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Viktor

Mercenary, rebel, and bear
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Viktor
ビクトール Bikutōru
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 429
Age
21 (Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1)
29 (S1)
32 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Tenko Star
From
North Window, City-States of Jowston
Family
Helen (mother)
Martha (grandmother)
Will (brother)
Meta Information
Japanese Voice

Konishi Katsuyuki

(Radio Genso Suikoden: Assemble! 108 Stars!)
Appearances

Viktor (ビクトール, Bikutōru) is a major character in Suikoden and Suikoden II who also makes a cameo in Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1.

Viktor is a mercenary who joined the Toran Liberation Army and the New Alliance Army. Having survived many trials and tribulations, he has a keen eye for character and was one of the first people to sense the hero's true potential as a leader.

Profile

Appearance

A large, muscular, tanned man, Viktor had black, unkempt hair and dark brown eyes. He wore a breastplate over a mustard tunic with the arms torn off. Due to his size and appearance, he was sometimes called "Bear", a nickname he usually laughed off. In his younger days, he had worn a similar tunic with the arms attached, was slenderer, and had neater hair.

He also wore black pants, as well as brown boots, gloves, and a belt. He also carried a pouch with him, secured to a strap that we wore across his chest. The costume was designed with an emphasis on practicality as a warrior. His sword name, Taia Sword, is the same as a powerful sword in the original Water Margin, though it was not wielded by his literary equivalent, Lu Zhishen.

Personality

Viktor had a strong sense of justice and always wielded his sword for what he believed in. Viktor often held his despair deep inside so as not to bother anyone. It was said he had recurring nightmares of what had happened at North Window.

Although outwardly brash and intimidating, he also had a childlike curiosity and a keen eye for detail which made him an invaluable comrade. He was a good judge of character, quickly recognizing the leadership qualities of several youths.

Viktor has prosopagnosia

As a man who lived his life searching for vengeance, Viktor viewed himself as someone who could only live in battle. During the escape from Gregminster Palace at the end of the Gate Rune War, he described himself as someone not needed once the war was over. He felt that his blood-stained hands were not suited to creating a new era of peace.

Over the years, he never forgot his true mission, to find and defeat Neclord. When the opportunity arose during the Gate Rune War, Viktor dropped all pretense of any other motivation. Even following Neclord's defeat, Viktor's immediate reaction was to leave for North Window. When Neclord revealed himself during the Dunan Unification War, Viktor was crushed but quickly refocused himself on striking down the vampire once and for all.

His nickname, "Vagabond Viktor", gives the impression that he travels wherever the wind blows, but Viktor seems to have the idea that it comes from him making a name for himself as a warrior in various places across the land.

History

Survivor of North Window

Viktor grew up in the town of North Window in the City-States of Jowston. He began his mercenary career at a young age, becoming acquainted with Anabelle of Muse City at some point in time. His father had been the commander of the 4th North Window unit but fell in combat against the Scarlet Moon Empire in SY 447. His sword skills were self-taught.

I painted all those fences for nothing!?

He avoided the destruction of the town by Neclord as he had been out of town buying medicine for his mother, and other supplies, at the time. He would rush back to the village in an attempt to rescue Daisy, but was easily defeated by Neclord and nearly killed, his life only saved by a Sacrificial Jizo he had bought at her request.

After recovering in Kuskus Town, he would be part of the South Window City investigation team, helping to clear out the remaining zombies in North Window. Once this was complete, he would see to the burial of every villager personally, refusing to be helped.

Following this, Viktor fell into a stupor, having been refused a task force to hunt down Neclord with. In the Lion's Fang Inn, he would be rescued from a drunken bar brawl by Zamji. Completely despondent, Viktor would spend the next six months with Zamji's family, slowly recovering emotionally from his ordeal.

Learning of the increasing tensions between South Window and Two River City, Viktor would work with Anabelle and Zamji to uncover the plot and defeat the arms merchants, including an acquaintance, Kou Long, who had set the two city-states against one another, using the incident at North Window as a flashpoint.

