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'''Liukan''' (リュウカン, ''Ryuukan'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]] who makes a cameo in [[Suikoden II]]. He is considered to be the finest physician in all of the [[Toran Republic]].  
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}}'''Liukan''' (リュウカン, ''Ryuukan'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] who makes a cameo in [[Suikoden II]]. Liukan is a doctor who is considered to be the finest physician in all of the [[Toran Republic]].  


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden===
{{quote| I grew sick of this crazy world and was about to retire to the mountains to live a quiet life as a recluse. But I've changed my mind.| Liukan}}
{{quote| Please take care. Even I, Liukan, cannot raise the dead. | Liukan}}


Liukan is a famous doctor, sometimes called the "Holy Doctor"<ref>"We sent a man to look for Liukan, whom people call the Holy Doctor, but he has apparently disappeared." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, and is considered the most famous doctor in the land<ref>"He's the finest doctor in the land. He can probably find a cure." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Liukan practised in [[Rikon]]; however, he grew tired of the world of medicine<ref>"You want me to prepare some medicine, right? I'm tired of all that." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, and retired and moved away from Rikon<ref>"Are you fellows looking for Liukan too? Forget it! That fine pharmacist's long retired and living up in the hills." - Man ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, moving into an isolated [[Liukan's Hermitage|hermitage]] located past the [[Rapids of Dunan]]. Despite his retirement, patients continued to travel to Rikon in search of him<ref>"We travelled a long way after hearing that a renowned pharmacist lives here. I was hoping he'd have a cure for my sick child, but..." - Older woman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
[[File:Liukan laments the loss of the young to war.png|220px|thumb|left|"...but millennials have no savings."]]
Liukan was renowned as the "Holy Doctor," and his true age remained a mystery, even to himself, having lived so long he could no longer recall it. His medical skill was peerless; any ailment treated by his prescriptions was swiftly cured, earning him widespread reverence as a healer.


During the [[Gate Rune War]], the [[Toran Liberation Army]] visited Liukan in hopes of him making them an antidote towards [[Milich Oppenheimer]]'s poisonous flowers. Liukan claimed that he had isolated himself to no avail<ref>"So, it appears I tried to isolate myself to no avail." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and mentioned how he was tired of preparing medicines, but Liukan was interrupted by Milich Oppenheimer, who kidnapped Liukan, placing him in [[Soniere Prison]] in order to prevent Liukan from aiding the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"I shall invite Dr. Liukan over to my impenetrable Soniere Prison." - Milich Oppenheimer ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Many traveled to [[Rikon]] to seek his help over the years. In the past he even treated [[Sheena]], [[Lepant]]'s son. Yet, though he could mend the body, he lamented that he could not heal the turmoil in men's hearts that drove them to war and violence. Disillusioned by the chaos of the age, he withdrew from the world, retreating deep into the mountains in seclusion.


The Toran Liberation Army quickly launched a rescue effort, breaking into Soniere Prison in order to rescue Liukan. As they reached Liukan's cell, Liukan mistook his rescuers for executioners, declaring to them that he would not miss this world<ref>"Ah, so my time is up. I'm prepared to die. And I won't miss this world." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. However, upon realizing the identity of his rescuers<ref>"You're...those troublemakers who came to my house." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Liukan consented to go with them<ref>"Good idea. I'm beginning to miss the sunlight." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
During the [[Gate Rune War]], General [[Milich Oppenheimer]], fearing Liukan might devise an antidote to the deadly poison of his flower [[Antoinette]], had him forcibly taken and imprisoned in [[Soniere Prison]]. Though Liukan had refused to involve himself with medicine, his captivity persisted until the [[Toran Liberation Army]] stormed the fortress to free him.


Following his successful rescue, Liukan decided that he would like to join the Toran Liberation Army, deciding against leading a reclusive, quiet life<ref>"I became sick of this world, and retired to the mountains as a recluse, planning to lead a quiet life. But I changed my mind. I would like to fight alongside you. Please let me join you, Commander Tir." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Liukan quickly prepared an antitoxin<ref>"This here is an antitoxin." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, which proved highly effective in combating Milich's poisonous flowers.
When [[Gremio]] sacrificed himself to shield his comrades, Liukan was moved, declaring that though he sought to withdraw from the world, he could no longer not involve himself. From that moment, he resolved to lend his skills to the liberation cause.


