10 Starter Strategies to Understand Prior to Diving Into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

A curious piece of trivia: The “Obscur” in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 alludes to the initially cryptic nature of the in-game systems and systems.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has you leading a team of glamorous spellcasters, spearheaded by the daring British Daredevil, on a journey to halt a worldwide curse that halts the natural aging process. It merges strategic role-playing battles with timed defensive moves reminiscent of Soulslike games, all presented with a idiosyncratic artistic lexicon.

It has proven to be the major titles of the season, having garnered a huge player base and won the premier award praise. The game can feel slightly intimidating in the beginning, but once you lock in, you’ll discover a layered and captivating RPG that differentiates itself from contemporary titles. Listed here are ten crucial starting pointers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Swap Team Members Regularly

In Expedition 33, characters who participate in a battle gain a sizable bonus to Experience Points relative to those in reserve. Furthermore, the campaign will periodically mandate you to include particular characters. The simplest solution to both issues is to change your lineup frequently and try to keep your roster at a comparable power level.

The positive aspect is that leveling up is not too tedious. Fights provide a generous amount of XP, often enough for a level up after just several. You can refresh an area's enemies by taking a break at an checkpoint banner—these flags are scattered across each level. If you need to accumulate XP fast, simply battle monsters near a flag, use the flag, and do it again.

Change Gear Often

There are two main ways to bestow passive perks to your party members: Picto gems and Luminas.

• Pictos are items which give numerical bonuses and also feature a constant effect. Every party member can wear a maximum of three Pictos. Once slotted, finishing four fights with a Picto unlocks its corresponding Lumina.
• Luminas aren’t physical items but can be thought of as skill tree nodes. A party member has a amount of LP (which you can raise via level-ups). A Lumina has a set cost. As long as a character has enough points, you are not restricted can equip the same Lumina, allowing you to combine key bonuses across your entire team.

The smartest approach is to make sure someone equips every new Picto and completes four battles to reveal its Lumina. Doing this you gain access for future use.

When you aren't have unleveled accessories to unlock, simply slot the Pictos with the highest bonuses for your playstyle.

Parrying Isn't Your Sole Defense

Expedition 33’s key feature is its fusion of strategic battles with real-time parries. However, the opportunity to deflect is extremely brief on any mode. Rather than breaking controllers trying to master the timing, focus on rolling.

While a well-timed block grants Action Points and deals massive extra damage, not blocking gives you nothing. Luckily there are multiple Pictos and Luminas that provide resources on a successful dodge. If you find parrying difficult, equip those evasion-based abilities instead.

The Break Status Is Your Key Tactic

Break is a game-changing condition that can turn the tide. As you attack a foe, a gold meter charges under their health bar. Once charged, you can stun the enemy, which lowers their damage resistance by a fifth and stuns them for one full turn. It is the top-tier condition in the game, but only certain abilities can trigger it.

Level Up Deliberately

You have the option to reallocate your build using a rare item called a Recoat. Since they are uncommon, it's smart to think ahead before spending your attribute points. Try out a character's playstyle and chart a build strategy in advance.

Make Sure to Rest At the Expedition Flag

Resting at an expedition flag fully heals your entire party and restocks all of your potions, including Chroma Elixirs and revival items. Make it a habit to use each flag you see!

Checkpoints also serve as the only means to quick traversal in the game. You won't find a overworld map, waypoint system, or objective markers. Instead, each flag has a name and number. When you interact with one, you can view a list of every flag you've found in that zone under a teleport list. It's a simple but effective way to track your progress.

Locked Chests Are Always Rewarding

Paint Cages are effectively locked treasure chests that need you to locate and shoot three concealed seals in the surrounding area before getting the loot. The contents is without fail high-tier, including items like rare resources or powerful weapons. The associated mechanisms aren't easy to spot, but they are typically within the same area. If you can't find one, try smashing crates or looking up.

Go Ahead and, Fight the Vendor

Each shopkeeper carries a secret, unique item that doesn't appear in their normal inventory. To gain access to it, you must choose one character and win a duel in a one-on-one fight. This proves to be worth doing, as these items are exceptionally powerful. The earliest vendor you meet, for instance, sells a Picto that applies the damage-increasing condition, which increases damage dealt against the foe by a quarter.

Have Faith in the Automatic Saving

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