Suikoden 1

Castle Headquarters Guide: Upgrades and List of Facilities

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Suikoden 1 - Headquarters Guide

The Toran Headquarters is a home base players can upgrade throughout their journey in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster. See all levels and upgrades for the Castle Headquarters, all the available facilities, and more!

How to Unlock the Castle Headquarters

Defeat the Zombie Dragon in Chapter 2

Suikoden 1 - Zombie Dragon

To unlock the Headquarters, you'll need to infiltrate the Toran Lake Castle dungeon and defeat the Zombie Dragon boss living inside the castle in Chapter 2.

After defeating the boss, the castle will be free to use and become the Headquarters of the new Liberation Army. You'll also be given the opportunity to give the castle a name.

What is the Canon Castle Name?

Castle Headquarters Levels and Upgrades

All 4 Levels and Upgrades

Suikoden 1 - Level 4 Castle

Level Requirements Upgrades
1 ・Defeat the Zombie Dragon
・24 or fewer characters recruited
・Basement
・Ground Floor
・ 1st Floor
・2nd Floor
2 ・Recruit more than 25 characters ・1st Floor Left Wing
・3rd Floor
・Half of 4th Floor
・Upgraded Hero's Room
3 ・Recruit more than 45 characters ・1st Floor Right Wing
・ Half of 4th Floor
・Upgraded Hero's Room
・Rooftop
4 ・Recruit more than 90 characters ・Flag

As you recruit more characters, the Headquarters will level up, unlocking more parts of the castle.

Check Your Headquarters Level by Entering in a Boat

You can check your Headquarters Level by leaving in a boat and then reentering the castle.

The first time you do this, a short cutscene will play showing the castle exterior and highlighting new features.

For example, the cutscene for Level 4 will emphasize the large Liberation Army flag added to the castle wall.

List of Facilities

All Facilities

Facility HQ Level Unlocked By Description
Blacksmith This facility can upgrade weapons to level 15.
Blacksmith This facility can upgrade weapons to level 12.
Painter Ivanov will create a mural when you give him the ingredients.
Appraiser Antiques marked with “?” can be appraised.
Bath A bathhouse where players can relax with companions.
Tavern 1 Players can manage their party here.
Blacksmith 1 This facility can upgrade weapons to level 5.
Blacksmith 1 This facility can upgrade weapons to level 9.
Teleport 1 Players can teleport to places they've already discovered
Warehouse 1 Players can deposit and withdraw items here.
Elevator 1 Players can use this to move through floors.
Stone Tablet of Promise 1 A facility that has existed from the beginning, players can check on their companions here.
Inn 1 Players can pay a certain amount to pass a day. This also allows players to save their game.
Tavern 1 Players can manage their party here.
Gossip 1 This character gives information. These can be clues on where to go to progress the story.
Tool Shop 1 A store that carries miscellaneous items. This shop also carries items discovered at other shops during your travels.
Armor Shop 2 An armor shop that carries items discovered at other shops during your travels.
Chinchirorin 2 Players can play the mini-game "Chinchirorin". The maximum betting amount is 9900.
Blinking Mirror 2 Players can teleport with the Blinking Mirror.
Phonologist 3 Players can change sound effects here with Sound Sets.
Window Maker 3 Player's can change the design and color of windows here.
Correct Coin 3 Players can play the Correct Coin mini-game. Players can bet 100, 1000, and 10000.
Library 3 Players can read at this facility.
Musician 3 Players can freely listen to the game's music.
Auto Concentration 3 Players can play the "Auto-concentration" mini-game.
Rune Master 3 Players can interact with this character to manage Runes.
Blacksmith 4 This facility can upgrade weapons to level 16.

Acquired Headquarters Trophy

Unlocks The Castle on Lake Toran Trophy

The Castle on Lake Toran
The Castle on Lake Toran TrophyBronze Obtained the HQ in Suikoden I
Castle Headquarters Guide

Defeating the Zombie Dragon boss and acquiring the castle for the Liberation Army's use in Chapter 2 unlocks The Castle on Lake Toran trophy and achievement.

Trophy Guide and Achievements List: How to Get Platinum

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Suikoden 1 HD Remaster TNT Partials

Beginner's Tips and Tricks

All Tips and Tricks Guides

Tips and Tricks
Best Party and Team Composition Best Runes
Early Game Guide What Happens When You Die?
How to Win Duels and Dialogue Patterns Does the Hero Have a Canon Name?
Advanced Tips Trophy Guide: How to Get Platinum
How to Change Difficulty Settings What is the Canon Castle Name?
Hard Mode Guide How to Return to the Great Forest
Should You Spare Kraze or Not? -
Farming Guides
EXP Farming Guide Money Farming Guide
Gameplay Mechanics
How to Equip and Level Up Runes How to Use the Stone Tablet of Promise
How to Escape From Battles How to Change Party and Formation
How to Use Unite Magic How to Protect Characters
Character Stats Guide List of Status Ailments and Cures
How to Save Fast Travel Guide
How to Dash How to Change Equipment
How to Use the Binoculars How to Equip Orbs
Bath Events Guide How to Unlock and Use the Elevator
Glossary List and All Terms
Headquarters and Facility Guides
Headquarters Upgrades and List of Facilities What Can You Do at the Inn?
How to Unlock the Armor Shop How to Unlock the Rune Shop
How to Unlock the Warehouse How to Unlock the Item Shop
How to Unlock the Blacksmith How to Unlock the Appraisal Shop
Minigame Guides
Matching Cards Minigame Guide Chinchirorin Dice Minigame Guide
Marco's Coin Minigame Guide
Post-Game Guides
All Missables and Points of No Return How to Get All Endings

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