Uncovering the conspiracy and capturing Kou Long, peace would be preserved and sometime later, Viktor would decide to leave Jowston in order to find and destroy Neclord.

Vagabond Days

Now then, boys, step on up if you're ready to die! You'll have to rip the heart from my chest before I stop fightin'!

—  Viktor
"I promise I won't talk politics." One drink later...

Ever since then, Viktor wandered the lands as a mercenary, hoping to gain his revenge against Neclord someday. He gained the nickname Vagabond Viktor around this time. He wielded a large, two-handed sword in battle. He was a member of the initial Toran Liberation Army led by Odessa Silverberg during the Gate Rune War. His self-taught sword technique made him a vital member of the fledgling force.

It was only happenstance that led to Viktor coming across the hero during his flight from Gregminster. He would take advantage of the boy's plight to bilk his bill at Marie's. Normally, Viktor would have walked away at this point, but his instincts kicked in and he immediately decided to take the hero back to Odessa.

After the death of Odessa, he would follow the leadership of the boy he brought into the Liberation Army. His talents and personality made him a key member of the force. He would later convince Flik to align himself with the new Liberation Army and would accompany the group through their missions in Kunan. Following the death of Gremio, who had accompanied them despite Viktor's warnings, he would take Gremio's axe from Soniere Prison.

Revenge always beats politeness

Later during the Gate Rune War, he would discover that Neclord was in Lorimar. Obtaining the Celestial Sword in the Cave of the Past, Viktor would be finally able to exact his revenge. Following this he took a leave of absence to return to North Window but rejoined the army after being rescued from Moravia Castle where he had been imprisoned on his return.

Upon the Liberation Army advance into Gregminster, Viktor was part of the group that fought Ain Gide. Although he recognized Ain Gide's resistance as ultimately doomed, he knew that as a warrior, Gide was living his life true to his convictions, just as Viktor did. At the end of the war, he would stay behind in the crumbling castle along with Flik in order to ensure their leader's escape.

In the immediate aftermath of the war, he and Flik had hid out in an inn in a nearby village to avoid the remnants of the Imperial Army.

Mercenary Leader

As opposed to Kanakan of the north

Afterwards, Viktor had left for South Window Principality with Flik but had gotten lost in the Karakas Desert. Afterwards, Viktor said that he had forgotten something important, so they had to make another round trip through the desert.

After a year and a half, they met with Anabelle, the mayor of Muse City and started a mercenary group in her employment. Another year and a half after that and Viktor would discover a young man from the Highland Kingdom who had narrowly escaped a plot by Luca Blight.

The Dunan Unification War would soon break out and Viktor's forces would be routed by the Highland Army. Making his way to Muse City, he would fight and drink alongside Anabelle one more time, buoying her spirits in the face of the imminent Highland attack. Sadly, Anabelle would be assassinated by Jowy Atreides soon after and Viktor would have to flee the city as it fell to Highland.

Swords are for life, not just for specific vampire issues

Arriving in South Window City, Viktor would petition Mayor Granmeyer for help. In return, Granmeyer had Viktor investigate some disappearances around North Window. There, Viktor would discover that Neclord was still alive, much to his dismay. Journeying to the Cave of the Wind, Viktor would reclaim the Celestial Sword, which he had abandoned there due to its complaining.

Returning to North Window, Celestial Sword in hand, Viktor would confront Neclord. The vampire tried to confuse Neclord by resurrecting Daisy. However, Viktor was not fooled and decapitated the false body. Still, this bought enough time for Neclord to escape for the time being.

Why not let the sword get in the last word?

Viktor helped greatly in the foundation of the New Alliance Army, even suggesting the use of North Window's castle as its headquarters and supported its leader through his hardships. He was a prominent commander throughout the war and a driving force behind the army.

Upon Neclord's return in Tinto Principality, Viktor would gather the aid of Kahn Marley and Sierra Mikain, and together they were able to strike down the vampire once and for all, sealing Viktor's revenge for good. After destroying Neclord in Tinto City, Viktor would continue to serve in the New Alliance Army for the remainder of the war.

