A curious piece of trivia: The title term “Obscur” in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 alludes to the somewhat obscure nature of the in-game systems and systems.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 places you in the role of a group of magical influencers, spearheaded by the bold British Daredevil, on a quest to reverse a universal phenomenon that stops people from growing old. It blends strategic role-playing combat with real-time parries reminiscent of action RPGs, all presented with a distinctive visual style.
It has proven to be the most successful releases of the period, having garnered a huge player base and earned Game of the Year recognition. The adventure can feel a bit off-putting at first, but after you grasp its systems, you’ll uncover a deep and engrossing experience that is quite unique from many others. Below are ten crucial starting pointers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
In Expedition 33, party members who take part in a battle gain a hefty increase to XP relative to those on the bench. Furthermore, the story will sometimes mandate you to use specific characters. The simplest approach to both issues is to switch members often and aim to keep everyone at a roughly equal level.
The upside is that farming experience is not too tedious. Battles provide a substantial amount of XP, frequently sufficient for a character progression after just two or three. You can refresh an zone's monsters by stopping at an checkpoint banner—these markers are scattered in each area. If you need to power level, simply engage in combat near a flag, rest, and repeat.
There are a couple of key ways to provide passive perks to your party members: Pictos and Luminas.
The most efficient strategy is to make sure someone is wearing each fresh Picto you find and wins the required fights to gain its Lumina. Doing this you’ll have it for later builds.
If you don't have unleveled accessories to work on, simply equip the Pictos with the best stats for your current build.
Expedition 33’s signature mechanic is its combination of turn-based combat with twitch-based defenses. However, the parry window is incredibly short on any mode. Instead of struggling endlessly trying to land parries, focus on rolling.
Even though a well-timed block grants one AP and inflicts massive extra damage, missing the timing leaves you vulnerable. Luckily there are multiple accessories and abilities that grant AP on a perfect roll. If you can't get the block down, focus on those dodge-focused options instead.
Break is a decisive condition that can swing a fight. As you attack a foe, a gold meter fills up under their life bar. Upon maxing out, you can inflict break, which lowers their armor by 20% and skips their turn for one full turn. It is the single most powerful debuff in the game, but only certain attacks can trigger it.
You can reset stat points and abilities using a scarce resource called a Recoat. Because it's rare, it's prudent to consider your path before committing your stat investments. Get a feel for a character's playstyle and map out a progression route in advance.
Resting at an expedition flag completely restores your all characters and refreshes your supply of healing items, including Chroma Elixirs and Revive Tints. Develop the routine to use each flag you see!
Checkpoints also act as the only means to navigation in the game. There is no overworld map, GPS, or floating icons. But, each flag has a identifier. At a flag, you can view a list of all discovered flags in that area under a teleport list. It's a basic yet helpful way to navigate the world.
Paint Cages are basically sealed loot boxes that need you to locate and shoot three scattered mechanisms in the nearby environment to claiming the prize. The reward is consistently worthwhile, including items like Recoats or unique gear. The three locks aren't easy to spot, but they are typically within the same area. If you are stuck, try smashing crates or looking up.
All vendors stocks a secret, unique item that isn't listed in their normal inventory. To get them to sell it, you must pick a champion and win a duel in a one-on-one fight. This proves to be rewarding, as these items are truly unique. The initial shopkeeper you meet, for example, provides a Picto that inflicts the vulnerability status, which increases damage dealt against the affected enemy by a quarter.
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