Defeat Slash in Chrono Trigger

Q: How to beat Slash in Chrono Trigger?

This fight has two parts. In the first, just wail on him with regular attacks and heal when needed. For the second part, keep up the offense, use Crono and Frog's X-Strike, and be ready to heal a lot, especially when he starts getting serious.

Q: What are Slash's weaknesses in Chrono Trigger?

This fight has two parts. In the first, just wail on him with regular attacks and heal when needed. For the second part, keep up the offense, use Crono and Frog's X-Strike, and be ready to heal a lot, especially when he starts getting serious.

Q: How much HP does Slash have in Chrono Trigger?

This fight has two parts. In the first, just wail on him with regular attacks and heal when needed. For the second part, keep up the offense, use Crono and Frog's X-Strike, and be ready to heal a lot, especially when he starts getting serious.

Q: What treasure does Slash drop in Chrono Trigger?

This fight has two parts. In the first, just wail on him with regular attacks and heal when needed. For the second part, keep up the offense, use Crono and Frog's X-Strike, and be ready to heal a lot, especially when he starts getting serious.

Q: How to counter Slash's Frenzy in Chrono Trigger?

This fight has two parts. In the first, just wail on him with regular attacks and heal when needed. For the second part, keep up the offense, use Crono and Frog's X-Strike, and be ready to heal a lot, especially when he starts getting serious.

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Alright, let's talk about Slash, the sword guy you'll face in Magus's Keep during the Middle Ages. He's got a decent amount of HP and can hit pretty hard, especially in the second phase. Don't worry, we'll get you through this!

Stats / Weaknesses:

HP: 5200
Defense: 127
Magic Defense: 60
EXP: 500
TP: 10
Gold: 1500
Treasure: N/A
Charm: N/A
Elements: Immune to Ice/Water
Counters: Frenzy

Phases:

Phase 1: Slash is a bit weaker here. Focus on using regular attacks to bring his HP down. Keep your third party member (like Lucca) ready with Potions or Mid-Potions to heal anyone who takes a hit. His attacks aren't too threatening in this stage, so you should be able to win this part without too much trouble.
Phase 2: After you defeat him the first time, Slash will grab his sword and the real fight begins. This is where he gets much faster and hits way harder. Keep up the pressure with strong attacks. Your best bet here is to use Crono and Frog's Dual Tech, X-Strike, for some serious damage. He'll unleash a dark light attack that hits multiple party members, but his truly dangerous moves come later. When he starts jumping and slicing, he can easily do over 100 HP of damage in a single hit, so be sure to keep those Mid-Potions handy for constant healing. Pay close attention when he starts shouting "Yah!"; that's your cue that his attacks are about to get even more intense and frequent. Keep attacking and healing every other turn, and you'll eventually take him down.

Tips

Don't be afraid to use your best healing items like Mid-Potions during the second phase. It's better to use them than to have a party member knocked out.
If you have Crono and Frog in your party, make sure to use their X-Strike Dual Tech. It's incredibly effective against Slash in the second phase.
Remember that Slash is immune to Ice and Water elements, so don't waste your magic on those.

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