Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the debut RPG from the French studio Sandfall Interactive, offers a unique blend of immersive storytelling and challenging gameplay that sets it apart from other titles. For those diving into this new world, Maxroll has developed comprehensive guides to assist you every step of the way. Whether you're looking to understand the game's mechanics, locate valuable loot, or optimize your builds, Maxroll's resources are indispensable. Their Codex is a treasure trove of information, detailing weapons, skills, Pictos, and Lumina, all essential for conquering the continent's challenges. If you enjoy crafting and sharing strategies, Maxroll's Expedition 33 Planner allows you to create and share your builds in the Community Builds Section.
Getting Started
Embark on your journey in Expedition 33 with Maxroll's character guides, beginner resources, and Pictos guides. For a detailed walkthrough as you play, don't miss IGN's Expedition 33 Walkthrough, a step-by-step companion to enhance your experience.
Beginner’s Guide
Maxroll’s Beginner’s Guide for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is your gateway to understanding the game's core mechanics. From exploring the world to battling Nevrons, learning about each playable character's unique abilities, and understanding progression systems like weapons, attributes, Pictos, and Luminas, this guide covers it all. For quick tips on easily overlooked aspects, check out IGN's 10 Things Expedition 33 Doesn't Tell You.
Combat Guide
Master the art of defeating formidable Nevrons with IGN's Combat Guide. This guide offers essential tips and tricks, including strategies for effectively using characters like Lune and Maelle.
Weapons, Attributes, and Upgrades
In Expedition 33, weapons are crucial for building your team. Each weapon and character skill inflicts different types of elemental damage, with varying effectiveness against Nevrons. Characters can wield a range of weapons that enhance attribute scaling as they level up and unlock special bonuses at levels 4, 10, and 20. Dive deeper into Weapons, Attributes, and Upgrades to optimize your arsenal.
Pictos and Luminas
Pictos are versatile items that provide stats and unique effects, with each character able to equip up to three. The Lumina system adds another layer of customization, allowing you to enhance your Pictos further. If you're facing a tough encounter, consider adjusting your Pictos to boost defenses, increase damage, or buff your team with effects like Shell or Powerful. Explore more about Pictos and the Lumina system, a key progression mechanic in Expedition 33.
Early Game Pictos Guides
Customization is at the heart of the Pictos system, offering numerous ways to tailor your party. In the early game, certain Pictos stand out, such as Dead Energy II and Critical Burn. Engage in side content to acquire the "lone wolf" style Last Stand Pictos and use Recovery to transform a character into a formidable tank.
Characters
Get to know each playable character in Expedition 33 through Maxroll’s Character Skill Guides, which detail their unique mechanics and skills.
More Guides
Maxroll offers additional guides for the midgame and endgame, providing in-depth information on unlocking map areas, defeating specific enemies, and selecting the best Pictos.
How to Unlock all of Esquie’s Traversal Abilities
Esquie's abilities allow you to break through obstacles, swim, fly, and dive underwater. Learn how to unlock all of Esquie’s abilities as you progress through the game. And don't forget, you can break those black rocks with blue cracks in them!
Enemy Strengths and Weaknesses
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of enemies across the continent is crucial. Exploit their weaknesses to deal 50% more damage, and avoid using elements they absorb, as these will heal them instead of causing harm.
Zone Progression
If you're unsure about which zones to tackle after the main story, Maxroll's Zone Progression Guide offers recommendations on when to complete different optional areas. Additionally, IGN lists Expedition 33 side quests and their rewards, helping you decide which ones are worth your time.
Best Pictos
Discover the best Pictos to equip in both the early and endgame phases. Maxroll’s guide highlights Pictos that offer general power boosts as well as those with more specialized uses, fostering new build archetypes.
Codex
Maxroll’s Expedition 33 Codex is a comprehensive database of all Weapons, Pictos, Luminas, and Skills in the game. Adjust the level at the top to see how these items scale as you progress.
Planner and Community Builds
Use Maxroll’s Expedition 33 Planner to craft your ideal build, then share it with the community. Here are some key features to consider:
- Select and set up your active party, with the ability to create different teams and unique setups for each character.
- Choose an optional tag like "Story" or "Post-Story" to navigate between characters and adjust their setups.
- Pick your weapon and adjust its level to see changes in power and scaling, though attributes are not currently included.
- Select the six skills for each character, noting that Gradient Skills are not included but can be explored in the Codex.
- Choose Pictos, ensuring each is used only once across your team, and select the correct level to view added stats.
- Add Luminas, with the point count displayed at the top.
- Allocate attributes, potentially focusing on those your weapon scales with.
- View your stats, influenced by Pictos, Attributes, and base weapon damage.
- Add notes about your skill rotation or the sources of your gear.
- Set your build to public to share with the community.
Tomorrow Comes
That concludes Maxroll’s comprehensive guides for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Why not visit the build planner and start crafting your own strategies?
