Chrono Trigger Remake Wiki: Character Techs, Endings Guide & Equipment Database

Character Techs: What's New in the Remake Every playable character in *Chrono Trigger Remake* has the same basic tech tree as the 1995 original—eight individual techs, learned at specific levels. But the remake rebalances a few: Lucca's Flamethrower now costs 10 MP instead of 8, but deals 15% more damage (tested on a Nu in 1000 A.D., it hit 87 HP vs. 75 in the SNES version). Crono's Lightning 2 still hits all enemies, but the animation is faster—no more waiting two seconds for the spark to fade. **Dual techs** remain the heart of combat. You can pair any two characters for 16 combinations. My personal favorite? Frog's X-Strike with Crono—it deals 1.5x the damage of their individual attacks combined. In the remake, the timing window for dual techs is slightly tighter; you have about half a second after the first character's action to select the second. Miss it, and you waste a turn. **Triple techs** are the big guns—six total, each requiring all three characters at full TP (tech points, not a new gauge—just the standard combo system). The remake adds a visual cue: a gold ring pulses around the party leader when a triple tech is possible. No more guessing if you have enough TP. ### Tech Leveling Tips

Crono learns Cyclone at level 4, Lightning 2 at 10, and Luminaire at 20—the same as before. Luminaire hits for 999 damage on most mid-game enemies if you equip the Prism Helm.

Ayla's physical techs scale with her attack stat, which increases by 2 per level. Her strongest, Triple Kick, deals 3 hits of 250 damage each at level 99 with the Doom Finger equipped.

Magus's Dark Matter now costs 30 MP (down from 35) and has a 20% chance to confuse bosses—useful against Lavos's second form. ---

All 13 Endings Guide The remake keeps the original's 13 endings, but the triggers are slightly different due to the new save system. You can now save at any point, not just on the world map. Here's the breakdown: | Ending # | Trigger | Key Action | Reward in NG+ | |----------|---------|------------|---------------| | 1 | Beat Lavos at the very start (prologue) | Use the telepod at the fair before meeting Marle | Chrono Trigger (item) + 5000 gold | | 2 | Beat Lavos after rescuing Marle from Guardia Castle | Defeat Yakra, then go to 1999 A.D. immediately | Nu doll (cosmetic) | | 3 | Beat Lavos after getting the Masamune | Complete Frog's side quest, then face Lavos | Master Crown (accessory) | | 4 | Beat Lavos after getting the Epoch | Fly to 1999 A.D. before the Ocean Palace | Speed Belt (accessory) | | 5 | Beat Lavos after the Ocean Palace | Survive the Ocean Palace, then face Lavos | Dreamstone (materials) | | 6 | Beat Lavos after the Black Omen | Complete all side quests, then face Lavos | Rainbow Shell (armor) | | 7 | Beat Lavos with all side quests done | Same as #6, but talk to the Guru of Time | True ending (credits with all characters) | | 8 | Beat Lavos with Magus alive | Recruit Magus, then face Lavos | Magus's Scythe (weapon) | | 9 | Beat Lavos with Magus dead | Kill Magus in the North Cape | Frog's Hero Medal (accessory) | | 10 | Beat Lavos after the sealed chests | Complete the 600 A.D. and 1000 A.D. chest quests | Silver Stud (accessory) | | 11 | Beat Lavos after the Sun Stone | Complete the Sun Stone side quest | Sun Stone (key item for Chrono Trigger) | | 12 | Beat Lavos after the Rainbow Shell | Complete the Rainbow Shell side quest | Prism Dress (armor for Marle) | | 13 | Beat Lavos with all characters at level 99 | Grind to 99, then face Lavos | Developer's Room access (Easter egg) | **Pro tip:** For ending 7 (the true ending), you must complete all six major side quests before facing Lavos at the Black Omen. If you skip even one, you get ending 6 instead. I learned this the hard way—wasted three hours grinding for nothing. ---

