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{{Character
{{Character
|name = Zamza
|name = Zamza
|japanese_name= ザムザ
|jpname= ザムザ
|romaji_name = Zamuza
|roname = Zamuza
|star = Chisyu Star¹
|star = Chisyu Star¹
|tab1 = S2
|img=Zamza
|tab2 = CS2-211
|image=Zamza
|image2=Zamza (Card Stories CS2-211)
|caption=Ishikawa Fumi
|caption=Ishikawa Fumi
|caption2=Senno Aki
|gender = Male
|gender = Male
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|race = Human
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|age = 29 {{S2}}
|age = 29 {{S2}}
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==History==
==History==
{{quote | I'm strong, I've got good moves, I look good. I'm perfect in every way. How could you say you don't need me. | Zamza}}  
{{quote | I'm strong, I've got good moves, I look good. I'm perfect in every way. How could you say you don't need me. | Zamza}}
[[File:Zamza browbeats Nanami.png|thumb|left|220px|And don't forget modest.]]Zamza was a magician who frequented both [[Toto Village]] and [[South Window City]]. He forced himself into the [[New State Army]] when [[Nanami]], offended by his insulting remarks, declared that he was not needed. His high opinion of himself then forced him to join the army, in order to show how valuable a man he was.
[[File:Zamza browbeats Nanami.png|thumb|left|220px|And don't forget modest.]]
Zamza was a magician who frequented both [[Toto Village]] and [[South Window City]]. Ever since he could remember, he bore the [[Fire Dragon Rune]] on his right hand. Having a unique rune would be part of the motivation behind his self-aggrandizing nature.


He studied magic under his master, [[Dale]], in the past but he was eventually ejected due to his insistence on combining magic with the martial arts. Zamza's fighting style incorporated the [[Fire Dragon Rune]], which was a dangerous style due to the rune also damaging its wielder. He wielded some form of brass knuckles in battle as his primary weapon.
In the past, he studied magic under [[Dale]] in the hopes of finding a method to use his rune in a practical way, though his arrogance had made it difficult to even ask Dale to help in the matter and prevented him from ever calling Dale his master. He would eventually develop a fighting style incorporating his Fire Dragon Rune during an [[Mad Ivy|ivy monster]] attack on their caravan.


Due to his conceited nature, much of Zamza's time in the New State Army was spent complaining that he was overlooked, not having his own room, talking about himself non-stop to anyone who would listen (including [[Richmond]], for five hours) and writing what he dubbed "fantastic letters". He also felt that less important members should be asked to leave the castle, as he felt it too hot and crowded.
Dale would banish him for this, stating that if he wanted to become a mere brawler he could do it without his tutelage. But Dale also gave him a supply of [[Medicine]] for his burns, tacitly giving his approval for Zamza to develop his magic in his own way. Later, Zamza primarily wielded brass knuckles as his weapon of choice.  


Zamza served as a magic unit captain during the [[Dunan Unification War]] as well as a magic instructor. He was appointed to the position by [[Shu]], not because of his ability, although he did not lack it, but because, despite his character flaws, in an army comprised of magicians such as [[Raura]], [[Luc]] and [[Mazus]], he was the most reliable and well-balanced choice.
He forcibly inserted himself into the ranks of the [[New Alliance Army]] when [[Nanami]], offended by his domineering remarks, declared his presence unnecessary. Driven by his high opinion of himself, Zamza joined the army to prove his value.


Following the Dunan Unification War, he continued to serve as magic instructor in the new [[Dunan Republic]], although his personality was described as infuriating as ever.
Due to his conceited and high-handed nature, Zamza spent much of his time in the New Alliance Army complaining about being overlooked, lacking his own room, incessantly talking about himself to anyone who would listen (including [[Richmond]], for five hours), and writing what he referred to as "fantastic letters." He often suggested that less important members should be asked to leave the castle, finding it too hot and crowded.
 
During the [[Dunan Unification War]], Zamza served as a magic unit captain and a magic instructor. His appointment to the position by [[Shu]] was not solely due to his ability, although he was skilled, but rather because, among the army's magicians like [[Raura]], [[Luc]], and [[Mazus]], he was deemed the most reliable and well-balanced choice despite his character flaws.
 
