Main-Gauche

The Main-Gauche (マンゴーシュ, Mangōshu) is a type of equipment available in several games of the Suikoden series. It is one of the few pieces of equipment that changes type over the course of the series. It is an accessory in Suikoden and a shield in Suikoden II.

Information

A short sword with a crossguard used to parry an opponent's attack much easier than a conventional shield. It is used in close-range combat, and is held in the opposite hand from the one holding the sword to repel the enemy's attack.

It was favored by those skilled in swordsmanship because it could be used to counterattack. Aristocrats favored it as it shows technical swordsmanship talent. Ghost Armors were also known to carry it.

Data

Suikoden

Main-Gauche
Head Body Shield Accessory Cap Helm Heavy Light Gi Robe Shield Male Female Mystery Kobold ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳ ◯ ◯ ◯ ╳
Obtain Equip No character comes equipped with this armor. Drop Ghost Armor Cost 21000 Potch Found No location in-game contains this armor. Sold No store in-game sells this armor.	Stats DEF +12 Boosts chance of Counter Attack (+20%)

Suikoden II

Main-Gauche
Head Body Shield Accessory Cap Helm Heavy Light Gi Robe Shield Male Boy Female Girl Mystery Kobold Flying ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳ ◯ ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳ ╳
Obtain Equip Vincent Drop Shadow Cost 6500 Potch Found Kobold Village Forest, Guardian Deity statue (RTDD) Sold Gregminster (Rare Find)	Stats DEF +19 Boosts chance of Counter Attack (+50%)

References

1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 268
2. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 101, 218

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