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How to Recruit Van
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition

How to Recruit Van

Learn how to recruit Van to your party in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. Follow our guide to find his house in Termina and convince him to join your quest.

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Learn how to recruit Van to your party in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. Follow our guide to find his house in Termina and convince him to join your quest.

Alright, so you're looking to get Van on your team in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition? He's a pretty interesting character, and luckily, recruiting him isn't too complicated once you know where to go. You'll be able to do this after you've made your way to the Port Town of Termina in Home World.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, you need to head to Van's house. It's located at the very end of the northern district of Termina. You'll pass by the smithy on your way there. If you've visited his house in Another World, you'll probably notice it looks quite different now.
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    Once you're at his house, go into Van's room, which is on the right side.
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    When you enter, you'll have the option to offer to hire him. Go ahead and do that.
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    Shortly after, a visitor will show up demanding rent. This is where things get interesting. Van will claim he's going to find the Frozen Flame to pay the rent. Just play along with this little ruse for now.
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    Eventually, the conversation will reveal that you're actually looking for the Frozen Flame yourself. Once Van realizes this, he'll agree to join your party!

Tips:

  • Don't be surprised by the differences between Van's house in Home World and Another World. The game likes to throw those little world-based contrasts at you!
  • Just go with the flow of the conversation. Van's

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