One of the main draws of Suikoden (and its sequels) is the 108 Stars of Destiny recruitable throughout the adventure. Recruiting every Star results in a special ending and “The Stars of Destiny Assembled” Achievement/Trophy in Suikoden I and II HD Remaster. This guide covers all 108 Stars of Destiny in Suikoden and how to recruit them, entirely spoiler free!
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All missable recruitable characters (Stars) in Suikoden
The following table lists every Star in Suikoden that isn’t automatically recruited during the main story. Characters are listed in the order you can recruit them in, though you may reach some earlier than others depending on how far you explore.
| Character Name | Star | Recruitment Method |
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| Gremio | Ten’ei | Recruited in the main story, though you must recruit all 107 other stars for him to count. |
| Sergei | Chisou | Speak to Sergei in the tavern in Kaku. |
| Chandler | Chikou | Speak to Chandler in Kwaba Fortress. |
| Marie | Chiin | Speak to Marie at the inn in Seika |
| Onil | Chizen | Speak to Onil in the building directly north of the inn in Seika. |
| Antonio | Chishuu | After recruiting Marie, speak to her at HQ until she asks if you know any good cooks. Then, talk to Antonio at the inn in Seika. |
| Kai | Chihi | Speak to Kai in Garan. |
| Maas | Chibaku | Speak to Maas at the blacksmith in Great Forest |
| Sansuke | Chiretsu | Speak to Sansuke in the building near the blacksmith in Great Forest. |
| Rock | Chison | Speak to Rock in Lepant’s Mansion within Kouan |
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| Pahn | Tentai | Agree to let Pahn join you during the main story. |
| Meg | Chikei | Speak to Meg near the inn in Kaku with Juppo in your party. |
| Gaspar | Chishuu | Speak to Gaspar in the bottom floor of the tavern in kaku and win 5,000 potch by playing his minigame. |
| Sheena | Chimei | Speak to Sheena at the inn in Seika with Lepant in your party |
| Meese | Chihi | Speak to Meese at the Blacksmith within the Village of the Dwarves. |
| Templeton | Chimou | Return to the Village of the Elves after a certain story event and speak to Templeton. |
| Kwanda | Tenmou | Spare Kwanda during the main story. |
| Fu Su lu | Tensatsu | Agree to pay for his meal at the inn within Kobold Village. |
| Gon | Chikaku | Speak to Gon in the southern house within Kobold Village with Kuromimi in your party. |
| Lorelai | Chikatsu | Speak to Lorelai at the inn in Kouan when the player character is Level 25 or higher. |
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| Apple | Chifuku | Speak to Apple at Mathiu’s house in Seika after recruiting him. |
| Hellion | Chishuu | Speak to Hellion at the inn in Teien |
| Chapman | Chiyou | Speak to Chapman in the armory within Antei. |
| Jeane | Chiketsu | Speak to Jeane at the rune store in Antei. |
| Mina | Chiin | Speak to Antei in the inn in Antei while the player character has Toe Shoes equipped. |
| Jabba | Chisei | Speak to Jabba at the appraisal shop in Rikon with the Nameless Urn in your inventory. The Nameless Urn is a random drop from the Holly Fairy enemy found in the overworld outside Rikon. |
| Lotte | Chikuu | Speak to Lotte on the top floor of the inn in Rikon, then rescue her cat in Kaku. Return to the Rikon inn and speak to her once more. |
| Anji | Tenken | Defeat Anji, Leonardo, and Kanak in the Pirates’ Forest, reachable by boat. |
| Leonardo | Tenpai | Defeat Anji, Leonardo, and Kanak in the Pirates’ Forest, reachable by boat. |
| Kanak | Tenzai | Defeat Anji, Leonardo, and Kanak in the Pirates’ Forest, reachable by boat. |
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| Esmerelda | Chikau | Speak to Esmerelda on the top floor of the inn in Antei while holding Opal. |
| Milich | Tenkyuu | Spare Milich in the main story. |
| Ivanov | Chiyuu | Speak to Ivanoc on the first floor of Scarleticia with Milich in your party. |