Later in the Gate Rune War, Liukan's talents were once again needed by the Toran Liberation Army. He was sent to [[Goya]] in order to examine the sleeping [[dragon|dragons]]. After examining the [[Dragon Knights|Dragon Knight]]'s dragons, Liukan discovered that they were not ill, but rather had been poisoned with sleeping poison<ref>"This isn't a disease. They have been poisoned with sleeping poison." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. In order to prepare an antidote, Liukan sent [[Tir McDohl]] and his party to [[Seek Valley]] in order to find [[Moonlight weed]]. After overhearing Liukan mention that another needed ingredient, the [[Black dragon orchid]], could only be found in the [[Floating Garden]] of [[Gregminster Palace]], [[Futch]] took off on his dragon, [[Black]]. Liukan blamed himself for Futch's rash behaviour, claiming that he should not have mentioned it in front of him<ref>"The only place where one can obtain the black dragon orchid is the Floating Garden at Gregminster. I shouldn't have mentioned it in front of him." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Futch's attempt to get the Black Dragon Orchid inadvertently gave Liukan his final needed ingredient, a dragon liver, as Futch's mount, Black, was killed by [[Windy]] as Futch attempted to return to the [[Dragon's Den]]. The ingredients collected, Lukien quickly prepared an antidote<ref>"Yes, I made the antidote from the three ingredients and gave them to the dragons. They should be awakening soon." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Liukan proved invaluable, neutralizing Milich’s poisonous fog and later rousing the slumbering [[dragon]]s with his remedies. Despite his advanced years, he even took to the battlefield, wielding his walking staff with surprising force. During the war, he resided in [[Toran Castle]], often in discourse with the monk [[Fukien]], the two reflecting somberly on the toll of conflict.


During the Gate Rune War, Liukan felt frustrated by the deaths brought on by the war, claiming that even his medicines were useless to stop many lives from being lost in battles<ref>"With each battle, many lives are lost. Even my medicines are useless." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> Prior to the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Liukan conversed with [[Fukien]], the two mourning the loss of young lives that war inevitably brought<ref>"Me too. We old ones are prepared, but... It hurts to see young ones die." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Following the battle, Liukan tended to the injured at [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade|Shasarazade]]<ref>"My hands are full with the injured. - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Liukan was present at [[Sanchez]]'s stabbing of [[Mathiu Silverberg]], and immediately understood the gravity of Mathiu's wounds<ref>"Don't be ridiculous, Master Mathiu. You're badly injured. If you move..." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Liukan attempted to keep Mathiu from overstraining himself<ref>"Let me tell you something, as a doctor. I won't let Mathiu go to battle." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but was unable to keep Mathiu from accompanying Tir McDohl during the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]]. Liukan continued to give Mathiu medical advice<ref>"Master Mathiu! Don't strain yourself any further. You shouldn't be outside." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and told Mathiu of the Toran Liberation Army's victory<ref>"Master Liukan, those voices... Have we won?" - Mathiu Silverberg<br>"Yes, undoubtedly." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Liukan heard the dying Mathiu's final words, and in one of his last acts as a member of the Toran Liberation Army, Liukan lamented Mathiu's passing<ref>"Are you asleep now, Master Mathiu? May you rest in peace. You have accomplished so much in your life." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
When peace came, Liukan established a clinic, saving countless lives—yet he remained a recluse, seldom descending from his mountain refuge. Years later, during the [[Dunan Unification War]], he emerged once more to treat the youth [[Ko (Suikoden II)|Ko]], who had been poisoned by a monstrous attack in [[Banner Pass]], proving his mastery undiminished by time.


Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Liukan opened a clinic, where he saved many lives<ref>"Opens a clinic, where he saves many lives." - Liukan's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
==Game info==
{{S1 character data
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|name=Liukan
|levelInt=19
|castleLevel=A
|type=Male
|recruit=Recruited automatically at [[Toran Castle]] following plot events at [[Soniere Prison]].
|armorClass=[[Guard Robe]]
|itemsInt=[[Medicine]] 6<br>[[Medicine]] 6<br>[[Mega Medicine]] 3<br>[[Mega Medicine]] 3<br>[[Sacrificial Buddha]]
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|armorInt=Robe
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|str=F
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|prot=F
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|lck=D
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|atkLead=6
|atkLt=5
|warDefeat=I
|weaponType=Rod
|weaponLevel=2
|weaponName1=Cane
|weaponName2=Oak Cane
|weaponName3=Ebony Cane
}}
 
