Here you'll find a tier list of the best characters in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster. Read on to know how we rate each character, our recommeded team strategies, and more tips!

Best Characters Tier List

Tier	Characters

Valeria and The Hero are the Strongest Characters in Suikoden 1

The strongest characters in Suikoden 1 are the Hero and Valeria. Both characters deal great damage and can be used in any scenario.

Tier List Explanation

SS Tier

The Hero

Character	Range/Explanation
Hero	Range: M ・Can instantly wipe all enemies with Soul Eater ・High single-target damage ・Synergizes with Kai

The Hero wields a special rune called Soul Eater, which becomes more powerful the more it grows. Towards the end of the game, this rune can deal high damage to bosses, while instantly killing enemies. Adding Kai to your party will also grant access to a Unite Attack, which can carry you through the early game.

Valeria

Character	Range/Explanation
Valeria	Range: S ・Solid DPS in any scenario ・Can triple damage against enemies ・Can equip a shield and tank

Valeria is another one of the best characters to have on your team due to her versatility. An unconditional 3x multiplier to your damage coupled with the option to equip a shield makes it so that this character can be fit into any team comp.

S Tier

Character	Range/Explanation
Viktor	Range: S ・Good stats for combat ・synergizes with Kaeshi Blade Emblem
Tengaar	Range: L ・Magic character with good stats ・Viable backline unit ・Performs as healer and ranged damage dealer in the early game
Fu Su Lu	Range: S ・DPS character with great strength ・Good Unite Attacks ・Can be played up front
Crowley	Range: S ・High damage dealing magic character ・Short range, but can still play from the backline
Flik	Range: S ・All-around good unit ・Good Unite Attacks ・Can be played up front

A Tier

Character	Range/Explanation
Cleo	Range: L ・Strong early game unit ・Good stats ・Can be played from the backline
Kasumi	Range: L ・Good speed ・Unique Rune doubles damage ・Strong backline unit
Kai	Range: M ・Strong Unite Attack with Hero ・Unique Rune provides bulk ・Average performance
Luc	Range: S ・Good demons/summons ・High speed unit ・Low durability despite short range
Sonya Shulen	Range: S ・Good overall stats ・Can deal physical and magic damage ・Solid Unite Attack with no drawbacks
Alen	Range: S ・Can equip a shield ・Can deal physical and magic damage ・Good single target damage with Unite Attacks
Grenseal	Range: S ・Can equip a shield ・Can deal physical and magic damage ・Good single target damage with Unite Attacks
Kirkis	Range: L ・Strong ability ・Versatile character ・Good Unite Attack options
Ronnie Bell	Range: S ・Unique Rune can double damage ・Strong damage and defense ・Hard to synergize with Valeria
Milia	Range: M ・High stats ・Can equip a shield and act as a frontline unit ・Strong Unite Attack options

B Tier

Character	Range/Explanation
Kuromimi	Range: S ・Good Unite Attack ・Subpar performance
Gon	Range: S ・Good Unite Attack ・Can crit with high luck stat ・Subpar performance
Pahn	Range: S ・Good defense and damage ・Strong Unite Attack ・Rune drawbacks hold this character back
Rubi	Range: L ・Magic and Physical damage attacker ・High Speed ・Unite Attack has a drawback
Sydonia	Range: L ・Good Unite Attack against bosses with Varkas ・Doesn't perform in long battles ・Subpar performance
Varkas	Range: M ・Good Unite Attack against bosses with Sydonia ・Doesn't perform in long battles ・Subpar performance
Eileen	Range: L ・Good Magic DPS ・Outclassed by Tengaar
Camille	Range: M ・Good Technique ・High damage on Unite Attack ・Subpar Stats
Futch	Range: M ・Can crit with high Luck stat ・Good Unite Attacks ・Subpar performance
Fukien	Range: S ・Self-destructive Unique Rune ・Magic Damage Dealer ・Can Heal

C Tier

Character	Range/Explanation
Eikei	Range: S ・Plenty Unite Attack options ・Average stats and difficult to play without synergies
Sheena	Range: S ・Magic and Physical Damage dealer ・Subpar Rune
Lepant	Range: S ・Good early game character, doesn't perform mid-late game ・Subpar Performance
Kage	Range: L ・High Speed and good damage ・No synergies beyond Unite Attack formations
Fuma	Range: L ・Decent backline unit ・No synergies beyond Unite Attack formationss
Sylvina	Range: L ・Can crit with high luck stat ・No synergies beyond Unite Attack formations
Stallion	Range: L ・High Speed ・No synergies beyond Unite Attack formations
Hix	Range: S ・Can Crit with high Luck stat ・Can equip a shield ・Subpar Unite Attacks
Gremio	Range: M ・Useful early game support ・Does not perform well late game
Morgan	Range: S ・Good Unite Attack options ・Average stats ・No synergies beyond Unite Attack formations
Tai Ho	Range: M ・Mid range attacker with good skills and stats ・No synergies beyond Unite Attack formations
Leonardo	Range: M ・Increased HP and Power ・Good Unite Attack ・Subpar performance
Kanak	Range: M ・High Speed ・Good Unite Attack ・Subpar performance

Tier List Criteria

Tier	Explanation
	These characters have unique runes and skills, and can perform with any team.
	These characters can fill their roles well, having high stats and good Unite Attacks to deal good damage.
	These are characters with average that can fill in any open slots, and have good compatibility with other characters.
	These characters have mediocre stats that are usually slotted in to synergize with carries and allow access to Unite Attacks.
	These characters are only used to grant access to Unite Attacks. They have below average stats.

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