalekka" [Chest]

 WINDOW RUNE - Give to Window
 Crystal: Caves around "Qlon" [Chest]


                       --= OFFENSIVE RUNE FRAGMENTS =--

    These are single use Runes that improves your weapons's abilities

 WIND RUNE PIECE - Enchant Weapon with Wind Attribute [ARM+3, DEF+3]
 Where: "Mt.Tigerwolf" [Chest]

 EARTH RUNE PIECE - Enchant Weapon with Earth Attribute
 Where: "Mt. Seifu" [Black Wild Boar]
        "Kalekka" [Chest]
        "Neclord's Castle" [Chest]

 WATER RUNE PIECE - Enchant Weapon with Water Attribute
 Where: "Mt. Tigerwolf" [Killer Slime]
        House in "Kouan" [Chest]
        "Great Forest" [Chest]

 FIRE RUNE PIECE - Enchant Weapon with Fire Attribute
 Where: Lepant's House in "Kouan" [Chest]

 THUNDER RUNE PIECE - Enchant Weapon with Lightning Attribute
 Where: "Dwarves Vault" [Chest]
        "Pannu Yakuta" [Chest]
        "Shasarazade" [Chest]


                       --= DEFENSIVE RUNE FRAGMENTS =--

   These are single use Runes that improves your characters's abilities

 POWER RUNE PIECE - Power Up [ATK+1, PWR+1]
 Where: Cave into "Castle of Toran" [Chest]

 SKILL RUNE PIECE - Skill Up [SKL+1]
 Where: "Dwarves Vault" [Chest]
        "Qlon" [Chest]

 DEFENSE RUNE PIECE - Defence Up [ARM+1, DEF+1]
 Where: "Dwarves Vault" [Chest]
        "Mt. Tigerwolf" [Giant Snail]
        "Castle of Toran" [Giant Slug]

 MAGIC RUNE PIECE - Magic Up
 Where: "Scarletica" [Chest]
        "Neclord's Castle" [Chest]

 SPEED RUNE PIECE - Speed Up [SPD+1]
 Where: Lepant's House in "Kouan" [Chest]
        Caves around "Qlon" [Red Elemental]

 FORTUNE RUNE PIECE - Luck Up [LUK+1]
 Where: Lepant's House in "Kouan" [Fortune Wheel]
        "Great Forest" [Chest]
        "Dwarf Trail" [Chest]


                             --= RUNE SPELLS =--

  These are the spells you can use if you have the required Spell Runes
               and needed Magic Points for the characters.


 +------------------------------[ WIND MAGIC ]------------------------------+
 |                                                                          |
 |              (Wind Rune - Lvl 1-4, Cyclone Rune - Lvl 2-5)               |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 | Lvl |        Spell        |                  Description                 |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 |  1  | Wind of Sleep       | Cast "sleep" [All]                           |
 |  2  | The Shredding       | Inflict 400 Damage [One]                     |
 |  3  | Healing Wind *      | Full Healing [One]                           |
 |  4  | Storm               | Inflict 500 Damage [All]                     |
 |  5  | Shining Wind        | Inflict 500 Damage [All] + Full Healing [All]|
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+

 +-----------------------------[ WATER MAGIC ]------------------------------+
 |                                                                          |
 |              (Water Rune - Lvl 1-4, Flowing Rune - Lvl 2-5)              |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 | Lvl |        Spell        |                  Description                 |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 |  1  | Drops of Kindness * | Full Healing [One]                           |
 |  2  | Fog of Deception    | Decrease Enemy's Attack Power 20% [All]      |
 |  3  | Rain of Kindness *  | Healing 300 [All]                            |
 |  4  | Water of Kindness * | Full Healing [All]                           |
 |  5  | Mother Ocean *      | Full Healing [All] + ?                       |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+

 +-----------------------------[ EARTH MAGIC ]------------------------------+
 |                                                                          |
 |           (Earth Rune - Lvl 1-4, Mother Earth Rune - Lvl 2-5)            |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 | Lvl |        Spell        |                  Description                 |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 |  1  | Clay Guardian       | Increase Your Defense Power ??% [One]        |
 |  2  | Voice of Earth      | Inflict 300 Damage [All]                     |
 |  3  | Copper Flesh        | Increase Your Defense Power ??% [One]        |
 |  4  | Earthquake          | Inflict 700 Damage [All]                     |
 |  5  | Guardian of Earth   | Increase Your Defense Power ??% [All]        |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+