Following the conclusion of the Dunan Unification War, Zamza continued to serve as a magic instructor in the newly established [[Dunan Republic]], though his personality remained as infuriating as ever.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
{{GS02 CG
{{S2 character data
|portrait=[[File:Zamza (S2 PS1 portrait).png]]
|recruit= Talk to Zamza in [[Toto Village]] with [[Nanami]] in the party and he will join. If not recruited here, he can be recruited later, in [[South Window City]], following the battle against [[Solon Jhee]].
|recruit= Talk to Zamza in [[Toto Village]] with [[Nanami]] in your party and he will join you. If you do not recruit him here, you can do this later, in [[South Window City]], following the battle against [[Solon Jhee]].
|name= Zamza
|name= Zamza
|level= 6 <small>{{h:title|Zamza will join at Level 22 if recruited in South Window City.|note}}</small>
|levelInt= 6 <small>{{h:title|Zamza will join at Level 22 if recruited in South Window City.|note}}</small>
|wlvl= 3 <small>{{h:title|Zamza's weapon will be Level 5 if recruited in South Window City.|note}}</small>
|weaponLevel= 3 <small>{{h:title|Zamza's weapon will be Level 5 if recruited in South Window City.|note}}</small>
|gender= Male
|gender= Male
|size= M
|size= M
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|panic= 3
|panic= 3
|fly= No
|fly= No
|type= Claws
|weaponType= Claws
|name1= Tekken
|weaponName1= Tekken
|name2= Burning Iron Fist
|weaponName2= Burning Iron Fist
|name3= Iron Fist of Rage
|weaponName3= Iron Fist of Rage
|head= Cap
|helmetClass= Cap
|body= Light robe
|armorClass= Robe
|accessory= Male
|accessory= Male
|runer= [[Fire Dragon Rune]] {{RF}}
|runeRight= [[Fire Dragon Rune]] {{RF}}
|runel= Level 15
|runeLeft= Level 15
|fire= A
|fire=1
|water= D
|water=4
|earth= C
|earth=3
|light= C
|lightning=3
|wind= D
|wind=4
|holy= C
|holy=3
|dark= C
|darkness=3
|gate= E
|shield=0
|???= -
|???= -
|hp= D
|hp= D
|str= D
|str= D
|magic= D
|mag= D
|prot= D
|prot= D
|mdef= D
|mdef= D
|speed= E
|spd= E
|tech= F
|dex= F
|luck= G
|lck= G
|ehead= [[Wind Feather Ornament]]
|helmetInt= [[Wind Feather Ornament]]
|ebody= [[Guard Robe]]
|armorInt= [[Guard Robe]]
|eother= [[Medicine]] 6<br>[[Cape]]<br>[[Greaves]]
|other1Int= [[Medicine]] 6<br>[[Cape]]<br>[[Greaves]]
}}
}}


==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{column
{{CS head}}
|1=
{{CS list|115|[[Zamza (CS card 115)|Zamza]]|{{Free}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CardBio
{{CS list|366|[[Zamza (CS card 366)|Zamza]]|{{Free}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
|name= Zamza
{{CS list|CS2-211|[[Zamza (CS card CS2-211)|Zamza]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
|number=115
{{CS list|CS2-527/R115|[[Zamza (CS card CS2-527)|Zamza]]|{{Free}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
|image= Zamza (Starter Box)
{{CS foot}}
|attack= 2
|soldiers= 0
|construction= 0
|redirect= Zamza (Starter Box & Booster Pack Vol.1 115)
}}
|2=
{{CardBio
|name= Zamza
|number=366
|image= Zamza (Premium Pack)
|attack= 2
|soldiers= 0
|construction= 0
|redirect= Zamza (Premium Pack 109)
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Zamza.png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Zamza.png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Zamza (Card Stories CS2-211).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] artwork by [[Senno Aki]]
File:Zamza (Card Stories CS2-211).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Senno Aki]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Zamza (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Zamza (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
File:Zamza (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] [[Suikoden II]] portrait
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 130
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 118
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4]] (ISBN 4-8402-2106-5), pages 167-94
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 158, 182
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 158, 182
{{GS02}} {{Short description|Egotistical, but talented, magic wielder and instructor}}
{{Navbox S2 characters}} {{Short description|Egotistical, but talented, magic wielder and instructor}}
[[de:Zamza]]

Revision as of 20:31, 11 April 2025

Zamza
ザムザ Zamuza
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 432
Age
29 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Chisyu Star¹
Meta Information
Appearances

Zamza (ザムザ, Zamuza) is a character in who appears in Suikoden II. He is an egotistical magician who bears the Fire Dragon Rune.

