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Viki |
"I'm Viki! It must be fate, us running into each other like this. Would you mind watching over me?" |
Viki is the Chitatsu Star in Suikoden, Suikoden II, Suikoden III, Suikoden IV, and Suikoden V. She also appears in Genso Suikogaiden Vol. 2.
Profile
Background
Along with Jeane, Viki is one of the few characters to appear in every major Suikoden game. She usually appears to be a female in her teens, but is somewhat scatterbrained and ditzy. At times she seems insecure, either about her own actions or about the world around her. The act of sneezing seems able to distract her and muddle her concentration and mastery of teleportation. In her possession is a magic mirror which may or may not be an enhancement to the Blinking Rune's power allowing teleportation across the world (which is a greatly increased effect of the normal Blinking Rune). Usually when recruited, she renders a teleportation service that allows the Protagonist to be teleported anywhere with ease; however, her services are not without the occasional slip-up.
Dialog in Suikoden III also hints at the fact that Viki is able to teleport through time. Dialog from the same game suggests that she might be a historian of some sort, visiting past periods and playing a part in decisive events. Despite being present in each game, Viki remains a mysterious character.
At one point, a younger version of Viki was encountered, who seemed a lot more knowledgeable about world events and significantly less scatterbrained.
Appearance
Viki is a mysterious girl who possesses the powers of the Blinking Rune.
Personality
Story
Suikoden
Viki finds herself teleported into the middle of the Forest Trail where she encounters Tir McDohl. She comments on how she's apparently been teleported nearly to the other side of the planet on this jump, and seeks assistance from Tir, who grants it, in return benefiting from Viki's teleportation powers. And while they prove useful and time saving, they don't come without risk, as Viki has a habit of sending them to the wrong location by accident from time to time.
Following the end of the war, a failed teleportation attempt causes her to disappear without a trace.
Suikoden II
Viki encounters Riou in the Path to Matilda. She once again offers her teleportation services, which is again a double edged sword, for occasionally she'll teleport the party to the wrong location, although in at least one instance the party manages to profit from this when teleported to the second floor of an item shop in Radat. Some of her other teleportation antics include an accidental trip to the men's bath, and dropping an octopus into the lake when one tried to accost her.
Viki once again finds herself unwittingly blinked away once the war has ended.
Suikoden III
Viki's teleportation results in her falling into the Mountain Path between the Grasslands and Harmonia. This time she joins the Fire Bringer's army for shelter. During this time the existence of Young Viki, who is visibly younger than Viki, but also appears to be much less scatterbrained.
Viki once again disappears in a teleporting mishap. It's believed that at this point she has teleported herself back in time to her appearance in the Island Unification War.
Suikoden IV
This marks Viki's first appearance in the chronological time line. Viki encounters Lazlo when she inadvertently teleports herself to Nay Island's suspension bridge. She falls under Lazlo's care for the duration of the war, during which she thinks she recognizes Jeane.
During the victory banquet after the war, Viki sneezes and accidentally teleports herself away.
Suikoden V
Viki encounters Prince Freyjadour Falenas by appearing in front of him at the entrance of the Ceras Lake Ruins as they were leaving, once again confused as to her location in space or time. Viki offers her teleporting powers in return for the Prince's protection, which he readily provides.
Viki's temporal confusion becomes even more apparent, as once again she feels that she recognizes Jeane, and Lorelai insists that she and Viki have met before at the Twilight Ruins, although Viki has no knowledge of this, implying she apparently will travel there later in her journey. Viki's odd habit of sleeping standing up is also noted, especially when Wilhelm tries to sneak up to Viki to draw on her face, and ends up teleported away for his efforts.
Viki once again finds herself at a victory banquet, however she makes the mistake of glancing at the sun, causing her to sneeze and once again disappears into the ether.
Role in the Game
Viki speaks to Tir when she teleports herself to the forest path, where he can offer to recruit her.
Viki can teleport characters to the already visited areas.
- Type: Magic
- Power: 20
"Oh! Oh! Magic? Use magic? Me?"
"What? Oh! Oh!"
Viki appears in the Path to Matilda, where she can again be recruited just by speaking to her.
Viki can teleport characters to the already visited areas.
Viki is a powerful magic rune user and a good addition to the battle party, if you are very lucky. It is rather risky to use spells with her, because she has a 20% chance of backfiring with every spell cast. This can damage your group badly, because of Viki's high magic skill. She's a bit more limited with rune customization over some of the other mages due to her Blinking Rune being permanently attached to a slot.
Viki wields her trusty wand.
