Suikoden 2

Walkthrough Part 5: Two River City to Greenhill Forest

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Suikoden 2 - Two River City to Greenhill Forest Walkthrough
This is a walkthrough guide from Two River City to Greenhill 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!

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Two River City to Greenhill Forest Walkthrough Guide

Two River City

1
Suikoden 2 - Two River City Location
From Kuskus Town, travel west to reach Two River City.
2
Suikoden 2 - Chaco Steals From You
Upon your arrival in Two River City, Chaco, a Winger, will steal your wallet and Letter of Introduction, leaving you with 0 Potch for the time being.

Note that Chaco will give you back the Potch later on when he gets recruited.
▶︎ Two River City Guide
3
Suikoden 2 - Assembly Hall Guards
Head towards the Assembly Hall north of the city's Human District, where the guards will not let you in as your letter was stolen. You will then see Chaco run to the Winger's District, northwest of the city.
4
Suikoden 2 - Chase Down Chaco
Go to the Winger's District and chase down Chaco until you finally corner him. He confesses to throwing away the Letter of Introduction before flying off.
5
Suikoden 2 - Stop Ridley
Return to the Human District, where you'll see Ridley scolding Fitcher. Step in to diffuse the situation.
6
Suikoden 2 - Talk to Makai
Afterward, enter the Assembly Hall and speak with Makai in his office.
7
Suikoden 2 - Green Leaf Inn
Once your conversation is over, head to the Green Leaf Inn, located just east of the Assembly Hall. When you reach your room on the second floor, you'll catch Chaco stealing your dinner before he quickly flies away again.
*
Suikoden 2 - Recruit Hans
The next morning, talk to Hans in the neighboring room and recruit him. If you make him pay Potch to join, he will take much longer to join you.
8
Suikoden 2 - Ridley Walks Out
Head back to Makai's office in the Assembly Hall, where you'll find him and Ridley arguing before Ridley walks out.
9
Suikoden 2 - Blocked at Kobold District
Make your way to the Winger's District and head northwest toward the Kobold District to find Ridley. However, the Kobold guards will block your entry.
10
Suikoden 2 - Chaco Steals From Fitcher
As you head back, Chaco strikes again, this time pickpocketing Fitcher.
11
Suikoden 2 - Chase Down Chaco Again
Chase Chaco once more, and he will lead you into the Two River Sewers, located northeast of the Winger's District.

Before entering the Two River Sewers, make sure you're well-prepared and stocked up on heals, as the sewers is filled with enemies and end in a boss battle.

Two River Sewers

1
Suikoden 2 - Two River Sewers
Enter the Two River Sewers and follow the tunnel until you reach the main sewer area. Once there, check the right side for a chest containing a Headgear.
▶︎ Two River Sewers Dungeon Guide
2
Suikoden 2 - Resurrection Orb Chest
Head down and turn right. Just past the second plank, go north to find a chest with a Resurrection Orb.
3
Suikoden 2 - Sewer Ladder Down
Return to the plank and continue south to the next area. Use the ladder on the right to climb down, then follow the path south.

Sid can be found by taking the left path down the ladder, but he can't be recruited yet. Take note of his location for later.
4
Suikoden 2 - Healing Wind Chest
Continue along the sewer to find a chest containing a Healing Wind.
5
Suikoden 2 - Two Chests
Keep moving until you reach a plank leading north. Cross it to obtain a Fire Emblem and a Stone of Protection from two chests.
6
Suikoden 2 - Sewer Ladder Up
Return to the plank, then head south and follow the path until you reach a ladder that leads to the upper level.
7
Suikoden 2 - Sewer Journeyman Orb
Climb up the ladder, proceed forward, then descend from another ladder. Prepare for an upcoming boss battle by making sure your party is fully healed and properly equipped. Save your game also using the Journeyman Orb nearby.
▶︎ How to Save Progress
8
Suikoden 2 - Pest Rat Boss Fight
When you're ready, enter the door on the left to face Pest Rat! The boss has no weakness, so focus on unleashing your strongest attacks while maintaining your party's health with heals.
▶︎ Pest Rat Boss Guide
9
Suikoden 2 - Back at the Surface
After defeating the Pest Rat, head forward through the hall and climb out, and you will find yourself back at the surface. Once outside, you will be confronted by Ridley.
10
Suikoden 2 - Kiba Talks
You'll then find yourself back outside the Kobold District. From there, head back to the Human District to trigger a cutscene.
11
Suikoden 2 - Return to Makai
After the cutscene, make your way back to Makai's office in the Assembly Hall.
12
Suikoden 2 - Talk to Susu
Once outside, Chaco will reappear and ask you to meet his grandmother. Follow him to his home in the Winger's District and speak with Susu, the leader of the Winged Horde.
13
Suikoden 2 - Rest at the Inn
Following your conversation, return to the Green Leaf Inn and rest for the night.
14
Suikoden 2 - Attack on Two River City
The next day, the Highland Army will launch an attack at Two River City. Defeat the soldiers in a series of battles, and make sure to select "We have to hold them here!" each time to get the best outcome.

