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{{Character
|name = Futch
|name=Futch
|japanese_name= フッチ
|jpname=フッチ
|romaji_name = Fucchi
|roname=Fucchi
|star = Chibi Star
|star=Chibi Star
|caption = Art by [[Fumi Ishikawa]]
|img=Futch (S2 character art)
|gender = Male
|caption=Ishikawa Fumi
|race = [[Human]]
|gender=Male
|height = 177cm
|race=Human
|birth_date = 447
|height=177cm (5'10") {{S3}}
|age = 9-11 (S1), 14 (S2), 29 (S3)
|dob=447
|from = [[Goya]], [[Dragon Knight's Domain]]
|age=11 {{S1}}<br>14 {{S2}}<br>29 {{S3}}
|family =
|from=[[Dragon Knights' Fortress|Goya]], [[Dragon Knight's Domain]]
|va =
|appears=Suikoden, Suikoden II, Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2, Suikoden III
}}'''Futch''' (フッチ, ''Fucchi'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]], [[Suikoden II]], and [[Suikoden III]]. Futch is a [[Dragon Knights|Dragon Knight]] and the partner of [[Black]] and [[Bright]].
}}
'''Futch''' (フッチ, ''Fucchi'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]], [[Suikoden II]], and [[Suikoden III]].
 
Futch is a [[Knights of the Dragon's Den|Dragon Knight]] and the partner of [[Black]] and [[Bright]]. He was forced to leave the Dragon Knight's when he lost his dragon, Black. He would turn to the [[Toran Liberation Army]] to help him move forward from his grief.
 
==Profile==
===Appearance===
[[File:Futch (S1 HDR portrait).png|frameless|180px|left]]A handsome lad with brown hair and eyes, in his adolescence Futch was a medium sized boy who wielded a spear. In [[Suikoden]], he wore a small breastplate over a tunic along with brown boots and gloves. He also wore a distinctive green scarf and winged headband. His spear was originally made to be the same height as himself when he was 11 years old.
 
In [[Suikoden II]], Futch wore a purple tunic over black pants. He retained his other clothing, including his scarf and headband, and also wore an armband around his upper right arm.
 
A fully matured adult in [[Suikoden III]], Futch stood 177cm tall and was well-toned and tanned. He wore a dark, sleeveless tank-top over a purple tunic and a single pauldron on his left shoulder, along with black pants and boots as well as brown gloves. He wore a purple armband on his upper right arm and maintained his distinctive green scarf and winged headband.
 
===Personality===
As a child, Futch was quick to retort to any perceived slight against him and Black. This was the cause of his animosity towards [[Ted]] when he called the young [[Knights of the Dragon's Den|Dragon Knight]] a brat. His youthful brash confidence is what propelled him to fly to [[Gregminster Palace]] despite the dangers involved.
 
[[File:Futch confesses his refusal to move on.png|220px|thumb|left|You had me traverse a continent so I wouldn't feel bad about you feeling bad???]]When it came to dragons, Futch was very kind-hearted and caring towards them. The grief of losing Black, his partner since childhood, however, cast a deep shadow on Futch's heart. He chose to carry the blame for Black's death but also took comfort in knowing Black loved him enough to die protecting them.
 
[[Humphrey Mintz]] would help Futch understand that though it was noble to grieve for Black, it should not keep him from his future, nor would it be a betrayal of Black's memory to one day partner with a new dragon. After finding [[Bright]] and rescuing [[Kent]] on [[Rakutei Mountain]], Futch was able to move on from his grief and look to the future.
 
As Sharon's guardian, he preferred to apologize for her rather than scold her directly. He saw something of himself in her youthful impetuousness and desire to see the world.
 
==History==
{{Quote| Hold tight, or you'll get thrown off. Not that I'd mind if a certain someone fell off. | Futch}}
 
[[File:Futch makes plans while in Gregminster.png|220px|thumb|left|Where's my Futch & Black at the theatre scene?]]
Futch was a 9th Rank [[Knights of the Dragon's Den|Dragon Knight]] who was partnered with the [[dragon]] [[Black]]. During the [[Gate Rune War]], Futch and Black were hired to escort the [[Imperial Guard]] to [[Magician's Island]]. Feeling Ted was disrespectful of him and Black, the two would argue during the flight.
 
