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Raiden

Plant protagonist · FOXHOUND mission

Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.

Raiden is featured in Metal Gear Solid 2 — Plant protagonist. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.

Edition covered

Sons of Liberty campaign. Shared mechanics documented in the Master Collection manual; original PS2 controls and collection bindings can differ.

Biography

Raiden enters the Plant mission with extensive simulated experience but limited understanding of the operation’s deeper purpose. His perspective lets the sequel question how missions and identities are constructed.

Appearance

Raiden has pale blond hair and a fitted sneaking suit.

Personality

He is capable but uncertain, struggling with expectations, memories and the relationship between training and real experience.

Role in the story

The mission gradually destabilises the information he relies on. His past and relationship with Rose become essential to the later story.

Gameplay and encounters

Use observation and the available nonlethal tools rather than treating simulation experience as permission to rush. Read each new objective carefully when the mission’s rules change.