Cerberus (ケルベロス, Keruberosu) is an enemy which appears in Suikoden.
Cerberus are likely the most powerful enemy the player will encounter at the Floating Fortress of Shasarazade but if their party is at a relatively comparative level, they should pose little problem save for whittling down HP in multiple battles. They are completely immune to fire magic and as such fire spells will always do 0 damage.
Information
These two-headed demon dogs could be found at the Floating Fortress of Shasarazade. Most likely summouned by magic, these creatures could shrug off any and all fire-based attacks thanks to its flame coated body but water and earth magic had some effect on it.
Data
| Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| LV 55 |
HP 900 |
STR 370 |
DEX 150 |
| CON 70 |
SPD 180 |
MAG 160 |
LCK 90 |
| Elemental Resistances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fire Immune |
Water Weak |
Earth Weak |
| Lightning Normal |
Wind Normal |
Holy Normal |
| Location and Loot | |
|---|---|
| Area | Floating Fortress of Shasarazade |
| Potch (Bribe) | 6000 potch (18000 potch) |
| Items |
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Etymology
Cerberus is the multi-headed hound (usually three-headed but sometimes depicted with two) which guards the gates of the Underworld in Greek and Roman mythology, to prevent those who have crossed the river Styx from ever escaping. It is the son of Echidna, who is the namesake of the monster Echidna.
Kerberos, the monster's Japanese and 1996 English localization name, is the Greek name for Cerberus.
Other languages and releases
| Japanese katakana | ケルベロス |
|---|---|
| Japanese hiragana | けるべろす |
| Japanese rōmaji | Keruberosu |
| Chinese simplified (HDR) | 刻耳柏洛斯 |
| Chinese traditional (HDR) | 克爾柏洛斯 |
| Chinese pinyin | Kè'ěr bǎi luòsī |
| English (PS1) | Kerberos |
|---|---|
| English (HDR) | Cerberus |
| French (HDR) | Cerbère |
| German (HDR) | Zerberus |
| Italian (HDR) | Cerbero |
| Spanish (HDR) | Cerbero |
References
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 99
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 52