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Mountain of Woe (12,000 B.C.)
Chrono Trigger

Mountain of Woe (12,000 B.C.)

A complete walkthrough for the Mountain of Woe in Chrono Trigger (12,000 B.C.), detailing enemy encounters, item locations, and strategies to reach Giga Gaia.

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A complete walkthrough for the Mountain of Woe in Chrono Trigger (12,000 B.C.), detailing enemy encounters, item locations, and strategies to reach Giga Gaia.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter the area and touch the nearby rock to fight the Rubble. It will likely run away.
  2. 2
    Continue north and defeat the Bomber Birds and Stone Imps.
  3. 3
    Go north and west, fight the Rubble, then head south and west to open a chest containing a Platinum Helm.
  4. 4
    Return to the start of the area, head west across the chain, go north, defeat enemies, and enter the next area.
  5. 5
    In the new area, go west and fight the Rubble.
  6. 6
    Head east and north, defeat the Gargoyles, then continue north to a save point to rest and save.
  7. 7
    Go north and east towards a chain; you will be attacked. Defeat the enemies, cross the chain, and defeat the Rubble.
  8. 8
    Open the two chests to get a Platinum Vest and a Shield Sphere.
  9. 9
    Go back across the chain, head west to the end, and open the chest in the northwest corner after enemies attack to get a Barrier Sphere.
  10. 10
    Go back east slightly and take the south path you passed earlier.
  11. 11
    Follow this path west and south, then go east and north to an upper ledge with a chest. Defeat the appearing enemies and open the chest for a Lapis.
  12. 12
    Head east across the chain, where you'll be attacked by Stone Imps and Gargoyles on the other side.
  13. 13
    Continue east and south, then west. Fight and defeat the encountered enemies.
  14. 14
    Continue south and across the chain to the next section.
  15. 15
    Head to the southwest corner and defeat the Rubble for experience and Tech Points.
  16. 16
    Go north and east to be attacked again. Beat the 4 Gargoyles.
  17. 17
    Go northeast and open the chest for a Barrier Sphere.
  18. 18
    Continue eastward across the chain to the next area.
  19. 19
    In this area, go north and open the chest for a Lapis.
  20. 20
    Head east and defeat the 4 Death Lilys surrounding you. (Ayla can Charm a Smiter's Blade from one of them, a good weapon for Frog).
  21. 21
    Go southeast and across the chain to the next platform.
  22. 22
    Go south and defeat the surrounding enemies, then open the chest for a Hi-Ether.
  23. 23
    Head north and open the other chest for a Barrier Sphere.
  24. 24
    Go back across the chain and head north. Climb the chain and continue northward.
  25. 25
    Continue heading north, then west at the end. Defeat the Rubble and go south, then east and south.
  26. 26
    Defeat the Death Lilys and Gargoyles, then open the two chests for a Shelter and a Shield Sphere.
  27. 27
    Head all the way north and east across the chain, then head southeast and defeat the enemies there.
  28. 28
    Go north and rest/save at the save point, then continue up the chain to the next area.
  29. 29
    Here, go north and west around the bend, then open the chest for a Time Hat.
  30. 30
    Continue east across the chain, then head south and west around the bend again to another chest. Open it for a Hi-Ether.
  31. 31
    Go back east and all the way north. Before climbing the final chain, heal your party and ensure Frog and Lucca are in your party.
  32. 32
    Climb the final chain to the next area.
  33. 33
    Approach the giant crystal; it will disappear, and Giga Gaia will appear to fight.
  34. 34
    After defeating Giga Gaia, the crystal reappears, freeing the Guru of Life (Melchior). The mountain collapses, and your group retreats to the Terra Cave.
Tips
  • The Rubble enemy will often run away.
  • Ayla can Charm a Smiter's Blade from a Death Lily, which is a good weapon for Frog.
  • Ensure your party is healed and prepared before climbing the final chain to face Giga Gaia.
  • Platinum Helm
  • Platinum Vest
  • Shield Sphere (x3)
  • Barrier Sphere (x3)
  • Lapis (x2)
  • Hi-Ether (x2)
  • Shelter
  • Time Hat
  • Smiter's Blade (via Charm)

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