Later, Futch was reunited with [[Hero (Suikoden)|the leader]] of the [[Toran Liberation Army]] at the [[Dragon's Den]] while the dragons were filled from a sleeping sickness. Impatient and wanting to help prepare a cure, Futch rushed off to gain a needed ingredient, the [[Black Dragon Orchid]], from [[Gregminster Palace]]'s [[Floating Garden]].
 
[[File:Futch awakens following his fall.png|220px|thumb|right|So good news or bad news first?]]There, he was caught by [[Barbarossa Rugner|Emperor Barbarossa]], who let the child go, as he had no part in the dragon's poisoning. As Futch was leaving, however, [[Windy]] attacked him using her magic, shooting Futch and Black out of the sky. Black was killed in the fall, taking the brunt of the impact so that Futch survived with the Black Dragon Orchid intact.


==Biography==
After Futch woke, [[Joshua Levenheit]] told Futch that, as he had lost his dragon, he could no longer stay with the Dragon Knights. Joshua Levenheit asked [[Humphrey Mintz]] to look over Futch and following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Futch departed with Humphrey on a journey.
===Suikoden===
{{Quote| Hold on tight, or you'll fall off. Not that I'd mind if one of you did fall off. | Futch}}


Futch is a [[Dragon Knights|Dragon Knight]] who was partnered with the [[dragon]] [[Black]]. During the [[Gate Rune War]], Futch and Black were hired to escort [[Tir McDohl]] and his party to  [[Magician's Island]]. Futch introduced himself to the members of the [[Imperial Guard]] and promised that they would arrive at Magician's Island quickly<ref>"Isn't he cute? So you'll be going to Magician's Island. Black will take you there in no time. " - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Though Futch was not quite what many had thought of when they heard of the dragon knights<ref>"You're a Dragon Knight? You're just a punk." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Futch saw them to Magician's Island safely, and awaited at the shores for their return<ref>"Here we are. Speed make you dizzy? Well, my job ends here. I'll wait here until you're done. Be careful." - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Futch grew impatient waiting for Tir and his party, and nearly left without them<ref>"Boy are they late. Hey Black, think we should leave? The Imperial Guard should be able to fend for themselves." - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but managed to wait it out until Tir and his party arrived, though he was still impatient to leave<ref>"It's about time. Hurry up and hop on, or we'll leave you behind." - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Futch returned Tir and his party to [[Gregminster]]. His job completed, Futch thought he would take a look around and wondered if Black would enjoy visiting the theater <ref>"That's the end of my job. You all have to deliver the Astral Conclusions to the Commander. While I'm in the capital, I might as well take a look around. How would you like to go to the theater, Black?" - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Futch and Humphrey headed toward [[Crystal Valley]] to research [[dragon|dragons]] but were slowed by the [[Dunan Unification War]] and were forced to stay in [[Highway Village]]. Futch befriended [[Kent]] and would share stores of dragons and the Dragon Knights with him.


Later in the war, Futch and Black would be reunited with Tir when Tir came to [[Goya]]<ref>"You're Tir, aren't you? Don't you remember me? It's Futch. I'm the one who took you to the Magician's Island on Black's back. What are you doing here?" - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Futch helped Milia inform [[Joshua Levenheit]] of Tir's arrival. When the [[Toran Liberation Army]] sent [[Liukan]] to inspect the sleeping dragons of the [[Dragon's Den]] and he revealed that the dragons had been poisoned, Futch said that he felt that someone had sneaked into the Dragon Knight's domain<ref>"I had a feeling somebody sneaked into our domain." - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. In order to make an antidote, Millia and the Toran Liberation Army travelled to [[Seek Valley]] in order to gain one of the antidotes, [[Moonlight weed]]. At the same time, Futch and Black, hearing from Liukan that another needed item, the [[black dragon orchid]], could only be found in [[Gregminster Palace]]'s [[Floating Garden]], rushed off to gain the second ingredient by themselves<ref>"Futch went alone to Gregminster Palace to get it." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
[[File:Futch meets the newborn Bright.png|220px|thumb|left|Adopt, don't breed]]When Kent failed to return home, Futch took part in a search for him on [[Rakutei Mountain]]. After rescuing Kent from an attacking [[Harpy]], they found what appeared to be a dragon's egg. Futch was hesitant, as he still missed Black terribly, but once the egg hatched, he eventually christened the new pup [[Bright]].