 +------------------------------[ FIRE MAGIC ]------------------------------+
 |                                                                          |
 |                (Fire Rune - Lvl 1-4, Rage Rune - Lvl 2-5)                |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 | Lvl |        Spell        |                  Description                 |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 |  1  | Flaming Arrows      | Inflict 100 Damage [One]                     |
 |  2  | Firestorm           | Inflict 150 Damage [All]                     |
 |  3  | Dancing Flames      | Inflict 400 Damage [All]                     |
 |  4  | Explosion           | Inflict 700 Damage [All]                     |
 |  5  | Final Flame         | Inflict 900 Damage [All]                     |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+

 +---------------------------[ LIGHTNING MAGIC ]----------------------------+
 |                                                                          |
 |            (Lightning Rune - Lvl 1-4, Thunder Rune - Lvl 2-5)            |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 | Lvl |        Spell        |                  Description                 |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 |  1  | Angry Blow          | Inflict 300 Damage [One]                     |
 |  2  | Rainstorm           | Inflict 200 Damage [All]                     |
 |  3  | Raging Blow         | Inflict 1200 Damage [One]                    |
 |  4  | Ball of Lightning   | Inflict 2000 Damage [One]                    |
 |  5  | Thunder God         | Inflict 1800 Damage [All]                    |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+

 +---------------------------[ SOUL EATER MAGIC ]---------------------------+
 |                                                                          |
 |                          (Soul Eater - Lvl 1-4)                          |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 | Lvl |        Spell        |                  Description                 |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 |  1  | Deadly Fingertips   | Kill Monster (No effect on Bosses) [One]     |
 |  2  | Black Shadow        | Inflict 300 Damage [All]                     |
 |  3  | Hell                | Kill Monster (No effect on Bosses) [All]     |
 |  4  | Judgement           | Inflict 1500 Damage [One]                    |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+

 +--------------------------[ RESURRECTION MAGIC ]--------------------------+
 |                                                                          |
 |                       (Resurrection Rune - Lvl 1-4)                      |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 | LVL |        SPELL        |                  DESCRIPTION                 |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+
 |  1  | Scolding            | Inflict 70 Damage [One]                      |
 |  2  | Yell *              | Neutralize Status [One]                      |
 |  3  | Scream *            | Healing 300 [All]                            |
 |  4  | Charm Arrow         | Inflict 500 Damage [All]                     |
 +-----+---------------------+----------------------------------------------+


                            --= RUNIC ATTACKS =--

   If two characters in your party have the required spell runes, they can
    combine some level 4 and 5 spells and do a Runic Attack. To do a Runic
       Attack have two charaters cast their 4:th listed spells for the
  required spell runes in the same round. You can combine both regular Spell
                         Runes and Higher Spell Runes

 +-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
 |    COMBINATION    |                      DESCRIPTION                     |
 +-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+
 | Fire + Earth      | Inflict 2500 Damage [All]                            |
 | Earth + Wind      | Inflict 1000 Damage [All]                            |
 | Wind + Water      | Inflict 800 Damage [All] + Full Healing [All]        |
 | Water + Lightning | Inflict 4000 Damage [One] + Full Healing [All]       |
 | Lightning + Fire  | Inflict 3000 Damage [All]                            |
 +-------------------+------------------------------------------------------+


 ==============
 SUIKODEN SITES
 ==============
 * Lane's Suikoden Page - The BEST Suikoden Site on the Net.
     (http://users.southeast.net/~lane/suikoden/suikoden.html)
     Maintained by ([email protected])
 * Pijaibros' Suikoden Homepage - A good Suikoden Site.
     (http://959.com/dc/dckids/pijai/suikoden/suikoden.htm)
     Maintained by Pijaibros ([email protected])
 * The Unofficial Suikoden Homepage - Another good Suikoden Site.
     (http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Arcade/7343)

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 CREDITS
 =======
 * Lane ([email protected]) for his exellent Suikoden Site where I got some
   valuable information from.
 * Iwata Shoji ([email protected]) for some valuable info from his Suikoden
   Tips & Tricks Post.


 If you have any additions, corrections or anything else, e-mail me!!!
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