Hi-Res (HiRes in the PS version) is a 4th-level Yellow Element in Chrono Cross. This element temporarily increases a single ally's Defense, its counterpart is LoRes. Specifically, Hi-Res maximizes a single ally's Defense, regardless of level allocation. Because of this, it is wasteful to set HiRes and other Buff/Debuff Elements any higher than the level 1 allocation spot on an Element Grid. Although this will depict the Element as being -3, no quality difference is noticeable in-game; the character with HiRes cast on them will still receive the same boosts for several turns.
Enemies that commonly use Hi-Res are Beeba, Acacia PVT, Acacia SGT, Dwarves, Googhouls, Rockroaches, Cassowary, Gurgoyle, and Wight Knights
How to Obtain
After assisting the sailors on the S.S. Invincible defeat the Ghost Ship, HiRes, and several other strong elements are purchasable from the Demi-human merchant in Guldove and on Marbule. HiRes is valued at 430G in each of these markets.
Drops, Steals, and Chests
Commonly, Geos drop it after battles.
It can be Pilfered or Snatched from Googhoul and Cybot on rare occasions.
Description
When the player casts this element, an iridescent sphere encompasses the target before shimmering around the target's body.
Name Origin
HiRes is a portmanteau of "high" and "resistance".
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