Bob

ボブ Bobu

Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Male

Birth Date

SY 436

Age

25 (S2)

Biographical Information

Star

Chikei Star²

From

Grasslands

Meta Information

Appearances

Bob (ボブ, Bobu) is a character in Suikoden II who also makes a cameo in Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1. Bob is a lycanthrope whose village was destroyed by Windy.

History

Heh, fine. You're all right in my book. If you've earned the trust of so many, then you can have mine as well.

— Bob

Bob is a lycanthrope who holds a Rabid Fang Rune. This rune helps him maintain his human form, although when his body is weakened, he transforms into his werewolf form more easily. With his enhanced werewolf strength, he could perform outstanding physical attacks. He used a hard staff as a weapon in his human form. Maintaining his hairstyle was one of his hobbies.

Bob was born into the Lycanthrope Village in the Grasslands; however, his homeland was destroyed by Windy. After its destruction, Bob became a wanderer, often being discriminated against and deceived by humans due to his half-beast nature. Due to this, he was very cautious and embittered but also a lonely figure.

In the Greenhill Forest, he was seen peeking out at others passing through the forest and interacting, wary but lonely. Eventually, as the Dunan Unification War flared up, Bob ended up in the kobold district of Two River City.

As the war continued, Bob wanted to join the New Alliance Army but was hesitant to trust the fledgling force due to the discrimination he had suffered. As the New Alliance Army grew bigger, and Bob saw the diversity of races who comprised the force, he eventually consented to the hero's request that he join.

After the Dunan Unification War, Bob returned to the kobold district of Two River where he was said to frequently complain, but nevertheless live a happy life.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Once the castle is at Level 3 or higher and at least 81 stars are recruited, talk to Bob in the kobold district of Two River City.
Castle LV	Type	Level	Weapon LV
LV 3	Male	38	7

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category	Data
Range	Medium
Type	Male
Size	Medium
Anger	Even-tempered
Panic Level	4
Flying	No

Unite Attacks
Name	Members
Underling Attack	Bob, Bolgan, Sierra

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

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot	Class
Helmet	Cap
Armor	Kenpo gi
Shield	Cannot equip
Other	Male

Starting Equipment
Slot	Piece
Helmet	None
Armor	Guard Robe
Shield	Cannot equip
Other	Grilled Beef 2 Shoulder Pads

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire	Water	Earth
D	X	C
Lightning	Wind	Holy
D	C	X
Darkness	Shield	Non-Elemental
B	X	X

Rune Slots
Slot	Rune
Head	Rabid Fang Rune
Right hand	Level 42
Left hand	Never unlocks
Weapon	None attached

Stats

Stat Growth
LV	Grade	LV 1	LV 20	LV 60	LV 90
HP	C	26	220	335	490
STR	E	12	60	94	128
DEX	E	12	60	94	128
PROT	D	13	68	107	146
MAG	F	12	51	80	108
MDEF	C	13	75	119	163
SPD	D	13	68	107	146
LCK	G	11	43	66	88

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV	Name	ATK
1	Rod	5
2		6
3		8
4		11
5		14
6	Beast Rod	17
7		33
8		40
9		47
10		56
11		66
12		76
13	Beast Lord Rod	89
14		124
15		145
16		165

Weapon Details
Skill	Description
Type	Other
Range	Medium
Initial LV	7
Runes	None attached

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card #	Name	Type	Release
134	Bob	Free	Booster Pack Vol.1
383	Bob	Free	Premium Pack
CS2-226	Bob	Free	CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-546/R134	Bob	Free	Remake Booster

Gallery

Artwork

Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

In-Game

Suikoden II Sony PlayStation portrait
Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Suikoden II portrait

References

Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 189
Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 255
Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 156, 213-4, 266