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|222|[[Liukan (CS card 222)|Liukan]]|{{Commoner}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-482/R222|[[Liukan (CS card CS2-482)|Liukan]]|{{Commoner}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Liukan (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Liukan (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Liukan (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Liukan is sometimes referred to as the "Holy Doctor."
*Liukan's weapon upgrades as ''Stick'', ''Oak Stick'', and ''Ebony Stick''. Both of these types of wood have medicinal uses - Oak bark has been used by herbalists for years as an astringent, and the leaves and other parts of the trees of the ebony family were traditionally used to treat intestinal parasites, wounds, dysentery, and fever.
*Liukan's weapon upgrades as ''Stick'', ''Oak Stick'', and ''Ebony Stick''. Both of these types of wood have medicinal uses - Oak bark has been used by herbalists for years as an astringent, and the leaves and other parts of the trees of the ebony family were traditionally used to treat intestinal parasites, wounds, dysentery, and fever.
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (katakana)|リュウカン}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (romaji)|Ryuukan}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|柳康}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|柳康}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Liǔkāng}}
{{Other Names footer}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Liukan}}
{{Other Names row|French|Liukan}}
{{Other Names row|German|Liukan}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Liukan}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Liukan}}
{{Other Names footer}}
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==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 235
 
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 304
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# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 73, 111, 232
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Latest revision as of 12:53, 10 October 2025

Liukan
リュウカン Ryuukan
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Biographical Information
Star
Chirei Star
Meta Information
Appearances

Liukan (リュウカン, Ryuukan) is a supporting character in Suikoden who makes a cameo in Suikoden II. He is considered to be the finest physician in all of the Toran Republic.

History

I grew sick of this crazy world and was about to retire to the mountains to live a quiet life as a recluse. But I've changed my mind.

—  Liukan
"...but millennials have no savings."

Liukan was renowned as the "Holy Doctor," and his true age remained a mystery, even to himself, having lived so long he could no longer recall it. His medical skill was peerless; any ailment treated by his prescriptions was swiftly cured, earning him widespread reverence as a healer.

Many traveled to Rikon to seek his help over the years. In the past he even treated Sheena, Lepant's son. Yet, though he could mend the body, he lamented that he could not heal the turmoil in men's hearts that drove them to war and violence. Disillusioned by the chaos of the age, he withdrew from the world, retreating deep into the mountains in seclusion.

During the Gate Rune War, General Milich Oppenheimer, fearing Liukan might devise an antidote to the deadly poison of his flower Antoinette, had him forcibly taken and imprisoned in Soniere Prison. Though Liukan had refused to involve himself with medicine, his captivity persisted until the Toran Liberation Army stormed the fortress to free him.

When Gremio sacrificed himself to shield his comrades, Liukan was moved, declaring that though he sought to withdraw from the world, he could no longer not involve himself. From that moment, he resolved to lend his skills to the liberation cause.

Liukan proved invaluable, neutralizing Milich’s poisonous fog and later rousing the slumbering dragons with his remedies. Despite his advanced years, he even took to the battlefield, wielding his walking staff with surprising force. During the war, he resided in Toran Castle, often in discourse with the monk Fukien, the two reflecting somberly on the toll of conflict.

When peace came, Liukan established a clinic, saving countless lives—yet he remained a recluse, seldom descending from his mountain refuge. Years later, during the Dunan Unification War, he emerged once more to treat the youth Ko, who had been poisoned by a monstrous attack in Banner Pass, proving his mastery undiminished by time.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Recruited automatically at Toran Castle following plot events at Soniere Prison.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
Automatic Male 19 2

Battle Bonds

Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one
Unite Attacks
Name Members
Flash Attack Fukien, Kai, Liukan

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP F 16 120 470 650
STR F 12 51 108 130
DEX B 14 106 180 210
PROT F 12 51 108 130
MAG F 12 51 108 130
SPD E 12 60 128 150
LCK D 13 68 146 170

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit The Elderly Warriors
Unit Type Charge
Defeat Cannot die or be wounded
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK 6
Sub ATK 5
Soldiers 100

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Cane 3
2 5
3 7
4 10
5 13
6 17
7 Oak Cane 28
8 33
9 38
10 44
11 Ebony Cane 60
12 70
13 85
14 100
15 114
16 130
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Rod
Range Short
Initial LV 2
Runes None attached

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
222 Liukan Commoner Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-482/R222 Liukan Commoner Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Liukan is sometimes referred to as the "Holy Doctor."
  • Liukan's weapon upgrades as Stick, Oak Stick, and Ebony Stick. Both of these types of wood have medicinal uses - Oak bark has been used by herbalists for years as an astringent, and the leaves and other parts of the trees of the ebony family were traditionally used to treat intestinal parasites, wounds, dysentery, and fever.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) リュウカン
Japanese (romaji) Ryuukan
Chinese simplified (HDR) 柳康
Chinese traditional (HDR) 柳康
Chinese pinyin Liǔkāng
English Liukan
French Liukan
German Liukan
Italian Liukan
Spanish Liukan

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 235
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 304
  3. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 131
  4. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 73, 111, 232
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