Skip to content
200. Melphyx (Core)
Chrono Trigger

200. Melphyx (Core)

Defeat the Melphyx (Core) in Chrono Trigger. Learn its weaknesses, HP (1000), and strategy for the Sunken Desert battle.

By ···10 min read·Multi-source verified
1 reading this guide  

Defeat the Melphyx (Core) in Chrono Trigger. Learn its weaknesses, HP (1000), and strategy for the Sunken Desert battle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Target and destroy the Core first with regular attacks.
  2. 2
    Have Frog use Water II (or Marle/Magus using Ice II) to lower the body's defense.
  3. 3
    Attack the Upper Body with strong Single and Dual Techs until its defense builds up again.
  4. 4
    Cast another Water or Ice spell to weaken the Upper Body, and continue attacking.
  5. 5
    Repeat the pattern for the Lower Body, healing every round or so until it is defeated.
Tips
  • Frog should heal your party every other round or so.
  • Melphyx absorbs Light, Shadow, and Fire.
  • Melphyx is immune to Ice/Water.
  • Melphyx's elements are weak to N/A.
  • The Core has 1000 HP.
  • The Core has 127 Defense and 0 Magic Defense.
  • The Core drops 2000 Gold and a Speed Capsule.
  • The Core grants 1600 EXP and 60 TP.

100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content