Weapon Type: Rod
Weapon Range: S
Weapon Starting Level: 5
Weapon Growth | ||||||||||||||||
Name | Wand | Wow Wand | Wow Wow Wand | |||||||||||||
Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Strength | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 50 | 58 | 64 | 80 | 87 | 94 | 100 |
Viki has her permanently attached Blinking Rune.
- Head - Gained at Level 30.
- R. Hand - Blinking Rune
- L. Hand - None
With her magic power, any magic rune is recommended, as well as a Blue Gate Rune on her forehead.
Viki has skill E in every rune, which means she damages 20% more, but also has a chance of backfiring.
Default Equipment | ||
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Helmet | - | |
Armor | Magic Robe | |
Shield | [none] | |
Other 1 | Tempura (x5) | |
Other 2 | Magic Ring | |
Other 3 | - |
Recommended Equipment | ||
---|---|---|
Helmet | - | |
Armor | - | |
Shield | [none] | |
Other 1 | - | |
Other 2 | - | |
Other 3 | - |
Name: Viki
Age: 16
From: Anywhere
Position: Magic Unit
It looks like this chick isn't even from this continent. I think she only wound up here cause of one of her crazy teleport mistakes.
Could it be teleport shock? She said that just before she came here, she was celebrating the birth of the Toran Republic. But that was 3 years ago.
She was talking in her sleep, I guess. What the hell could 'Waffu' mean anyway?
Hi there, McDohl. I'll write more later. Bye bye.
Riou.. I'm sorry about the letter I've sent you before. I've mistaken you for somebody else.
I made a slight teleporting error earlier. I was aiming for the restaurant, but I wound up in the men's bath. Boy were they surprised!
Is her tongue as confused as her brain? It's Viki!!!
Enter the Mountain Path from Karaya Village and allow her to stay at Budehuc Castle to recruit her.
Viki can teleport characters to the already visited areas.
Viki is a powerful mage who comes with the Unique Skill for Blinking Runes and the Shield Rune. She gets high ranks in in her signature rune skill as well as Water and Wind Magic. One of her best attributes is being one of a handful of competent mages who naturally gains the Pale Gate Rune Skill making her a powerhouse with the right set-up.
Skills | Rank |
Fire Magic | B+ |
Water Magic | A |
Wind Magic | A |
Earth Magic | B+ |
Lightning Magic | B+ |
Magic Resistance | A |
Sword of Magic | B+ |
Character Statistics | |||
HP | 603 | ||
*MP | |||
LVL 1 | 9 | ||
LVL 2 | 9 | ||
LVL 3 | 6 | ||
LVL 4 | 3 | ||
LVL | 99 | EX | 999 |
PWR | 168 | SKL | 189 |
MGC | 248 | REP | 188 |
- | MDF | 189 | |
SPD | 168 | LUC | 255 |
Default Equipment | ||
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Head | Wizard Hat | |
Body | New Robe | |
Shield | [None] | |
Other 1 | Okonomiyaki (x4) | |
Other 2 | Resistance Ring | |
Other 3 | - |
Recommended Equipment | ||
---|---|---|
Head | - | |
Body | - | |
Shield | [None] | |
Other 1 | - | |
Other 2 | - | |
Other 3 | - |
Viki retains her wand.
Weapon Growth | ||||||||||||||||
Name | Wand | Wow Wand | Wow Wow Wand | |||||||||||||
Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Strength | 3 | 11 | 19 | 26 | 32 | 45 | 52 | 59 | 66 | 73 | 80 | 93 | 100 | 107 | 113 | 120 |
Viki has her permanently attached Blinking Rune.
- Head -
- R. Hand - Blinking Rune
- L. Hand -
Any magic rune is well used with her, and again she's a good wielder of the Pale Gate Rune.
Description: Out of the question. She can't be allowed to perform.
Performances | ||||||
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N°Script | Role 1 | Role 2 | Role 3 | Role 4 | Role 5 | Role 6 |
Script #1 | 45 | 30 | - | 35 | - | N/A |
Script #2 | 30 | 30 | 35 | - | - | N/A |
Script #3 | - | 30 | 20 | 15 | 30 | N/A |
Script #4 | - | 30 | 25 | - | - | N/A |
Script #5 | - | - | - | - | 20 | 35 |
Script #6 | - | 20 | - | - | 25 | - |
Teleportation girl. Ditzy by nature.
When she sneezes, she teleports things around her. If she starts to act funny, you'd better run away!
She was talking in her sleep, saying "waffu...refu." What does that mean?
Once, she teleported and caught another person up with her! He found himself unexpectedly in a strange room. How frightening!
Hello Thomas. It's a nice castle.
Sorry, recently I sent a letter to the wrong person. Hugo, it's all right this time.
