Suikoden: How to Beat Zombie Dragon

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As a devoted fan, let me share some insights about tackling the formidable Zombie Dragon in Suikoden. This fearsome foe resides within Toran Lake Castle, and trust me, it’s not shy about dishing out damage! In fact, this boss can be downright challenging to overcome, especially with its powerful area-of-effect attack that’ll make you think twice before taking it on. But fear not, dear player! A little preparation goes a long way in toppling the Zombie Dragon in Suikoden. This guide aims to provide you with valuable strategies to help conquer this boss and claim victory!

Players who are playing on hard mode may need to gain levels beyond what is indicated below.

How to Beat Zombie Dragon in Suikoden 1

Preparation

If a player is finding it tough to conquer the Zombie Dragon, they might benefit from spending more time on strategy. To do this, players can retrace their steps to the start of Toran Lake Castle in Suikoden, use Yam Koo to return to Kaku, and then consider the following actions:

1. Upgrade equipment and skills.
2. Recruit more powerful allies.
3. Study the Zombie Dragon’s weaknesses and devise an effective strategy.

Equip Cleo with the Fire Rune

To start off, players need to give Cleo the Fire Rune they obtained from Leknaat as their initial step. They can accomplish this task by heading to Seika, a town located northeast of Kaku, and conversing with the woman inside the building marked with an orb symbol.

When exploring Seika, players might find it useful to swing by the Shop and buy a Water Orb for character Gremio. Having the Water Orb allows him to cast healing spells. However, it’s not essential; if you have enough Medicine on hand, you can still defeat this Suikoden boss battle without it.

Level Up

It’s important to ensure that characters in Suikoden are properly leveled up prior to engaging the Zombie Dragon. A good goal would be to get everyone to Level 20. Luckily, this can be achieved fairly swiftly by following these steps:

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To have a successful fight against the Zombie Dragon in Suikoden, it’s essential that your party members are adequately leveled up. Aiming for Level 20 is recommended for all characters. Fortunately, you can reach this level quickly by performing these actions:

  1. Head east from Kaku, and follow the treeline south to reach the Great Forest town.
  2. Stop by the Inn, rest, and make save.
  3. Exit the town to the right to reach a screen with a dirt path.
  4. Run around on this screen to repeatedly trigger random encounters.
  5. If the encounter features multiple Kobolds or Holly Elves, use Cleo’s Rune to kill them all quickly with Firestorm. If the encounter features only one Holly Elf, or only includes Holly Boys, standard attacks should be sufficient.
  6. When Cleo runs out of Firestorm charges, rest at the Inn on the screen to the left to recharge them.
  7. Repeat Steps 3–6 until the party members hit Level 20.

Stock Up on Medicine

Before engaging with the Zombie Dragon, it’s crucial for players to stock up on essential healing items, which can be bought at the Item Shop within Kaku. It would also be wise for each team member to carry some of these healing items in their personal inventory as well.

Upgrade Equipment

Players might find it beneficial to drop by the armory in Kaku to upgrade each member of their team’s weapons to level 5. Furthermore, RPG enthusiasts might want to explore the armor shop in Kaku for any potential enhancements or upgrades.

Battle

Players ought to have thoroughly prepared for their impending encounter with the Zombie Dragon. Now, they need to make their way back to Toran Lake Castle, passing through Yam Koo in Kaku, and confront the boss in combat. Although this battle in Suikoden might seem simple now, here’s a guide on how to tackle it:

1. Ensure your party is well-equipped and prepared for the challenge ahead.
2. Make your way to Yam Koo in Kaku.
3. From there, continue your journey towards Toran Lake Castle.
4. Once at the castle, engage the boss in a fierce battle.

  1. Prioritize keeping Cleo alive, and use a spell from her Fire Rune on the Zombie Dragon every turn.
  2. Allow the other party members to attack the dragon when they are all above 100 HP.
  3. If any party member drops below 100 HP, have someone (who is not Cleo) take a turn off from attacking to use Medicine on them.

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2025-03-11 17:41