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Duel Battles are dramatic one-on-one clashes in Suikoden 2 HD Remaster that pit two characters against one another. Similar to the original Suikoden, this combat mode requires understanding your opponent’s verbal cues to counter their upcoming actions using a rock-paper-scissors combat system. Winning these duels helps in finishing the main story as well as unlocks the game’s best ending.
Suikoden 1 HD Remaster: Dialogue Patterns for Each Duel Battle
Need help with duel battles in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster? Learn each enemy dialogue patterns and master each fight to claim victory in the main story!
This guide provides an overview of Duel Battles and its features inSuikoden 2 HD Remaster. Also, a detailed list of each opponent’s dialogue cues and patterns will be provided, along with the best counter moves the player can choose to do in order to secure victory. Furthermore, this page will cover the unlockable trophies and achievements available in this combat system.
Duel Battles Unique Features
Here are the notable features of Suikoden 2 HD Remaster’s Duel Battles in comparison with other JRPG combat systems:
Duel Battles involve picking the best counter move.
Duels utilize a rock-paper-scissors system, where players need to predict and counter their enemy’s upcoming move.In a duel, there are three available commands: Attack, Defend, and Special (Desperate in the original PlayStation 2 version).
(Normal) Attack
Wins over Defend, but loses to Special moves.
Wins over Special, but loses to Attack moves.
Special Attack (Desperate)
Wins over Attack, but loses to Defend moves.
Duel Battles involve analyzing enemy dialogue patterns and cues.
Each round of a duel battle will involve both you and your enemy selecting a command.It is critical to accurately read your opponent’s dialogue pattern to predict their next move.
Dialogue cues will sound angry or indicate an upcoming strike.
Dialogue cues will tend to be cautious, try to challenge you, or bring up defense.
Dialogue cues will refer to the ultimate attack or technique.
Duel Battle #1: Flik
The first one-on-one battle in Suikoden 2 will feature a match againstFlik.Take control of the Hero and pick the correct battle command to defeat him in a duel.Below are Flik’s enemy dialogue prompts from both the original and the remastered version.
Your duel battle is a tutorial of the combat mode. Read Flik’s dialogue carefully and counter his moves accordingly.
Flik Duel Information
Recommended Level
Level 10 or higher.
Playable Character
The Hero (Riou)
Mercenary Fort (Chapter 2: The Highland Invasion)
How to Unlock
Recruit Tsai in Ryube Forest. Then, return to the Mercenary Fortress and challenge Flik for a duel.
When Flik’s HP drops to 80%, the duel battle will end immediately.
Flik Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues
Flik will perform an Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose a Special or Desperate Attack to counter him.
Flik Attack Dialogue Lines
Flik Defend Moves and Dialogue Cues
Flik will perform a Defend Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose a Basic or Normal Attack to counter him.
Flik Defend Dialogue Lines
Flik Special Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues
Flik will perform a Special Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose to Defend to counter him.
Flik Special Attack Dialogue Lines
Duel Battle #2: Amada
The second one-on-one battle in Suikoden 2 will feature a match against Amada.Take control of the Hero and pick the correct battle command to defeat him in a duel.Below are Amada’s enemy dialogue prompts from both the original and the remastered version.
Make sure the Hero has full HP and is wearing the best equipment available. Also, upgrade his weapon level to up to level 6.
Amada Duel Information
Level 26 or higher.
Radat Town (Chapter 3: The Unification Army)
Start recruiting Shu in Radat Town. Then, accept Amada’s request for a duel in exchange for closing the sluice gate. After recruiting Shu, challenge Amada again for another duel.
You will fight Amada twice in a duel battle. The first duel is to help in recruiting Shu. The second duel focuses on recruiting him as a Stars of Destiny character. Both duel battles use the same dialogue patterns.
Amada Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues
Amada will perform an Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose a Special or Desperate Attack to counter him.
Amada Attack Dialogue Lines
Amada Defend Moves and Dialogue Cues
Amada will perform a Defend Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose a Basic or Normal Attack to counter him.
Amada Defend Dialogue Lines
Amada Special Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues
Amada will perform a Special Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose to Defend to counter him.
