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Crono

Swordsman and protagonist · Truce, 1000 AD

Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.

Crono is featured in Chrono Trigger — Swordsman and protagonist. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.

Edition covered

Original SNES campaign; additional content in later editions is outside this starter guide.

Biography

Crono’s visit to the Millennial Fair leads to a journey across time after an accident involving Lucca’s invention and Marle.

Appearance

Crono has spiky red hair, a headband and a katana.

Personality

He is largely silent, with courage and loyalty communicated through action. Other party members provide much of the dialogue around his choices.

Role in the story

What begins as a rescue expands into an effort to prevent a catastrophic future. His relationships across eras turn a local adventure into a shared historical responsibility.

Gameplay and encounters

He combines physical attacks with Lightning magic and many cooperative Techs. Pair his offence with reliable recovery, and inspect enemy placement before selecting line or area attacks.