Enemy Types In Chrono Cross, Discuss the Names?

[utunnels]

It is metioned in the Ultimania that certain weapons are strong against certain kinds of enemies(always critical).
Although this is minor(at least I never care in game) but I think it is necessary to be writen in the encyclopedia.

But since those type names are not listed in game, so they need proper English equivalents.

• 龍 - Dragon
  For example, the 6 dragons, guardians of terra tower, TimeDevourer first form...
  
• 人 - lt. Human, Humanoid
  For example, Acacia PVT, Lynx, Harle, Solt, Peppor, Karsh....
  
• 魔族 - Demon, Mystic(questionable)
  For example, Dwarf, Tutanshaman, SnobGoblin, CatBurglar...
  
• 浮遊 - Floating
  For example, Alphabat, Gobledygook, WillO'Wisp, Wingapede...
  
• ゾンビ - lt. Zombie, Undead
  For example, Wraith, Crossbones, Dead Beat...
  
• 軟体  - lt. Soft Body, Soft
  For example, Gloop, Pentapus, YellowBelly, JellyBlubba...
  
• 物質 - lt. Matter, Inorganic (Mostly those lifeless Robots, but not all)
  For example, Cybot, Roborg, Bomber, Li'l Boxer, Polly, Mystic Knights...
  

* Some enemies don't have any types.

* Some enemies have more than one types, for example, Dragoon is human+dragon,  Dead Head boss is Floating+Zombie+Soft.

* There's an unmetioned type, only 3 kinds of enemies are of that type: Lagoonate, Mantarrey, Beach Bum.

* Stone weapons are usually strong against inorganic enemies.

* Cards, Shots are usually strong against floating enemies.

* Mastermune is strong against all types, that's why it usually does critical hits.

* Floral Rod is strong against human.

* Einlanzer is strong against undead.

* Hero's Blade is strong against demon, undead and soft enemies.

* ...

[Chrono'99]

Wait, Demi-Humans are called "Mystics" by the Ultimania? That's confusing.

Also is there a "Fish" type? I think Mastermune doesn't do critical hits on the fish monsters in the El Nido Triangle.

[utunnels]

Well, that's game mechanic not game script. Besides, dwarves and goblins are not demi-human IMO.

* Some enemies don't have any types.

Yeah,  that means Mastermune can't do 100% critical to them.

[mav]

Very interesting, is this how extensive it is, or is there more to it? Are there more enemy types, do certain weapons affect multiple enemy types, etc?

[Acacia Sgt]

Interesting, I never knew of that. Wow, first the gender thing and now this. What's next?

[utunnels]

Very interesting, is this how extensive it is, or is there more to it? Are there more enemy types, do certain weapons affect multiple enemy types, etc?

No, there're only 7 types. Most enemies are typeless, they are neutral to all weapons.
Yeah, for example the Mastermune affect multiple enemy types, or else the Spectra Swallow is slightly stronger than it.

[Zelbess]

Wow, I never knew any of this! Thank you for the information. This will certainly come in handy for me.

[utunnels]

三魔騎士（ビネガー&ソイソー&マヨネー） (Vinegar, Soysau, and Mayonnai / Ozzie, Slash, and Flea)
    前作に登場した魔王配下の3人組。2周目以降の次元の狭間で戦える。前作から姿は多少変化しているが、個性的な技の数々は今作でも健在。なお、敵タイプが魔族ではなく「物質」であるため、前作に登場した本人達そのものではない可能性もある。彼らと戦って習得する事で、スプリガンが三魔騎士の姿に変身し、その能力を使用できるようになる。

The 3 Mystic Knights (Ozzie, Slash and Flea)
The trio who served as Magus' subordinates in CT. You can battle them in a newgame+ in the Blend of Time. Their appearances are slightly different from their CT counterparts, but several of their famous skills remained. Besides, their types are "Matter" instead of "Mystic" hints that they might not be the same characters from CT. After the battle Sprigg can learn to transform into their shapes and use their skills as well.

[mav]

Interesting. So the Mystic Knights could very easily be impostors in the Bend of Time...unless the term "Mystic" is a misnomer in Cross.

[chapapote]

Well, that's game mechanic not game script. Besides, dwarves and goblins are not demi-human IMO.

The dwarves appear in the Dragon God ending along with the demi-humans in Arni Village. I do consider them demi-humans.