187. Red Mudbeast

Learn the best strategies and recommended party members to take down the challenging Red Mudbeast boss in Chrono Trigger. Get tips on elemental weaknesses and powerful Dual Techs.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Red Mudbeast — HP: 5000, Defense: 150, Magic Defense: 50, Weak: Water, Immune: Fire
• Blue Mudbeast — Weak: Fire
• Mud Imp — Heals itself when attacked

Phases:

1. Defeat the Blue Mudbeast.
2. Defeat the Red Mudbeast.
3. Defeat the Mud Imp.

Strategy:

• Bring Frog! His Heal ability can keep your whole party alive, which is super helpful here.
• When you hit either the Red or Blue Mudbeast, they'll counterattack and charge at you. It's best to take them out one by one.
• Start with the Blue Mudbeast since it's weak to Fire. Have Lucca blast it with her Fire spell.
• Crono can use *Lightning II to hit both Mudbeasts and the Imp for decent damage, or use the Dual Tech Red Needle with Lucca.
• Once the Blue Mudbeast is down, switch your focus to the Red Mudbeast. It's weak to Water, so Frog's *Water II spell is perfect. Alternatively, Crono and Frog's Sword Stream Dual Tech works well.
• After both Mudbeasts are defeated, turn your attention to the Mud Imp. Be careful: every time you hit it, it heals itself! Use your strongest Dual Techs, like Cross Charge or Earthquake, to finish it off quickly.
• Remember, the Red Mudbeast gives 300 EXP, 8 TP, and 800 Gold. The Charm it drops is an Elixir.