Save Kid or Not?

Decide whether to save Kid in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. Learn the consequences, exclusive characters, and which path is 'better'.

Alright, so you're at a pretty big crossroads in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition – the choice of whether to save Kid or not after she's poisoned. This is one of those moments that really shapes your playthrough, and honestly, there's no single 'wrong' answer, but there are definitely different outcomes and characters you'll get based on your decision.

Let's break down what happens with each choice so you can figure out what feels right for you, or what might be more 'efficient' if you're aiming for something specific.

If you Save Kid

If you're the type who feels responsible for Kid, or just can't stand the thought of leaving someone to potentially die, this is the path for you. It's probably the choice most players will make on their first go-around because, well, it's the natural, empathetic thing to do.

Choosing to save Kid means you'll be heading into the Hydra Marshes in Home World. Your main goal here is to find the Hydra Humour, which is the key ingredient needed to save her. It sounds pretty straightforward, and for the most part, it is.

Exclusive Characters

Going down this path unlocks the ability to recruit some characters that you absolutely won't be able to get if you choose differently. These characters are:

• Razzly
• Korcha
• Mel

If You Don’t Save Kid

Now, if you're feeling a bit more pragmatic, or maybe you've played before and know Kid will pull through anyway, you can choose to forsake her. Don't worry, the game doesn't *actually* judge you (much!).

This choice means you'll skip the detour through the Hydra Marshes. Instead, you'll push forward directly to the Hermit's Hideaway and the S.S. Invincible sections of the game. It's a more direct route.

Exclusive Characters

On the flip side, choosing not to save Kid opens up a different set of exclusive characters. These are:

• Macha
• Glenn (recommended!)
• Doc

Glenn, in particular, is often praised as one of the best characters in the game, so if efficiency and powerful allies are your jam, this might be the route to consider.

Which Path to Choose?

Honestly, there's no definitive 'right' or 'wrong' here. Saving Kid feels like the more natural, story-driven choice for a first playthrough. If you're unsure, just go with your gut and save her.

However, if you're looking to be efficient, especially if you're aiming for 100% completion or want to recruit Glenn early, then skipping the Hydra Marshes might be the way to go. The game is designed so that you'll likely need multiple playthroughs anyway to recruit everyone and see all the different paths. So, whichever you choose now, you'll probably end up experiencing the other path on a subsequent run.