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Gantetsu (ガンテツ, Gantetsu) is a character in Suikoden II. He is a priest with violent tendencies.
History
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Gantetsu, once a neophyte of Lorimar's Qlon Temple, was known for his frequent boasts of physical strength, earning a reputation as something of a roughneck. However, his violent tendencies and penchant for indulging in sake ultimately led to his excommunication from the temple by Fukien.
It was evident that his faith lacked depth, as he prioritized training his body over nurturing his spiritual growth. Some speculated that he had only become a monk due to having no other options. The prominent knot on his forehead came from the repeated headbutting he did during his physical training.
After his expulsion, Gantetsu found himself aimlessly brooding in South Window City with no clear purpose. However, fate took an unexpected turn when he encountered and suffered defeat at the hands of the leader of the New State Army and his comrades in a test of strength. This humbling experience shocked Gantetsu, leading him to acknowledge the New State Army's prowess and ultimately convincing him to join their ranks, eager to have a reason to wield his strength.
Following the conclusion of the Dunan Unification War, Gantetsu returned to the sacred grounds of Qlon Temple, where, through his service during the war, he had earned the reinstatement of his status within the temple. Though unlikely to ever become an outstanding monk, Gantetsu began his training anew, embracing his newfound opportunity, perhaps having learned something from his wartime experiences.
Game info
Recruitment
Battle bonds
| Good Will | |
|---|---|
| Protects | This character does not protect anyone |
| Protected By | This character is not protected by anyone |
| Unite Attack | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flash Attack w/ Bolgan, Long Chan-Chan |
Equipment
| Starting Equipment | |
|---|---|
| Head | Cap |
| Body | Kenpo |
| Shield | -- |
| Other | -- |
| Rune | No rune attached |
Runes
| Elemental Affinities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Water | Earth |
| C | B | C |
| Lightning | Wind | Holy |
| C | C | A |
| Darkness | Gate | ??? |
| E | D | 4 |
| Rune Slots | |
|---|---|
| Head | Level 57 |
| Right Hand | Level 1/Resurrection Rune |
| Left Hand | Level 37 |
| Weapon | Never available |
Stats
Weapon
| Weapon | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| ATK | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 50 | 58 | 64 | 80 | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
| Name | Staff | Iron Staff | Iron Rock Staff | ||||||||||||||
| W Type | W Level | Range | |||||||||||||||
| Rod | N/A | S | |||||||||||||||
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG
| Card # | Name | Type | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | Gantetsu |  Free
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Booster Pack Vol.1 |
| 358 | Gantetsu | Free
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Premium Pack |
| CS2-204 | Gantetsu | Free
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CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2 |
| CS2-519/R107 | Gantetsu | Free
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Remake Booster |
Gallery
Artwork
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Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi -
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork by Yashioka Shō
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In-Game
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Suikoden II Sony PlayStation portrait -
Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait -
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Suikoden II portrait
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Trivia
- When entering or exiting the party, Gantetsu will say, "Namyo Ho Renge Kyo...", a Buddhist chant.
References
- Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 111
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 68
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 140, 211