You can change your party by talking to Leona at your base in Suikoden 2 HD Remaster. Learn how to change your party and properly strategize your party formation.

How to Change Party Members

1. Talk to Leona in the Mercenary Fortress
2. Recruit Leona
3. Head to the Tavern
4. Choose Your Formation

Talk to Leona in the Mercenary Fortress

You can change your party as early as you return to the Mercenary Fortress with Jowy. Simply talk to Leona in front of the tavern on the first floor to edit your party and formation.

Mercenary Fortress Guide

Recruit Leona

Leona can be found at the castle's Tavern area once you've successfully defeated Solon Jhee's Army.

How to Recruit Leona and Army Battle Team

Talk to Leona at the Tavern

You can change your party by going to the Tavern area of the Headquarters and talking to Leona.

Plot Events May Change Your Party

Even if your party is not at the base, you might need to change members due to story events. If you know a character will leave your party, you should change their items and equipment before it happens.

How to Choose Your Formation

Consider the Range and Strength of a Character's Weapon

A party consists of 6 people: 3 in the front line and 3 in the back line. Always check a character's weapon range and damage resistance when deciding to put them in the front or at the rear.

Put Close Range Characters in the Front Line

In Suikoden, there is a concept of range. A character can only attack enemies in specific positions.

For example, characters with short range weapons need to be placed in the front line, because they will not be able to attack if they are placed in the rear.

Position Characters with High Defense in the Front Line

Since the front line is more likely to be targeted by enemies, it is recommended to place durable characters there. Conversely, characters who are weak against attacks and have healing abilities should be in the rear line.

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