At the Floating Gardens of Gregminster, Futch searched for the flower most similar to the one that Liukan had described, eventually finding the Black Dragon Orchid<ref>"Damn, there are so many that I don't know which one is the black dragon orchid. Hmmm, this one looks most like the one that Liukan described." - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Futch was aided in identifying the flower by Emperor [[Barbarosa Rugner]], who confirmed Futch's guess<ref>"You're right, that is a black dragon orchid." - Barbarosa Rugner ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After questioning Futch, Barbarosa allowed him to leave, the flower in hand<ref>"Dragons? It must be Windy again. Young man, you must leave immediately." - Barbarosa Rugner ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Futch quickly followed Barbarosa's instructions to leave quickly<ref>"Phew! W-was that really the Emperor? Must have been. That sheer presence. But he sure was different from all those rumors. He let me go, and... Oh, well, now that I have the black dragon orchid, I'd better hurry home. Right, Black?" - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but was unable to leave before Windy arrived. Windy, noting that she had arrived just in time<ref>"Oh, I'm just in time." - Windy ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, attacked Futch as he was leaving, declaring that he was an uncouth boy who needed to be taught a lesson<ref>"What an uncouth boy. You should be punished." - Windy ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Windy's magic struck Black and Futch and sent them tumbling through the air. By the time Futch and Black were recovered by the Toran Liberation Army, Black was dead<ref>"I'm afraid that when we found him, Black was already dead." - Milia ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Fortunately, Futch was still alive, and held the Black Dragon Orchid within his hands<ref>"Don't worry. When we found you unconscious in the forest, you had the black dragon orchid in your hand. We had a hard time prying it loose." - Milia ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Futch and Humphrey joined the [[New Alliance Army]] to repay [[Hero (Suikoden II)|its leader]] for his help in searching for Kent. After the war, Humphrey and Futch continued on their journey to the [[One Temple]] in Crystal Valley in order to research Bright's unique coloring and undersized body to confirm his dragon status.


When Futch awoke, Liukan told him that he had managed to make an antidote<ref>"Yes, I made the antitode from the three ingredients and gave them to the dragons. They should be awakening soon." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Futch asked Liukan what the third ingrediant was<ref>"Thank god. ......... Dr. Liukan, what was the third ingredient?" - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, and while Liukan proved hesitant to tell him<ref>"Harrumph! The th-third ingredient?" - Liukan([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Joshua Levenheit eventually told Futch the truth: the third ingrediant had been Black's liver<ref>"......... I'll tell you. The third ingredient was a dragon's liver. And it came from..." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
[[File:Futch feeds little Bright.png|220px|thumb|right|It turned out Bright was a Digimon]]During their journey, a wild dragon would attack [[Milit Village]], where they were staying. Futch and Humphrey would help [[Nash Latkje]] and others fight against the wild beast, while Bright seemingly opened a portal to the [[World of Wings and Scales]], potentially confirming his dragon status. Following the battle, Futch and his friends would continue their journey.


Shortly after, Joshua Levenheit called Futch into his presence, telling Futch that, as he had lost his dragon, he could no longer stay with the Dragon Knights<ref>"A Dragon Knight who has lost his dragon must leave the Dragon's Den.  Now that you have lost Black, I cannot keep you here." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Futch understood, and thought that Black had allowed himself to die in order to save Futch's life<ref>"I understand, sir. Black probably died to save my life." - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref><ref>"I'm all right. I just want to believe that Black saved me." - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Joshua Levenheit asked a friend of his, [[Humphrey Mintz]], to look over Futch, claiming that he would not worry about Futch while he was with Humphrey. Joshua Levenheit urged Futch to take care, noting that he may one day be able to return to Goya<ref>"Futch, take care. Someday you may be able to return." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. [[Flik]], attempting to cheer up Futch, offered to teach him how to wield a sword<ref>"Hey, don't look so depressed. I'll teach you how to use a sword." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Leaving Goya, Futch joined the Toran Liberation Army.
Eventually, having regained his status as a [[Knights of the Dragon's Den|Dragon Knight]], Futch would work hard over the years and rise to the class of 4th Rank Dragon Knight and Vice-Commander of the Knights of the Dragon's Den. [[Humphrey Mintz|Humphrey]] would pass on his sword to him and Futch would wield it in battle from that point on.