Hello, Joker. Let's teleport again.
Sorry, I think I sent a letter to the wrong person again. I wonder why?
Hello, Nash. Sorry I got you involved when we were trying to teleport. Did you get home safely?
On Nay Island, Lazlo meets Viki on the way to the settlement. On the way back Viki can be recruited.
Viki can teleport characters to the already visited areas.
Viki remains a solid magic rune user. While she lacks a high proficiency with any elements she has an above average rune affinity across the board with every element, making her a versatile mage that only Maxine can match in the middle sections of the game. She's a strong and flexible mage for most of the game.
Viki retains her wand.
Weapon Type: Staff
Weapon Starting Level: 1
Weapon Growth | |||||||||||||||||
Name | Wand | Wow Wand | Wow Wow Wand | ||||||||||||||
Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
Strength | 5 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 38 | 50 | 70 | 80 | 95 | 105 | 120 | 130 | 160 | 170 | 185 | 200 |
Viki has her permanently attached Blinking Rune.
- Head -
- R. Hand -
- L. Hand - Blinking Rune
Any magic rune is well used with her.
Default Equipment | ||
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Head | - | |
Body | Wool Robe | |
Hand | - | |
Foot | Shell Sandals | |
Other 1 | - | |
Other 2 | - | |
Other 3 | - |
Recommended Equipment | ||
---|---|---|
Head | - | |
Body | - | |
Hand | - | |
Foot | - | |
Other 1 | - | |
Other 2 | - | |
Other 3 | - |
Naval Status | |||||
Captain | No | Gunner | Yes | Fighter | Yes |
Underlings | 8 | ||||
As Captain of the Ship | |||||
Mobility | None | Hull | None | Move | None |
Range | None | ||||
If Defeated by Rune Cannon: | |||||
None | |||||
If Defeated by Bording or Surrender: | |||||
None | |||||
As Rune Cannon Gunner | |||||
Element | Fire | Water | Lightning | Wind | Earth |
Strength | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Character Statistics | |||
HP | 424 | ||
*MP | |||
LVL 1 | 9/9 | ||
LVL 2 | 8/8 | ||
LVL 3 | 5/5 | ||
LVL 4 | 3/3 | ||
LVL | 99 | ATK | 298 |
EXP | 999 | DEF | 83 |
STR | 98 | 84 | |
SKL | 185 | MDF | 181 |
MAG | 202 | SPD | 94 |
EVA | 180 | LUC | 82 |
- Keen: You have done well by coming here. In this room, you may confess what is in your heart and accept proper judgement.
- Viki: Um...... What does that really mean?
- Keen: Would you secretly inform me about anyone on board this ship who you think is causing problems?
- Viki: On this ship? There is no one like that.
- Viki: Sir Lazlo? Um, I think someone is calling for me. Maybe not. I may be wrong...
- Keen: Finally, quietly confess the things you wish to atone for, or all the things that you are thankful for.
- Viki: Everyone is very friendly. I would like to continue to work, side by side, with everyone.
- Keen: Then, I shall pass judgement!
- Viki: I-I was fine, then? Phew...
- Viki: !!! ... Wh-Why would you do something like this?
Please call me if you have any problems. I may be able to help you. I may not. Yours truly, Viki
I gave him a fresh fish, and he got mad at me! I guess Nay-Kobolds aren't the same as kitty cats. From, Viki
That ghost ship... I feel like I've seen it before, though I don't remember where... From, Viki
Viki will join automatically upon leaving the Ceras Lake Ruins.
Viki can teleport characters to the already visited towns.
Viki continues to be a strong mage. The inclusion of a Chain Magic skill (which lets you cast a spell twice in succession at no cost) unique to her, adds to her already impressive magical prowess. Her strong rune affinity and early recruitment in the plot allows her to be one of the games strongest mages.
- Head - Gained at Lv. 40
- R. Hand - Blinking Rune
- L. Hand - Gained at Lv. 25
She's still quite good with the magic runes as well.
