10 Beginner's Tips to Know Before Diving Into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

A fun fact: The title term “Obscur” in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 alludes to the initially cryptic nature of the in-game systems and mechanics.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 places you in the role of a band of glamorous spellcasters, fronted by the daring British Daredevil, on a mission to reverse a global affliction that prevents aging. It blends strategic role-playing combat with action-game reflexes inspired by action RPGs, all cloaked in a distinctive aesthetic language.

It has become one of the most successful games of the year, having achieved massive sales and earned top honors recognition. The game can feel slightly intimidating at first, but after you grasp its systems, you’ll find a deep and fascinating role-playing game that differentiates itself from contemporary titles. Listed here are ten crucial starting pointers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Swap Characters Frequently

In Expedition 33, party members who are active during a battle gain a significant 50% bonus to XP relative to those on the bench. Additionally, the campaign will at times force you to field certain characters. The simplest method to both issues is to rotate your team and aim to keep everyone at a similar power level.

The positive aspect is that farming experience is relatively quick. Battles grant a substantial amount of XP, sometimes enough for a character progression after just several. You can respawn an local foes by taking a break at an expedition flag—these markers are located throughout each level. If you need to power level, simply engage in combat near a flag, rest, and continue the cycle.

Change Gear Often

You have a couple of key ways to provide passive perks to your party members: Pictos and Lumina skills.

• Pictos function as gear that give attribute increases and also feature a unique passive skill. Each character can slot three different Pictos. Once slotted, finishing four encounters with a Picto will unlock its linked Lumina.
• Luminas function differently but essentially act as unlocked abilities. Every ally has a pool of Lumina Points (which can be increased via level-ups). Every Lumina ability has a set cost. If a character has sufficient LP, there is no limit can equip the same skill, allowing you to layer useful effects across your entire team.

The smartest tactic is to always someone equips each fresh Picto you find and wins four encounters to gain its Lumina. This ensures you’ll have it for future use.

Should you not have unleveled accessories to unlock, simply equip the Pictos with the highest bonuses for your playstyle.

Parrying Isn't Your Only Option

Expedition 33’s key feature is its fusion of RPG systems with real-time parries. That said, the parry window is incredibly short on all difficulty levels. Instead of struggling endlessly trying to master the timing, focus on dodging.

Although a perfect guard grants Action Points and causes massive extra damage, failing to parry yields no benefit. Fortunately there are a number of accessories and abilities that restore Action Points on a successful dodge. If you can't get the block down, use those dodge-focused perks instead.

Break Is Your Secret Weapon

Break is a battle-altering state that can secure victory. As you attack a foe, a gold meter fills up beneath their life bar. Once charged, you can stun the enemy, which reduces their defense by 20% and skips their turn for an entire round. It is the top-tier condition in the game, but only certain attacks can apply it.

Level Up Deliberately

You have the option to reallocate stat points and abilities using a limited consumable called a Recoat. Given its scarcity, it's smart to plan your build before committing your attribute points. Get a feel for a hero's kit and plan a build strategy in advance.

Don't Forget to Rest At the Save Flag

Stopping at an checkpoint fully heals your whole team and replenishes every healing items, including healing potions and revival items. Remember to stop and heal up!

Checkpoints also act as the primary method to quick traversal in the game. There is no traditional map, waypoint system, or floating icons. But, each flag has a designation. At a flag, you can access a log of your progress in that area under a fast travel menu. It's a basic yet helpful way to see how far you've come.

Locked Chests Are Invariably Rewarding

Paint Cages are basically sealed loot boxes that demand you to discover and activate three hidden locks in the nearby environment to getting the loot. The contents is consistently high-tier, including items like Recoats or strong equipment. The associated mechanisms aren't always obvious, but they are usually located close by. If you are stuck, try breaking objects or scanning the environment vertically.

Go Ahead and, Fight the Merchant

Each shopkeeper has a secret, unique item that isn't listed in their standard shop. To get them to sell it, you must pick a champion and defeat the merchant in a single combat. This is invariably a worthwhile endeavor, as these pieces of gear are exceptionally powerful. The earliest vendor you meet, for reference, sells a special accessory that causes the Defenseless debuff, which amplifies attacks against the affected enemy by a significant margin.

Have Faith in the Autosave

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