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A fun fact: The name “Obscur” in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hints at the somewhat obscure nature of the interface systems and gameplay loops.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 casts you as a group of glamorous spellcasters, led by the daring British Daredevil, on a quest to combat a global affliction that halts the natural aging process. It fuses strategic role-playing combat with action-game reflexes drawn from challenging titles, all presented with a idiosyncratic visual style.

It has become one of the major games of the season, having sold millions and won the premier award accolades. The adventure can feel somewhat dense at first, but after you grasp its systems, you’ll discover a rich and engrossing RPG that is quite unique from many others. Listed here are a collection of starting pointers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Rotate Characters Regularly

In Expedition 33, characters who are active during a battle gain a significant 50% bonus to Experience Points relative to those in reserve. Additionally, the campaign will at times require you to field certain characters. The easiest approach to these challenges is to change your lineup frequently and aim to keep your roster at a similar power level.

The upside is that leveling up is relatively quick. Encounters award a sizable amount of XP, sometimes enough for a level up after just several. You can refresh an local foes by taking a break at an checkpoint banner—these markers are located throughout each level. If you need to accumulate XP fast, simply fight enemies near a flag, use the flag, and do it again.

Rotate Accessories Regularly

You have two primary ways to provide bonus effects to your characters: Pictos and Lumina abilities.

• Pictos are accessories that provide numerical bonuses and include a special ability. A character can slot a maximum of three Pictos. After being worn, winning four battles with a Picto will unlock its corresponding Lumina.
• Luminas aren’t physical items but are similar to unlocked abilities. A party member has a amount of LP (which you can raise via consumables). Each Lumina has a specific point cost. If a character has enough points, there is no limit can equip the same skill, allowing you to layer powerful passives across your whole party.

The smartest approach is to always someone is wearing every new Picto and fights through four battles to unlock its Lumina. That way the ability will be available for when needed.

If you don't have unleveled accessories to unlock, simply use the Pictos with the best stats for your needs.

Parrying Isn't Your Sole Defense

Expedition 33’s defining element is its marriage of strategic battles with twitch-based defenses. But, the opportunity to deflect is incredibly short on every setting. In place of frustrating yourself trying to master the timing, prioritize evading.

While a perfect guard grants a resource and causes massive extra damage, failing to parry leaves you vulnerable. The good news is there are several accessories and abilities that provide resources on a well-timed evade. If you find parrying difficult, focus on those evasion-based abilities instead.

Breaking Enemies Is Your Greatest Advantage

The Break status effect is a decisive condition that can secure victory. As you damage an enemy, a gold meter fills up beneath their life bar. Upon maxing out, you can inflict break, which lowers their defense by a fifth and prevents them from acting for an entire round. It is the top-tier condition in the game, but only certain attacks can trigger it.

Allocate Points Deliberately

You are able to re-spec attributes and skills using a rare item called a Respec token. Because it's rare, it's wise to consider your path instead of committing your attribute points. Get a feel for a party member's role and chart a progression route beforehand.

Make Sure to Use the Checkpoint Flag

Resting at an save point fully heals your all characters and replenishes all of your healing items, including healing potions and revival items. Develop the routine to use each flag you see!

Expedition flags also act as the only means to fast travel in the game. There is no mini-map, waypoint system, or floating icons. Instead, each flag has a identifier. By resting, you can view a list of every flag you've found in that area under a teleport list. It's a minimalist way to track your progress.

Glowing Cages Are Always Rewarding

Paint Cages are basically locked treasure chests that demand you to find and hit three scattered mechanisms in the surrounding area to getting the loot. The reward is without fail worthwhile, often containing rare resources or unique gear. The associated mechanisms aren't easy to spot, but they are almost always located close by. If you are stuck, try breaking objects or looking up.

Go Ahead and, Fight the Vendor

Each shopkeeper carries a hidden special good that doesn't appear in their normal inventory. To gain access to it, you must pick a champion and defeat the merchant in a single combat. This is always worth doing, as these pieces of gear are exceptionally powerful. The first merchant you meet, for reference, offers a special accessory that causes the Defenseless debuff, which boosts damage against the affected enemy by 25%.

Have Faith in the Autosave

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