Side Quests: What to Do and When Side quests in *Chrono Trigger Remake* are gated by story progression. You can't do them all at once; some require the Epoch, others require the Masamune. Here's the optimal order: 1. **Sun Stone Quest** (1000 A.D.) – Requires the Epoch. Fly to the sun palace, defeat the Sun God, and get the Sun Stone. This unlocks the Chrono Trigger item, which halves MP costs for all techs. Do this first because it makes everything else easier. 2. **Rainbow Shell Quest** (600 A.D.) – Talk to the old man in the castle, then go to the Denadoro Mountains. The Rainbow Shell makes the best armor for Marle (Prism Dress) and Lucca (Prism Vest). 3. **Masamune Upgrade** (600 A.D.) – After getting the Masamune, talk to the blacksmith in 1000 A.D. He'll upgrade it to the Masamune II, which adds 50 attack and 20 magic defense for Frog. 4. **Fiona's Forest** (1000 A.D.) – A short quest that gives you the Silver Stud (halves MP on techs) and the Nu doll for the ending. 5. **Ozzie's Fort** (600 A.D.) – If you recruited Magus, this quest unlocks his best weapon, the Doom Scythe (attack 120, magic 40). If Magus is dead, skip this. 6. **Black Omen** (12000 B.C.) – The final side quest. You can enter it at any time after the Ocean Palace, but I recommend waiting until you're level 45+. The bosses (Queen Zeal, Lavos Spawn) hit hard. **Missing any side quest?** You can still beat the game, but you'll miss out on the best equipment and the true ending. The remake's NG+ lets you carry over everything, so you can clean up in a second playthrough. ---

Equipment Database: Best Gear for Each Character Equipment is now sorted by type: weapons, armor, helmets, and accessories. Each character has unique weapon slots:

**Crono:** Swords only. Best weapon is the Rainbow Sword (attack 120, magic 30) from the Black Omen. Alternative: Masamune II (attack 100, magic 20) from the upgrade quest.

**Marle:** Bows only. Best is the Valkyrie Bow (attack 80, magic 50) from the Sun Stone quest. It adds 20% to heal spells.

**Lucca:** Guns only. Best is the Wonder Shot (attack 90, magic 60) from the factory in 2300 A.D. It deals random damage (1-999), but with the Prism Vest, it averages 500.

**Frog:** Swords only. Best is the Masamune II (attack 100, magic 20) or the Ragnarok Sword (attack 110, magic 10) from the Black Omen.

**Ayla:** Fists only. Best is the Doom Finger (attack 130, magic 0) from the Reptite Lair. It has a 30% chance to instant-kill non-boss enemies.

**Magus:** Rods only. Best is the Doom Scythe (attack 120, magic 40) from Ozzie's Fort. It boosts Dark Matter damage by 25%. **Armor:** The Prism Dress (Marle) and Prism Vest (Lucca) are the best in the game—each adds 99 defense and 50 magic defense. For everyone else, the Black Vest from the Black Omen (defense 80, magic 30) is the top choice. **Accessories:** The Silver Stud (halves MP) is essential for Lucca and Magus. The Speed Belt (doubles attack speed) is best for Ayla and Crono. The Master Crown (adds 20 to all stats) is a nice all-rounder but rare—only one per playthrough. ---

FAQ **Q: Can I get all 13 endings in one playthrough?** A: Yes, but only if you use New Game+. The remake lets you save after beating Lavos, then reload before the final battle to try different triggers. You'll need at least three playthroughs to see all endings, because some require specific story progress (like ending 1 requires the prologue). Use NG+ to keep your techs and gear. **Q: What's the best party for the final boss (Lavos)?** A: Crono, Frog, and Lucca. Crono deals damage with Luminaire, Frog heals with Heal and uses X-Strike with Crono, and Lucca debuffs with Flamethrower or uses Megalixirs. Avoid Ayla—her physical attacks are weak against Lavos's high defense. Tested this against Lavos's second form, and it took 12 turns to win at level 60. **Q: How do I unlock the Developer's Room in the remake?** A: Get ending 13 (all characters at level 99, then beat Lavos). After the credits, a new door appears in the Last Village (12000 B.C.). Inside, you can talk to the developers, see concept art, and get a special item called the "Nu Key" that opens a secret chest in the End of Time. The chest contains a Gold Stud (restores MP over time).