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This is a walkthrough guide from Ryube Village to Toto Village for Suikoden 2 HD Remaster. Check out what you need to do in each area to progress the story, as well as a list of recruitable characters along the way!
| ◀ Previous Guide | Next Guide ▶ |
|---|---|
| Prologue to Kyaro Town | Muse City to Kuskus Town |
List of Contents
| 1 |  From Mercenary Fortress, head north to Ryube Village. Upon arrival, you'll find Rikimaru collapsed on the ground. Help him up and recruit him by paying 3,000 Potch for his meal. ▶︎ Ryube Village Map Guide |
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| 2 |  Make your way northeast of the village where you'll find Millie near the entrance of Ryube Forest. Speak with her to recruit her and accept her request to find her lost pet, Bonaparte. |
| 3 |  You'll then be transported to Ryube Forest to begin your search. Proceed forward, and when you reach a fork, take the right path. Be ready to face enemies along the way! |
| 4 |  Continue heading east until you find Bonaparte. Approaching it will trigger a boss fight. Bonaparte is weak to fire, so use fire-based attacks and spells to take it down. ▶︎ Bonaparte Boss Guide |
| 5 |  After defeating Bonaparte, exit the forest and leave Ryube Village. From there, head northeast along the river to Toto Village. |
| 1 |  Upon arriving in Toto Village, a cutscene will trigger where you meet Pilika. Follow her north to her house. ▶︎ Toto Village Guide |
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| * |  Head to the Inn on the right and speak with Zamza to recruit him. Note that Nanami must be in your party for him to join. ▶︎ What Can You Do at the Inn? |
| 2 |  Inside Pilika's house, another cutscene will play, after which she asks you to buy a Wooden Amulet as a present for her father in Muse City. |
| 3 |  Exit through the left side of Pilika's house and travel northwest to Muse City. |
| 4 |  Head to the Item Store in the southwestern part of the city and ask for the Wooden Amulet. The shopkeeper will charge 500 Potch. If you refuse or don’t have enough money, Jowy will sell his ring for 1,500 Potch and purchase the amulet instead. Selling the ring has no consequence down the line, and it's also recommended to do so since it earns you a net profit of 1,000 Potch. |
| 5 |  With the Wooden Amulet in hand, return to Toto Village, where you will find that the town has been burned down. A cutscene will play, after which Pilika and Apple will join your party. |
| * |  Before heading back to the Mercenary Fortress, re-enter Toto Village and speak to Hanna to recruit her. |
| 6 |  Return to the Mercenary Fortress and a cutscene will trigger. After speaking with Jowy, head to the War Room on the second floor. You'll then be tasked with finding Tsai in Ryube Forest. ▶︎ Mercenary Fortress Guide |
| 7 |  Travel back to Ryube Village and enter Ryube Forest to the northeast. Follow the path, and when you reach the familiar fork where you previously found Bonaparte, take the left path this time. |
| 8 |  Along the way, you’ll come across a fallen baby bird. Interact with the nest on the ground and help it back up. |
| 9 |  Continue forward until you reach another fork in the road. Take the left path first to open two treasure chests containing a Leather Cape and Gauntlets. |
| 10 |  Return to the fork and take the right path. Follow it to the end, where you’ll find Tsai’s house. Enter the house to trigger a cutscene, after which Tsai will join your party. |
| 11 |  On your way back through the forest, near the baby bird’s nest, you’ll encounter Kinnison and his wolf companion, Shiro. Talk to them to recruit them into your party. |
| 12 |  As you exit the forest, a cutscene will play, showing Luca and the Highland Army burning down Ryube Village. |
| 13 |  Return to the Mercenary Fortress and report to the War Room, where Flik and Viktor are preparing for an upcoming Army Battle. |
| * |  You can speak to Flik to practice dueling. Duels are one-on-one battles that follow a rock-paper-scissors mechanic, where you must predict and counter your opponent’s actions based on their dialogue cues. ▶︎ Flik Duel Guide |
| 14 |  After leaving the War Room, another cutscene with Jowy will play. You’ll have the opportunity to name your army unit, so choose accordingly. |
