Who can steal in Chrono Cross?

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In Chrono Cross, stealing is primarily performed by Ayla’s Charm Tech, although Marle can also help Ayla steal when their Dual-Tech Twin Charm is used, which has a higher success rate than the regular version of Charm. The character who can steal in Chrono Cross is Ayla, with the assistance of Marle in certain situations, utilizing their unique techs to obtain items from enemies.

Related FAQs

General Questions

1. What is the success rate of stealing in Chrono Cross?: Just one weak attack, followed (without interruption) by stealing seems to yield a 99% chance regardless of who it is, their current fierce attack%, status (Blindness/BatEye/EagleEye), or whether you stacked some Third Eyes on for more hit%.
2. How do you increase steal chance in Chrono Cross?: Your % chance to steal seems to be parallel with the thief’s hit rating, meaning it’s better to start with an opening combo before using the Pilfer/Pillage/Snatch element to increase your chance of theft.
3. Can you lose Kid in Chrono Cross?: For how important Kid is to the plot, the game really just allows you to completely ignore her, as you can turn her down at Cape Howl (and get Leena) or refuse to join her at Termina, or leave her to die when she is poisoned.

Character-Specific Questions

4. Is Leena good in Chrono Cross?: Refusing Kid’s initial offer to join the party leads to the recruitment of Leena and her dog Poshul, arguably one of the best dogs in video games, with Leena being not only one of the best casters in the game but the best blue innate as well.
5. Is Leena worth recruiting in Chrono Cross?: You still get Kid fairly soon if you decline her offer, so choosing Leena is worth the extra permanent character, as there’s no sacrifice—you will get both.
6. Who are the best characters in Chrono Cross?: The top characters include Serge, Glenn, Harle, Riddel, Karsh, Guile, Leena, and Pip, each bringing unique abilities and strengths to the party.

Game Mechanics and Strategies

7. What does R3 do in Chrono Cross?: Battle boost is a special feature in The Radical Dreamers Edition, activated by pressing R3, which sets characters’ element levels to maximum and makes them dodge all enemies’ attacks.
8. Can you get all characters in Chrono Cross in one playthrough?: Chrono Cross has an impressive roster of 45 characters, but while many are recruited during the main story, many others are optional, and some require multiple playthroughs.
9. Can you recruit everyone in Chrono Cross?: Recruiting every character requires no fewer than three playthroughs, made easier by New Game Plus, but still demanding, with certain choices necessary each time to ensure success.

Story and Endings

10. Does Chrono Cross have a true ending?: The game features a true ending and a bad ending, which can be unlocked during the first playthrough, with ten more endings accessible through New Game+.
11. What happens to Kid at the end of Chrono Cross?: At the end of the game, Kid goes back in time to rescue Serge from drowning and later drags him from Home World into Another World.
12. Can you miss Mel in Chrono Cross?: You can put off recruiting Mel for a later time but must get her before leaving for Fort Dragonia, or you can still recruit her in Disc 2 after the orphanage sequence.

Comparisons and Opinions

13. What is better, Chrono Cross or Chrono Trigger?: Chrono Trigger is often considered to have better mechanics, with Chrono Cross reverting to random battles and less fleshed-out team attacks.
14. Is Chrono Cross grindy?: Chrono Cross doesn’t reward grinding, as players can’t earn EXP outside of winning boss battles, making grinding against common enemies useless.
15. How many endings does Chrono Cross have?: The game features twelve endings, with two accessible on a normal playthrough and the remaining ten through New Game+, providing a high replay value.