Learn how to achieve Ending 1 in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition by defeating the Time Devourer alone as Serge. Includes tips for strategy and gear.
Walkthrough
- 1Start a New Game Plus using your cleared save file.
- 2Speed through the opening and Lizard's Rock, disabling enemy encounters if possible.
- 3Head to Opassa Beach as soon as you can.
- 4Prepare for the fight against the Time Devourer. It is recommended to have around 48 Growth stars, but more can be obtained by repeating past boss fights if needed.
- 5Equip the Green Plate armor (stolen from the Green Dragon) to negate the Time Devourer's frequent Green Elements.
- 6If you don't have the Green Plate, stock up on Nostrums for healing, and ensure you have Diminish and Negate Magic to reduce or nullify damage.
- 7Fight the Time Devourer with Serge alone.
- 8After defeating the Time Devourer, you will enter a version of Viper Manor containing the Chrono Cross developers.
- 9Explore the manor and chat with the developers. A sound test is available on the upper floor in the east wing.
- 10To exit this area, speak to Solt and Peppor, who are located by the entrance.
Tips
- Fighting the Time Devourer alone can be challenging. If you struggle, consider obtaining more Growth stars (up to 99) by replaying boss battles before attempting this ending.
- The Green Plate armor is highly effective as the Time Devourer uses Green Elements frequently.
- Diminish can reduce damage from Elements, and Negate Magic can nullify it entirely.
- If the Green Plate was missed, Nostrums are essential for healing, alongside Diminish and Negate Magic.
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