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Suikoden V guide: Lordlake investigation and return

Updated

Track opening conversations and items worth keeping for later recruitment.

Suikoden V — editorial title card
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Lordlake investigation and return

Missed interior rooms and Senate conversations can stall progression.

Steps and checks
  1. Investigate the hospital and Rovere mansion, then speak to Talgeyl at the landing.
  2. Return to the Sun Palace after the withered forest events.
  3. Advance the attendant and Ferid conversations, then visit the Senate.
  4. Speak with everyone in the chamber before attempting to leave.

Stormfist checkpoints

Follow the event order through the arena and town.

Steps and checks
CheckNext action
ArenaSpeak with Euram in the viewing room, then check the infirmary and dungeon.
New townEnter the underground passage via the well and meet Egbert.
Before departureReview conversations involving Lym, Shoon and Belcoot.

Supplies for later recruitment

Not every future recruit joins immediately.

Steps and checks
CheckNext action
Salt in Sol-FalenaConsider buying at 200 potch or less as preparation for Sairoh.
Old Book 7, StormfistCheck the chest just outside the arena.
Double Arm formation manualLook for the inconspicuous chest on the southeastern side.

Record choices before committing

Family conversations and optional events affect later reactions.

Steps and checks
  1. Record choices involving Lym before rushing through palace dialogue.
  2. Keep a separate save before duels and consequential decisions.

Game information

Covered platform
PlayStation 2
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