Futch spent much of his time with the Toran Liberation Army in mourning for Black, noting that Black had been a great dragon<ref>"Black was such a good dragon. Such a good one." - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Futch declared half-heartedly that Black had been avenged<ref>"Black is avenged...I guess." - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Seen as reliable and dependable, he was tasked with taking care of [[Sharon]], the daughter of the [[Milia|knight's leader]]. He was sent to the [[Grasslands]] during the [[War of the Champions]] to aid in reconnaissance against the forces of [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonia]]. He would fight alongside the [[Fire Bringer]] after they helped him find Sharon, who was always trying to explore the outside world.


Following the end of the Toran Liberation War, Futch departed with Humphrey on a journey<ref>"Departs with Humphrey on a journey." - Futch's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Once the war was over, he would return to the [[Dragon Knight's Domain]] and begin studying towards becoming a 3rd Rank Dragon Knight.


==Game info==
==Game info==
===Suikoden===
===Suikoden===
====Recruiting====
{{S1 character data
{{Recruit
|hlevel=4
|image=Futch (portrait).png
|name=Futch
|castleLevel=A
|levelInt=19
|type=Male
|recruit=Recruited automatically following the story events at the [[Dragon Knight's Domain]].
|hp=F
|str=D
|dex=E
|prot=D
|spd=C
|mag=G
|lck=C
|helmetInt=[[Half Helmet]]
|armorInt=[[Leather Armor]]
|shield=yes
|helmetClass=Helmet
|armorClass=Light armor
|unitName=[[The Dragon Knights]]
|unitType=Other
|soldiers=60
|warDefeat=I
|weaponType=Spear
|weaponLevel=9
|weaponName1=Berserker
|weaponName2=Sigmund
|weaponName3=Sigurd
}}
 
===Suikoden II===
{{S2 character data
|hlevel=4
|recruit=Once the castle is Level 2 or more, journey to the [[Highway Village]] and initiate events there by talking to [[Humphrey Mintz|Humphrey]] and spending the night at the inn. Complete the subsequent events on [[Rakutei Mountain]] and Futch will join.
|name=Futch
|castleLevel=2
|levelInt=34 {{Tooltip|Based on the character's level on an imported Suikoden save, this level can be as high as 62}}
|weaponLevel=7 {{Tooltip|Based on the character's weapon level on an imported Suikoden save, this level can be as high as 10}}
|type=Young male
|size=Male
|anger=N
|panic=3
|fly=No
|weaponType=Spear
|weaponName1=Berserker
|weaponName2=Sigmund
|weaponName3=Sigurd
|helmetClass=Helmet
|armorClass=Light armor
|canShield=yes
|runeRight=Level 1
|runeLeft=Level 30
|fire= 4
|water= 4
|lightning= 4
|wind= 3
|earth= 4
|holy= 4
|darkness= 4
|shield= 0
|hp=E
|str=E
|mag=F
|prot=F
|mdef=F
|dex=D
|spd=C
|lck=C
|helmetInt=[[Circlet]]
|armorInt=[[Leather Armor]]
|shieldInt=[[Iron Shield]]
|other1Int=[[Medicine]] 6
|other2Int=[[Gauntlet]]
|other3Int=[[Boots]]
|protectors=[[Humphrey Mintz|Humphrey]]
}}
 