| 15 |  Head outside and speak with Viktor to confirm that you're ready for your first Army Battle. In Army Battles, you’ll choose from three commands to direct your units: Attack, Runes, or Wait. For this encounter, select Runes, then use Fire Spears to target enemy units and secure an easy victory. ▶︎ Army Battle Guide |
| 16 |  Following your initial victory, another Army Battle will initiate. Do as you please, as this battle is unwinnable and scripted for you to lose. |
| 17 |  Afterward, the Highland Army will take over the Mercenary Fortress. Jowy will ask you to help him rescue Pilika inside. It's recommended that you join him, as refusing will make the battles much more challenging since you'll be alone. |
| 18 |  Head back inside the fortress and make your way to the War Room. Be prepared to fight Highland Soldiers along the way! |
| 19 |  Upon entering the War Room, a cutscene will play, showing Luca preparing to execute Pilika. Viktor then intervenes at the last moment, leading to your escape. |
| 20 |  Make your way back to Toto Village and follow Pilika into the cave beside her old house. |
| 21 |  Continue through the cave until you reach the shrine, where Pilika awaits. A cutscene will trigger, transporting you and Jowy to a mysterious place where you meet Leknaat. |
| 22 |  Just follow along as the cutscene unfolds, as you and Jowy reminisce on your friendship. |
| 23 |  After the lengthy cutscene, tell Leknaat that you need power. Then, take the path to the left and interact with the orb to receive the Bright Shield Rune. Meanwhile, Jowy will take the opposite path and obtain the Black Sword Rune. ▶︎ List of All Runes and Effects |
| 24 |  Return to Leknaat and you will be transported back to the shrine, now wielding your newfound power. ▶︎ Muse City to Kuskus Town |
| Character | Playable? | How to Recruit |
|---|---|---|
 Rikimaru
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✔️ | Speak with him in Ryube and agree to pay for his meal. If missed in Ryube, speak with him in Coronet after Ryube's destruction and agree to cover his meal. |
 Millie
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✔️ | Speak with her in Ryube and agree to assist in finding Bonaparte. |
 Kinnison
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✔️ | Locate the bird's nest in Ryube Forest and return it to the tree. Leave the forest and come back to the same spot after a few minutes. |
 Shiro
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✔️ | Locate the bird's nest in Ryube Forest and return it to the tree. Leave the forest and come back to the same spot after a few minutes, Shiro and Kinnison will be here. |
 Zamza
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✔️ | Speak with him in Toto with Nanami in your active party, or speak with him in South Window with Nanami in your active party (after defeating Solon Jhee's army, if missed in Toto). |
 Apple
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❌ | Automatically recruited after discovering that Toto Village has been destroyed. |
 Tsai
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✔️ | After Toto village is destroyed, you are sent to Tsai's house near Ryube Village Forest to bring him to the Mercenary Fortress. He joins when you speak to him. |
 Hanna
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✔️ | Return to Toto after recruiting Apple and speak with her. |
List of All Characters and Recruit Conditions
| Bosses from Ryube Village to Toto Village |
|---|
 Flik (Optional) |
 Recommended Level: 8-9 |
| Tips to Defeat Bonaparte |
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・Use fire attacks and spells. ・Perform Family Attack with Nanami. |
Bonaparte Boss Guide and How to Beat
 Recommended Level: 10 |
| Tips to Defeat Flik |
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・Duel is just an optional tutorial. ・Choose the right counter-attacks for an easy win. |
Flik Duel Guide and How to Beat
100% Complete Walkthrough Guide
| Suikoden 2 HD Remaster Walkthroughs | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prologue to Kyaro Town |
| 2 | Ryube Village to Toto Village |
| 3 | Muse City to Kuskus Town |
| 4 | South Window City to Lakewest |
| 5 | Two River City to Greenhill Forest |
| 6 | Forest Village to Rockaxe |
| 7 | Radat Town to Rokkaku Hamlet |
| 8 | Coronet Town to Tigermouth Village |
| 9 | Tinto Mine to Greenhill City |
| 10 | Rockaxe Castle to Tenzan Pass |
Walkthrough Part 2: Ryube Village to Toto Village
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Toto Village is northwest of Ryube Village, not northeast. Y'all had me searching in the wrong place for a good 15 minutes lol.