Can you get all characters in Chrono Cross?

Can you get all characters in Chrono Cross?

In a nutshell, the answer is no, you can’t get all characters in Chrono Cross. But don’t worry, getting most of them is not impossible!

Chrono Cross is a role-playing game that features a plethora of playable characters, making recruiting every possible playable unit in the game a daunting task. But, with strategy and careful decision-making, you can still get to know many of them throughout your adventure.

Some characters you can’t avoid

As you progress through the game, you will encounter some characters that cannot be missed. These individuals will automatically join your team, eliminating the need to recruit them manually. Don’t worry about missing others, though; these reliable allies will provide a sturdy foundation for your party:

• Serge
• Lynx
• Kid Harle
• Riddel

Characters require specific choices

Other party members can be recruited but need your decisions along the line. These characters must be acquired at specific events or during certain story episodes:

• Glenn can be obtained by saving Leena or turning her away
• Leena: if you choose to prioritize Kid over Leena and save the former, or if you leave Leena to her fate
• Macha: only through a special encounter in which you agree to help Hermit, an eccentric fellow
• Fargo: You can choose to save El Nain, which rewards you with Fargo’s allyship

Additional details on Kid’s fate and recruitment

Kid has multiple possible fates throughout the game, depending on your decisions. If you don’t save her (which has consequences), Doc, Macha, Gleen, and Kid themselves will become part of your party:

• Rescue Kid: Save Leena at Cape Howl, allowing Kid to temporarily join your party
• Get Kid back: After leaving Pirate Ship
• Let Kid meet Harle: Choose to reveal Kid’s identity to the world
• Doomed Kid: You can turn her away on Cape Howl, letting her stay in the abandoned city
• Don’t Save Kid: When you face Harle alone, leave Kid to death to get to Doc, Macha, Gleen

More on Rainbow items and Rainbow equipment

Forging Rainbow armor and equipment requires strategic planning, resources, and a touch of luck.

• Go to Termina (Another) and trade with Another’s Zappa in his shop to claim a Rainbow Axe
• Use materials like Rainbow Shell and Shiny materials (obtained through luck or item manipulation) for forging
• Create Rainbow gear at Smith Spirit, combining Rainbow tools and shiny materials

Here’s a table summing up the main plot points: