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Gregminster Capital
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Lenankamp, Seika, Kaku, and Toran Lake Dungeon
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Kouan, Great Forest Village, Village of the Elves, Village of the Dwarves, and Pannu Yakuta Castle
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Teien, Antei, Rikon, Pirate's Hideout, Soniere Prison, and Scarleticia Castle
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Kirov, Kalekka, and Secret Factory
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Lorimar Fortress, Warrior's Village, Neclord's Castle, and Qlon Temple
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Dragon Knight's Fortress, Dragon's Den, and Seek Valley
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Northern Checkpoint, Moravia Castle, and Shazarazade Fortress
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Trophies and Achievements Unlocked
Completing Suikoden 1 requires recruiting all 108 Stars of Destiny characters. In addition to providing your Liberation Army with combatants, strategists, and support staff, being able to successfully recruit every character will improve your headquarters prior to the final mission. Additionally, players who finish the game with an incomplete collection of characters will not be able to access the game's true ending.
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This comprehensive guide will walk you through the entire recruitment process of each character in Suikoden 1. From automatic main story recruits to missable optional characters that require specific conditions and timing. Also, this recruitment guide will list down each character's locations, prerequisite characters, required items, castle level needed, and other related requirements. Recruitable characters are listed according to their appearance in the main story.
Gregminster Capital

The following is a list of available Stars of Destiny characters when you start at Gregminster Capital. This includes each character's base levels, locations, and unlocking requirements. This section covers the events that occurred before leaving the capital.
Some characters, like Pahn, will leave your party for some time. Transfer their armor, accessories, and items to other party members before they depart. You can give the saved equipment and stuff to new party members to use.
Character | Base Level | Star | Attack Range | Location |
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![]() Tir McDohl (Hero) (M) | Level 1 | Tenkai | Medium | Gregminster |
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![]() Ted (L) | Level 1 | None | Long | Gregminster |
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![]() Gremio (M) | Level 1 | Tenei | Medium | Gregminster |
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![]() Pahn (S) | Level 1 | Tentai | Small | Gregminster |
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![]() Cleo (L) | Level 1 | Tenman | Long | Gregminster |
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![]() Viktor (S) | Level 7 | Tenko | Short | Gregminster |
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Lenankamp, Seika, Kaku, and Toran Lake Dungeon

The following is a list of available Stars of Destiny characters when you visit the Lenankamp, Seika, Kaku, and Toran Lake Dungeon. This section covers the events that occurred when joining the Liberation Army and establishing the Toran Lake Castle Headquarters.
Save your progress before playing mini-games that cost money (Potch), such as Chinchirorin, a triple toss dice game.
Character | Base Level | Star | Attack Range | Location |
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![]() Odessa Silverberg (L) | Level 6 | None | Long | Lenankamp |
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![]() Mathiu Silverberg (NPC) | None | Tenki | N/A | Seika |
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![]() Camille (M) | Level 9 | Tenyu | Medium | Kaku |
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![]() Tai Ho (M) | Level 10 | Tenhei | Medium | Toran Lake Castle |
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![]() Yam Koo (M) | Level 9 | Tenson | Medium | Toran Lake Castle |
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![]() Luc (S) | Level 12 | Tenkai | Short | Toran Lake Castle |
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Kouan, Great Forest Village, Village of the Elves, Village of the Dwarves, and Pannu Yakuta Castle

The following is a list of available Stars of Destiny characters when you visit the Kwaba Fortress, Garan Fortress, Kouan, Great Forest Village, Kobold Village, Village of the Elves, Village of the Dwarves, and Pannu Yakuta Castle. This includes each character's base levels, locations, and unlocking requirements. This section covers the events that occurred after establishing Toran Lake Castle and before breaking into Lepant's Mansion.
Once you've recruited Chandler, return to all the item shops you've previously visited to copy their inventory and make it available in Toran Lake Castle. Use Viki's teleport power to move from one place to another.
