Spekkio Guide - Forms, Rewards & Strategies
Spekkio is the self-proclaimed "Master of War" who lives at the End of Time. He teaches your party magic and offers repeatable boss fights for rare rewards. His form changes based on your lead character's level - higher levels mean tougher fights but better prizes. The rewards include valuable Magic Capsules, Power Capsules, and Speed Capsules that permanently boost stats.
Magic Elements
Spekkio teaches magic the first time you bring each character to him. Each character gets a specific element they'll use for the rest of the game.
| Character | Element | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crono | Lightning | Learns from Spekkio |
| Marle | Ice | Learns from Spekkio |
| Lucca | Fire | Learns from Spekkio |
| Frog | Water | Learns from Spekkio |
| Robo | Shadow (innate) | No soul; can't learn magic. His techs deal Shadow damage anyway. |
| Ayla | None | Predates magic's arrival on Earth. Physical only. |
| Magus | Shadow | Already knows magic when he joins. |
Forms & Rewards
Spekkio's form depends on your lead character's level. You can only receive each prize set once per playthrough - beating the same form again gives nothing new. But if you level up and he changes form, you can fight for the new rewards.
| Form | Levels | HP | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog | 1-9 | 350 | 1 Magic Capsule |
| Kilwala | 10-19 | 800 | 1 Magic Capsule, 5 Ethers |
| Goblin | 20-29 | 2200 | 1 Magic Capsule, 5 Mid-Ethers |
| Omnicrone | 30-39 | 4800 | 1 Magic Capsule, 5 Full Ethers |
| Masa & Mune | 40-98 | 10000 | 1 Magic Capsule, 1 Power Capsule, 1 Speed Capsule, 10 Elixirs |
| Nu | 99 | 20000 | 10 Magic Capsules, 10 Power Capsules, 10 Speed Capsules, 10 Megalixirs |
Strategies by Form
Frog (Lv 1-9): Most players never see this. You'd have to skip fights or let Crono die to stay this low. If you're going for it, just hit him with whatever magic you have. 350 HP dies fast.
Kilwala (Lv 10-19): Still easy. Have Marle heal with Aura while Crono and Lucca cast spells. 800 HP won't last long.
Goblin (Lv 20-29): Healing matters now. Fire-resistant gear helps since he uses fire attacks. If you grind too much before getting better equipment, you might struggle. Best tackled after Unnatural Selection? when your gear catches up.
Omnicrone (Lv 30-39): 4800 HP takes a while. Cast Haste on your party, assign someone to heal, and unload your strongest single or dual techs. Elemental resist gear helps. Recommended around level 38-39 when you have good techs but haven't outleveled the form.
Masa & Mune (Lv 40-98): 10000 HP and hits hard. Finish the sidequests first for endgame equipment. This is the form most players fight during The Fated Hour. Triple Techs work well here.
Nu (Lv 99): The real challenge. 20000 HP, high magic defense, brutal attacks. He's immune to all physical attacks - only magic works. But dual techs with both physical and magical components (like Frog Flare) still connect.
Nu Form Strategy
Spekkio's Nu form requires level 99 on your lead character. That's a lot of grinding - check the Experience Tables for XP requirements. But 30 capsules at once is worth it if you're going for max stats.
Recommended setup:
- Haste Helms on everyone - you need the speed advantage
- Green Dream accessories for auto-revive
- Lucca + Frog for Frog Flare - deals massive damage when Frog is low HP, which happens constantly since Spekkio spams Halation
The Nu form is a war of attrition. Keep healing, keep Frog alive (but low HP for Frog Flare damage), and chip away. It's not a fast fight, but it's doable with proper gear.
Ayla Problem
Ayla can't use magic. Her single techs are all physical. And Nu Spekkio is immune to physical attacks. She's effectively useless in this fight unless you're using a dual tech that has a magical component from her partner. Don't bring her to the Nu fight unless you have a specific tech combo in mind.