Every Duel Dialogue Pattern in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster

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• Duel Battles Unique Features

• Duel Battle #1: Kwanda Rosman

• Duel Battle #2: Teo McDohl

• Duel Battle #3: Teo McDohl Rematch

• Trophies and Achievements Unlocked

Duel Battles are dramatic one-on-one clashes between two opposing characters in the main story of Suikoden 1 HD Remaster. It involves carefully analyzing their opponent's dialogue patterns in order to counter their upcoming moves in a rock-paper-scissors combat system. These battles are crucial in the main story and winning them is essential for unlocking the game's true and best ending.

This guide provides an overview of Duel Battles and its features in Suikoden 1 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 Duel Battles in comparison with other combat systems of Suikoden 1 HD Remaster:

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 1 version).

(Normal) Attack	Wins over Defend, but loses to Special moves.
Defend	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 in order to predict their next move.

(Normal) Attack	Dialogue cues will sound angry or indicate an upcoming strike.
Defend	Dialogue cues will tend to be cautious, try to challenge you, or bring up defense.
Special Attack (Desperate)	Dialogue cues will refer to the ultimate attack or technique.

Duel Battle #1: Kwanda Rosman

The first one-on-one battle in Suikoden 1 will feature a match against General Kwanda Rosman. Take control of the Hero and pick the correct battle command to defeat him in a duel. Below are Kwanda Rosman's enemy dialogue prompts from both the original and the remastered version.

Before facing General Kwanda, make sure the Hero has full HP and is wearing the best defensive armor and accessories available. Also, raise his weapon level as needed.

Kwanda Duel Information

Recommended Level	Level 27 or higher.
Playable Character	The Hero (Tir McDohl)
Location	Pannu Yakuta Castle (Chapter 4: Elves, Dwarves, and Kobolds)
How to Unlock	Defeat the Dragon boss enemy. Then, reach the top of Pannu Yakuta Castle.

Winning the duel against Kwanda allows the Hero to recruit him as a Stars of Destiny character and party member. Make sure to choose the correct dialogue choices and don't allow him to get executed in the main story.

Kwanda Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues

General Kwanda will perform an Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below. Choose a Special or Desperate Attack to counter him.

Kwanda Rosman Attack Dialogue Lines

• "At a loss, are you? But I'll show you no mercy!"
• "Damn! I underestimated you."
• "Grrr! You are good, son of Teo! Now it's my turn!"
• "Ha ha! You'll have to do better than that!"
• "Ha ha ha! Puny attacks like that won't work on me!"
• "Heh, now it's my turn."
• "Taste the sharpness of my blade!"
• "That's nothing!"
• "Well done. But can you take this?"
• "What's the matter? If you won't attack, then I will!"
• "Whoa! Pretty good, Teo's little boy. Now it's my turn!"
• "You don't stand a chance! But I shall show no mercy!"
• "You got me! Perhaps I have underestimated you."
• "You shall taste the sharpness of my blade!"
• "You're better than I thought. But how about this?"
• "You're good. Can you withstand this?"

Kwanda Defend Moves and Dialogue Cues

General Kwanda will perform a Defend Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below. Choose a Basic or Normal Attack to counter him.

Kwanda Rosman Defend Dialogue Lines

• "Arghhh! I underestimated you."
• "Can you break my invulnerable defenses?"
• "Carefully..."
• "Cautious, aren't you. Just like a leader."
• "Come on, you're boring me. Show me what you've got!"
• "Come on, your turn! Come at me with everything you've got!"
• "Damn! My turn!"
• "Don't bore me. Show me what you can do."
• "Forget it. Your methods are obvious."
• "How cautious you are... As befits a leader."
• "It's no use! I see through your attack!"
• "Now it's your turn. Come on!"
• "Pretty good. How about another one?"
• "Think you can break through my impenetrable defenses, do you?"
• "What now?"
• "You got me! But not this time!"

Kwanda Special Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues

General Kwanda will perform a Special Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below. Choose to Defend to counter him.

Kwanda Rosman Special Attack Dialogue Lines

• "Here we go again!"
• "How amusing... Come on! Once more!"
• "I'll get you!"
• "I'll show you how it's done."
• "Impossible! How are you able to dodge my attacks?!"
• "Impossible! You can't avoid my blows!"
• "Interesting. How about another round?"
• "Take that!"
• "Take this!"
• "The next one won't be so easy!"
• "This is going nowhere. Very well... Prepare yourself!"
• "Very well... If that's how you want it!"
• "Victory is decided in an instant! I shall put my all into this strike!"
• "Victory is near! I strike with all my might!"
• "We're getting nowhere. Here I come!"
• "Well done. You're a worthy opponent. Now it's my turn!"

Duel Battle #2: Teo McDohl

The second one-on-one battle in Suikoden 1 will feature a match against General Teo McDohl. Take control of Pahn and pick the correct battle move to defeat him in a duel. Below are Teo McDohl's enemy dialogue prompts from both the original and the remastered version.

Same as the Hero, make sure the Pahn has full HP and is wearing the best defensive equipment available in your party, such as Ninja Garb or Guard Rings. Also, upgrade his weapon level to up to level 12.

Teo Duel Information

Recommended Level	Level 30 or higher.
Playable Character	Pahn
Location	Near Toran Lake Castle Headquarters (Chapter 6: A Fated Encounter)
How to Unlock	Survive "Final Battle Against Teo McDohl". Then, wait for Pahn to hold off General Teo's army.

If Pahn loses this duel against General Teo, he will permanently die in the game. This will not unlock the Suikoden 1's best ending. Make sure to save your progress.

Teo Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues

General Teo will perform an Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below. Choose a Special or Desperate Attack to counter him.

