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Skillful spearman known as "Tsai of the Divine Spear"
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{{Character
{{Character
|name = Tsai
|name = Tsai
|japanese_name=  ツァイ
|jpname=  ツァイ
|romaji_name =  
|roname = Tsuai
|star = Tenyu Star
|star = Tenyu Star²
|caption = Art by [[Fumi Ishikawa]]
|img=Tsai
|caption=Ishikawa Fumi
|gender = Male
|gender = Male
|race = [[Human]]
|race = Human
|height =
|dob = 424
|birth_date = 424
|age = 37 {{S2}}
|age = 37 (S2)
|from = [[Ryube Village]], [[Dunan Republic]]
|from = [[Ryube]], [[Dunan Republic]]
|family = [[Tomo]] (daughter)
|family = [[Tomo]] (daughter)
|va =  
|S2 = yes
}}'''Tsai''' (ツァイ, '' Tsui'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. Tsai is a craftsman who is so well-known for his skills with spears that he has acquired the nickname of 'Tsai of the Divine Spear.'
}}
'''Tsai''' (ツァイ, '' Tsuai'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. Tsai is a craftsman who is so well-known for his skills with spears that he has acquired the nickname of 'Tsai of the Divine Spear.'


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden II===
{{Quote| Any craftsman would be ashamed to begin a job and not finish it! | Tsai}}
{{Quote| Any craftsman would be ashamed to begin a job and not finish it! | Tsai}}


Tsai is a craftsman and talented spearman. He once pierced an iron helmet with a spear, earning him the nickname 'Tsai of the Divine Spear.'<ref>”He once pierced a steel helmet with his spear. Ever since then, they've called him 'Tsai of the Divine Spear'." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref> Despite his talent, his wife disapproved of him using his spear<ref>”Or maybe I should tell Mom what you're up to....using your spear again and all.” - Tomo ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
[[File:Tsai finds some unexpected visitors.png|thumb|left|220px|It's like he doesn't even know he's in an RPG.]]
Tsai was a talented spearman and spear craftsman. He once pierced an iron helmet with a spear, earning him the nickname 'Divine Spear.'
 
Unpretentious and strong-willed, he was considered first-rate both as a soldier and as a craftsman but considered himself a craftsman first and foremost. Though capable of many forms of crafting, he preferred to work mainly on spears.
 
He originally lived in [[Ryube Village]] but moved into the mountains surrounding the town seeking privacy. His reputation also led to his recruitment by [[Viktor]] as Viktor recognized his skill and believed that only Tsai could repair the damaged [[Fire Spear|Fire Spears]].
 
Tsai would agree to help the group, worried about [[Luca Blight]]'s advance. Too late to prevent the razing of [[Ryube Village]], Tsai recognized Luca's strength and prevented the [[Hero (Suikoden II)|hero]] and [[Jowy Atreides|Jowy]] from confronting him, knowing they would die in the attempt. Tsai would coninue to aid the mercenary force, eventually joining the [[New State Army]] after it was founded.
 
Tsai served as an infantry leader during the [[Dunan Unification War]], utilizing his outstanding handling of the spear. Although he downplayed his nickname as the Divine Spear, he was still proud of his spearmanship, which he brought to bare against the [[Highland Army]].
 
During the war, he would return to him home to collect some tools only to be confronted by his daughter, [[Tomo]]. It was revealed that Tsai was estranged from his family as he was absorbed in his work. He would refuse to return home with her, saying he had a responsibility to the New State Army. This instead led to Tomo joining the army over Tsai's protests.
 
Prior to the [[Liberation of Greenhill]], Tomo would once again try to persuade Tsai to come home. Tsai would again refuse, stating that all he had done was made his wife and child sad. He would ask Tomo to tell her mother that he was never found if he died in the upcoming battle.


Tsai originally lived in [[Ryube]], but moved into the mountains surrounding the town seeking privacy<ref>”Tsai lives near Ryube Village. He moved into the mountains cause he likes privacy...” - Apple ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.  However, people came to his [[Ryube]] home long after he had moved in hopes of meeting him<ref>”Tsai moved out a while ago, but people keep coming by looking for him.” - Man ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. His reputation also led to his recruitment by [[Viktor]]'s [[Viktor's Mercenaries|Mercenaries]] as Viktor believed that only Tsai could repair the damaged [[Fire Spears]]. Tsai quickly agreed to join, having already anticipated such an event occurring.
Following the conflict he reunited with his wife, dragged home by his daughter and seemed to have lived a happy family life from then on.
 
==Gameplay==
{{GS02 CG
|recruit= Tsai automatically joins you during plot events in [[Ryube Forest]].
|name= Tsai
|level= 11
|wlvl= 6
|gender= Male
|size= M
|range= M
|anger= N
|panic= 3
|fly= No
|type= Spear
|name1= God Spear
|name2= Raijin Spear
|name3= Raijin Long Spear
|head= Cap
|body= Kenpo
|accessory= Male
|runer= [[Unicorn Rune]]
|runel= Level 20
|fire= C
|water= E
|earth= C
|light= C
|wind= B
|holy= B
|dark= C
|gate= E
|???= -
|hp= E
|str= E
|magic= F
|prot= D
|mdef= E
|tech= B
|speed= E
|luck= C
|ehead= [[Leather Hat]]
|ebody= [[Fur Robe]]
|eother= [[Clay Guardian]] 4<br>[[Gauntlet]]<br>[[Greaves]]
|unite1= [[Dad & Daughter Attack]]
|partner1= [[Tomo]]
|atk= --
|sub_atk= +1
|skill= Fire Spear x2
|protects= [[Tomo]]
|protectors= [[Tomo]]
}}


