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245. Eggsterminator
Chrono Trigger

245. Eggsterminator

Learn the best strategy to defeat the Eggsterminator and Crimson Shade in Chrono Trigger. Protect yourself from fire attacks and prioritize the Eggsterminator!

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Learn the best strategy to defeat the Eggsterminator and Crimson Shade in Chrono Trigger. Protect yourself from fire attacks and prioritize the Eggsterminator!

Alright, let's talk about the Eggsterminator fight in the Dimensional Vortex. This can be a tough one if you're not prepared, but we'll get you through it!

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Eggsterminator HP: 10000
  • Defense: 190
  • Magic Defense: 80
  • Weakness: Fire
  • Absorbs: Shadow
  • Immune: Light
  • Counters: Osmose (absorbs MP)
  • Attacks: Poison Mist (Poison), Flashbomb (Blind), Blaring Din (Lock), Permeate (Cancels status immunity), Recover (Restores HP)
  • Crimson Shade: Uses strong Fire attacks.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Target the Eggsterminator First: Seriously, this is your top priority. The Eggsterminator can hit your whole party with nasty status ailments like Poison, Blind, and Lock, which will make this fight way harder than it needs to be. Plus, it can heal itself and the Crimson Shade for a whopping 1000 HP each round! You gotta take it down fast.
  2. 2
    Gear Up for Fire: Before you even start this fight, make sure you've got some fire-resistant armor equipped. Red Plates and Ruby Armors are your best bet here. The Crimson Shade's fire attacks are no joke, and if you're not protected, you'll be spending a lot of time healing.
  3. 3
    Deal with Osmose: The Eggsterminator will counter every single round with Osmose, which drains your MP. You might need to keep an eye on your Ethers, but don't get too distracted by it. Keep pounding away with your strongest attacks.
  4. 4
    Heal When Needed: If the Crimson Shade's fire attacks are getting to you because you don't have the best fire protection, don't be afraid to take a turn to heal up. It's better than getting wiped out.
  5. 5
    Focus on the Crimson Shade: Once you've finally taken down the Eggsterminator, the Crimson Shade will be all alone. Now you can focus all your strongest attacks on her.
  6. 6
    Exploit Weaknesses: If you have Marle or Frog in your party, Water magic is super effective against the Crimson Shade. Also, the Antipode Bomb Dual Tech series from Marle and Lucca is a great choice.
  7. 7
    Keep HP High: This is crucial, especially if you're not fully protected against fire. Keep your party's HP topped off, and you'll be in a much better position to win.
Tips
  • Prioritize eliminating the Eggsterminator to prevent debilitating status effects and enemy healing.
  • Equip fire-resistant armor (Red Plate, Ruby Armor) to mitigate the Crimson Shade's powerful fire attacks.
  • Be prepared to use Ethers to manage MP due to the Eggsterminator's constant Osmose counter.
  • If you lack fire resistance, dedicate turns to healing to survive the Crimson Shade's assault.
  • Water magic and Antipode Bomb are highly effective against the Crimson Shade once the Eggsterminator is defeated.
  • EXP: 250
  • TP: 0
  • Gold: 0
  • Treasure: N/A
  • Charm: N/A

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