Following the Dunan Unification War, Viktor no longer had his journey of revenge. Instead, he began a journey of no purpose with his friend Flik. That said, as a person who lives by the sword, their eventual destination would likely be another battle in which they are needed.

Sometime following this, Viktor would manage to pass off the Celestial Sword to Edge, after he wielded the sword to destroy a vampire threatening his village. Hearing word of the Harmonian invasion of Dunan, Viktor and Flik immediately left to fight in the conflict, leaving the sword with Edge.

Game info

Suikoden

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Joins automatically following plot events in Gregminster.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
MISSING INFO 7 3

Battle Bonds

Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP C 26 190 660 830
STR B+ 14 86 182 215
DEX MISSING INFO MISSING INFO MISSING INFO MISSING INFO MISSING INFO
PROT B 14 106 180 210
MAG MISSING INFO MISSING INFO MISSING INFO MISSING INFO MISSING INFO
SPD D 13 68 146 170
LCK E 12 60 128 150

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Taia Sword 7
2 9
3 11
4 14
5 Shiko Sword 22
6 27
7 34
8 41
9 49
10 59
11 70
12 Koten Sword 93
13 105
14 119
15 138
16 160
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Two-handed sword
Range Short
Initial LV 3
Runes None attached
Weapon
LV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ATK
Name {{{name1}}} {{{name2}}} {{{name3}}}
W Type W Level Element
Natural N/A --


Suikoden II

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Joins automatically during plot events in South Window City.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
MISSING INFO 20 note 6 note

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category Data
Range Short
Type
Size M
Anger Temperamental
Panic Level 3
Flying No
Unite Attacks
Name Members
Cross Attack Flik, Viktor
Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Cap
Armor Light armor
Shield Cannot equip
Other
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet Half Helmet
Armor Chain Mail
Shield Cannot equip
Other Gloves
Boots

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire Water Earth
C E D
Lightning Wind Holy
C D D
Darkness Gate Overall
C E H
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 C 26 220 335 490
STR C+ 14 113 142 170
DEX E 12 60 94 128
PROT B 14 86 134 182
MAG H 11 36 54 71
MDEF E 12 60 94 128
SPD E 12 60 94 128
LCK D 13 68 107 146

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Taia Sword 7
2 9
3 12
4 15
5 Shiko Sword 19
6 31
7 39
8 46
9 55
10 64
11 Kouten Sword 73
12 97
13 111
14 129
15 147
16 160
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Two-handed sword
Range Short
Initial LV 6 note
Runes None attached
Weapon
LV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ATK
Name {{{name1}}} {{{name2}}} {{{name3}}}
W Type W Level Range
Natural N/A --


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
024 Viktor Leader Booster Pack Vol.1
279 Viktor Leader Premium Pack
CS2-149 Viktor Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-290 Viktor & Flik Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-399/R024 Viktor Leader Remake Booster
Non-character cards depicting this character
164 Vanquish Neclord Mission Booster Pack Vol.1
167 Mercenary Fortress Battle Mission Starter Box
CS2-256 Vanquish Neclord Mission CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-367 Find the Celestial Sword Mission CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-374 Mercenary Fortress Flag Facilities CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-605/R164 Vanquish Neclord Mission Remake Booster
CS2-608/R167 Mercenary Fortress Battle Mission Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Publications

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) ビクトール
Japanese (romaji) Bikutōru
Chinese simplified (HDR) 维克多
Chinese traditional (HDR) 維克多
Chinese pinyin Wéikèduō
English Viktor
French Viktor
German Viktor
Italian Viktor
Spanish Viktor

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3 (ISBN 4-88317-840-4), pages 12-9
  2. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 172-3
  3. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1 (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 261-340
  4. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 178-179, 226-7, 238
  5. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7 (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), page 88
  6. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), pages 97-8
  7. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.12 (ISBN 4-7753-0159-4), page 5
  8. Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 61, Character Archive page 45
  9. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 70, 88-9, 92, 174, 200-1, 264, 342
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