______________ Criosphinx FAQ ____________ Chrono Cross ****************************************************************************** Criosphinx FAQ - Chrono Cross Version 1.00 Author: John Eric Sy (krystalklyr) E-mail Address: krystalklyr@mydestiny.net ICQ Number: 87324141 ****************************************************************************** ___________________ // Author's Note // This FAQ contains information on how to beat the Criosphinx (an optional boss in Chrono Cross) in an ordinary game (not New Game +) by means of attacking. This FAQ does not hold any spoiler whatsoever unless mentioning a character's name is considered a spoiler by you. 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If you defeat the Criosphinx that way, you'll get nothing whatsoever. However, if you defeat Criosphinx by attacking it, you will get a real cool stuff, the Sunglasses. The Sunglasses makes you deal damage as if your character is strong against the element your fighting (like Blue attacking Red always etc.). For everyone's pleasure, you'll use Lynx for this battle Prerequisite: \ \_ Yellow Plate In order to beat the Criosphinx, you need this item, the Yellow Plate. The Yellow Plate can be stolen (Pillaged*) from the Earth Dragon Island (a desert island in the map) at the Another World (I know this sounds awkard). This armor absorbs Yellow Elemental attacks which is the Criosphinx elemental magic attacks. By doing this, you need not bring a lot of HP restore Elements (Actually, by following this guide, you don't need HP restore elements). If you missed this armor, then you can NEVER defeat the Criosphinx unless you try solving the riddle (which I said was useless). * - Pillage - Fargo's LV3 Skill. Steals an item from an enemy. Preparation: Though not required but these things will help you a lot and make the battle faster. 1. EagleEye Element - Boosts your attacks to the hit rate of 99% - You can buy this at Another World's Marbule for 430. - You must have 10 (you need less but just to be sure) 2. Star Fragment - So that Sprain (from Earthquake) wouldn't affect you - Sprain reduces the damage you deal in battle - Get this at the El Nido Triangle at the Home World 3. TurnGreen Elmnt. - Not a must but it will let you deal more damage to Criosphinx (Criosphinx is Yellow and TurnWhite won't affect him [I tried it once]) - Buy 5 (10 is fine too) of these at Marbule for 75 each 4. Mastermune - So that you'll have great attack power and deal critical hits easy - Beat Dario to get this. (See below for more details) - If not, get the Stone Swallow for sakes! But still, the Mastermune is a better idea 5. Stone Helmet - Criosphinx also does physical attacks - This serves as your physical defense booster - Forge this 6. Either a Power Seal or a Stamina Belt, if not, a Dragoon Gauntlet will do - A Power Seal increases your strength by 5 and can be acquired by stealing from the Tyrano* at the Home World's Gaea's Navel. - A Stamina Belt increases your Stamina restoration so you can get more attacks in, thus, saving you time. This can be rarely stolen from the Pterodact in Home World's Gaea's Navel or by defeating Jeanice for one round in the Grand Slam Tournament in the S. S. Invincible (at Home World) * This is a boss or a sub-boss (not a common monster at Gaea's Navel) That is optional stuff you need to own. But they are a must for a quicker time (less than 30 minutes) and safer battle (I guarantee that one of your character will be alive) Preparation Part II: Place those EagleEye and TurnGreen Elements in anyway (alternately is what I suggest but give more importance to Eagle Eye) starting from the your highest Element grid level to the lowest on Lynx's Elements Equip the following accessories (in any order) on Lynx |--> Stone Helmet |--> Star Fragment |--> Power Seal/Stamina Belt/Dragoon Gauntlet Equip the Yellow Plate and the Mastermune (or Stone Swallow) onto Lynx. I really suggest you get the Mastermune for this battle. If you like, let your other character be Fargo (you can steal a @Rainbow Shell from Criosphinx) and someone else. If possible, equip some Dreamer's Scarf (start with +1 Element LV on battle each) onto Fargo. That's everything, now is the time to fight! Onto Battle: First, you need to have gotten the Yellow Relic (you should have it by now since you already have a Yellow Plate [but if you don't have a Yellow Plate, forget about fighting because you just wasted your time reading my guide]. I advice you fight him after defeating the Sky Dragon for further ease. Now, go to the Another World's Earth Dragon Island. Jump down the pit and head for the place where you should supposedly meet the Earth Dragon. You'll meet the Criosphinx instead. It might be a good idea to save. Battle Proper: First