The Shining Force: Luke

Name: Luke
Japanese: Rudo (translated: Ludo)
Race: Birdman
Class: Birdman (BDMN)
Promotion: Bird Battler (BDBT)

You’ll meet Luke for the first time when you go to speak with King Bedoe and Volcanon. He’s a friend of Peter’s. When you return to Polca and get the raft, Luke will leave the town with you and then ask to join.

A mediocre figher at best, there actually isn’t much difference between Luke and Skreech. Of all the fliers, I’d go for Peter anyday! With a bit of work, however, Luke can of course be a valuable member of the Force.

Luke’s Headquarters Quote:
“I love swooping in for the kill!”

Luke, Birdman of the Shining Force
BDMN Luke
Luke, Birdman of the Shining Force Luke, Bird Battler of the Shining Force


Animations

Many thanks to Wolfgang Landgraf for these animations!

Birdman Class (BDMN)

attack defend

Bird Battler Class (BDBT)

attack defend


Statistics & Growth

Initial Statistics

LV HP MP ATT DEF AGI MOV Weapon Spells
14 30 0 26 18 23 6 Middle Sword None

The graphs below show the growth rate of Luke’s statistics throughout the game, starting at level 1 (level 1 stats are based on growth rate if the character joined at any other level). These are adapted from the ASCII/Famitsu Shining Force II Guide Book, and so should be pretty accurate! However, please note that the charts are based on a standard game, in which no extra training is given to any characters. The growth may vary with extra training, and even from game to game, due to the random level-ups.

HP MP ATT DEF AGI
Base Class:
After Promotion:

Key


Weapons

Birdman (BDMN) Class Weapons

Can also be equipped following promotion

Wooden Sword
ATT +3
No special notes
Short Sword
ATT +5
No special notes
Middle Sword
ATT +9
No special notes
Long Sword
ATT +12
No special notes
Steel Sword
ATT +16
No special notes


Bird Battler (BDBT) Class Weapons

Can only be equipped following promotion

Broad Sword
ATT +22
No special notes
Buster Sword
ATT +26
No special notes
Great Sword
ATT +29
Mithril Weapon
Critical Sword
ATT +32
Mithril Weapon / Increases Critical Hits
Battle Sword
ATT +35
Mithril Weapon
Counter Sword
ATT +39
Mithril Weapon / Increases Counter Attacks
Dark Sword
ATT +50/ DEF -5
Cursed Weapon / Desoul Lv1


Pictures