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This post contains the Chrono Trigger Battle Mechanics and Character Stats guide, it will also open your eyes to formulas, defense, and in-game strategies.
Chrono Trigger Battle Mechanics and Character Stats Guide
1. Trying out Physical Defense
>> Males
- SNES: Equip OzziePants, Moon Armor, and Power Seal.
- DS: Equip Ozzie Pants, choice of armor, and Power Seal.
>> Females
- Equip OzziePants, Prism Dress, and Power Seal for both SNES and DS.
2. In-game Defense Mechanics
>> Defense
- Physical damages won't affect much.
- Influenced by equipped armor and stamina.
>> Evasion
- Helps you dodge attacks that can cause physical damage from opponents
Note: Most magic attacks can’t be dodged.
>> Magic Defense
- Lowers damage from magical attacks.
>> Stamina/Vigor
- Enhances defense. Impacts certain tech damages.
3. Some Character Special Damage Techniques
Robo’s Crisis Arm:
- Dynamic damage depending on Robo’s current HP and attack value.
- Best utilized in the later stages of the game.
- Formula: Attack = ((Power × 4/3) + (Weapon × 5/9))
- Damage = ((Attack/2 * Last HP digit) * 2)
Ayla’s Bronze Fist:
- Achievable at level 96.
- Critical strike delivers 9,999 damage.
- Damage multiplier depends on your game playtime’s final second.
Magus’s Doomsickle:
- Amplifies in strength as more allies perish.
4. Damage Mechanics
Basic Damage:
- Equal to Attack value multiplied by four.
- Modified by a random number for dynamism.
- Defense and magic defense adjust the non-random part.
5. Some Character Damage Attack Formulas
- Ayla: Attack = ((Power × 1.75) + (Level² ÷ 45.5))
- Lucca and Marle: Attack = ((Hit + Weapon) × 2/3)
- Males: Attack = ((Power × 4/3) + (Weapon × 5/9))
6. Important Variables in Damage Calculation
- Represents a character’s accuracy.
- Only relevant for Lucca and Marle’s damage formulas.
- Affects the hit rate for normal attacks and certain physical techs.
- Calculation: 1 Hit equals 2/3 Attack for Lucca and Marle.
Power/PWR:
- Indicates a character’s physical strength.
- Pertinent for Ayla and male characters’ damage formulas.
- Calculation: 1 PWR is 4/3 attack for males, 1.75 attack for Ayla.
Level:
- Reflects character progression and strength.
- Influences all magic attacks, certain techs, and Ayla’s attack formula.
Weapon:
- The power of a weapon.
- Affects all characters except for Ayla.
Attack Value:
- Found on the pause menu.
- Derived from Power and Weapon values.
- Initial value is decimal but rounded to a whole number.
Damage:
- The number shown when attacking an enemy.
7. Basic Mechanics
Attack Function:
- Attacks are non-elemental, physical techniques.
- They strike an enemy once.
- There’s a potential to deal double damage with a “crit” (critical strike).
Other Chrono Trigger Guides:
- Chrono Trigger Battle Mechanics and Character Stats Guide
- Chrono Trigger Walkthrough - (Fairground Mini Games)
- Chrono Trigger Sealed Chests Guide - (Rules & Access)
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