Franz

フランツ Furantsu

Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Male

Birth Date

SY 450

Age

26 (S3)

Height

173cm (5'8") (S3)

Biographical Information

Star

Tenrou Star

From

Le Buque, Holy Kingdom of Harmonia

Meta Information

Appearances

Suikoden III

Franz (フランツ, Furantsu) is a supporting character in Suikoden III. He is a collaborationist mantor trainer and rider from Le Buque.

History

LeBuque's best trainer of the Mantors that are raised in the town.

— Franz's profile

A mantor trainer and rider from Le Buque, even amongst the skilled riders from that village, Franz is a master of his craft. He rides the Mantor Ruby in combat.

As part of the assimilation policy the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia enacts on third-class subjects (subjects from territories that resisted Harmonian annexation), Franz was taken from Le Buque and raised in Crystal Valley from a young age. Still, Franz possessed his own will and has a strong belief in the strength and abilities of his hometown.

Ever protective of his childhood friend, Iku, Franz argued strongly for cooperation with Harmonia during the War of the Champions so that Le Buque may be granted second-class citizenship for their aid in the war.

Still, following Luc's abduction of the people of the Le Buque, Franz would agree to fight with the Fire Bringer for the remainder of the war. Although the people of Le Buque resented his cooperation with Harmonia, Geddoe would argue that he thought more about how to aid the village than anyone else.

Following the war, Franz would return to Le Buque and continue to work hard towards proving the village's worth and earning second-class status.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Joins during Chapter 5 if Geddoe's team does not retreat from the Destroyer onslaught at the Altar of the Mantor Trainers.
Class	Type	Level	Weapon LV
Combat	Male	52	13

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category	Data
Type	Male
Move	30m
Anger	Irascible
Behavior	Aggressive warrior
Size	Normal
Flavor	Normal

Unite Attacks
Name	Members
Pretty Boy Attack	Fred, Franz, Futch

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot	Class
Helmet	Cap
Armor	Medium armor
Shield	Cannot equip
Other	Male

Starting Equipment
Slot	Piece
Helmet	Fine Casque
Armor	Blessed Leather
Shield	Cannot equip
Other	Winged Boots Beef and Potatoes 4

Runes

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

Rune Slots
Slot	Rune
Head	Never unlocks
Right hand	Level 1/Lightning Rune
Left hand	Level 56
Weapon	None attached

Skills

Physical Skills

Skill Name	Potential	Level	Begin	Max
Swing	C			B
Accuracy	B	1	B	B+
Damage	C	1	C	B
Sharpshoot
Counter-Attack
Heavy Damage
Continual Attack
Freeze

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

Magic Skills

Skill Name	Potential	Level	Begin	Max
Fire Magic	C			B
Water Magic	D			C
Wind Magic	C			B
Earth Magic	C			B
Lightning Magic	C	1	B	B+
Shield Magic
Blinking Magic
Magic Repel

Skill Name	Potential	Max
Magic Resist	B	B+
Pale Gate Magic
Sword of Magic	C	B
Precision
Magic Rationing
Focus
Chanting Volume
Chanting Purity

Stats

Stat Growth
LV	Grade	LV 1	LV 20	LV 60	LV 99
HP	E	20	170	410	500
PWR	F	13	68	146	170
SKL	F	13	68	146	170
MGC	H	12	51	108	130
REP	F	13	68	146	170
PDF	⨉	⨉	⨉	⨉	⨉
MDF	G	12	60	128	150
SPD	G	12	60	128	150
LUK	F	13	68	146	170

War Battles

War Stats
Stat	Value
Class	Combat
Defeat	Cannot die

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Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV	Name	ATK
1	Rodo Kwan	7
2		19
3		30
4	Rudol Kwan	55
5		68
6		81
7		94
8		107
9		120
10	Galo Kwan	145
11		158
12		170
13		183
14		195
15		208
16		220

Weapon Details
Skill	Description
Type	Spear
Initial LV	13

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card #	Name	Type	Release
485	Franz	Leader	Booster Pack Vol.4
CS2-017	Franz	Leader	CS2 Booster Pack Vol.1
CS2-292	Franz & Iku	Leader	CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
Non-character cards depicting this character
544	Le Buque Rescue	Mission	Booster Pack Vol.4

Trivia

Franz cuts his own hair. Iku usually ends up fixing the uneven mess that results.

References

Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 349