Chrono Trigger Weapons Guide: Katanas, Bows, Guns, Swords, Arms, Fists, and Scythes

Certainly! Here’s a guide to the weapons in Chrono Trigger for each of the main characters, including their names, prices, attack power, and where to find them:

Weapon Basics

• Attack Power: For Crono, Frog, Robo, Ayla, and Magus, the attack power of weapons is based on the Power Stat. For Marle and Lucca, it’s based on the Hit Stat.
• Critical Attack Rate: Critical attacks usually inflict double damage. Each character has a unique critical rate, varying from weapon to weapon. Notably, Ayla’s critical rate depends on her level.

Crono’s Katanas

1. Mop
   • Price: Charm
   • Attack Power: 1
   • Info: The weakest weapon. Charm from the Nu in 65M B.C. at hunting grounds.
2. Wood Sword
   • Price: Start
   • Attack Power: 3
   • Info: Crono’s initial weapon.
3. Iron Blade (Bronze Blade)
   • Price: 350/65,000/262
   • Attack Power: 7
   • Info: Available at Melchior’s Hut, Medina Village (1000 A.D.), Leene’s Square, and Truce Village (1000 AD).
4. SteelSaber
   • Price: 800/65,000/597
   • Attack Power: 15
   • Info: Found in Cathedral (600 AD). Available at Truce Village market and Medina Market (1000 AD).
5. Lode Sword (Silver Sword)
   • Price: 4000
   • Attack Power: 20
   • Info: Sold at Melchior’s Hut, Leene’s Square, and Lab 16. Found in Guardia Castle prison (1000 A.D.) and Lab 16 (2300 A.D.).
6. Bolt Sword (Thunder Blade)
   • Price: Found
   • Attack Power: 25
   • Info: Located in Factory and Sewer Access (2300).
7. Red Katana (Crimson Blade)
   • Price: 4500
   • Attack Power: 30
   • Info: Available at Melchior in Medina and Fritz’ Shop (Truce Village 1000 AD). Boosts magic by 2.
8. Flint Edge (Mammoth Tusk)
   • Price: Tradeable
   • Attack Power: 40
   • Info: Trade 3 Fangs and 3 Horns at Ioka Trading Hut on the first trip to 65M B.C.
9. Slasher
   • Attack Power: 43
   • Info: Defeat Slash at Magus’s castle and find the sword. Increases speed by 2.
10. Aeon Blade (Primeval Blade)
    • Price: Tradeable
    • Attack Power: 70
    • Info: Trade 3 Fangs and 3 Horns at Ioka Trading Hut on the second trip to 65M B.C.
11. Demon Edge (Zanmato)
    • Price: 17,000/65,000/12,684
    • Attack Power: 90
    • Info: Available at Medina Market 1000 AD. Found in Terra Cave. 1.5x damage to magic creatures.
12. AlloyBlade (Vajra Sword)
    • Price: 21,000
    • Attack Power: 110
    • Info: Buy at Kajar from the Nu during the second trip to 12000 B.C. Charm from Bantam Imps.
13. Star Sword (Empyrean Blade)
    • Price: 25000
    • Attack Power: 125
    • Info: Found in the Ocean Palace. Available from the Nu in 12000 B.C. after Zeal falls.
14. Vedic Blade (Yaksha Blade)
    • Attack Power: 135
    • Info: Located on Death Peak.
15. Swallow
    • Attack Power: 145
    • Info: Discovered in the northern palace when choosing the weapon over the safe helm. Enhances speed by 3.
16. Kali Blade (Onimaru)
    • Attack Power: 150
    • Info: Located in the Northern Ruins in a sealed chest. This is the unpowered version. Delivers critical hits twice as often.
17. Slasher2
    • Price: Charm
    • Attack Power: 155
    • Info: Charmed from Super Slash during the battle with Ozzie’s Trio.
18. Icewyrm
    • Price: Charm
    • Attack Power: 160
    • Info: Gifted by a Reptite after presenting the Rusted Blade.
19. Shiva Edge (Suzaku)
    • Attack Power: 170
    • Info: Found in the Hero’s Grave in a sealed chest. It offers 4X damage on critical hits but has only a 7% chance of a critical hit.
20. Rainbow
    • Attack Power: 220
    • Info: The penultimate weapon with a 70% critical attack rate. Received from Melchior after concluding both Rainbow Shell and Sun Stone sidequests.
21. Dreamseeker
    • Price: Gift
    • Attack Power: 240
    • Info: The ultimate weapon boasting a 90% critical attack rate. Awarded after vanquishing the Dream Devourer in Time’s Eclipse.

Marle’s Bows

1. Bronze Bow (Bronze Bowgun)
   • Price: Start
   • Attack Power: 3
   • Info: Marle’s initial weapon, marking the beginning of her journey.
2. Iron Bow (Iron Bowgun)
   • Price: 850
   • Attack Power: 15
   • Info: Available for purchase in Porre, 1000 A.D.
3. Lode Bow (Silver Bow)
   • Price: Found
   • Attack Power: 20
   • Info: Located in Lab 16, 2300 A.D.
4. Robin Bow (Bandit’s Bow)
   • Price: 2850
   • Attack Power: 25
   • Info: Purchase options include Fritz and Melchior, or found during the first trip to 2300 A.D.
5. Sage Bow (Shaman’s Bow)
   • Price: Tradeable
   • Attack Power: 40
   • Info: Exchange 3 Petals and 3 Horns during the initial visit to 65M B.C.
6. Dream Bow (Dreamstone Bow)
   • Price: Tradeable
   • Attack Power: 60
   • Info: Acquire by trading 3 Petals and 3 Horns during your second journey to 65M B.C.
7. Comet Arrow (Comet Bow)
   • Price: 7800
   • Attack Power: 80
   • Info: Available for purchase in the Earthbound village, 12000 B.C.
8. **Sonic Arrow (