Default Equipment | ||
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Head | - | |
Body | Robe | |
Hand | - | |
Foot | Mules | |
Other 1 | Jewel Necklace | |
Other 2 | - | |
Other 3 | - | |
Other 4 | - |
Recommended Equipment | ||
---|---|---|
Head | - | |
Body | - | |
Hand | - | |
Foot | - | |
Other 1 | - | |
Other 2 | - | |
Other 3 | - | |
Other 4 | - |
- Head - Light
- Body - Robes
- Hand - Light
- Foot - Medium
Character Statistics | |||
HP | 540 | ||
*MP | |||
LVL 1 | 9 | ||
LVL 2 | 9 | ||
LVL 3 | 7 | ||
LVL 4 | 4 | ||
LVL | 99 | EXP | 999 |
ATK | 403 | MAG | 715 |
102 | MDF | 591 | |
TEC | 294 | ACC | 294 |
EVA | 291 | SPD | 292 |
LCK | 200 |
Weapon Type: Wand
Weapon Range: M
Weapon Starting Level: 1
Weapon Growth | |||||||||||||||||
Name | Wand | Wa-Wa-Wa-Wand | Uwa-Wa-Wa-Wa-Wand | ||||||||||||||
Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
Strength | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 115 | 125 | 140 | 160 | 170 | 185 | 200 |
Character Skills | |
Name | Max Rank |
Stamina | C |
Attack | C |
Defense | C |
Technique | D |
Vitality | D |
Agility | B |
Character Skills | |
Name | Max Rank |
Magic | S |
Magic Defense | S |
Incantation | S |
Divine Right | S |
Sacred Oath | S |
Chain Magic | SS |
Viki´s a strange girl. We know that she owns the Blinking Rune, and that she can teleport. Besides her background and her abilities, we´re also trying to figure out her personality...
Besides teleportation, she also has the amazing power to sleep standing up. One time, as a prank, Wilhelm was going to write on her face while she was napping, but he got teleported off somewhere. Guess she was only half-asleep.
Come to think of it, during the Island Liberation War, 150 years ago, King Obel had a teleporting magician on his side. One of Viki´s ancestors maybe...?
Lorelai keeps picking on me. I don't know why! I've never met her before in my life! I swear!
I've met Jeane before. Lots of times. In lots of different places. I wonder why we keep bumping into each other...
Trivia
- There is a running gag throughout the series that Viki always accidentally teleports herself during the game's victory banquet.
- Lorelai's Bath scene with Viki concerning the Twilight Ruins is a reference to the actual encounter in Suikogaiden Vol. 2. It is unknown if Viki's inability to remember is due to her scatterbrain nature or if Lorelai has simply encountered a younger Viki.
- Due to her mysterious nature, Viki has become the focus of several fan theories and rumors such as:
- The non-linear chronology of the Suikoden games (e.g. Suikoden IV takes place 150 years before Suikoden) is because it actually follows the travels of Viki through time and is thus out of order.
- Her Blinking Rune is a actually a True Rune.
- She's from a land called Waffu.
- To date, Suikogaiden 1 and Suikoden Tactics are the only mainline entries in the series that Viki has not made an appearance in, making her the second most recurring character in the series, behind Jeane.
- Viki is one of the characters in Suikoden V who appears in the loading screen if she is in your active party.
- Viki is a magician who can fail to cast a spell and can damage all party members. Unlike others it is due to the low level of magic, Viki may be constant in spite of having a high level of magic.
- Interestingly, Viki appears in front of the protagonist but did not know where she is and who are the protagonists in all occasions, however, when young/child Viki appears, she knows more compared to the older version. Perhaps this is a reference to time travel has negative effects on memory.
- In all of the main Suikoden games Viki appears, Suikoden I is the only one where she is not a playable character in battle.
- Viki's age is always listed as 16 in all the games she appeared, despite some game events lasting more than one year. Apparently Viki is stuck as 16 years old teenage girl forever.
- In the remastered version of Suikoden II, Viki's hair from her game dubbing icon was green to match up her in-game appearance.
References
- Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (page 99)
- Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (page 175)
Genso Suikogaiden Vol. 2 | |||
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Characters | |||
Nash | |||
Maki • Camus • Miklotov • Lo Wen • Gijimu • Koyu • Rina • Eilie • Bolgan • Lena • Bright • Futch • Humphrey • Meg • Millie • Gadget • Bonaparte • Viki • Julie | |||
Clad • Gilbert • Aisha • Jonah • Butz • Tony • Tony's Daughter • Yuzu • Valeria • Anita • Apple • Sheena • Oulan • Milich • Vincent • Esmeralda • Simone • Lorelai • Killey • Riou • Jowy • Nanami • Kasumi • Tir • Viki • Abizboah • Rulodia • Chuchura • Sasarai • Dominguez | |||
Clant • Parge • Wang • Stella • Zaj | |||
Locations | |||
Caleria • Clotteo Church • Crystal Valley • Marid • Milit | |||
Lore | |||
Flame Champion • Music List • Returning Characters • Exclusive Characters • Characters Name |
Genso Suikoden Pachisuro | |||
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Characters | |||
Lazlo • Kika • Hervey • Sigurd • Viki • Jeane • Mitsuba | |||
Troy | |||
Game | |||
Genso Suikoden Pachisuro |