| Kasios | Chiraku | Speak to Kasios on the first floor of Scarleticia with Milich in your party. |
| Qlon | Chiken | Speak to Qlon in Antei. |
| Georges | Chisatsu | Beat any of Georges’ records by playing his minigame in Kirov. |
| Lester | Chizou | Taste both stews within the houses in Kirov, then speak to Lester in the biggest house near the dock. |
| Sarah | Chisou | Speak to Sarah in Kirov, then speak to all villagers outside to find out which items you need to trade for soap. When you have the soap, bring it to Sarah. |
| Blackman | Chitou | Speak to Blackman in the top of the Kalekka without stepping on his plants. If you stepped on his plants, leave the area completely and return. |
| Kage | Ten’i | Speak to Kage at Secret Factory and agree to pay the fee. |
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| Melodye | Chisa | Speak to Melodye in Kirov while holding the Sound Crystal/Orb, obtained at Kalekka. |
| Kirke | Chihei | Speak to Kirke in Lorimar. |
| Moose | Chikyou | Speak to Moose in a house in Warrior’s Village with Mass, Meese, and Mose in your party. |
| Marco | Chitai | Win 5,000 potch by playing Marco’s cup game in Warrior’s Village. |
| Zen | Chikei | Give Zen Red, Blue, and Yellow Flower seeds at Qlon. |
| Morgan | Chian | Speak to Morgan at the Qlon temple. |
| Hugo | Chisui | Speak to Hugo at the Qlon temple after obtaining the War Scroll. |
| Quincy | Chiyuu | Speak to Quincy in Garan once you have at least 81 characters recruited. |
| Rubi | Chisoku | Speak to Ruby in the inn in Kobold Forest with Kirkis in your party at Level 40 or above. |
| Window | Chisu | Speak to Window in the Warrior’s Village item shop while holding the Window Crystal, obtained from the Qlon cave. |
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| Clive | Tenshou | Speak to Clive on the top floor of the inn in Rikon. |
| Leon | Chikai | Speak to Leon in Kalekka, then return his letter to Mathiu at HQ. Return back to Kalekka to recruit him. Note: Leon cannot be recruited after reaching Shasarazade. |
| Crowley | Chizen | Speak to Crowley in a hidden location within the cave in Qlon when your HQ has reached its maximum upgrade. |
| Pesmerga | Ten’i | Speak to Pesmerga on the top floor of Neclord’s Castle. |
| Fuma | Chikou | Speak to Fuma hiding outside of Dragon’s Knight’s Fortress. |
| Kreutz | Tenkuu | Speak to Kreutz in Dragon Knights’ Fortrtress with Humphrey in your party. |
| Mace | Chiko | Speak to Mace in the blacksmith within Seek Valley with Maas, Mose, Moose, and Meese in your party. |
| Vincent | Chichin | Speak to Vincent on the top floor of Moravia after clearing it. |
| Maximillian | Chii | Speak to Maximillian and Sancho at the Northern Checkpoint. |
| Sancho | Chiei | Speak to Maximillian and Sancho at the Northern Checkpoint. |
| Sonya | Tenju | Speak to her within your HQ’s holding cell after defeating her. |
All unmissable recruitable characters in Suikoden
The following characters are recruited in the main story and are unmissable. Don’t let any of them die in Major Battles for the 108 Stars ending, though!
- Player character [Tir McDohl] (Tenaki)
- Cleo (Tenman)
- Viktor (Tenko)
- Mathiu (Tenki)
- Tai Ho (Tenhei)
- Yam Koo (Tenson)
- Luc (Tenkan)
- Lepant (Tengou)
- Eileen (Tenkou)
- Giovanni (Chiyou)
- Krin (Chizoku)
- Juppo (Chisyun)
- Varkas (Tenbou)
- Sydonia (Tenkoku)
- Kirkis (Tenbi)
- Viki (Chitatsu)
- Valeria (Tenshou)
- Kuromimi (Chitan)
- Humphrey (Ten’yuu)
- Sylvina (Chisatsu)
- Stallion (Tensoku)
- Flik (Ten’an)
- Gen (Chiman)
- Kamandol (Chiri)
- Kimberly (Chikou)
- Tesla (Chibun)
- Liukan (Chirei)
- Kasumi (Chikyu)
- Kessler (Chisin)
- Ledon (Chido)
- Kun To (Tenfu)
- Mose (Chiziku)
- Ronnie (Chiaku)
- Alen (Chimou)
- Grenseal (Chii)
- Fukien (Chiju)
- Hix (Tenrou)
- Tengaar (Tensui)
- Milia (Chii)
- Joshua (Chikyou)
- Futch (Chibi)
- Griffith (Tenritsu)
- Warren (Ten’ei)
- Kasim (Ten’yuu)
- Taggart (Chima)
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Published: Mar 6, 2025 05:45 pm