Though Tsai repaired the Fire Spears, Viktor's Mercenaries were unable to keep Luca Blight from taking the [[Mercenary Fortress]].  
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|052|[[Tsai (CS card 052)|Tsai]]|{{Commoner}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CS list|305|[[Tsai (CS card 305)|Tsai]]|{{Commoner}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-176|[[Tsai (CS card CS2-176)|Tsai]]|{{Commoner}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-442/R052|[[Tsai (CS card CS2-442)|Tsai]]|{{Commoner}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}


Tsai followed the mercenaries, eventually joining the [[New State Army]] after it was founded. Tsai inspired some adoration within the ranks of the soldiers of the New State Army with his prowess as a spearman<ref>”I want to be a spearman like the great Tsai....” - Guard ([[Suikoden II]])</ref> and defended the army's headquarters against both [[Solon Jhee]]'s  and [[Kiba Windamier]]'s attacks. Against his wishes, his daughter, [[Tomo]], also joined the New State Army.
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Tsai.png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Tsai (Card Stories CS2-176).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Ryuki Garyu]]
</gallery>


Following the [[Dunan Unification War]], Tsai reunited with his wife and daughter<ref>”Returned to his wife where he live constantly as a father and husband.” - Tsai's Ending Text ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Tsai (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Tsai (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
File:Tsai (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] [[Suikoden II]] portrait
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 148-9
 
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 175
{{Top icons
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 167, 168, 179
|Suikoden= no
|Suikoden II= yes
|Suikoden III= no
|Suikoden IV= no
|Suikoden V= no
|Tierkreis= no
|Suikogaiden 1= no
|Suikogaiden 2= no
|Tactics= no
|Card Stories= yes
}}
 
{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden II)}}


[[Characters in Suikoden II]]
{{Navbox S2 characters}} {{Short description|Skillful spearman known as "Tsai of the Divine Spear"}}
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Latest revision as of 10:05, 7 January 2025

Tsai
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
424
Age
37 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Tenyu Star²
From
Ryube Village, Dunan Republic
Family
Tomo (daughter)
Meta Information
Appearances

Tsai (ツァイ, Tsuai) is a character in Suikoden II. Tsai is a craftsman who is so well-known for his skills with spears that he has acquired the nickname of 'Tsai of the Divine Spear.'

History

Any craftsman would be ashamed to begin a job and not finish it!

—  Tsai
It's like he doesn't even know he's in an RPG.

Tsai was a talented spearman and spear craftsman. He once pierced an iron helmet with a spear, earning him the nickname 'Divine Spear.'

Unpretentious and strong-willed, he was considered first-rate both as a soldier and as a craftsman but considered himself a craftsman first and foremost. Though capable of many forms of crafting, he preferred to work mainly on spears.

He originally lived in Ryube Village but moved into the mountains surrounding the town seeking privacy. His reputation also led to his recruitment by Viktor as Viktor recognized his skill and believed that only Tsai could repair the damaged Fire Spears.

Tsai would agree to help the group, worried about Luca Blight's advance. Too late to prevent the razing of Ryube Village, Tsai recognized Luca's strength and prevented the hero and Jowy from confronting him, knowing they would die in the attempt. Tsai would coninue to aid the mercenary force, eventually joining the New State Army after it was founded.

Tsai served as an infantry leader during the Dunan Unification War, utilizing his outstanding handling of the spear. Although he downplayed his nickname as the Divine Spear, he was still proud of his spearmanship, which he brought to bare against the Highland Army.

During the war, he would return to him home to collect some tools only to be confronted by his daughter, Tomo. It was revealed that Tsai was estranged from his family as he was absorbed in his work. He would refuse to return home with her, saying he had a responsibility to the New State Army. This instead led to Tomo joining the army over Tsai's protests.

Prior to the Liberation of Greenhill, Tomo would once again try to persuade Tsai to come home. Tsai would again refuse, stating that all he had done was made his wife and child sad. He would ask Tomo to tell her mother that he was never found if he died in the upcoming battle.

Following the conflict he reunited with his wife, dragged home by his daughter and seemed to have lived a happy family life from then on.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment
Tsai automatically joins you during plot events in Ryube Forest.
Level
11
Gender
Male
Size
M
Range
M
Anger
N
Panic
3
Fly
No

Battle bonds

Good Will
Protects Tomo
Protected By Tomo
Unite Attack
1 Dad & Daughter Attack w/ Tomo

Equipment

Equipment Type
Shield
Can't equip
Starting Equipment
Head Cap
Body Kenpo
Shield --
Other --
Rune No rune attached

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire Water Earth
C E C
Lightning Wind Holy
C B B
Darkness Gate ???
C E -
Rune Slots
Head Never available
Right Hand Unicorn Rune
Left Hand Level 20
Weapon Never available

Stats

Stat Growth
LV
Grade
1
20
60
90
HP
E
20
170
290
410
STR
E
12
60
94
128
MAG
F
12
51
80
108
CON
D
13
68
107
146
MDEF
E
12
60
94
128
DEX
B
14
86
134
182
SPD
E
12
60
94
128
LCK
C
13
75
119
163

War

War Stats
ATK DEF ATK+ DEF+ Skill 1 Skill 2
-- -- +1 -- Fire Spear x2 --

Weapon

Weapon
LV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ATK 5 8 12 24 32 37 42 48 53 80 88 98 110 120 130 140
Name God Spear Raijin Spear Raijin Long Spear
W Type W Level Range
Spear N/A M


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
052 Tsai Commoner Booster Pack Vol.1
305 Tsai Commoner Premium Pack
CS2-176 Tsai Commoner CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-442/R052 Tsai Commoner Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Tsai's ending will change depending on whether or not you've recruited his daughter, Tomo.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 148-9
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 175
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 167, 168, 179
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