Suikoden 2

Library Guide: How to Unlock and Use

Suikoden 2 - Library Guide

The Library is where you can store and read the Old Books you find throughout Suikoden 2 HD Remaster. Read on to learn how to use and unlock the Library, its location, and see a list of all the Old Book locations here!

How to Unlock the Library

Recruit Emilia After Greenhilll Questline

Chapter Unlocked ▶︎ Chapter 5
Location Greenhill City

At Castle Level 2, players can recruit Emilia at the New Leaf Academy in Greenhill. Speak to her and be honest about what you're doing.

In order to unlock the Headquarters Library, players must first recruit Emilia from Greenhill in Chapter 5. Emilia will join the group after the conclusion of the quest line, and the Headquarters Library will open.

Located West of Headquarters Plaza

Library

The Library is found by going west from the Headquarters entrance, past the tavern and storehouse. It is a large, separate building from the main castle structure.

Once recruited, Emilia and Templeton can be found in the back office.

Castle Headquarters Map and Level Guide

What To Do at the Library

Donate Old Books

Library Bookshelf

The Headquarters Library houses your army's collection of Old Books collected from across the land. Speak to Emilia to donate any Old Books present in your Party Items inventory.

Store Old Books Before Chapter 5

Book Item

As you go through Suikoden 2, you will begin picking up Old Books long before the library is opened. Do not sell or discard them!

Instead, place Old Books in your warehouse to free up space, and when Emilia is recruited and the library opened, withdraw them from storage and donate them to Emilia in bulk.

Warehouse Guide: How to Unlock and Use

Read Old Books

Bring Book

You can read the Old Books you've obtained by speaking to Emilia. The books cover various topics, including trading prices, rare antiques, the history of Suikoden 1, and hints regarding different aspects of the game, like cooking and plants for the Headquarters Ranch.

Old Book Locations

Item Description How to Get
Old Book Vol. 1 Unlocks the book “Antique List” Found
Kyaro Town
Old Book Vol. 2 Unlocks the book “Seeker of Sindar” Found
Sindar Ruins
Old Book Vol. 3 Unlocks the book “Rare Find List” Found
South Window City
Old Book Vol. 4 Unlocks the book “Character List” Found
Muse City
Old Book Vol. 5 Unlocks the book “The 27 True Runes” Found
Greenhill City
Old Book Vol. 6 Unlocks the book “A Guide to Trading” Found
Forest Village
Old Book Vol. 7 Unlocks the book “The Gate Rune War” Found
Gregminster
Old Book Vol. 8 Unlocks the book “The Grasslands” Found
Tigermouth Village
Old Book Vol. 9 Unlocks the book “Hammer List” Found
Tinto Mines
Old Book Vol. 10 Unlocks the book “Vegetable List” Found
Greenhill City
Old Book Vol. 11 Unlocks the book “Livestock List” Found
Rockaxe
Old Book Vol. 12 Unlocks the book “The Gourmet Tour” Found
Muse City

Old Books can be found scattered all over the world. Refer to the list above to locate them and add them to your Library Collection.

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