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Suikoden 1 HD Remaster has two endings that are determined by your ability to recruit all characters in the game. Read on to learn what the endings are, the steps needed to achieve the Golden Ending, and how to avoid missing key characters.
List of Contents
| Ending | Condition to Get Ending |
|---|---|
| Normal Ending | Do not have all recruitable characters before the final battle. |
| Golden Ending | Have all 107 characters (excluding Gremio) before the final battle. |
There are two types of endings in Suikoden 1: The Normal Ending and the Golden Ending. The Golden Ending requires that you get all playable characters. This means if you lose any of them at any point of the game (except Gremio), you will be locked out of the Golden Ending.
100% Complete Walkthrough Guide
Once you clear Toran Lake Castle, you will receive the Tablet of Stars, which is a list of all the characters you've recruited in the game so far. If you're aiming for the Golden Ending, make sure to check the tablet to see if you got all 108 (or 107, excluding Gremio) recruitable characters.
How to Use the Stone Tablet of Promise
In the Normal Ending, the last scene in Suikoden 1 sees the hero leaving Gregminster by himself. But if you have the Golden Ending, the last scene will have the hero leave with Gremio by his side.
We recommend preparing two saves (one with all the characters, and one with missing characters) so you can watch the differences yourself.
If you get all 108 Characters, the fates of characters like Gremio, Pahn, and Maximilian will be different in the Golden Ending.
Also, if you avoided having characters die during the War Battles, the game will not say they died in those conflicts.
List of All Characters and Recruit Conditions
At some point in the game, the protagonist's father, Teo, will have to be fought. The first character in your party who will challenge him in a duel is Pahn, and Teo can easily wipe the floor with him if you were not leveling up Pahn beforehand.
Make sure to have Pahn at level 30 with the best gear you can give him. Defend consistently and hope that Teo uses Desperate Attack often so he shaves off his own HP.
If Pahn is defeated, he will die and you will not be able to have all the characters needed for the Golden Ending.
Teo McDohl (1st Duel) Duel Guide and How to Beat
Certain enemies can die permanently when they lose in War Battles, so make sure to have Ninjas in your team. Ninjas act as spies and can predict the enemy's next move, making it easy for you to counter them and prevent casualties.
| Character | How to Recruit |
|---|---|
| Kasumi | Location: Joins the Toran Liberation Army after the events at Scarleticia Castle. |
| Kage | Location: Castle Level 2 required. Speak to him at the Secret Factory in Dana and pay his 20,000 Potch fee. |
| Fuma | Location: Castle Level 3 required. Found in the Dragon Knight's Domain, hiding behind a wall east of the entrance. |
| Character | How to Recruit |
|---|---|
| Antonio | Location: Recruit Marie, then speak to Antonio at the Seika Inn. |
| Leonardo | Location: Castle Level 3 required. Have Yam Koo and Tai Ho with you, talk to Anji at the Pirate's Fortress, and defeat him, Leonardo, and Kanak in battle. |
| Kanak | Location: Castle Level 3 required. Same as Leonardo. |
| Anji | Location: Castle Level 3 required. Same as Leonardo and Kanak. |
| Fuma | Location: Castle Level 3 required. Found in the Dragon Knight's Domain, hiding behind a wall east of the entrance. |
| Eikei | Location: Castle Level 2 and the main character at level 41 required. Talk to Eikei at Teien. |
| Leon | Location: Castle Level 4 required. Talk to Leon in Kalekka and deliver it to Mathiu at Toran Castle when he's not at the meeting hall. Deliver Mathiu's letter back to Leon and he will join you. |
| Mace | Location: Castle Level 4 required. Make sure to have Maas, Meese, Moose, and Mose in your party, then talk to him at his home in Seek Valley. |
| Pesmerga | Location: Castle Level 4 required. Talk to him at the top floor of Neclord's castle. |
| Sonya | Location: After taking her prisoner following the battle at the Floating Fortress of Shasarazade, talk to her at the cells in Toran Castle's basement. Ask her to join you, then after she says she hates you, repeat your offer. |
| Clive | Location: Castle Level 4 required. Go to the bar in Rikon and you should see Clive in there wearing a black cape. If he isn't there, keep visiting until he shows up. |
There are many characters in Suikoden 1 that are easy to miss, especially if you do not go out of your way to look for them. Remember that some of these characters have their own special conditions before they will join you.
All Missables and Points of No Return
Endings Guide: All Branching Endings and Conditions
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