Eventually, Chaco and the Winged Horde, along with Ridley and the Kobolds, will join the fight by your side.
15
Suikoden 2 - Fitcher Officially Joins
After stopping the invasion, head back to Makai's office in the Assembly Hall to meet with the leaders. While speaking with them, Fitcher officially joins the party.
16
Suikoden 2 - Chaco Joins
As you leave Two River City, Chaco will be waiting to join your cause. Recruit him, and he will return your stolen Potch. With this, the Kobold District becomes accessible.
*
Suikoden 2 - Fried Tacos
Before continuing the story, take the opportunity to recruit more characters on your way back to Headquarters.

First, head to the Kobold District and purchase Fried Tacos from the Item Store. You need this to recruit Tetsu in Lakewest Town.
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Suikoden 2 - Talk to Tetsu
Travel west to Lakewest Town and enter the middle house in the north. Before speaking with Tetsu, eat all of the Fried Tacos to gain the Toasty effect. Once you have the effect active, talk to Tetsu, and he will join your party.
▶︎ Lakewest Town Guide
*
Suikoden 2 - Tengaar and Hix
Hix and Tengaar's recruitment questline begins in the Lakewest Inn. Speak to them, and follow them to the Kobold Village and complete their side quest to recruit them.
▶︎ Hix and Tengaar Quest Walkthrough
*
Suikoden 2 - Recruit Sid
You can now also recruit Sid since Chaco has joined you.

To do so, make sure Chaco is in your current party, then return to the Two River Sewers. Find Sid by taking the left path down the first ladder in the main sewer area. Enter the secret room, and after a cutscene, Sid will join your party.
▶︎ How to Change Party Members

Greenhill City

1
Suikoden 2 - Report Back to Headquarters
Return to Headquarters and report back to your team in the Great Hall. The next day, head back in the Great Hall to plan your infiltration of Greenhill City. After the discussion, Flik and Nanami will join your party.

Note: Due to story reasons, party members you can select at this point will be limited, including characters you've recruited.
2
Suikoden 2 - Greenhill City Location
Use the boat at the docks to sail to Lakewest Town. From there, travel west to Two River City, exit through the Kobold District, and head northwest to reach Greenhill City.
3
Suikoden 2 - Create Fake Names
Upon arrival, you'll need to create fake names for yourself and Nanami. Choose any name you like, while Nanami will request to be called “Beth”.
4
Suikoden 2 - Greenhill Town Center
Enter Greenhill City and head north. As you reach the town center, a cutscene will trigger, showing an encounter between Nina and a Highland Soldier.
▶︎ Greenhill City Guide
5
Suikoden 2 - Greenhill Academy
After the cutscene, continue north to Greenhill Academy and speak with Emilia at the reception desk.
6
Suikoden 2 - Academy Tour Shin
Follow Emilia on a guided tour of the academy, during which you'll briefly catch a glimpse of Shin.
7
Suikoden 2 - Talk to Emilia
Once the tour is over, speak with Emilia again. When prompted, select “We're searching for Teresa...” and then tell the truth about your mission. Emilia will then agree to help.
8
Suikoden 2 - Dormitories
Exit the academy to trigger another cutscene with Nina. Afterward, head to the dormitories southwest of the campus and go upstairs to rest.
9
Suikoden 2 - Greenhill City Inn
The next day, talk to Emilia outside the academy, then head to the Inn in the southwest part of the city to witness a commotion.
10
Suikoden 2 - Follow Shin
Follow Shin back to the campus, but you'll lose sight of him. With no other leads, return to the dorm and rest.
11
Suikoden 2 - Talk to Nina
The following day, enter the academy and find Nina hiding in the dark corner outside of the Appraisal Class, located south of the building.
12
Suikoden 2 - Fitcher Almos Gets Lynched Mob
Leave the academy, where you'll run into Flik. Then, head to the town center to trigger a cutscene involving Fitcher. Return to the campus afterward and rest at the dormitories once again.
13
Suikoden 2 - Chase the Ghost
That night, your party wakes you up, alarmed by the presence of a ghost. Chase the shadowy figure through the dormitories until you reach the basement.
14
Suikoden 2 - Dorm Secret Door
Interact with the unlit lamp in the middle to reveal a hidden door leading to a secret passage.
15
Suikoden 2 - Secret Passageway
Enter the secret passage and follow it until it leads you inside the academy.
16
Suikoden 2 - Flik is the Ghost
Head to the hall on the left and confront the ghost, only to discover it's actually Flik.
17
Suikoden 2 - Secret Bust Door
Further to the left, interact with the bust to reveal another hidden door. Enter the door to Greenhill Forest.