===Suikoden III===
{{S3 character data
|name=Futch
|name=Futch
|jp= フッチ
|recruit=During Chapter 4, speak to Futch on the [[Mountain Path (Suikoden III)|Mountain Path]] and agree to help him find [[Sharon]]. Sharon can be found in [[Caleria]].
|jpt= Fucchi
|class= Combat
|details= Recruited automatically following the story events at the [[Dragon Knight's Domain]]
|levelInt= 47
|type= Male
|anger= N
|move= 25m
|size=Normal
|flavor=Normal
|battleAI= Aggressive warrior
|helmetInt= [[Guardian Casque]]
|armorInt= [[Premier Chain Mail]]
|other1Int= [[Gloves of Destiny]]
|other2Int= [[Winged Boots]]
|other3Int= [[Mega Medicine|Mega Medicine B]] 4
|helmetClass= Cap
|armorClass= Medium armor
|runeRight= Level 1/[[Lightning Rune]]
|runeLeft= Level 37
|fire= O
|water= O
|wind= O
|earth= O
|lightning= O
|gate= X
|sword= O
|chant= X
|shldm= O
|spInt=1000
|sklfree=3
|skllock=1
|lockPhysical11=yes
|potentialPhysical1= C
|maxPhysical1= B
|levelPhysical2= 1
|beginPhysical2= B
|potentialPhysical2= B
|maxPhysical2= B+
|potentialPhysical3= C
|maxPhysical3= B
|potentialPhysical10 = C
|maxPhysical10= B
|levelPhysical11= 1
|beginPhysical11= B
|potentialPhysical11= B
|maxPhysical11= B+
|levelPhysical13= 1
|beginPhysical13= C
|potentialPhysical13= B
|maxPhysical13= B+
|potentialPhysical14= C
|maxPhysical14= B
|potentialMagic1= B
|maxMagic1= B+
|potentialMagic2= C
|maxMagic2= B
|potentialMagic3= D
|maxMagic3= C
|potentialMagic4= C
|maxMagic4= B
|levelMagic5= 1
|beginMagic5= B
|potentialMagic5= C
|maxMagic5= B+
|potentialMagic9=B
|maxMagic9= B+
|potentialMagic11= C
|maxMagic11= B
|hp= D
|pwr= F
|skl= F
|mgc= H
|rep= G
|mdf= G
|spd= E
|luk= G
|pdf= X
|warClass=Leader
|warDefeat=Cannot die
|weaponName1= Masamune
|weaponName2= Murasame
|weaponName3= Muramasa
|weaponType= Two-handed sword
|weaponLevel= 12
|range= S
}}
}}
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|131|[[Futch (CS card 131)|Futch]]|{{Free}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CS list|380|[[Futch (CS card 380)|Futch]]|{{Free}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
{{CS list|484|[[Futch (CS card 484)|Futch]]|{{Leader}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-016|[[Futch (CS card CS2-016)|Futch]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-223|[[Futch (CS card CS2-223)|Futch]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-344|[[Futch (CS card CS2-344)|Futch]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-543/R131|[[Futch (CS card CS2-543)|Futch]]|{{Free}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS break}}
{{CS list|157|[[Futch's Dragon Quest (CS card 157)|Futch's Dragon Quest]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-598/R157|[[Futch's Dragon Quest (CS card CS2-598)|Futch's Dragon Quest]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Futch (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Futch (Suikoden portrait art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Futch (S2 character art).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Futch (Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2).png|[[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]] artwork by [[Yashioka Shō]]
File:Futch (Card Stories 131).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Yashioka Shō]]
File:Futch (S3 character art).png|[[Suikoden III]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Futch (Card Stories CS2-016).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Iwasaki Minako]]
File:Futch (Card Stories CS2-223).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Miki Sato]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Futch (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Futch (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Futch (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Futch (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
File:Futch (S3 PS2 portrait).png|[[Suikoden III]] Sony PlayStation 2 portrait
File:Futch (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Futch (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Futch's weapons in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]], ''Verserk'', ''Sigmund'', and ''Sigurd'' are all names of Norse heroes, although Verserk is a poor translation of ''Vorsung''. Vorsong was the father of Sigmund, who in turn was the father of Sigurd, the slayer of Fafnir.
* Futch's weapons in [[Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]], ''Verserk'', ''Sigmund'', and ''Sigurd'' all stem from Norse mythology, although Verserk is a poor translation of Berserker. In Norse mythology, Sigmund was the father of Sigurd, the slayer of Fafnir.
 
