Chrono Cross: Get the Bad Ending Guide

Q: How to get the bad ending in chrono cross the radical dreamers edition?

You need to defeat the Time Devourer in its awakened form at Opassa Beach, but you absolutely *cannot* use the Chrono Cross to land the final blow. Just beat it down normally, and you'll get the Bad Ending.

Q: How to defeat the time devourer without the chrono cross?

You need to defeat the Time Devourer in its awakened form at Opassa Beach, but you absolutely *cannot* use the Chrono Cross to land the final blow. Just beat it down normally, and you'll get the Bad Ending.

Q: What happens if you don't use the chrono cross on the time devourer?

You need to defeat the Time Devourer in its awakened form at Opassa Beach, but you absolutely *cannot* use the Chrono Cross to land the final blow. Just beat it down normally, and you'll get the Bad Ending.

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Alright, so you wanna see the Bad Ending in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition? It’s actually pretty straightforward, but it means you gotta do things a little… differently at the very end. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it.

Walkthrough

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The Final Battle Arena: You'll face the awakened Time Devourer on Opassa Beach. This is the one that shows up *after* the Terra Tower fight, not the one you fight *at* Terra Tower.
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The Goal: Your objective is to knock out the Time Devourer. The key here is *how* you do it. If you use the Chrono Cross for the finishing hit, you'll get the Good Ending. To get the Bad Ending, you need to win the fight using regular attacks or Elements, just not the Chrono Cross itself for the final blow.
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Boss Mechanics: The Time Devourer has 10,000 HP and can cast Elements of all six colors. It tends to favor Green Elements early on, then switches to Yellow and others. It’s a long fight, so be prepared for it to drag on for a few minutes.
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Strategy: Honestly, the strategy is pretty similar to fighting the non-awakened version at Terra Tower. Stock up on healing Elements like Recover All and Cure All. Having Holy Healing on Serge is a lifesaver. If you're having trouble surviving its powerful attacks, consider bringing a couple of Diminish Elements to reduce incoming damage.
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Damage Boosts: Since it's a long slugfest, you might want to focus on your physical attacks. Use Eagle Eye and/or Strengthen to boost your damage output. Vigora is also super helpful, letting you attack multiple times without draining your Stamina.
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The Finishing Blow: Just keep chipping away at its HP. When it's low, make sure whoever is about to land the final hit isn't using the Chrono Cross. A strong physical attack or a regular Element will do the trick.

Tips

Don't expect any music during this final boss fight – it's surprisingly quiet and can make the long battle feel even more tedious.
The Green Plate can be a big help during the first half of the fight, especially if the Devourer is spamming Green Elements.
After the credits roll, make sure to save your game. Use a different save slot if you want to keep your current progress separate. This save file is what you'll use for New Game Plus or Continue Plus.

The Bad Ending sequence.
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How to Get the Bad Ending