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EXP Farming Guide: What is the Max Level?

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How to Farm Exp - Suikoden 1 HD Remaster

Here is a guide on leveling up fast in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster. Read on to learn how to level up fast, EXP farming tips, and what the maximum level is!

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How to Farm EXP

  1. Do the Level Up Trick
  2. Equip Fortune Rune
  3. Grind with Less Party Members
  4. Fight Stronger Enemies

Do the Level Up Trick

Suikoden 1 HD Remaster Level 96 Trick

There is a trick that allows characters to reach level 96 after one battle. The conditions are that only the main character and the character you want to level up must be in your party. Additionally, the character must be at level 36 with at least 900 EXP.

Fight and defeat a specific squad of enemies: x3 Hell Hounds, x1 Whip Master, and x2 Elite Soldiers in Moravia to level up your chosen character to level 96 in one battle.

Equip Fortune Rune

Rune Effects & Abilities
Fortune Rune Doubles EXP earned by the bearer.

Equipping the Fortune Rune allows the party to receive double the EXP after defeating an enemy.

When going for a grinding session, make sure to equip this rune to double your experience points gained after a battle.

Fortune Rune Available in Sarady

Players can receive a Fortune Rune in Sarady, given by one of the villagers in the town. Keep in mind that you must speak to this villager before recruiting Ted or else this interaction will not be available anymore.

The Fortune Rune is also a rare item only purchaseable in the Kirov Item Shop or rarely dropped by Magus in the Moravia Castle.

How to Get Fortune Rune and Effects

Free Fortune Rune from Pre-Order Bonus

Suikoden 1 HD Remaster DLC Pack

If you've pre-ordered the game, you can choose to start a new game with the DLC pack activated, and start off with 57,500 Potch, a Fortune Orb, and a Prosperity Orb!

Grind with Less Party Members

Suikoden 1 HD Remaster Switch Party Members

Experience points are shared among all people in the party. Even incapacitated players still receive EXP so if players wish to farm EXP for a particular character, it's best to limit your party count when grinding.

How to Change Party Members and Formation

Fight Stronger Enemies

Suikoden 1 HD Remaster Fight Stronger Enemies

In Suikoden 1, the amount of experience gained by the players will increase if players battle with stronger enemies. Exploring new places and fighting higher-leveled enemies will help level up most of your characters naturally.

The last place you are in the story is typically the best place to find strong enemies to level up your characters.

List of All Enemies and Item Drops

What is the Max Level?

Max Level is Level 99

The maximum level a character can reach is 99. Not all characters will have the same stats upon reaching level 99, as each character has different stat growths.

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How to Change Difficulty Settings What is the Canon Castle Name?
Hard Mode Guide How to Return to the Great Forest
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EXP Farming Guide Money Farming Guide
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How to Equip and Level Up Runes How to Use the Stone Tablet of Promise
How to Escape From Battles How to Change Party and Formation
How to Use Unite Magic How to Protect Characters
Character Stats Guide List of Status Ailments and Cures
How to Save Fast Travel Guide
How to Dash How to Change Equipment
How to Use the Binoculars How to Equip Orbs
Bath Events Guide How to Unlock and Use the Elevator
Glossary List and All Terms
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Headquarters Upgrades and List of Facilities What Can You Do at the Inn?
How to Unlock the Armor Shop How to Unlock the Rune Shop
How to Unlock the Warehouse How to Unlock the Item Shop
How to Unlock the Blacksmith How to Unlock the Appraisal Shop
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