Character | Base Level | Star | Attack Range | Location |
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![]() Sergei (S) | Level 4 | Chisou | Short | Kaku |
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![]() Chandler (NPC) | None | Chikou | N/A | Kwaba Fortress |
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![]() Marie (NPC) | None | Chiin | N/A | Seika |
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![]() Onil (NPC) | None | Chizen | N/A | Seika |
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![]() Antonio (M) | Level 8 | Chisyu | Medium | Seika |
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![]() Kai (M) | Level 21 | Chihi | Medium | Garan Fortress |
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![]() Maas (M) | Level 18 | Chibaku | Medium | Great Forest Village |
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![]() Sansuke (S) | Level 1 | Chiretsu | Short | Great Forest Village |
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![]() Rock (NPC) | None | Chison | N/A | Kouan |
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![]() Juppo (L) | Level 10 | Chisyun | Long | Kouan |
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![]() Lepant (S) | Level 19 | Tengou | Short | Kouan |
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![]() Eileen (L) | Level 13 | Tenkou | Long | Kouan |
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![]() Giovanni (NPC) | None | Chiyou | N/A | Kouan |
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![]() Krin (L) | Level 7 | Chizoku | Long | Kouan |
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![]() Pahn (S) | Level 1+ | Tentai | Short | Kouan |
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![]() Varkas (M) | Level 16 | Tenbou | Medium | Toran Lake Castle |
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![]() Sydonia (L) | Level 14 | Tenkoku | Long | Toran Lake Castle |
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![]() Kirkis (L) | Level 15 | Tenbi | Long | Toran Lake Castle |
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![]() Sheena (S) | Hero Level -1 | Chimei | Short | Seika |
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![]() Meg (L) | Level 16 | Chikei | Long | Kaku |
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![]() Gaspar (NPC) | None | Chisyu | N/A | Kaku |
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![]() Viki (NPC) | None | Chitatsu | N/A | Great Forest |
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![]() Valeria (S) | Hero Level +3 | Tensyo | Short | Village of the Elves |
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![]() Meese (M) | Level 20 | Chihi | Medium | Village of the Dwarves |
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![]() Templeton (NPC) | None | Chimou | N/A | Village of the Elves |
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![]() Kuromimi (S) | Hero Level -1 | Chitan | Short | Kobold Village |
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![]() Kwanda Rosman (M) | Level 30 | Tenmou | Medium | Pannu Yakuta Castle |
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![]() Stallion (L) | Level 16 | Tensoku | Long | Pannu Yakuta Castle |
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![]() Sylvina (L) | Level 12 | Chisatsu | Long | Pannu Yakuta Castle |
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![]() Gon (NPC) | None | Chikaku | N/A | Kobold Village |
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![]() Fu Su Lu (S) | Hero Level +4 | Tensatsu | Short | Kobold Village |
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![]() Lorelai (L) | Level 18 | Chikatsu | N/A | Kouan |
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![]() Apple (NPC) | None | Chifuku | N/A | Seika |
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![]() Sanchez (NPC) | None | None | N/A | Toran Lake Castle |
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![]() Humphrey Mintz (S) | Level 23 | Tenyu | Short | Toran Lake Castle |
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![]() Flik (S) | Hero Level +4 | Tenan | Short | Kaku |
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Some recruitable characters are missable or could die. Since you need to gather 108 Star of Destiny characters, make sure you meet the right conditions for them to survive throughout the main story.
Teien, Antei, Rikon, Pirate's Hideout, Soniere Prison, and Scarleticia Castle
The following is a list of available Stars of Destiny characters when you visit the Teien, Antei, Rikon, Pirate's Hideout, Soniere Prison, and Scarleticia Castle. This includes each character's base levels, locations, and unlocking requirements. This section covers the events that occurred after facing Kwanda Rosman.
After recruiting Chapman, visit all the armor shops and replicate their inventory to make it available at Toran Lake Castle.