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (katakana)|フッチ}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (romaji)|Fucchi}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|弗奇}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|弗奇}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Fúqí}}
{{Other Names footer}}
 
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Futch}}
{{Other Names row|French|Futch}}
{{Other Names row|German|Futch}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Futch}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Futch}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 180-1
 
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 241-2
{{Top icons
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7]] (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), pages 42-5, 52, 89
|Suikoden= yes
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), pages 105-6
|Suikoden II= yes
# [[Genso Suikoden III 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0331-7), page 197
|Suikoden III= yes
# [[Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book]] (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 52, Character Archive page 48
|Suikoden IV= no
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 92, 95, 206-7, 211, 265, 347-8
|Suikoden V= no
|Tierkreis= no
|Suikogaiden 1= no
|Suikogaiden 2= yes
|Tactics= no
|Card Stories= yes
}}
{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden)}}
{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden II)}}


[[category: Characters in Suikoden]][[Category:Characters in Suikoden II]]
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{{Navbox S3 characters}} {{Short description|Dragon Knight and comrade of Humphrey Mintz}}
[[de:Futch]]

Latest revision as of 12:49, 10 October 2025

Futch
フッチ Fucchi
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 447
Age
11 (S1)
14 (S2)
29 (S3)
Height
177cm (5'10") (S3)
Biographical Information
Star
Chibi Star
From
Goya, Dragon Knight's Domain
Meta Information
Appearances

Futch (フッチ, Fucchi) is a supporting character in Suikoden, Suikoden II, and Suikoden III.

Futch is a Dragon Knight and the partner of Black and Bright. He was forced to leave the Dragon Knight's when he lost his dragon, Black. He would turn to the Toran Liberation Army to help him move forward from his grief.

Profile

Appearance

A handsome lad with brown hair and eyes, in his adolescence Futch was a medium sized boy who wielded a spear. In Suikoden, he wore a small breastplate over a tunic along with brown boots and gloves. He also wore a distinctive green scarf and winged headband. His spear was originally made to be the same height as himself when he was 11 years old.

In Suikoden II, Futch wore a purple tunic over black pants. He retained his other clothing, including his scarf and headband, and also wore an armband around his upper right arm.

A fully matured adult in Suikoden III, Futch stood 177cm tall and was well-toned and tanned. He wore a dark, sleeveless tank-top over a purple tunic and a single pauldron on his left shoulder, along with black pants and boots as well as brown gloves. He wore a purple armband on his upper right arm and maintained his distinctive green scarf and winged headband.

Personality

As a child, Futch was quick to retort to any perceived slight against him and Black. This was the cause of his animosity towards Ted when he called the young Dragon Knight a brat. His youthful brash confidence is what propelled him to fly to Gregminster Palace despite the dangers involved.

You had me traverse a continent so I wouldn't feel bad about you feeling bad???

When it came to dragons, Futch was very kind-hearted and caring towards them. The grief of losing Black, his partner since childhood, however, cast a deep shadow on Futch's heart. He chose to carry the blame for Black's death but also took comfort in knowing Black loved him enough to die protecting them.

Humphrey Mintz would help Futch understand that though it was noble to grieve for Black, it should not keep him from his future, nor would it be a betrayal of Black's memory to one day partner with a new dragon. After finding Bright and rescuing Kent on Rakutei Mountain, Futch was able to move on from his grief and look to the future.

As Sharon's guardian, he preferred to apologize for her rather than scold her directly. He saw something of himself in her youthful impetuousness and desire to see the world.

History

Hold tight, or you'll get thrown off. Not that I'd mind if a certain someone fell off.

—  Futch
Where's my Futch & Black at the theatre scene?

Futch was a 9th Rank Dragon Knight who was partnered with the dragon Black. During the Gate Rune War, Futch and Black were hired to escort the Imperial Guard to Magician's Island. Feeling Ted was disrespectful of him and Black, the two would argue during the flight.

Later, Futch was reunited with the leader of the Toran Liberation Army at the Dragon's Den while the dragons were filled from a sleeping sickness. Impatient and wanting to help prepare a cure, Futch rushed off to gain a needed ingredient, the Black Dragon Orchid, from Gregminster Palace's Floating Garden.

So good news or bad news first?