Greenhill Forest

1
Suikoden 2 - Greenhill Forest Chest
Head north through Greenhill Forest until you reach a fork in the path. Take the right path to find a chest containing a Protection Mist. Be ready to fight enemies along the way!
▶︎ Greenhill Forest Dungeon Guide
2
Suikoden 2 - Teresa
Return to the fork and take the left path, continuing forward until you reach Teresa's cabin. A cutscene will trigger, where you speak with Teresa and Shin.
3
Suikoden 2 - Ready with Flik
After the lengthy cutscene, you'll find yourself back in the dormitories. Step outside and speak with Flik. Prepare your party, as you'll be battling your way out of the city.
▶︎ How to Change Party Formation
4
Suikoden 2 - Party Exposed
Once you're ready, head to the town center, where a cutscene shows that your cover has been blown, forcing you to escape.
5
Suikoden 2 - Fight Highland Soldiers
Make your way back to Greenhill Academy and enter the hidden door to Greenhill Forest while fighting Highland Soldiers along the way.
6
Suikoden 2 - Teresa
Run back to Teresa's cabin, where a cutscene will play. Teresa will then leave the cabin to surrender to the Highland Army.
7
Suikoden 2 - Teresa Surrenders
Follow Teresa back outside Greenhill Academy, where Rowd and his troops confront you, leading to another battle against Highland Soldiers.
8
Suikoden 2 - Shin Stays Behind
After defeating them and a brief cutscene, return to Teresa's cabin. There, Shin chooses to stay behind to hold off the pursuing soldiers, giving you time to escape.
9
Suikoden 2 - Forest Toe Shoe Chest
From Teresa's cabin, continue forward and take the south path at the first corner to find a chest containing Toe Shoes. You can also collect a Silver Hat in the north path.
10
Suikoden 2 - Chimera Orb Location
Press forward, and near the exit, you'll find a chest on the right containing a Chimera Orb.
11
Suikoden 2 - Confront Jowy
As you approach the forest's exit, Jowy appears to confront you. After the cutscene, take the south path to leave Greenhill Forest and return to the overworld.
12
Suikoden 2 - Back at Headquarters
Make your way back to Headquarters and enter the Great Hall to regroup. Following the meeting, Teresa, Shin, and Nina will officially join your party. The next day, return to the Great Hall to discuss your next mission.
▶︎ Forest Village to Rockaxe Town
*
Suikdoen 2 - Recruit Hai Yo
With this part of the story complete, new opportunities to recruit characters have become available.

First, talk to Hai Yo in the upper balcony of Headquarters to recruit him. Recruiting him will unlock the Restaurant within Headquarters.
▶︎ Restaurant Guide and How to Unlock
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Suikdoen 2 - Recruit Stallion
Travel to Radat Town and find Stallion running around the area. He will challenge you to a race, agreeing to join your party if you win. You must have fled from at least 50 battles for him to join you; otherwise, you will lose, and he won’t join.
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Suikdoen 2 - Recuit Shilo
Make your way to Lakewest Town and enter the Inn, where you will find Shilo. To recruit him, win 5,000 Potch in a game of Chinchirorin, and he will agree to join your party. Be sure to save beforehand to avoid losing too much Potch.
▶︎ Chinchirorin Dice Minigame Guide
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Suikdoen 2 - Recruit Gabocha
Head to the Kobold District of Two River City to recruit Gabocha. Enter the house to the right of the Item Store and speak with him. Make sure Gengen is in your party for Gabocha to join.

