The simplest and most effective way to get all runes is to use specific codes that alter a character's data, allowing them to bypass the game's standard equipment restrictions. On the cheat code repository , several character-specific codes contain the line "Also able to equip all runes" [0†L10-L12] [3†L4-L6]. Here are some of the most effective codes that unlock this ability:
If you're using ePSXe or DuckStation , you can often find these codes pre-loaded in the "Cheat" menu, or you can manually add them to the .cht file in your emulator folder.
You will not find it in a magazine, a Reddit thread, or a YouTube comment from 2008 promising "no survey."
For characters with high Magic stats, here are the best elemental runes:
Use a save state before activating, as having too many Runes can overflow the menu or cause crashes in Rune shops.
Note: This guide focuses on in-game runes and how to obtain or enable all of them. It does not include piracy, illegal ROM hacks, or copyrighted BIOS manipulation.
Equip these to massively increase your stats, boost experience point gains, or alter encounter rates.
When using individual slot modifiers, replace the in the code string with one of these specific two-digit values: True Runes & Unique Runes 01 – Bright Shield Rune (Hero's iconic rune) 02 – Black Sword Rune (Jowy's iconic rune) 03 – Soul Eater (The legendary rune from Suikoden I) 05 – Rune of Punishment 09 – Beast Rune 0B – Blue Gate Rune Elemental Magic Runes 0C – Fire Rune 0D – Rage Rune (Advanced Fire) 0E – Water Rune 0F – Flowing Rune (Advanced Water) 10 – Wind Rune 11 – Cyclone Rune (Advanced Wind) 12 – Earth Rune 13 – Mother Earth Rune (Advanced Earth) 14 – Lightning Rune 15 – Thunder Rune (Advanced Lightning) Command & Passive Battle Runes
If you prefer to grant specific runes directly to characters like Riou or Viktor, you can use individual slot modifiers. These codes target specific equipment slots (Head, Right Hand, Left Hand) . Slot Modifier 300698A7 00?? Right Hand Rune 300698A8 00?? Left Hand Rune 300698A9 00??
For those tired of random encounters, the Champion Rune effect could be toggled permanently via 80093C18 0001 , letting you walk through the Dunan Lands in peace. A Warning for the Modern Remaster With the release of the Suikoden I & II HD Remaster , the old GameShark codes of the 90s have been replaced by Cheat Engine tables trainers on platforms like WeMod
The Ultimate Guide to Suikoden 2 All Rune Cheat Codes Suikoden II remains one of the greatest role-playing games ever made. Its deep story, 108 Stars of Destiny, and strategic combat system have kept players coming back for decades. A core part of that combat system is the Rune mechanic. Runes grant your characters powerful magic, passive abilities, and unique physical skills.
Beyond simple cheat codes, there is a legendary trick for truly maximizing your runes: the . This is the ultimate method for creating a character with a rune that is always active, permanently boosting their stats without consuming MP.

