Chu-Chu/Gameplay (XG)

This article covers the gameplay for Chu-Chu, a playable character in Xenogears. She joins the party while at. Shortly after gaining access to Snowfield Hideout, Chu-Chu won't be available as a party member until the player pays a visit to the Yggdrasil IV gear hangar and engages in a conversation with her near Vierge's dock.

Chu-Chu stands as one of the two characters in the game, the other being Maria, who lack the capability to execute Deathblows. Consequently, her combat effectiveness hinges on conventional physical strikes and Ether techniques to inflict damage.

While she suffers from low stats all around, Chu-Chu distinguishes herself from the remaining playable characters through a set of unique mechanics that are never explained within the game:


 * Her Attack and Ether base attributes receive a 100% boost while she is in battle, with the exception of the spell Forest Dance, which continues to employ the standard Ether value.


 * Chu-Chu is the only playable character able to deliver critical hits. When initiating an Attack command or employing an Ether ability, there exists a 10% chance that the inflicted damage will be augmented by 50%. Accessories like the Fei Jr. Doll, which increases critical hit rate, and the Bart Jr. Doll, which can amplify critical hit damage, solely apply to Chu-Chu even though all characters can equip them.


 * Chu-Chu has a passive ability that boosts her Attack by 50% when either Bart's or Fei's HP drops below 50%, and an additional 50% when their HP drops below 25%. These bonuses stack, allowing her to achieve a total increase of 200% if both Fei and Bart are present and meet the specified HP conditions. Bart and Fei have to be in the active party with Chu-Chu for the bonus to work.


 * Chu-Chu has no Gear, instead opting to grow in size. This transformation does not offer access to Booster and Special Options. Furthermore, she cannot equip an Engine, a Frame, or any Gear-related accessories. She also does not require Fuel to act. Her statistics in giant form are directly influenced by those of her regular state, and she remains the sole character capable of healing Gears.

Deathblows
Chu-Chu does not have any deathblows.