Like many of its PlayStation-era contemporaries, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Chrono Cross packs a ton of missable content. The sadness that stems from realizing you've skipped the chance to acquire a valuable item or view a poignant scene between characters is mitigated in part by the game's New Game Plus feature, which allows players to start again anew with plenty of their progress carried over.
That said, there are few enough Rainbow Shells in Chrono Cross to necessitate two full playthroughs with awareness of their every location if you're planning on outfitting every party member with a Prism-based weapon – and that's not taking armor into account, which is frankly a better priority for your main squad than worrying over whether Sneff's got a Prism weapon. (With due apologies to Sneff players, he's the first who sprung to mind in that sentence.)
Thus, le🔯t our guide point you to every Rainbow Shell in approximate order of potential acquisition. There may be light spoilers involved in this list, but nothing too major!
Every Rainbow Shell in Chrono Cross
We've grouped these into three distinct categories to aid you in keeping track of your travels. Sidequests are the most numerous source of Rainbow Shells, followed by treasure chests and then most rarely through enemy steals and drops.
Rainbow Shells Obtained via Enemies
Enemy |
Location |
Acquisition Method |
Notes |
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WightKnight |
Isle of the Damned (Home World) |
Rare drop |
There's only a single WightKnight in Chrono Cross, and it's battled by checking out the armor piece shortly before reaching the gravestone of the legendary Garai at the Isle of the Damned. This is pretty tricky – you'll need to lure one of the WillO'Wisp enemies toward the armor in order to initiate the fight. What's more, there's only a 10 percent chance the WightKnight will drop a RainbowShell, so be prepared to reload several times if your heart is set on this one. |
Dark Serge |
Fort Dragania (Home World) (Second Visit) |
Rare steal |
As these remaining three enemy-sourced Rainbow Shells are all rare steals, there's a high chance each time you attempt to battle them that they will not have a Rainbow Shell. In Dark Serge's case, the common steal is Trashy Tiara. |
PolisPolice |
Chronopolis |
Rare steal |
As these remaining three enemy-sourced Rainbow Shells are all rare steals, there's a high chance each time you attempt to battle them that they will not have a Rainbow Shell. In PolisPolice's case, the common steal is Capsule. (Sheesh.) |
Criosphinx |
Earth Dragon Isle (Another World) |
Rare steal |
As these remaining three enemy-sourced Rainbow Shells are all rare steals, there's a high chance each time you attempt to battle them that they will not have a Rainbow Shell. In Criosphinx's case, the common steal is Denadorite. |
Rainbow Shells Obtained via Treasure Chests
General Location |
Precise Directions |
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Chronopolis |
Once you have arrived at the third floor, hang a left and head through the door. There's a pretty tiny spot here (relative to most Chronopolis rooms, at least!) with a Rainbow Shell awaiting your arrival within. |
El Nido Triangle (Another World) |
This one's a cinch – the chest is located on the first screen, and it's not difficult to espy it from afar. |
El Nido Triangle (Another World) |
From the screen with the first Rainbow Shell, move forward to the next screen, and you'll soon find this. These El Nido Triangle grabs are wonderfully easy. |
Terra Tower |
You'll know the spot because there will be some TerraTerrors hanging out near a waterfall. The Rainbow Shell is somewhat hidden in an alcove, so search around a bit if necessary. |
Terra Tower |
Simpler than the previous one. You'll know you're in the right place when you see a bunch of Cupoids, those floating baby-like angel things with scary closed eyes. A conspicuous chest here contains the Rainbow Shell. |
Terra Tower |
The final Rainbow Shell for this category is located𝔍 the next screen over. Look to the wall on the right |
Rainbow Shells Obtained via Sidequests
Location |
NPC Interaction(s) |
Quest Becomes Available |
Steps |
Tips |
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Arni (Another World) |
Waitresses |
After completing the events of Guldov♓e🐼 (Home World) where the big Kid-related choice is made. |
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Th𝓰is quest cannot be completed after the events of Tower of Geddon have transpired. |
S.S. Zelbess (Home World) |
None, really |
After 𝐆convincing Fargo to let the Sage speak with you |
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You used to be able to cheese this minigame with the pause button. Alas, t🃏hat no longer work🐭s in The Radical Dreamers Edition. |
Arni (Another World) |
None, really |
After completing the Tower of Geddon. |
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Termina (Another World) |
Viper Churro Salesman |
After completing the Tower of Geddon. |
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Not setting the price range appropriately may very well result in failing t💖o acquire the Rainbow Shell. |
Earth Dragon Isle (Home World) |
Foreman |
As soon as you can visit Earth Dragon Is🅰le (H🀅ome World). |
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Water Dragon Isle (Another World) |
Researcher |
After defe🎃ating Dark Serge in Fort Dragonia (Home World). |
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At present, we're not 100 percent sure what will happen if you try speaking with the researcher but never accepted Skelley's bones earlier. Just to be safe, try to go fetch those bones now if you've not yet reached the Dark Serge fight. |
Hermit's Hideaway (Another World) |
Kid |
After you have acquired either the Mastermune or Chrono Cross. (Or both, for tha🎐t matter.) |
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Your trip to the orphanage is 𒁃a one-time occasion, so be su𝓀re to snag this while you can. |
Hermit's Hideaway (Another World) |
Kid |
🌜After you have acquired either the Mastermune or Ch🌸rono Cross. (Or both, for that matter.) |
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Your trip to the orpha♍nage is a one-time occasion, so be sure to snag this while 🐼you can. |
Viper Manor (Another World) |
Radius, Luccia |
After completing the orphanage story sequence. |
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Spectra Swallow or Mastermune?
We're including this here because it's a common question among first-time Chrono Cross players, so it'll likely pop up frequently now with The Radical Dreamers Edition reviving interest in the game.
The Spectra Swallow is Serge's Prism weapon. It's what you'll need a Rainbow Shell for if you elect to craft it. This thing's no slouch, with a higher Attack Power than the Mastermune and a lovely, well, prismatic sheen. For all intents and purposes, it can be regarded as Serge's ultimate weapon.
And then there's the Mastermune. Acquired through a series of sidequests rather than crafted with raw materials, this weapon actually transforms Serge's original weapon (the Sea Swallow) into a thing of beauty. What the Mastermune lacks in Attack Power, it more than makes up for with its constant critical hits. Damage calculation favors it over the Spectra Swallow, since a critical with its Attack Power typically beats out a non-crit from its rival blade.
That said, there's still a darn good reason to forge yourself a Spectra Swallow on your first playthrough. Since the Mastermune replaces the Sea Swallow, it won't carry over to New Game Plus like most weapons... including the Spectra Swallow. You'll be stuck with the Stone Swallow for most of the game, which is still a major improvement, but why not shoot for peak efficiency and shinier proof of your past deeds?