move, have Lynx attack using a LV 2 attack (uses up 2 Stamina points) Second move, have Fargo attack some to attain an Elemental LV 3 and after that, let him use Pillage in order for you to get the @Rainbow Shell (This isn't really a must but if you fail, just reset and load your game [Ummm, you saved right?]) ----- Criosphinx's Pattern ----- There is a basic pattern in this battle. Criosphinx will attack you with ThundaStorm which will kill or damage your other characters (Lynx should be ok). After that, he will cast Earthquake* for a number of turns. After that, he will use Thunda Storm again and begin attacking. He will attack for 3 turns which is his only chance of killing you (I suggest you defend). The first attack will consist of 3 consecutive blows. The second will be a single blow and the last will be 2 blows. After that, he'll use ThundaStorm again after that comes the Earthquake and so on (and at that time, Lynx's HP will be restored to the max). He will repeat the same process until you die or he dies. *Earthquake deals the status effect Sprain which reduces the damage you deal. ----- Criosphinx's Pattern ----- Third move, have Lynx max his Elemental bar and let him use EagleEye. Forth move, have Lynx max his Elemental bar (Use LV 3 Attacks ONLY!) and let him use TurnGreen. ----- NOTE: Further Steps ----- Continue on with your LV3 attacks, defending as I said at the above NOTE. Using EagleEye or TurnGreen when effects wear off. If ever you have no TurnGreen left, it doesn't matter. However if you don't have EagleEye anymore, which is highly unlikely if you equipped 10, use your own judgement whether to attack using LV 1, LV 2 or LV 3. The attack only with LV 3 must be ignored if you wish to land hits on Criosphinx The Criosphinx wouldn't show whether he is weakened or not I think so just follow the redundant method until you beat him, battle should last for less than 30 minutes I assure you, even less than 25 I suppose. ----- NOTE: Further Steps ----- This concludes this section. Have fun with the Sunglasses! ___________________________ // Getting the Mastermune// I know this shouldn't be a part of this FAQ but since I require you to get the Mastermune, then better off get it. First, you need to have beaten the Black Dragon and I suggest you steal the Black Plate from him. Though I've seen someone not beating him with the Black Plate, I still suggest you must have it for further ease. You must have Riddel in your party and equip the Black Plate on her. Your characters must have their Stone equipments (Complete from Stone/Denadorite [whatever] Weapons, Armor and Helmets) You need a lot of HealAlls. I suggest filling everyone's Elemental Grids with HealAll (I mean every single one). But put one Revive on Lynx and probably another to Riddel or that other party member if you have more. Putting some EagleEye or Strengthen would be nice too. [Don't e-mail me about where you can get more Revive because I don't know] How to fight him: First, go to the small island with a smoking hut near Mt. Pyre in the Home World. It is not marked. Put Riddel on your party and enter it then go to the house. Talk. After that, go to the Another World's Isle of the Damned. Bring Karsh with you and go to the place where you found the Elranzer in home. Defeat Solt and Peppor and you will get the Memento Pendant. Get on with your quest until you have stolen the Black Plate (for greater ease as I mentioned above) from the Black Dragon. Go back to the small island with a smoking hut near Mt. Pyre in the Home World, prepare your party, as said somewhere above (equipping etc.) and save before entering. Go inside the house and talk to Dario with Riddel in front of your party. Battle Advice: Whack and use HealAll when necessary. Keep Riddel on defend. Have her attack a few times if her Element LV is low for a few Element LVs immediately after Dario has done his move. You'll deal little damage in this battle so I suggest using Strengthen and Eagle Eye so you can thrash Dario real good. When the battle is over, you will receive the Mastermune. The Mastermune is Lynx's/Serge's strongest weapon and it deals critical hits often. _____________ // Credits // I'd like to thank Angry Scapula and zAuLt, both from the GameFAQs, Chrono Cross Game board for some tips that I needed before lunging an attack on Criosphinx. Also to Dingo_Jellybean for his [and since he liked to say, "super" then] I'd call it a super cool guide. Also to the help he gave me while I was in chat. Your "super cool gotta have it alias" rules! _______________________ // Legal Information // "Chrono Cross," is a registered trademark of SQUARE. Words or phrases found in the game "Chrono Cross" is property of SQUARE. 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