Chrono Trigger - Ch. 20 - The Guru on Mt. Woe
0CHAPTER 20 - THE GURU ON MT. WOE
The first area has two Rubbles, an exit to the west then north, and a Lode Helm if you walk around the cliffs (north, then loop back down to the bottom left corner).
In the second area, you'll fight three Rubbles scattered about. The first is to the left of the chain you entered on. Follow the path to the right then fight the Gargoyles; save if you like but continue north after them. Cross the chain in the northeast to find the second Rubble, a Lode Vest and a Shield. Head back over the chain to the west, go to the top left corner and grab the Barrier. Climb the cliff just a little east of the chest, follow it around to the left and then south. Climb up onto the plateau and head directly north where you saw the chest (contains a Lapis); you'll have to fight two Bantam Imps to get it.
A strange cage...
From there cross the chain to the right, fight the two Stone Imps and two Gargoyles, then follow the cliff around to the right and then down and back to the left where you'll fight two Bantam Imps and two Gargoyles at the same time. Climb down the chain directly south, head to the right and fight the four Gargoyles and then grab the Barrier out of the chest. Run to the southwest corner of this area to fight the final (third) Rubble of the area. Go back up to where you just picked up that last Barrier, walk up the cliff and cross the chain to exit the area to the east.
In the third area, grab the Lapis before moving towards the Man Eaters. They won't attack you until you try to cross the chain to the north, so head to the southeast first and grab the Full Ether in the south and Barrier in the north; return and fight the Man Eaters if you haven't done so yet. Cross the chain, follow the path and fight the Rubble (the 6th so far). Continue and climb up a level, head south if you want a Shield and a Shelter, you'll have to fight three Gargoyles and two Man Eaters at the same time. Follow the path north, across the chain and around the last little "island" of the area containing a save point; cross the chain to the north when you're ready.
The fourth and final area is surprisingly empty, just pick up a Time Hat and Full Ether on your way and grab the Magic Tab in the bottom right corner before (you might want to read the beginning of the next section if you want to do well against the boss) climbing the giant chain to face the boss.
Giga Gaia - 9,500HP (Head), 1,000-2,000HP (Each Hand)
This boss has two hands that use two different sets of attacks/moves, along with a couple of two-handed attacks. One of the two-handed attacks is a fire-based move, so I temporarily changed everyone's gear to Ruby Vests. Alternatively, if you've gone back and opened some sealed chests, you could've used the Red Vest and/or Red Mail to absorb/reduce the fire damage even more.
My main strategy here is to defeat the two hands as quickly as possible. When the two hands are killed off, the main boss won't be able to do anything for a turn or two. At this point, I tried to do 'Triple Attack' as much as possible. It should take about six or seven of these triple-techs to finish him off. After about a full turn or two, the two hands will regenerate and the cycle begins anew.
I have two characters in my party that can group heal, so it's easy to do some heavy healing in one turn. Make sure to equip the Stud accessories (Gold & Silver) to your healers. If managed properly, you should even have enough MP to use Triple Attack on the hands, as well. It makes everything go by much quicker. My party is at level 28 or so and it wasn't too tough.
It's now time to say hello, once again, to Melchior. You'll escape to the Earthbound Village as the mountain collapses, and Schala and Janus will come to help you, only to be abducted by Dalton. Melchior will give you a Ruby Knife to help destroy the Mammon Machine. Don't bother buying any armor before you head out, as you'll be able to pick up some better ones in Kajar soon. Rest and save before you head out, and you'll be in the next chapter.
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