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Yam Koo is the Tenson Star in Suikoden and Suikoden II.

Profile[]

Background[]

Yam Ko is a fisherman and Tai Ho's brother-in-law. He's sworn the oath of brotherhood with Tai Ho.

Appearance[]

Yam Koo is a pale man, with white hair which is shaggy and messy. He wears a long Blue robe and also wears flip flops. In the Dunan Unification War, he's become much more pale than when he was seen previously, but, is otherwise seemingly unchanged between the two events.

Personality[]

Yam Koo has a laid back attitude most of the time, and enjoys fishing more than most things. He only seems to get worried when it's related to his brother, who is quite a spontaneous guy. Yam Koo also likes to openly talk about his brother in front of him, showing that he has a very blunt way of speaking.

Story[]

Suikoden I[]

During the Toran Liberation War, Yam Koo and Tai Ho have been fishing partners for a long time, and get along well, despite Yam Koo's worry over Tai Ho's habit of just letting things happen and going with the flow of events. This tendency gets Yam Koo involved with Tir when Tai Ho offers to explore Toran Castle, and eventually involves them in the Gate Rune Wars.

Yam Koo worries for his brother when Kimberley forces herself into their household, but a contract with Kun To allows them to escape north into Dunan.

Suikoden II[]

During the Dunan Unification War, while working in Coronet, Tai Ho's nature once again pulls Yam Koo into momentous events, starting with a simple trip across the lake to Kuskus, then joining the New State Army when Tai Ho joins to help Riou get to Two River. While a member of the group, Yam Koo offers his fishing expertise to help get ingredients for the restaurant run by Hai Yo. After the war, he enjoys a life of fishing on the shores of Lake Toran.

Role in the Game[]

Yam Koo joins the Tir automatically after clearing monsters out of Toran Castle.

Yam Koo is an average physical attacker and weak on magic.

Weapon Type: Spear
Weapon Range: M
Weapon Starting Level: 3

Weapon Growth
Name Uranami Spear Seigetsu Spear Matsukaze Spear
Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Strength 7 11 15 19 27 33 40 47 56 66 88 97 107 119 136 150

None.

A Turtle Rune to negate Unbalanced status after using unite attack with Tai Ho.

Character Statistics
HP 809
*MP
LVL 1 6
LVL 2 4
LVL 3 2
LVL 4 0
LVL 99 ATK 171
EX 999 DEF 130
STR 321 PDF 247
SKL 200 MDF
MAG 108 SPD 200
EVA LUC 137

Default Equipment
Helmet -
Armor Tunic
Shield [none]
Other 1 -
Other 2 -

Recommended Equipment
Helmet Silver Hat
Armor Taikyoku Wear
Shield [none]
Other 1 -
Other 2 -

Yam Koo can participate in the Fisherman Attack.

Fishermens
S1 Tai Ho PortraitS1 Yam Koo PortraitKimberley03

  • Type: Charge
  • Power: 19

"Big Brother, watch me." *

*Present in the game's coding, but not used.

"Tai Ho... My Big Brother..." *

*Present in the game's coding, but not used.

Yam Koo joins when you recruit Tai Ho.

He is no longer a battle character like he was in the first game and he allows you to play the Fishing Minigame, which allows you to make some money off of the fish you catch, as well as supply ingredients for the Cook-off Minigame. You pay Yam Koo 100 potch for bait, then may choose to sell your catch to him, often for a profit.

Yam Koo is a Support Unit that provides +1 ATK and +1 DEF.

None

"Unf....."

"Urgh... the rest is up to you...."

  • Secret: #1

Name: Yam Koo
Age: 28
From: Seika, Toran Republic
Position: Navy
Note: None

  • Secret: #2

"They've been brother-in-laws for a long time now. They first met each other during a gambling brawl."

  • Secret: #3
"Tai Ho's wife, Kimberley, has got a secret crush on Yam Koo."

  • Lets get together
Riou why don't ya come and visit me at the dock. The salt air smells great and can we do some fishing together.

"He lives in North Window Castle with his big brother, Japanese food is his love. It's Yam Koo!!!"

Trivia[]

Yam Koo was a playable character in Suikoden, but not in Suikoden II.

References[]