Teo McDohl Attack Dialogue Lines

• "All you can do is defend, Pahn? No mercy!"
• "Did you see me coming?"
• "Do you see how we’re mismatched?"
• "Get serious, Pahn. This is how it’s done."
• "Is that all you’ve got? Now it’s my turn!"
• "My sword’s not rusty yet."
• "Pretty good, Pahn."
• "Saw through my attack, did you?"
• "That was a good one, Pahn. Now it’s my turn."
• "The numbness in my hands, it’s real."
• "We’re getting nowhere. Here I come!"

Teo Defend Moves and Dialogue Cues

General Teo will perform a Defend Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below. Choose a Basic or Normal Attack to counter him.

Teo McDohl Defend Dialogue Lines

• "All right, do it again!"
• "Come on, Pahn. See if you can kill me."
• "Do you give up?"
• "Good work, Pahn. I’ll have to be more careful."
• "Impressive, Pahn, seeing through my attack like that. I must be more cautious."
• "It seems I lost my cool. I must be more careful..."
• "I’ll see that coming next time!"
• "I’m losing my cool. Better be careful."
• "Strike me, Pahn!"
• "What’s the matter, Pahn? How about another round?"
• "You’re a smart one, Pahn."
• "You’re better than I thought."

Teo Special Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues

General Teo will perform a Special Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below. Choose to Defend to counter him.

Teo McDohl Special Attack Dialogue Lines

• -"Can you dodge my blade, Pahn?"
• "Excellent, Pahn. You’re a real fighter. Here’s another!"
• "Finish me with a single blow!"
• "Hmmm. Here I come again!"
• "I shall finish this with one strike!"
• "If you don’t attack, I will!"
• "Impossible! Take that!"
• "My killer blade…"
• "My most powerful technique..."
• "Now that I’ve seen what you’ve got, I’ll show you what I can do."
• "That’s…no good."
• "The next one will be more painful."
• "This one will hit its mark!"

Duel Battle #3: Teo McDohl Rematch

The third and final one-on-one battle in Suikoden 1 will feature a rematch against General Teo McDohl. Take control of the Hero and pick the correct battle move to defeat him in a duel. Below are Teo McDohl's enemy dialogue prompts from both the original and the remastered version.

If Pahn wins the previous duel against General Teo, he will start with half HP in this third and final one-on-one battle.

Ten Rematch Duel Information

Recommended Level	Level 36 or higher.
Playable Character	The Hero (Tir McDohl)
Location	Near Toran Lake Castle Headquarters (Chapter 6: A Fated Encounter)
How to Unlock	Win "Final Battle Against Teo McDohl". Then, challenge General Teo in a duel.

Winning the duel against General Teo allows the Hero to recruit Alen and Glenshiel as Stars of Destiny characters and party members. Also, defeating him will unlock the Hero's Soul Eater Tier 3 rune spell, Hell.

Teo Rematch Attack Moves and Dialogue Cues

General Teo will perform an Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below. Choose a Special or Desperate Attack to counter him.

The rematch battle against General Teo will not use the same dialogue patterns and cues. So make it a point to read his battle dialogues.

Teo McDohl Rematch Attack Dialogue Lines

• "Did you see that coming?"
• "Do you see how much better I am?"
• "Here I come, my son."
• "Is defending yourself all you can do? You'll never win that way."
• "Saw through my attack, did you?"
• "That was nothing. Now it's my turn."
• "That was pretty good. Now it's my turn."
• "The numbness in my hands, it's real!"
• "We're getting nowhere. Here I come!"
• "Well done!"
• "You're soft...soft! This is how you attack!"

Teo Rematch Defend Moves and Dialogue Cues

General Teo will perform a Defend Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below. Choose to Attack to counter him.

Teo McDohl Rematch Defend Dialogue Lines

• "Come on! Show me what a man you've become."
• "Good, try it again!"
• "I mustn't underestimate you."
• "I underestimated you! What's wrong? Another round?"
• "I'll see you coming next time!"
• "I'm losing my cool. I must be more cautious!"
• "Is that all you've got?"
• "Leader of the Liberation Army! No wonder you're careful."
• "Show me what you've learned."
• "Well done! I must be more careful too."

Teo Rematch Special Moves and Dialogue Cues

General Teo will perform a Special Attack Move when he speaks one of the lines listed below. Choose to Defend to counter him.

Teo McDohl Rematch Special Attack Dialogue Lines

• "Are you trying to surpass me?"
• "Can you avoid my sword?"
• "Hmmm. Here I come again!"
• "I'm delighted, my son. You're quite a warrior. But here's another!"
• "If you don't attack, I will!"
• "My deadly sword..."
• "My sword is the Emperor's sword. I'll show no mercy!"
• "My sword is the sword of His Majesty the Emperor. I shall not hold back!"
• "Now that I've seen what you've got, I'll show you what I can do."
• "That's...no good."
• "The next one will be more painful."

Trophies and Achievements Unlocked

By winning all the duel battes in Suikoden I, you will be able to acquire the following trophies and achievements:

Trophy or Achievement	Grade	How to Unlock
First Duel	Bronze	Completed a duel for the first time.
My Son	Bronze	Defeat Teo McDohl in a duel.

Duel battles in Suikoden 1 HD Remaster are more than a test of strength but also a way to challenge the players to read their opponent's next move and react accordingly. In order to ensure success in winning these clashes, players must recognize the enemy's dialogue cues or patterns accurately as well as execute the rock-paper-scissors mechanic effectively. With careful preparation and attention to the opponent's battle dialogue, players can consistently win these dramatic battles and secure key victories in the main story!

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