Joker

Joker (ジョーカー, Jōkā), also known as Wang (ワン, Wan) is a major character in Suikoden III who first appears in Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2. Joker is the aging veteran martial artist of the 12th Unit of the Harmonian Southern Frontier Defense Force.

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Gender	Male
Race	Human
Age	31 (G1 & G2) 46 (S3)
Height	169cm (5'7") (S3)
Appears in	Suikoden III

History

The oldest member of the Twelfth Unit of the Holy Harmonia Kingdom's Southern Frontier Defense Force. —  Joker's profile

Joker is the oldest member of the 12th Unit of the Harmonian Southern Frontier Defense Force, save for Geddoe himself. His specialty within the unit is magic attacks. His ability to drink is unrivaled and he's always on the lookout for a pretty girl. That does not detract from his occasionally insightful nature, however.

He is also talented at gathering information, thanks to his ability to lip read. He shared a somewhat comedic relationship with fellow defense force member Ace, wherein the two constantly belittle each other for sport.

He is talented at both magic and martial arts and is a professional when it comes to combat. He always at his most energetic when it comes to fighting and he has been active as a mercenary since he was young. He once used the name Wang and had met Nash Latkje under that name, but after joining the SFDF he has come to call himself Joker.

Nash occasionally referred to him as Wang, but Joker insists it's an old nickname. He spent a lot of time at Budehuc Castle's restaurant, and was generally polite, but could also be a drunk nuisance once in a while. He was periodically inquiring about the women's bath as well, which is odd because Ace was typically the problem of the group.

Following the War of the Champions, Joker continues to serve in the SFDF even as he complains about the difficulty of fighting at his age.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment
File:Joker portrait.png	Joker joins automatically in Geddoe Chapter 1.
Level Gender 22 Male

Battle bonds

Battle Behavior
Ease to Anger	Difficult
Movement	Short-range
Battle AI	Attack-minded warrior

Unite Attack
1	Mercenary Attack A w/ Ace
2	Mercenary Attack B w/ Ace, Geddoe, Jacques, Queen
3	Twister Attack w/ Juan, Kenji

Equipment

Starting Equipment
Head	Cap
Body	Light armor
Shield	--
Other	--
Rune	No rune attached

Equipment Type
Head	Damaged Casque
Body	New Tunic
Shield	Can't equip
Other	Belt of Strength Sandals

Runes

Magic Compatability
Fire	Water	Earth
◯	◯	◯
Lightning	Wind	Gate
◯	◯	◯
Sword	Jonguleur	Shield
◯	⨉	◯

Rune Slots
Head	Level 55
Right Hand	Isshin Rune
Left Hand	Fire Rune
Weapon	Never available

Skills

Free Skill Slots	Locked Skill Slots
This character has 4 open skill slots.	This character has 4 locked skill slots.

Physical Skills

Skill Name	Level	Begin	Potential	Max
Swing	—	—	C	B
Accuracy	1	E	C	B
Damage	—	—	C	B
Sharpshoot	—	—	—	—
Counter-Attack	24	E	A	A
Heavy Damage	—	—	—	—
Continual Attack	35	E	A	A
Freeze	—	—	—	—

Skill Name	Level	Begin	Potential	Max
Thief	—	—	—	—
Repel	1	D	A	A
Parry	—	—	—	—
Shield Protect	—	—	—	—
Armor Protect	—	—	B	B+
Adrenaline Power	—	—	—	—
Holy Dash	—	—	C	B
Fighting Spirit	—	—	—	—

Magic Skills

Skill Name	Level	Begin	Potential	Max
Fire Magic	1	C	A	A
Water Magic	—	—	B	B+
Wind Magic	—	—	B	B+
Earth Magic	—	—	B	B+
Lightning Magic	—	—	C	B
Shield Magic	—	—	—	—
Blinking Magic	—	—	—	—
Pale Gate Magic	45	E	C	B

Skill Name	Level	Begin	Potential	Max
Sword of Magic	—	—	D	C
Magic Repel	—	—	—	—
Magic Resistance	—	—	C	B
Focus	38	E	A	A
Precision	—	—	—	—
Magic Rationing	—	—	—	—
Chanting Volume	—	—	—	—
Chanting Purity	—	—	—	—

Stats

Stat Grades
HP	PWR	SKL
E	H	E
MGC	REP	PDF
D	E
MDF	SPD	LUK
F	G	I

Stat Growth Rate
LV	HP	PWR	SKL	MGC	REP	PDF	MDF	SPD	LCK
1	20	12	13	14	13		13	12	11
20	170	51	75	86	75		68	60	43
60	410	108	163	182	163		146	128	88
99	500	130	190	215	190		170	150	110

War

War Stats
Leader	Support	War Skill 1	War Skill 2
⨉	◯	Tactics II	--

Weapon

Weapon
LV	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
ATK	4	14	23	33	43	65	72	79	86	93	100	125	131	138	144	150
Name	Iron					Black Gold						Steel
W Type						W Level					Range
Claws						N/A					Short

Gallery

• Suikoden III artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

  Suikoden III artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

• Genso Suikoden Card Stories artwork by Kaneda Eiji

  Genso Suikoden Card Stories artwork by Kaneda Eiji

Trivia

• Contrary to the belief Joker uses fist weapons, he carries massaging balls to strengthen his own hands to attack. Please explain how sharpening these helps in any way!
• Joker has the Twister attack with Kenji and Juan, making him the only SFDF member to have one outside of the unit.

References

1. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 313