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How to Unlock the Detective Agency

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Suikoden 2 - How to Unlock the Detective Agency

You can investigate allies or possible recruits by talking to the Detective in Suikoden 2. Read on to know how to unlock the Detective Agency and how to use it.

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How to Unlock the Detecive Agency

Recruit Richmond

Character Location
Richmond Radat Town

Players can recruit Richmond for the Headquarters once its unlocked.

Recruit him by speaking to him in Radat. Accept his challenge and lose the coin toss, then enter the restaurant and speak to the customer closest to the door. Return to Richmond and ask him to use the coin you've obtained.

After successfully recruiting Richmond, he will set up his Detective Agency shop at the Headquarters.

Find Him in Barracks or Nearby Library

He can be found on the first floor of the Barracks, entered by going west from the main hall or using the door on the far western side of the Headquarters plaza.

When you upgrade to Castle Level 2, he will transfered to the room before the library with Taki.

How to Use the Detective Agency

Investigate Allies

Investigate Allies

Choosing "A companion's secret"after talking to Richmond will make him investigate a recruited character, revealing hidden details about them. These details include past history, personal traits, and extra background information.

Get Information For More Recruits

Get Information For More Recruits

Richmond can also gather hints on potential recruits. If you're unsure how to recruit a specific character, Richmond's investigations can reveal where to find them and their recruit conditions.

This is useful for tracking down missable characters and ensuring you don’t miss any valuable recruits.

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Wait for Him to Reappear

After picking an option, Richmond will disappear for his investigation. He will return to his original spot in about 10 in-game minutes.

Feel free to farm for Potch or EXP, advance the story, or recruit more characters while waiting for his investigation to complete.

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