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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]].  
'''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==
==History==
{{quote| Please take care. Even I, Liukan, cannot raise the dead. | Liukan}}
{{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}}


[[File:Liukan laments the loss of the young to war.png|220px|thumb|left|"...but millennials have no savings."]]
[[File:Liukan laments the loss of the young to war.png|220px|thumb|left|"...but millennials have no savings."]]
Liukan is a famous doctor purported to be so old that even he himself does not know his age. It was said that any ailment could be cured if you took the medicine he prescribed and he was known as the "holy doctor" due to his prowess.
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.


However, despairing that he could not treat the turbulence in people's hearts and minds, he could not fight his own pessimism that led to him abandoning civilization and secluding himself in his [[Liukan's Hermitage|hermitage]] deep in the mountains, despairing about the troubled times he lived in.
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]], he was captured by [[Milich Oppenheimer]] and imprisoned in [[Soniere Prison]] in order to prevent him for developing an antitoxin to his poisonous [[Antoinette]], although he had refused the group's request. While being rescued by the [[Toran Liberation Army]], [[Gremio]]'s sacrifice to defend his comrades awoke Liukan's heart once more and he would cooperate with the army from that point on.
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.


In particular, he was able to neutralize the effects of Milich's poison fog and would later work to cure the [[Dragon|dragons]] when they fell into a deep sleep. He would also fight in battle, using the walking stick that he normally used for balance to strike his foes. At [[Toran Castle]], he spent his time with [[Fukien]], the two sharing their insights and lamenting the loss of life caused by war.
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.


Following the war, he opened up a clinic where he worked to save many lives. Although once more treating patients, Liukan still lived an isolated life, rarely venturing down from the mountains.
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 [[Dunan Unification War]], Liukan was able to treat [[Ko (Suikoden II)|Ko]] in [[Gregminster]] after the boy was attacked and poisoned by a monster in the [[Banner Pass]].
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.


==Game info==
==Game info==
{{GS01 CG
{{S1 character data
|portrait=[[File:Liukan (S1 PS1 portrait).png]]
|portrait=[[File:Liukan (S1 PS1 portrait).png]]
|name= Liukan
|name=Liukan
|lv= 19
|levelInt=19
|gender= Male
|castleLevel=A
|recruit= Recruited automatically at [[Toran Castle]] following plot events at [[Soniere Prison]].
|type=Male
|body=[[Guard Robe]]
|recruit=Recruited automatically at [[Toran Castle]] following plot events at [[Soniere Prison]].
|items=[[Medicine]] 6<br>[[Medicine]] 6<br>[[Mega Medicine]] 3<br>[[Mega Medicine]] 3<br>[[Sacrificial Buddha]]
|armorClass=[[Guard Robe]]
|ehead= Cap
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|helmetInt=Cap
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|armorInt=Robe
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|shield=yes
|HP= F
|hp=F
|PWR= F
|str=F
|SKL= B
|dex=B
|DEF= F
|prot=F
|SPD= E
|spd=E
|MGC= F
|mag=F
|LUK= D
|lck=D
|unit_name=[[The Elderly Warriors]]
|unitName=[[The Elderly Warriors]]
|unit_type=Charge
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|soldiers=100
|soldiers=100
|atk_com=6
|atkLead=6
|atk_sub=5
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|name1= Stick
|weaponLevel=2
|name2= Oak Stick
|weaponName1=Cane
|name3= Ebony Stick
|weaponName2=Oak Cane
|unite1= [[Flash Attack (Suikoden)|Flash Attack]]
|weaponName3=Ebony Cane
|partner1= [[Fukien]], [[Kai]]
}}
}}
==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==
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==Other languages and releases==
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (katakana)|リュウカン}}
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Liukan}}
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{{Other Names row|Spanish|Liukan}}
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==References==
==References==
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# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 73, 111, 232
# [[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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