Suikoden
Characters
108 Stars
of Destiny
Playable
AlenAnjiAntonioBlackmanCamilleCleoCliveCrowleyEikeiEileenFlikFu Su LuFukienFumaFutchGenGonGremioGrensealGriffithHellionHixHumphreyJeaneJuppoKageKaiKamandolKanakKasimKasumiKesslerKimberleyKirkeKirkisKreutzKrinKuromimiKwanda RosmanLeonardoLepantLesterLiukanLorelaiLotteLucMaasMaceMeeseMegMiliaMilich OppenheimerMinaMooseMorganMosePahnPesmergaQuincyRonnieRubiSansukeSarahSergeiSheenaSonyaStallionSydoniaSylvinaTai HoTengaarTir McDohlValeriaVarkasVikiViktorWarrenYam Koo
Non-Playable
(except in Major Battles)
AppleChandlerChapmanEsmeraldaGasparGeorgesGiovanniHugoIvanovJabbaJoshuaKasiosKun ToLedonLeonMarcoMarieMathiuMaximillianMelodyeOnilQlonRockSanchoTaggartTempletonTeslaVincentWindowZen
Allies
Temporary Playable
TedOdessa
Non-Playable
LeknaatSanchezBlackChief of Elf VillageChief of Dwarf VillageZorak
Adversaries
Scarlet Moon Empire
BarbarossaWindyTeoKrazeKanaanGradyAin Gide
Other NeclordYuber
Other
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Locations
Towns/Villages
GregminsterMagician's IslandRocklandLenankampSaradyKakuSeikaToran Lake Castle / Toran Castle (HQ) • KouanGreat Forest VillageGreat Forest Kobold VillageVillage of the ElvesVillage of the DwarvesTeienRikonAnteiScarleticiaKirovWarriors' VillageQlon TempleVillage of the Hidden RuneGate Rune Village
Other
Cave of the PastDragon's DenDragon Knights' FortressDwarf TrailDwarves' VaultFortress of DuhaFortress of RakanGaran FortressKwaba FortressLorimar FortressMoran ForestMoraviaMt. SeifuMt. TigerwolfNeclord's CastlePannu YakutaSeek ValleyShasarazadeSoniere
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Groups
Armies
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Families
RugnersMcDohlsSilverbergs
Races
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Lore
Terms
AntoinetteBlack RuneBurning MirrorFire SpearsTrue Runes
Wars
Toran Liberation War
Gameplay
Database
RecruitmentUnite AttacksHeadquartersItemsRunesEnemiesUseful TipsHQ ServicesMinigamesArmy BattlesDuelsRune PiecesWeaponsPotchHealth StatusBath ScenesCalendarGlitchesThe World of SuikodenMusics
Suikoden II
Characters
108 Stars
of Destiny
Playable
AbizboahAmadaAnitaAydaBadeauxBobBolganCamusChacoCliveEilieFeatherFlikFreedFutchGabochaGadgetGantetsuGengenGenshuGeorgGijimuHai YoHannaHauserHixHoiHumphreyKahnKarenKasumiKilleyKinnisonKoyuLo WenLong Chan-ChanLorelaiLucMazusMegMiklotovMillieMondoMukumukuNanamiNinaOulanPesmergaRikimaruRinaRiouSasukeSheenaShiloShinShiroSidSierraSigfriedSimoneStallionTai HoTengaarTomoTsaiTutaValeriaVikiViktorVincentWakabaYoshinoZamza
Non-Playable
(except in Major Battles)
BarbaraLeonaAppleGilbertShuHuanRichmondAlexHildaAdlaiTempletonYam KooTakiHansFitcherRidley/BorisTetsuTonyEmiliaJeaneYuzuTeresaKibaKlausLebranteGordonAnnalleeConnellTenkouRauraJessMarlowePicoJudeAlbertoTessaiMaximillian
Allies
Playable
(non-Stars of Destiny)
RulodiaChucharaMakumakuMikumikuMokumokuMekumekuMcDohlBonaparte
Temporary Playable
Jowy
Non-Playable
PilikaJilliaAnabelleLeknaatGremioBrightPohlSusuLillyGustavGranmeyerPeteMakai
Adversaries
Highland Army
LucaSeedCulganAgaresSolon JheeHan Cunningham
Other NeclordSasaraiYuberLuciaBeechamLeon
Other
Non-Playable Marcel AtreidesRosa AtreidesElzaKoEllieGenkakuSaraAlenGrensealMarieLiukanCleoPahnEileenLepantVarkasKageShun MinJowstonRobertBernandHikusaakMarouxRevierSoldedtUriahAlecYu KumGoetsuShikiRyukiBashokRyukoAntonioGyokuranRetsoLesterJinkaiBiancaAlen WisemailKianuDaisyDarelJoannaKentCrimsonHanzoFu Tan ChenMarcoMarxMomo
Locations
Nations
City-States of JowstonDunan RepublicHighland KingdomToran Republic
Towns
Mercenary Fortress (HQ) • Kyaro TownRyube VillageToto VillageMuse CityCoronet TownKuskus TownSouth Window CityRadat TownNorth Window Village / Dunan Castle (HQ) • Lakewest TownTwo River CityKobold VillageForest VillageGreenhill City / New Leaf AcademyRockaxe TownHighway VillageBanner VillageGregminsterRokkaku HamletDrakemouth VillageTigermouth VillageCrom VillageTinto CitySajahLycanthrope Village
Other
Tenzan PassNorth Sparrow PassRyube ForestWhite Deer Inn / Sindar RuinsMuse-Greenhill Brdr.Muse-Highland BorderCave of the WindTwo River SewersKobold ForestGreenhill ForestPath to MatildaRakutei MountainMuse-Matilda BorderBanner PassTinto PassTinto MinesL'Renouille
Groups
Races
ElvesHumansKoboldsHumansLycanthropesSindarVampiresWinged Horde
Armies
Blue KnightsHarmonian ArmyHighland ArmyJowston ArmyMaximillian KnightsNew State ArmyRed KnightsWhite Knights
Families
AtreidesBlightsSilverbergsWindamiersWizens
Others
Howling Voice Guild
Lore
Terms
Fire SpearsTrue Runes
Wars
Battle of L'RenouilleBattle of North Window CastleBattle of RadatDunan Unification WarHigheast RebellionJowston-Highland War
Gameplay
Guides
RecruitmentUnite Attack ListEnemiesTrading GuideUseful TipsComment BoxCalendarsMinigamesHQ Services • • Army BattlesFishing Items
Database
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