List of Recruitable Characters

Characters and Recruit Conditions

Character Playable? How to Recruit
Suikoden 2 - Ridley Wizen Ridley Wizen ❌ Joins the Party after saving Two River City.
Suikoden 2 - Fitcher Fitcher ❌ Automatically recruited after saving Two River City.
Suikoden 2 - Chaco Chaco ✔️ Joins the Party after saving Two River City.
Suikoden 2 - Hans Hans ❌ He is in an Inn at Two River City. Players can speak to him and allow him to set up an Armor Shop at the castle
Suikoden 2 - Tetsu Tetsu ❌ Use a Fried Taco from Kobold Village on one of your members, then speak to him at Lakewest.
Suikoden 2 - Hix Hix ✔️ At Castle Level 2, speak with Hix and Tengaar at the inn in Lakewest, then go to Kobold Village to help Hix.
Suikoden 2 - Tengaar Tengaar ✔️ At Castle Level 2, speak with Hix and Tengaar at the inn in Lakewest, then go to Kobold Village to help Hix.
Suikoden 2 - Hai Yo Hai Yo ✔️ At Castle Level 2, speak to him in the kitchen at Headquarters.
Suikoden 2 - Yoshino Yamamoto Yoshino Yamamoto ✔️ Speak to her in Radat with Freed Yamamoto in your party.
Suikoden 2 - Stallion Stallion ✔️ At Castle Level 2, you can challenge Stallion to a race in Radat after having ran away from battles 50 times.
Suikoden 2 - Adlai Adlai ❌ In South Window, bring a Wooden Shield, Sacrificial Jizo, and a Wind Rune, then throw the wind rune at him.
Suikoden 2 - Teresa Wisemail Teresa Wisemail ❌ Automatically recruited after escaping from Greenhill.
Suikoden 2 - Emilia Emilia ❌ At Castle Level 2, reveal your identity to her after the tour of the academy in Greenhill.
Suikoden 2 - Gabocha Gabocha ✔️ At Castle Level 2, speak to him at Two River City with Gengen in your party.
Suikoden 2 - Sid Sid ✔️ At Castle Level 2, enter Sid's room in Two River City with Chaco in your party.
Suikoden 2 - Jeane Jeane ❌ After the quest in Greenhill City, make sure your Castle Level is 2 and speak with Jeane at the Rune Shop at Two River City.
Suikoden 2 - Shilo Shilo ✔️ At Castle Level 2, win 5000 Potch in Chinchirorin.
Suikoden 2 - Yuzu Yuzu ❌ At Castle Level 2, make sure Hix and Tengaar are already recruited, and help her find three sheep at Kobold Village after the quest in Greenhill. Allow her to stay at your headquarters.
Suikoden 2 - Shin Shin ✔️ Joins the party after escaping Greenhill.
Suikoden 2 - Nina Nina ✔️ Joins the party after escaping Greenhill.
Suikoden 2 - Kiba Windamier Kiba Windamier ❌ Automatically recruited after defeating his army.
Suikoden 2 - Klaus Windamier Klaus Windamier ❌ Automatically recruited after defeating Kiba's Army
Makumaku ✔️ Travel between Greenhill City and Two River City in Greenhill Principality with an empty slot in your party, and enter battle. They will randomly join your party.
Mikumiku ✔️ Travel south of Forest Village in Greenhill Principality with an empty slot in your party, and enter battle. They will randomly join your party.
Mekumeku ✔️ Travel south of Forest Village in Greenhill Principality with an empty slot in your party, and enter battle. They will randomly join your party.
Mokumoku ✔️ Travel south of Forest Village in Greenhill Principality with an empty slot in your party, and enter battle. They will randomly join your party.

List of All Characters and Recruit Conditions

Pest Rat

Suikoden 2 - Pest Rat Boss Overview
Recommended Level: 29
Tips to Defeat the Pest Rat
・Heal with Water Rune and Great Blessing.
・Use Protection Mist for defense.
・Ignore poison effects.

Pest Rat Boss Guide and How to Beat

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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

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