There, he was caught by Emperor Barbarossa, who let the child go, as he had no part in the dragon's poisoning. As Futch was leaving, however, Windy attacked him using her magic, shooting Futch and Black out of the sky. Black was killed in the fall, taking the brunt of the impact so that Futch survived with the Black Dragon Orchid intact.

After Futch woke, Joshua Levenheit told Futch that, as he had lost his dragon, he could no longer stay with the Dragon Knights. Joshua Levenheit asked Humphrey Mintz to look over Futch and following the end of the Gate Rune War, Futch departed with Humphrey on a journey.

Futch and Humphrey headed toward Crystal Valley to research dragons but were slowed by the Dunan Unification War and were forced to stay in Highway Village. Futch befriended Kent and would share stores of dragons and the Dragon Knights with him.

Adopt, don't breed

When Kent failed to return home, Futch took part in a search for him on Rakutei Mountain. After rescuing Kent from an attacking Harpy, they found what appeared to be a dragon's egg. Futch was hesitant, as he still missed Black terribly, but once the egg hatched, he eventually christened the new pup Bright.

Futch and Humphrey joined the New Alliance Army to repay its leader for his help in searching for Kent. After the war, Humphrey and Futch continued on their journey to the One Temple in Crystal Valley in order to research Bright's unique coloring and undersized body to confirm his dragon status.

It turned out Bright was a Digimon

During their journey, a wild dragon would attack Milit Village, where they were staying. Futch and Humphrey would help Nash Latkje and others fight against the wild beast, while Bright seemingly opened a portal to the World of Wings and Scales, potentially confirming his dragon status. Following the battle, Futch and his friends would continue their journey.

Eventually, having regained his status as a Dragon Knight, Futch would work hard over the years and rise to the class of 4th Rank Dragon Knight and Vice-Commander of the Knights of the Dragon's Den. Humphrey would pass on his sword to him and Futch would wield it in battle from that point on.

Seen as reliable and dependable, he was tasked with taking care of Sharon, the daughter of the knight's leader. He was sent to the Grasslands during the War of the Champions to aid in reconnaissance against the forces of Harmonia. He would fight alongside the Fire Bringer after they helped him find Sharon, who was always trying to explore the outside world.

Once the war was over, he would return to the Dragon Knight's Domain and begin studying towards becoming a 3rd Rank Dragon Knight.

Game info

Suikoden

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Recruited automatically following the story events at the Dragon Knight's Domain.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
Automatic Male 19 9

Battle Bonds

Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one
Unite Attacks
Name Members
Dragon Knight Attack Futch, Milia

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Helmet
Armor Light armor
Shield Can equip
Other Male
Rune
Slot Rune
Runes None
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet Half Helmet
Armor Leather Armor
Shield None
Other None
None
Items None

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP F 16 120 470 650
STR D 13 68 146 170
DEX E 12 60 128 150
PROT D 13 68 146 170
MAG G 11 43 88 110
SPD C 13 75 163 190
LCK C 13 75 163 190

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit The Dragon Knights
Unit Type Other
Defeat Cannot die or be wounded
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK ——
Sub ATK ——
Soldiers 60

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Berserker 7
2 11
3 15
4 19
5 Sigmund 27
6 33
7 40
8 47
9 56
10 66
11 Sigurd 88
12 97
13 107
14 119
15 136
16 150
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Spear
Range Medium
Initial LV 9
Runes None attached

Suikoden II

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Once the castle is Level 2 or more, journey to the Highway Village and initiate events there by talking to Humphrey and spending the night at the inn. Complete the subsequent events on Rakutei Mountain and Futch will join.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
LV 2 Young male 34 note 7 note

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category Data
Range Medium
Type Young male
Size Male
Anger Even-tempered
Panic Level 3
Flying No
Unite Attacks
Name Members
Pretty Boy Attack Futch, Luc, Sasuke
Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Humphrey

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Helmet
Armor Light armor
Shield Can equip
Other Young male
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet Circlet
Armor Leather Armor
Shield Iron Shield
Other Medicine 6
Gauntlet
Boots

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire Water Earth
D D D
Lightning Wind Holy
D C D
Darkness Shield Non-Elemental
D X D
Rune Slots
Slot Rune
Head Never unlocks
Right hand Level 1
Left hand Level 30
Weapon None attached