Amada Special Attack Dialogue Lines
Duel Battle #3: Luca Blight
The third one-on-one battle in Suikoden 2 will feature a match againstLuca Blight.Take control of the Hero and pick the correct battle command to defeat him in a duel.Below are Luca Blight’s enemy dialogue prompts from both the original and the remastered version.
ensure the Hero has full HP before facing Luca Blight in a one-on-one battle. Heal yourself immediately when you are able to control him in the forest.
Luca Blight Duel Information
Level 43 or higher.
Dunan Castle Forest (Chapter 7: The Alliance with the Toran Republic)
Win “War Battle - The Final Battle with Luca”. Then, defeatLuca Blightthree times during turn-based battles. Challenge Luca Blight in a duel.
Luca Blight starts with 25% HP at the start of your duel battle.
Luca Blight Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues
Luca Blight will perform an Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose a Special or Desperate Attack to counter him.
Most of Luca Blight’s battle dialogue is difficult to read because it rarely indicates his next move. The safest approach for the Hero is to select the Attack option.
Luca Blight Attack Dialogue Lines
Luca Blight Defend Moves and Dialogue Cues
Luca Blight will perform a Defend Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose to Attack to counter him.
Luca Blight Defend Dialogue Lines
Luca Blight Special Moves and Dialogue Cues
Luca Blight will perform a Special Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose to Defend to counter him.
Luca Blight Special Attack Dialogue Lines
Duel Battle #4: Han Cunningham
The third one-on-one battle in Suikoden 2 will feature a match against Han Cunningham.Take control of the Hero and pick the correct battle command to defeat him in a duel.Below are Han Cunningham’s enemy dialogue prompts from both the original and the remastered version.
Han Cunningham Duel Information
Level 59 or higher.
L’Renouille (Chapter 10: Finale)
Win “War Battle- The Conquest of L’Renouille”. Then, enter L’Renouille and defeatLuciafor the last time. Challenge Han Cunningham in a duel.
Han Cunningham Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues
Han Cunningham will perform an Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose a Special or Desperate Attack to counter him.
Han Cunningham Attack Dialogue Lines
Han Cunningham Defend Moves and Dialogue Cues
Han Cunningham will perform a Defend Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose to Attack to counter him.
Han Cunningham Defend Dialogue Lines
Han Cunningham Special Moves and Dialogue Cues
Han Cunningham will perform a Special Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose to Defend to counter him.
Han Cunningham Special Attack Dialogue Lines
Duel Battle #5: Jowy Atreides
The fifth and final one-on-one battle in Suikoden 2 will feature a match against Jowy Atreides.Take control of the Hero and pick the correct battle command to defeat him in a duel.Below are Jowy Atreides' enemy dialogue prompts from both the original and the remastered version.
Do not use Attack or Special Attack against Jowy. Always defend until the Hero’s life is less than 20%.
Jowy Atreides Duel Information
Level 63 or higher.
Tenzan Pass (Chapter 10: Finale)
Clear L’Renouille and defeat theSilver Wolf (Beast Rune) boss. Return to Kyaro and go north to Tenzen Pass. Challenge Jowy Atreides in a duel.
Similar to Amada, you will fight Jowy twice in a duel battle. For both duel battles, just keep defending in order to unlock the game’s good ending. Both duel battles use the same dialogue patterns also.
Jowy Atreides Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues
Jowy Atreides will perform an Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose a DEFEND to counter him.
Jowy Atreides Attack Dialogue Lines
Jowy Atreides Defend Moves and Dialogue Cues
Jowy Atreides will perform a Defend Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below.Choose to DEFEND to counter him.
Jowy Atreides Defend Dialogue Lines
Trophies and Achievements Unlocked
By winning all the duel battles in Suikoden II,you will be able to acquire the following trophy and achievement:
Trophy or Achievement
Completed a duel for the first time.
Duel Battles in Suikoden 2 HD Remaster not only test the Hero’s strength, but also emphasize the player’s capacity to anticipate their opponent’s next move. Similar to the first Suikoden game, players must carefully analyze their enemy’s battle dialogues and respond accordingly using the rock-paper-scissor combat system. As you win these dramatic encounters, you will be able to finish the main plot with ease!
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