Suikoden 1

How to Use the Binoculars

Suikoden 1 - How to Use Binoculars Guide

The Binoculars are used to change the view of the battlefield in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster. Find out how to use the Binoculars in the game, where to get it, and how to unlock Ivanov's Mural.

How to Use the Binoculars

Change the View of the Battlefield

Suikoden 1 - Battle Screen.png

Once acquired, the Binoculars can be used to adjust the camera manually using the right analog stick on a controller.

On a keyboard and mouse, the Binoculars can be used by pressing the 8,6,4,and 2 number keys.

Keep in mind that changing the camera angle with the Binoculars is only available during combat.

How to Get Binoculars

Complete Ivanov's Mural

Suikoden 1 - Completed Ivanov

To obtain the Binoculars, complete the mural in your base. Gather all seven types of paint and give them to Ivanov at your base to finish the mural.

Ivanov How to Recruit and Army Battle Team

All 7 Paint Locations

Paint Where to Get
White Paint Obtained from a treasure chest in Lepant's Mansion
Yellow Paint Buy From Teien's Item Shop
(500 Potch)
Blue Paint Buy From Rikon's Item Shop
(500 Potch)
Black Paint Chest in Liukan's Hermitage
Red Paint Obtained from a treasure chest in Scarleticia Castle
Green Paint Obtained from a treasure chest in Neclord's Castle
Pink Paint Obtained from a treasure chest in Moravia Castle

All Paints for Ivanov's Mural

How to Unlock Ivanov's Mural

Recruit Ivanov at Your Base

Suikoden 1 - Recruiting Ivanov

The mural can be unlocked by recruiting Ivanov, who can be recruited by simply talking to him as Scarleticia after defeating Milich Oppenheimer in Chapter 5.

Walkthrough Part 5: Scarleticia Castle to the Pirate's Fortress

Located at the Bottom Right of the Third Floor

Suikoden 1 - Receiving the Binoculars

Ivanov can be found in the bottom-right room on the third floor of the headquarters. Look for the room filled with brushes and paints.

Suikoden 1 HD Remaster Related Guides

Suikoden I - Items

List of All Items

List of Item Types

All Item Types in Suikoden 1
Consumables Old Books Paints
Key Items Special Rune Piece
Antiques Window Sets Sound Sets

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