The duel guide is a list of what the characters you are duelling might say, and the actions that they will perform.
Duel Guide
Welcome to the Suikoden II Dueling Guide. Please be warned beforeheand that the very nature of these battles are spoilers.
Why this guide? I am quite aware that there are other battle guides out there. However, I feel that mine is organized in a much more efficient and readable way. Hence, my guide.
The Standard disclaimer: Yadda, Yadda,Yadda. Plagiarism bad! I spent torturous hours letting my heroes get the stuffing beat out of them to try and get all the lines I put here. Please do not use these without permission. I am still suffering the emotional trauma from making them stand there and take the hits without fighting back!
Riou vs. Flik
Conditions: Flik wants to test you, to make sure that you wont be an encumberance to the mercenaries in the coming dfense of the fort.
To win: You do not need to defeat him, only take 50 hp from him.
Desperate Attacks: (counter with Defend)
"Here it comes. Better get out of the way."
"Here goes! Hope you can handle this..."
"The next one's going to hurt!"
"One of us is going to have to finish this!"
Attacks: (counter with Desperate Attack)
"That's the spirit."
"That's how to attack. Got it?"
"Oops, I might have put too much into that one."
"Nice try. I'll go next."
"Hey, be careful how you swing that thing!"
"This is just a waste of time."
"Okay, let's see what you've got."
"Whoa, nice stroke. That's the way."
Defense: (counter with Attack)
"Hey, That was a surprise."
"Don't get too condfident or you'll get yourself killed."
"Okey, it's your turn. Let's see what you've got!"
"C'mon, take a swing at me."
"In combat, caution is the best weapon."
"That's how to attack. Try it yourself."
"Want to try that again?"
Riou vs. Amada (First)
Conditions: Amada wants to test to to see if you're worthy of closing the sluice gate for.
To win: Bring his HP down to 0.
Riou vs. Amada (Second)
Conditions: Amada wants to test to to see if you're worthy of leading him.
To win: Bring his HP down to 0.
Riou vs. Luca Blight
Conditions: After ambushing Luca Blight outside of your castle, three teams led by Flik, Victor, and yourself have brought Luca down to his knees. But he won't go down without a final attempt at you.
To win: Luca will have a laughably low amount of HP, and will be prone to Wild attacks. Just defend, and when his HP hits zero, you have finally defeated him.
Desperate Attacks: (counter with Defend)
"Hah........ Are we still doing this?"
"Pig!"
Attacks: (counter with Desperate Attack)
"Idiot! Is that the best you can do?"
"Hah hah hah hah! Fighting is my life!"
"Hah...... A draw..."
"That's Nothing!"
Defense: (counter with Attack)
"Ridiculous! You think a punk like you can stop me?!"
"Pathetic! That's what you call power?"
"Fool! That can't stop me!"
"You fool!"
Riou vs. Han
Conditions: The same man that faced of Genkaku all those years ago, now faces Genkaku's adopted son. Brought out of retirement for one last defense of the capital you are storming, this loyal knight will let you pass...over his deaad body.
To win: Hans is resolute, you must kill him to proceed. Drop his HP to zero.
Desperate Attacks: (counter with Defend)
"You've got spirit."
"Watch closely, boy!"
"Watch and learn, boy. Here's how to wield a sword!"
"Can you take this?"
"You'll have to do better than that!"
"Now feel my deadly sword!"
"You think my sword has lost it's bite!"
"Yes, but can you defend against my sword?"
"Let's bury our past here, boy."
Attacks: (counter with Desperate Attack)
"You can't win like that, boy."
"Unf! Your father would have been proud to see you today!"
"Foolish boy!"
"Ho ho ho You taught him well, Genkaku my friend..."
"Very good, boy."
"And now it's my turn."
"Can't let you past here, son."
"I may be old, but I haven't lost my sword arm."
"You're a tough one."
"You can't defend yourself forever."
Defense: (counter with Attack)
"I should have avoided that cheap little shot!"
"You think you can beat me, boy?"
"Well struck .... It seems I should be more careful..."
"Try that again, boy!"
"What will you do now, boy?"
"Let me see your power, Genkaku's son."
Riou vs. Jowy
Conditions: Jowy has been trapped in a fatalistic sense of destiny. Out of a crazy desperation to atone for his sins, and to seek meaning and absolution in death, he challenges you.
To win: There are two different conditions, depending on whether you have recruited all the stars of destiny prior to taking Rockaxe.
If you HAVE gotten all 108 stars, and want the "best" ending, you must DEFEND only. Jowy and you will go a few rounds, he getting more desperate at your refusal to fight, until the match ends. Do not accept the Black sword rune!
If you want to see the alternate ending, either bring Jowy's HP down to zero, or defend until Jowy stops. Accept the Black sword rune.
Attacks: (counter with Desperate Attack)
"Let's finish this long, long battle..."
"Why won't you fight, Riou!?"
"Here goes.... Riou..."
"Next it's my turn, Hero..."
"That's right. That's the way..."
Defense: (counter with Attack)
"Riou..."
"You're the leader of of the Orange Army, Riou..."
"Let's test your strength...."
"Riou-You..."
"This reminds me of the old days."
"That's right... Riou..."