Character | Base Level | Star | Attack Range | Location |
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![]() Hellion (S) | Level 30 | Chisyu | Short | Teien |
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![]() Chapman (NPC) | None | Chiyu | N/A | Antei |
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![]() Jeane (NPC) | None | Chiketsu | N/A | Antei |
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![]() Mina (M) | Level 14 | Chin | Medium | Antei |
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![]() Jabba (NPC) | None | Chisei | N/A | Rikon |
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![]() Lotte (S) | Level 22 | Chiku | Short | Rikon |
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![]() Anji (M) | Level 40 | Tenken | Medium | Pirate's Hideout |
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![]() Leonardo (M) | Level 36 | Tenzai | Medium | Pirate's Hideout |
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![]() Kanak (M) | Level 37 | Tenpai | Medium | Pirate's Hideout |
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![]() Gen (S) | Level 23 | Chiman | Short | Teien |
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![]() Kamandol (S) | Level 22 | Chiri | Short | Teien |
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![]() Kimberly (S) | Level 17 | Chikou | Short | Antei |
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![]() Tesla (NPC) | None | Chibun | N/A | Antei |
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![]() Liukan (S) | Level 19 | Chirei | Short | Soniere Prison |
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![]() Milich Oppenheimer (S) | Level 32 | Tenkyu | Short | Scarleticia Castle |
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Carefully pick the correct dialogue choices when recruiting missable characters like Milich Oppenheimer.
Kirov, Kalekka, and Secret Factory
The following is a list of available Stars of Destiny characters when you visit the Kirov, Kalekka, and Secret Factory. This includes each character's base levels, locations, and unlocking requirements. This section covers the events that occurred after facing Milich Oppenheimer.
Use Hellion's Blinking Mirror and Viki's Teleportation to return to Toran Lake Castle and other previously visited locations.
Character | Base Level | Star | Attack Range | Location |
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![]() Kasumi (L) | Level 38 | Chikyu | Long | Toran Lake Castle |
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![]() Ivanov (NPC) | None | Chiyu | N/A | Scarleticia Castle |
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![]() Kasios (NPC) | None | Chiraku | N/A | Scarleticia Castle |
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![]() Qlon (NPC) | None | Chiken | N/A | Antei |
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![]() Esmeralda (NPC) | None | Chikai | N/A | Antei |
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![]() Georges (NPC) | None | Chisatsu | N/A | Kirov |
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![]() Lester (M) | Level 13 | Chizou | Medium | Kirov |
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![]() Sarah (L) | Hero Level -3 | Chisou | Long | Kirov |
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![]() Blackman (NPC) | None | Chitou | N/A | Kalekka |
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![]() Kessler (M) | Level 16 | Chisin | Medium | Secret Factory |
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![]() Ledon (NPC) | None | Chido | N/A | Secret Factory |
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![]() Kage (L) | Hero Level +5 | Teni | Long | Secret Factory |
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![]() Ronnie Bell (S) | Level 27 | Chiaku | Short | Secret Factory |
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![]() Mose (M) | Level 23 | Chiziku | Medium | Secret Factory |
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![]() Melodye (NPC) | None | Chisa | N/A | Kirov |
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![]() Kun To (NPC) | None | Tenfu | N/A | Kirov |
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![]() Alen (S) | Level 29 | Chimou | Short | Toran Lake Castle |
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![]() Glenshiel (S) | Level 29 | Chiki | Short | Toran Lake Castle |
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Lorimar Fortress, Warrior's Village, Neclord's Castle, and Qlon Temple
The following is a list of available Stars of Destiny characters when you visit the Lorimar Fortress, Warrior's Village, Neclord's Castle, and Qlon Temple. This includes each character's base levels, locations, and unlocking requirements. This section covers the events that occurred after facing General Teo McDohl.
Character | Base Level | Star | Attack Range | Location |
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![]() Kirke (S) | Hero Level -2 | Chihei | Short | Lorimar Fortress |
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![]() Moose (M) | Level 27 | Chikyou | Medium | Warrior's Village |
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![]() Marco (NPC) | None | Chitai | N/A | Warrior's Village |
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![]() Zen (NPC) | None | Chikei | N/A | Qlon Temple |
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![]() Morgan (S) | Level 35 | Chian | Short | Qlon Temple |
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![]() Eikei (S) | Level 47 | Chiyu | Short | Qlon Temple |
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![]() Hugo (NPC) | None | Chisui | N/A | Qlon Temple |
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![]() Window (NPC) | None | Chisu | N/A | Warrior's Village |
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![]() Quincy (L) | Level 22 | Chiyu | Long | Garan Fortress |
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![]() Rubi (L) | Hero Level +4 | Chisoku | Long | Kobold Village |
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![]() Hix (S) | Level 38 | Tenrou | Short | Neclord's Castle |
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![]() Tengaar (L) | Level 42 | Tensui | Long | Neclord's Castle |
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Dragon Knight's Fortress, Dragon's Den, and Seek Valley
The following is a list of available Stars of Destiny characters when you visit the Dragon Knight's Fortress, Dragon's Den, and Seek Valley. This includes each character's base levels, locations, and unlocking requirements. This section covers the events that occurred after facing Neclord.
