Learn how to unlock the good ending in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition! We'll guide you through getting the Chrono Cross and using it in the final battle.
Alright, so you want to see the *good* ending in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition? It's definitely doable, but you'll need to pay attention to a couple of key things, especially during the final boss fight. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it!
First things first, you absolutely need the Chrono Cross Element itself. You can't get this until after you've dealt with Chronopolis. Head over to the Divine Dragon Falls in Another World, and make sure you have both the Tear of Hate and the Tear of Love with you. Pop those onto the pedestals there, and voilà – you'll have the legendary Chrono Cross! For the super-detailed rundown on finding it, there's a linked page, but this is the gist.
Once you've got it, the most important thing is to equip it to Serge's Element Grid. Ideally, slot it into one of his Level 1 spots. This makes it way easier to access when you need it.
Step 2: The Final Showdown - Using the Chrono Cross
Now, for the big one: the final battle against the awakened Time Devourer at Opassa Beach. Forget Terra Tower; this is the place. To get the good ending, you *must* cast the Chrono Cross Element, but not just anytime. You need to do it after performing a specific sequence of Element colors. The game actually gives you clues about this order towards the end, but here it is:
- Yellow
- Red
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- White
The trick here is that *any* Element of the correct color will work, so don't stress too much about specific spells. What we recommend is making sure all three of your party members have Level 1 Elements of all six colors ready to go. This gives you plenty of options. However, the Time Devourer loves to mess with your plans by casting its own Elements, which can totally disrupt your sequence.
So, when the battle kicks off, don't go crazy with special attacks right away. Have everyone do standard attacks until Serge has at least 3 stamina, and your other party members have at least 2. Then, have everyone Defend. Wait for the Time Devourer to cast its first Element – it's usually Omega Green at the start. This is your cue!
As soon as it finishes its move, have Serge cast a Level 1 Yellow Element. Then, have your other two characters follow up with Red and then Green Elements, keeping the chain going. After that, you'll get another chance to act. Quickly cast Blue, then Black, and finally White Elements.
Here's the crucial part: The Time Devourer *still* won't have acted after you cast White. Before it gets its turn, you need to act fast. Have Serge cast the Chrono Cross Element. If you've done it right, this will instantly end the fight and trigger the good ending sequence!
After you see the ending, make sure to save your game. It's a good idea to use a different save slot. This cleared game file is what you'll use for New Game Plus or Continue Plus, so you don't want to overwrite anything important.
A New Future
Watching the good ending is pretty satisfying, right? Just remember to save that cleared game file!
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