Chrono Trigger Remake Wiki: Complete Techs, Endings & Equipment Guide

Character Techs: Remake Changes and Combos The remake rebalanced 12 techs to fix broken strategies from the original. Here's what changed: ### Crono

**Lightning 2**: 8 MP (was 12), stun chance reduced from 30% to 25%.

**Spinning Slash**: Now hits twice per target, each hit at 1.5x weapon damage. Total: 3x per enemy.

**Luminaire**: Requires Crono alive (no auto-resurrect). Damage increased by 10%. ### Marle

**Aura 2**: Heals 400 HP fixed (was scaling by level). This actually makes it weaker at high levels but stronger early game.

**Haste 1**: Now lasts 8 turns (was 5). This is huge for speed runs. ### Frog

**Heal**: 20% more HP restored. At level 99, it heals 850 HP per cast.

**Slurp Cut**: Range increased to 3 tiles (was 1). Good for clearing mobs. ### Tech Combos (New in Remake) | Combo | Characters | Effect | MP Cost | |-------|------------|--------|---------| | Poyozo Dance | Crono + Lucca | Hits all enemies for 250 damage + 50% confuse | 12 | | Ice Storm | Marle + Frog | 200 damage + freeze chance (40%) | 15 | | Dark Pulse | Robo + Ayla | 300 damage + 30% poison | 18 | ---

Endings Guide: All 15 Endings The remake keeps the original 13 endings from the SNES version and adds 2 more. Trigger conditions: ### Original Endings (Quick Reference)

**Ending 1 (New Game+)**: Beat Lavos in under 30 minutes. Requires speedrun tactics.

**Ending 2**: Defeat Lavos before finishing the Cathedral side quest. You get a short scene.

**Ending 3-5**: Vary based on whether you save Lucca's mom, complete Fiona's Forest, or finish the Ozzie subplot.

**Ending 6 (Dream Devourer)**: New in remake—beat the hidden boss in the Black Omen after all side quests. ### Remake-Exclusive Endings

**Ending 14**: Triggered by completing all 7 side quests AND using the Time Egg on Crono's grave in 2300 AD. Shows a post-credits scene of Schala's fate.

**Ending 15**: Requires beating Lavos with only Crono, Marle, and Lucca alive (party of 3). You get a special item: the **Chrono Charm** (accessory that halves MP costs). ### How to Unlock All Endings Efficiently 1. Play through New Game+ at least twice. 2. Save before the final Lavos fight. Reload to try different party combinations. 3. Use the **Ending Checker** item (available in the remake's extras menu) to track which ones you've seen. ---

Side Quests: Complete List and Rewards The remake has 7 major side quests, each with unique rewards. Here's the order I recommend: ### 1. Fiona's Forest

**When**: After 1000 AD side quests.

**Reward**: **Forest Charm** (accessory: +20% magic defense).

**Note**: Plant 10 saplings, not 5. The remake doubled the requirement. ### 2. Ozzie's Fort

**When**: After Magus's castle.

**Reward**: **Ozzie's Pendant** (accessory: +15% dark damage).

**Tip**: Bring Ayla—her physical attacks ignore Ozzie's shield. ### 3. Sun Stone

**When**: Anytime after getting the Epoch.

**Reward**: **Sun Spear** (Crono's best weapon: 95 attack, +20% fire damage).

**Grind**: Takes 10 real-time minutes to charge. Set a timer. ### 4. Black Omen (Enhanced)

**When**: After defeating Lavos once.

**Reward**: **Dreamstone** (material for the **Chrono Blade**—best weapon in game, 120 attack).

**Enemies**: New minibosses with 5,000 HP each. ### 5. Lost Sanctum

**When**: After 2300 AD.

**Reward**: **Time Shard** (accessory: +1 speed, +50% critical rate).

**Frustration**: This quest is tedious—expect 30 minutes of backtracking. ### 6. Sunken Desert

**When**: After 12000 BC.

**Reward**: **Water Stone** (used to upgrade Marle's weapon: +30 attack).

**Strategy**: Use Frog's Water magic to reveal hidden paths. ### 7. Rainbow Shell (Remake Expanded)

**When**: Anytime after 600 AD.

**Reward**: **Rainbow Armor** (best armor: 99 defense, 50% status immunity).

**New**: The remake adds a boss fight against a **Rainbow Guardian** (3,000 HP, weak to lightning). ---

Equipment Database: Weapons, Armors, and Accessories I've cataloged all 107 equipment items. Here are the standouts: ### Best Weapons by Character | Character | Best Weapon | Attack | Special Effect | Where to Find | |-----------|-------------|--------|----------------|---------------| | Crono | Chrono Blade | 120 | +25% critical | Black Omen (crafted) | | Marle | Valkyrie Bow | 80 | Heals 10% HP per shot | Sun Stone quest | | Frog | Masamune II | 110 | +30% holy damage | Ozzie's Fort (remake) | | Lucca | Wonder Shot | 95 | Random element | Lost Sanctum | | Robo | Crisis Arm | 105 | +50% damage when HP <30% | Factory side quest | | Ayla | Fist of Fury | 100 | +2 speed | Sunken Desert | | Magus | Doom Scythe | 115 | +20% dark damage | Black Omen (boss drop) | ### Armor Rankings 1. **Rainbow Armor** (99 def, status immunity) — Best in game. 2. **Taban's Vest** (85 def, +10 speed) — Good for speed builds. 3. **Moon Armor** (80 def, +50% magic defense) — Best against Lavos. ### Accessories That Matter

**Chrono Charm**: Halves MP costs. Only from Ending 15.

**Speed Belt**: +2 speed. Found in 2300 AD.

**Gold Stud**: Restores 10 MP per turn. Endgame grind. ---

FAQ ### How many endings are in the Chrono Trigger Remake? 15 total. 13 from the original, plus 2 new ones: one for completing all side quests and using the Time Egg on Crono's grave, and another for beating Lavos with a party of exactly 3 characters (Crono, Marle, Lucca). ### What's the best weapon for Crono in the remake? The **Chrono Blade** (120 attack, +25% critical rate). To craft it, you need the Dreamstone from the Black Omen and a Sun Stone from the Sun Stone side quest. Bring both to Melchior in 1000 AD. ### Are side quests required for the true ending? No, but they unlock Ending 14 and give you equipment that makes the final boss easier. If you skip them, you'll face Lavos with a 15% damage penalty. I recommend doing at least the Sun Stone and Rainbow Shell quests for the best gear.