To get new weapons, armors, and accessories in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition, you will have not only to spend money, but you will also require specific materials, depending on the power of the item you are about to forge.
Among the best weapons in all of the game are the Prism weapons, which require Rainbow Shells to forge. These items are available in limited quantities in a single playthrough, so you will have to choose who is worthy enough of equipping these powerful items.
Here’s how to get every Rainbow Shell in the game.
How to Get Rainbow Shells in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition
Rainbow Shells can be obtained by checking certain treasure chests, fighting certain enemies, stealing from others, and completing specific sidequests. Due to the limited quantities available, you will have to play through the game multiple times if you want to equip all 45 characters with the best available gear.
Rainbow Shells Inside Treasure Chests
There are six Rainbow Shells found inside treasure chests. There can only be accessed relatively late in the game.
| Locations | Treasure Chest Location |
| El Nido Triangle | There are two Rainbow Shells located inside treasure chests in this location, and they are very easy to spot in the first and second areas you explore in the location |
| Chronopolis | The treasure chest with the Rainbow Shell can be found on the location’s third floor, inside a room to the left |
| Terra Tower | There are three Rainbow Shells to find in this location. One is near the waterfall with the TerraTerrors nearby. The second is near a cluster of Cupoids. The third is in the next screen, on the right. |
Rainbow Shells Obtained From Enemies
There are four Rainbow Shells that can be obtained from enemies as a rare drop and rare steal.
| Enemy | Location |
| Wight Knight | Isle of the Damned (Rare Drop) |
| Dark Serge | Fort Dragonia (Rare Steal) |
| Polis Police | Chronopolis (Rare Steal) |
| Criosphinx | Earth Dragon Isle (Rare Steal) |
Rainbow Shells Obtained From Sidequests
There are nine Rainbow Shells that can be obtained by completing sidequests.
| Location | Character |
| Arni (Another World) | Speak with the waitress in the tavern after completing the events in Guldove (Home World) |
| Arni (Home World) | Check the shopkeeper’s cart after completing the Tower of Geddon |
| Earth Dragon Isle (Another World) | Jump down the hole, get back up, and then speak with the character in the area. |
| Hermit’s Hideaway (Home World) | Speak with Kid after getting either the Mastermune and the Chrono Cross |
| Hermit’s Hideaway (Another World) | Speak with Kid after getting either the Mastermune and the Chrono Cross |
| S.S. Zelbess (Home World) | Won from the roulette minigame as the top prize |
| Termina (Another World) | Speak with the Viper Churro vendor before infiltrating Viper Manor and suggest a mid range price for his product, and then speak with him again after completing the Tower of Geddon |
| Viper Manor (Another World) | After completing the Orphanage sequence in the Hermit’s Hideaway, take Kid to Luccia and speak with her. |
| Water Dragon Isle (Another World) | Speak with the researcher near the entrance twice after defeating Dark Serge |
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How to Get Rainbow Shells in Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition