10 Starter Tips to Learn Prior to Beginning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

An interesting tidbit: The name “Obscur” in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 alludes to the somewhat obscure nature of the interface systems and gameplay loops.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 places you in the role of a team of magical influencers, fronted by the bold British Daredevil, on a journey to reverse a universal phenomenon that prevents aging. It fuses strategic role-playing combat with timed defensive moves drawn from action RPGs, all cloaked in a unique artistic lexicon.

It has emerged as the biggest releases of the year, having sold millions and won top honors accolades. The adventure can feel a bit off-putting initially, but once you lock in, you’ll discover a rich and captivating RPG that is quite unique from contemporary titles. Below are a collection of beginner's tips for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Change Characters Regularly

In Expedition 33, party members who are active during a encounter gain a sizable bonus to experience relative to those in reserve. What's more, the story will periodically force you to use specific characters. The simplest solution to both issues is to rotate your team and strive to keep everyone at a roughly equal strength.

The positive aspect is that farming experience is not too tedious. Encounters award a substantial amount of XP, often sufficient for a level up after just two or three. You can reset an area's enemies by resting at an checkpoint banner—these points are scattered across each area. If you need to accumulate XP fast, simply battle monsters near a flag, rest, and do it again.

Change Items Frequently

There are two main ways to provide bonus effects to your allies: Picto accessories and Lumina skills.

• Pictos function as gear that grant attribute increases and come with a unique passive skill. Each character can wear three different Pictos. After being worn, winning four battles with a Picto will unlock its associated Lumina.
• Luminas aren’t physical items but are similar to skill tree nodes. Each character has a amount of skill points (which can be increased via items). A Lumina has a specific point cost. If a character has sufficient LP, you are not restricted can benefit from the identical ability, allowing you to stack powerful passives across your whole party.

The smartest strategy is to always a party member has equipped each fresh Picto you find and fights through four encounters to gain its Lumina. Doing this you gain access for later builds.

If you don't have unleveled accessories to level up, simply slot the Pictos with the best stats for your playstyle.

Perfect Guards Are Not Your Single Choice

Expedition 33’s defining element is its combination of RPG systems with action-oriented blocks. But, the timing for a perfect block is extremely brief on any mode. Rather than breaking controllers trying to master the timing, prioritize dodging.

While a well-timed block grants one AP and inflicts significant bonus damage, not blocking leaves you vulnerable. The good news is there are several accessories and abilities that provide resources on a successful dodge. If you struggle with the timing, use those dodge-focused options instead.

Break Is Your Key Tactic

The Break status effect is a decisive state that can swing a fight. As you damage an enemy, a gold meter increases below their life bar. When full, you can inflict break, which slashes their defense by a fifth and prevents them from acting for their next action. It is the most impactful condition in the game, but only specific attacks can cause it.

Build Characters Intentionally

You have the option to reallocate stat points and abilities using a rare item called a Recoat. Since they are uncommon, it's wise to plan your build before using your stat investments. Experiment with a character's playstyle and plan a build strategy in advance.

Make Sure to Stop At the Checkpoint Flag

Stopping at an expedition flag refills the health of your entire party and refreshes all of your potions, including healing potions and revival items. Remember to rest at every flag!

Expedition flags also act as the only means to fast travel in the game. The game lacks a traditional map, compass, or quest indicators. But, each flag has a designation. When you interact with one, you can see a menu of all discovered flags in that level under a teleport list. It's a basic yet helpful way to navigate the world.

Glowing Cages Are Consistently Worth It

Glowing chests are basically locked treasure chests that require you to discover and activate three concealed seals in the nearby environment before claiming the prize. The treasure inside is consistently worthwhile, such as rare resources or unique gear. The associated mechanisms aren't always obvious, but they are typically near the cage. If you are missing a lock, try exploring thoroughly or looking up.

Go Ahead and, Fight the Shopkeeper

All vendors carries a hidden special good that won't show up in their standard shop. To gain access to it, you must pick a champion and beat them in combat in a one-on-one fight. This proves to be rewarding, as these pieces of gear are game-changing. The first merchant you meet, for example, sells a Picto that inflicts the Defenseless debuff, which increases damage dealt against the affected enemy by 25%.

Rely On the Auto-Save System

There is no {manual saving