These are your archers and mages. They can attack both the enemy front and back lines, allowing them to snipe spellcasters in the rear. They are best placed in the back row for protection. Examples include and Ayda .

Weak stats, poor Rune slots, or arrive too late to matter.

: Allows the character to attack twice per turn.

: The ultimate physical tank. His defense is so high that standard enemies deal zero damage to him. His low speed and non-existent magic capacity keep him balanced.

Teleport Utility Why C-Tier: Viki is vital for fast travel, but in combat, her Blinking Rune is a liability (it can randomly banish your own party). Her Magic stat is high, but her randomness makes her unsuitable for bosses.

The classic duo. Viktor is a heavy-hitting sword-wielder while Flik is a balanced magic knight. Stat-wise, they are solid A-tier. Viktor deals heavy physical damage while Flik offers a mix of swordplay and lightning magic. They join your party automatically and remain viable for the entire journey.

No tier list for Suikoden 2 is truly objective because Unite Attacks can elevate lower-tier characters. For example, are B-tier alone but A-tier together. Similarly, the Stallion (run fast on map) is F-tier in combat but S-tier for utility.

Aggressive Wolf Why B-Tier: Shiro cannot equip armor or most Runes, but he has a 2-hit swing, high Speed, and high Strength. He is a great "auto-attack" character for the mid-game, but by endgame, his lack of customization hurts him.