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP E 20 170 290 410
STR E 12 60 94 128
DEX D 13 68 107 146
PROT F 12 51 80 108
MAG F 12 51 80 108
MDEF F 12 51 80 108
SPD C 13 75 119 163
LCK C 13 75 119 163

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Berserker 5
2 8
3 Sigmund 12
4 24
5 32
6 37
7 42
8 48
9 Sigurd 53
10 80
11 88
12 98
13 110
14 120
15 130
16 140
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Spear
Range Medium
Initial LV 7 note
Runes None attached

Suikoden III

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
During Chapter 4, speak to Futch on the Mountain Path and agree to help him find Sharon. Sharon can be found in Caleria.
Class Type Level Weapon LV
Combat Male 47 12

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category Data
Type Male
Move 25m
Anger Even-tempered
Behavior Aggressive warrior
Size Normal
Flavor Normal

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Cap
Armor Medium armor
Shield Cannot equip
Other Male
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet Guardian Casque
Armor Premier Chain Mail
Shield Cannot equip
Other Gloves of Destiny
Winged Boots
Mega Medicine B 4

Runes

Magic Compatibility
Fire Water Earth
◯ ◯ ◯
Lightning Wind Gate
◯ ◯ ⨉
Sword Jonguleur Shield
◯ ⨉ ◯
Rune Slots
Slot Rune
Head Never unlocks
Right hand Level 1/Lightning Rune
Left hand Level 37
Weapon None attached

Skills

Physical Skills

Skill Name Potential Level Begin Max
Swing C B
Accuracy B 1 B B+
Damage C B
Sharpshoot
Counter-Attack
Heavy Damage
Continual Attack
Freeze
Skill Name Potential Level Begin Max
Thief
Repel C B
Parry B 1 B B+
Shield Protect
Armor Protect B 1 C B+
Holy Dash C B
Fighting Spirit
Adrenaline Power

Magic Skills

Skill Name Potential Level Begin Max
Fire Magic B B+
Water Magic C B
Wind Magic D C
Earth Magic C B
Lightning Magic C 1 B B+
Shield Magic
Blinking Magic
Magic Repel
Skill Name Potential Level Begin Max
Magic Resist B B+
Pale Gate Magic
Sword of Magic C B
Precision
Magic Rationing
Focus
Chanting Volume
Chanting Purity

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 99
HP D 24 190 450 540
PWR F 13 68 146 170
SKL F 13 68 146 170
MGC H 12 51 108 130
REP G 12 60 128 150
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MDF G 12 60 128 150
SPD E 13 75 163 190
LUK G 12 60 128 150

War Battles

War Stats
Stat Value
Class Leader
Defeat Cannot die
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Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Masamune 6
2 18
3 30
4 41
5 53
6 Murasame 75
7 87
8 99
9 111
10 123
11 135
12 Muramasa 158
13 169
14 179
15 190
16 200
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Two-handed sword
Initial LV 12

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
131 Futch Free Booster Pack Vol.1
380 Futch Free Premium Pack
484 Futch Leader Booster Pack Vol.4
CS2-016 Futch Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.1
CS2-223 Futch Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-344 Futch Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-543/R131 Futch Free Remake Booster
Non-character cards depicting this character
157 Futch's Dragon Quest Mission Booster Pack Vol.1
CS2-598/R157 Futch's Dragon Quest Mission Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Futch's weapons in Suikoden and Suikoden II, Verserk, Sigmund, and Sigurd all stem from Norse mythology, although Verserk is a poor translation of Berserker. In Norse mythology, Sigmund was the father of Sigurd, the slayer of Fafnir.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) フッチ
Japanese (romaji) Fucchi
Chinese simplified (HDR) 弗奇
Chinese traditional (HDR) 弗奇
Chinese pinyin Fúqí
English Futch
French Futch
German Futch
Italian Futch
Spanish Futch

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 180-1
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 241-2
  3. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7 (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), pages 42-5, 52, 89
  4. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), pages 105-6
  5. Genso Suikoden III 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0331-7), page 197
  6. Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 52, Character Archive page 48
  7. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 92, 95, 206-7, 211, 265, 347-8
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