Character | Base Level | Star | Attack Range | Location |
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![]() Clive (L) | Level 47 | Tensyo | Long | Rikon |
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![]() Crowley (S) | Level 50 | Chizen | Short | Qlon Cave of the Past |
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![]() Pesmerga (S) | Level 48 | Teni | Short | Neclord's Castle |
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![]() Leon Silverberg (NPC) | None | Chikai | N/A | Kalekka |
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![]() Fuma (L) | Level 37 | Chikou | Long | Dragon Knight's Fortress |
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![]() Kreutz (S) | Level 40 | Tenku | Short | Dragon Knight's Fortress |
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![]() Milia (M) | Hero Level +1 | Chii | Medium | Dragon's Den |
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![]() Futch (M) | Level 19 | Chibi | Medium | Dragon Knight's Fortress |
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![]() Joshua Levenheit (NPC) | None | Chikyou | N/A | Dragon Knight's Fortress |
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![]() Taggart (NPC) | None | Chima | N/A | Toran Lake Castle |
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![]() Mace (M) | Level 45 | Chiko | Medium | Seek Valley |
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Northern Checkpoint, Moravia Castle, and Shazarazade Fortress
The following is a list of available Stars of Destiny characters when you visit the Northern Checkpoint, Moravia Castle, and Shazarazade Fortress. This includes each character's base levels, locations, and unlocking requirements. This section covers the events that occurred after recruiting the Dragon Knights.
Character | Base Level | Star | Attack Range | Location |
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![]() Griffith (S) | Level 28 | Tenritsu | Short | Northern Checkpoint |
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![]() Warren (M) | Level 40 | Tenki | Medium | Moravia Castle |
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![]() Kasim Hazil (S) | Level 45 | Tenyu | Short | Moravia Castle |
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![]() Vincent (NPC) | None | Chichin | N/A | Moravia Castle |
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![]() Maximillian (NPC) | None | Chii | N/A | Northern Checkpoint |
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![]() Sancho (NPC) | None | Chiei | N/A | Northern Checkpoint |
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![]() Sonya Schulen (S) | Level 48 | Tenjyu | Short | Shazarazade Fortress |
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Trophies and Achievements Unlocked
By recruiting all 108 Stars of Destiny characters in Suikoden I, you will be able to acquire the following trophies and achievements:
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Trophy or Achievement | Grade | How to Unlock |
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The Stars of Destiny Assembled | Gold | Got the 108 Stars ending in Suikoden I. |
First Mission | Bronze | Received a mission from Kraze. |
Leaving Home | Bronze | Escaped Gregminster. |
Night in Sarady | Bronze | Said farewell to Odessa. |
Zombie Dragon Slayer | Bronze | Defeated the Zombie Dragon. |
All That We've Lost | Bronze | Said farewell to Gremio. |
My Son | Bronze | Defeated Teo McDohl in a duel. |
Showdown with Neclord | Bronze | Vanquished Neclord in Suikoden I. |
A Day for Alliances | Bronze | Became allies with the Dragon Knights. |
Showdown in Shasarazade | Bronze | Defeated Sonya. |
The Castle on Lake Toran | Bronze | Obtained the HQ in Suikoden I. |
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Recruiting all 108 Stars of Destiny characters in Suikoden I, the Gate Rune War, is an enormous task, whether you're nostalgic for the old PlayStation 1 game or experiencing it for the first time. Completing this challenge is one of the most rewarding gaming achievements!
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