History

I'm strong, I've got good moves, I look good. I'm perfect in every way. How could you say you don't need me.

—  Zamza
And don't forget modest.

Zamza was a magician who frequented both Toto Village and South Window City. Ever since he could remember, he bore the Fire Dragon Rune on his right hand. Having a unique rune would be part of the motivation behind his self-aggrandizing nature.

In the past, he studied magic under Dale in the hopes of finding a method to use his rune in a practical way, though his arrogance had made it difficult to even ask Dale to help in the matter and prevented him from ever calling Dale his master. He would eventually develop a fighting style incorporating his Fire Dragon Rune during an ivy monster attack on their caravan.

Dale would banish him for this, stating that if he wanted to become a mere brawler he could do it without his tutelage. But Dale also gave him a supply of Medicine for his burns, tacitly giving his approval for Zamza to develop his magic in his own way. Later, Zamza primarily wielded brass knuckles as his weapon of choice.

He forcibly inserted himself into the ranks of the New Alliance Army when Nanami, offended by his domineering remarks, declared his presence unnecessary. Driven by his high opinion of himself, Zamza joined the army to prove his value.

Due to his conceited and high-handed nature, Zamza spent much of his time in the New Alliance Army complaining about being overlooked, lacking his own room, incessantly talking about himself to anyone who would listen (including Richmond, for five hours), and writing what he referred to as "fantastic letters." He often suggested that less important members should be asked to leave the castle, finding it too hot and crowded.

During the Dunan Unification War, Zamza served as a magic unit captain and a magic instructor. His appointment to the position by Shu was not solely due to his ability, although he was skilled, but rather because, among the army's magicians like Raura, Luc, and Mazus, he was deemed the most reliable and well-balanced choice despite his character flaws.

Following the conclusion of the Dunan Unification War, Zamza continued to serve as a magic instructor in the newly established Dunan Republic, though his personality remained as infuriating as ever.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Talk to Zamza in Toto Village with Nanami in the party and he will join. If not recruited here, he can be recruited later, in South Window City, following the battle against Solon Jhee.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
MISSING INFO 6 note 3 note

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category Data
Range Short
Type
Size M
Anger Even-tempered
Panic Level 3
Flying No
Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Cap
Armor Robe
Shield Cannot equip
Other
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet Wind Feather Ornament
Armor Guard Robe
Shield Cannot equip
Other Medicine 6
Cape
Greaves

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire Water Earth
A D C
Lightning Wind Holy
C D C
Darkness Shield Non-Elemental
C X D
Rune Slots
Slot Rune
Head Never unlocks
Right hand Fire Dragon Rune
Left hand Level 15
Weapon None attached

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP D 24 190 320 450
STR D 13 68 107 146
DEX F 12 51 80 108
PROT D 13 68 107 146
MAG D 13 68 107 146
MDEF D 13 68 107 146
SPD E 12 60 94 128
LCK G 11 43 66 88

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Tekken 7
2 8
3 9
4 Burning Iron Fist 10
5 39
6 42
7 45
8 48
9 51
10 Iron Fist of Rage 53
11 110
12 114
13 118
14 124
15 130
16 135
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Claws
Range Short
Initial LV 3 note
Runes None attached

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
115 Zamza Free Booster Pack Vol.1
366 Zamza Free Premium Pack
CS2-211 Zamza Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-527/R115 Zamza Free Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Equipping Zamza with a Fire Sealing Rune will ensure he takes no damage from his Fire Dragon Rune, although it does mean you cannot equip any other rune as Zamza only ever has two rune slots.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 130
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 118
  3. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4 (ISBN 4-8402-2106-5), pages 167-94
  4. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 158, 182
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