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An interesting tidbit: The name “Obscur” in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hints at the initially cryptic nature of the in-game systems and systems.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has you leading a band of social media mages, led by the daring British Daredevil, on a quest to reverse a worldwide curse that stops people from growing old. It merges turn-based RPG battles with real-time parries reminiscent of challenging titles, all cloaked in a idiosyncratic aesthetic language.

It has become one of the major games of the year, having achieved massive sales and secured the premier award accolades. The experience can feel somewhat dense initially, but once you lock in, you’ll discover a deep and engrossing RPG that stands apart from contemporary titles. Listed here are 10 essential beginner's tips for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Swap Characters Regularly

In Expedition 33, allies who participate in a fight receive a significant 50% bonus to XP versus those on the bench. Furthermore, the campaign will periodically mandate you to include particular characters. The most straightforward approach to these mechanics is to rotate your team and aim to keep your roster at a roughly equal level.

The upside is that leveling up is not too tedious. Encounters grant a sizable amount of XP, sometimes enough for a stat increase after just a few. You can respawn an local foes by stopping at an save point—these points are scattered throughout each area. If you need to power level, simply battle monsters near a flag, rest, and repeat.

Change Accessories Often

The game features two main ways to grant passive perks to your characters: Picto accessories and Lumina abilities.

• Pictos are accessories that give stat boosts and come with a constant effect. Every party member can slot three different Pictos. Once slotted, winning four battles with a Picto unlocks its associated Lumina.
• Luminas function differently but can be thought of as skill tree nodes. A party member has a number of skill points (which you can raise via level-ups). Each Lumina has a set cost. If a character has sufficient LP, you are not restricted can equip the same skill, allowing you to layer useful effects across your full roster.

The optimal strategy is to always one of your characters equips each fresh Picto you find and fights through four encounters to reveal its Lumina. This ensures the ability will be available for later builds.

When you aren't have fresh gear to work on, simply equip the Pictos with the best stats for your playstyle.

Blocking Is Not Your Sole Defense

Expedition 33’s key feature is its fusion of turn-based combat with twitch-based defenses. However, the opportunity to deflect is incredibly short on every setting. In place of breaking controllers trying to hit perfect blocks, focus on rolling.

Even though a successful parry grants one AP and causes significant bonus damage, not blocking yields no benefit. The good news is there are several Pictos and Luminas that restore Action Points on a perfect roll. If you can't get the block down, use those dodge-focused perks instead.

The Break Status Is Your Secret Weapon

Break is a battle-altering condition that can turn the tide. As you attack a foe, a special bar fills up beneath their life bar. Upon maxing out, you can inflict break, which reduces their damage resistance by 20% and prevents them from acting for one full turn. It is the most impactful debuff in the game, but only particular attacks can cause it.

Allocate Points Intentionally

You can reset stat points and abilities using a limited consumable called a Recoat. Since they are uncommon, it's wise to think ahead before spending your attribute points. Get a feel for a party member's role and chart a build strategy in advance.

Don't Forget to Rest At the Save Flag

Using your tent at an expedition flag completely restores your whole team and restocks your supply of consumables, including HP restoratives and phoenix down equivalents. Make it a habit to rest at every flag!

Checkpoints also serve as the only means to quick traversal in the game. You won't find a mini-map, GPS, or floating icons. Instead, each flag has a designation. When you interact with one, you can view a list of your progress in that zone under a navigation option. It's a basic yet helpful way to see how far you've come.

Locked Chests Are Consistently Worth It

These special containers are effectively puzzle caches that need you to discover and activate three concealed seals in the nearby environment before claiming the prize. The contents is without fail valuable, such as respec items or strong equipment. The three locks aren't easy to spot, but they are typically located close by. If you are missing a lock, try exploring thoroughly or looking up.

Absolutely, Battle the Vendor

All vendors carries a hidden special good that won't show up in their normal inventory. To unlock it, you must pick a champion and win a duel in a solo battle. This is always a worthwhile endeavor, as these pieces of gear are exceptionally powerful. The earliest vendor you meet, for reference, offers a Picto that applies the vulnerability status, which boosts damage against the affected enemy by a quarter.

Rely On the Automatic Saving

The game lacks {manual saving