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Suikoden IV guide: Training to Middleport
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Separate naval combat, ordinary battles and duels, then check the departure requirements.
Training to Middleport
Assignment choices can skip an opening task.
Steps and checks
- Learn the controls through naval combat, the party battle and the Glen duel.
- Continue training in Razril and choose two companions.
- If taking the local monster assignment first, fight at least three times and return to Razril.
- Choosing the document delivery to Middleport advances the story without the preceding monster task.
Sailing controls
Do not confuse the ship's heading with screen-relative movement.
Steps and checks
| Check | Next action |
|---|---|
| Up | Move forward along the ship's heading. |
| Down | Stop; left and right turn the ship. |
| R1 | Use the faster movement input and check the marked destination on the chart. |
Prepare in Middleport
After receiving the delivery reward, balance weapon upgrades against healing reserves.
Steps and checks
| Check | Next action |
|---|---|
| Knight at the port | Deliver the document and receive 1,000 potch. |
| Blacksmith | Weapons can be sharpened to level 3 at this point. |
Read rune-cannon matchups
Check cannon operators separately from the boarding party.
Steps and checks
- Track the advantage cycle as Fire → Wind → Earth → Lightning → Water → Fire.
- Do not generalize tutorial defeat allowances to ordinary story battles.
Game information
- Covered platform
- PlayStation 2
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