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An interesting tidbit: The title term “Obscur” in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hints at the somewhat obscure nature of the interface systems and gameplay loops.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 places you in the role of a group of magical influencers, fronted by the daring British Daredevil, on a quest to combat a universal phenomenon that prevents aging. It blends strategic role-playing battles with real-time parries inspired by challenging titles, all cloaked in a unique aesthetic language.

It has emerged as the major games of the year, having garnered a huge player base and won top honors praise. The adventure can feel a bit off-putting at first, but when it clicks, you’ll uncover a layered and captivating role-playing game that stands apart from other games. Listed here are a collection of beginner's tips for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Change Team Members Frequently

In Expedition 33, party members who participate in a fight earn a hefty increase to Experience Points versus those in reserve. Additionally, the story will sometimes force you to include particular characters. The simplest solution to these mechanics is to change your lineup frequently and strive to keep your roster at a similar power level.

The upside is that leveling up is fairly fast. Encounters award a substantial amount of XP, frequently enough for a level up after just several. You can respawn an area's enemies by resting at an save point—these flags are located across each level. If you need to gain levels quickly, simply fight enemies near a flag, use the flag, and do it again.

Change Gear Often

The game features two main ways to bestow bonus effects to your party members: Pictos and Lumina abilities.

• Pictos are accessories that grant attribute increases and come with a special ability. A character can wear a maximum of three Pictos. After being worn, completing four encounters with a Picto grants access to its corresponding Lumina.
• Luminas aren’t physical items but are similar to equippable passives. Each character has a amount of Lumina Points (which grows via level-ups). A Lumina has a set cost. As long as a character has sufficient LP, you are not restricted can equip the identical ability, allowing you to stack useful effects across your whole party.

The smartest approach is to ensure one of your characters is wearing each fresh Picto you find and completes the required fights to unlock its Lumina. That way the ability will be available for later builds.

If you don't have new Pictos to level up, simply slot the Pictos with the highest bonuses for your playstyle.

Blocking Is Not Your Single Choice

Expedition 33’s signature mechanic is its combination of RPG systems with action-oriented blocks. However, the opportunity to deflect is notoriously tight on all difficulty levels. Rather than struggling endlessly trying to land parries, focus on rolling.

While a successful parry refunds a resource and causes significant bonus damage, not blocking leaves you vulnerable. The good news is there are a number of accessories and abilities that grant AP on a well-timed evade. If you struggle with the timing, focus on those dodge-focused abilities instead.

Break Is Your Secret Weapon

Inflicting Break is a decisive state that can swing a fight. As you whittle down health, a special bar increases under their HP bar. Once charged, you can inflict break, which reduces their armor by a fifth and skips their turn for an entire round. It is the most impactful condition in the game, but only particular abilities can apply it.

Allocate Points Intentionally

You have the option to reallocate attributes and skills using a scarce resource called a Respec token. Since they are uncommon, it's smart to plan your build instead of committing your skill points. Get a feel for a party member's role and plan a progression route beforehand.

Don't Forget to Rest At the Checkpoint Flag

Resting at an expedition flag refills the health of your all characters and replenishes your supply of consumables, including HP restoratives and Revive Tints. Develop the routine to use each flag you see!

Checkpoints also act as the closest thing to quick traversal in the game. There is no mini-map, waypoint system, or floating icons. But, each flag has a identifier. When you interact with one, you can see a menu of every flag you've found in that area under a fast travel menu. It's a minimalist way to navigate the world.

Locked Chests Are Always Rewarding

Glowing chests are effectively locked treasure chests that demand you to locate and shoot three concealed seals in the immediate vicinity to claiming the prize. The reward is without fail valuable, often containing respec items or strong equipment. The associated mechanisms aren't always obvious, but they are usually near the cage. If you are stuck, try exploring thoroughly or scanning the environment vertically.

Yes, Fight the Vendor

Every merchant carries a one-of-a-kind piece of gear that doesn't appear in their standard shop. To unlock it, you must select a party member and win a duel in a solo battle. This is invariably worth doing, as these items are game-changing. The initial shopkeeper you meet, for instance, provides a Picto that inflicts the vulnerability status, which increases damage dealt against the foe by a quarter.

Trust In the Automatic Saving

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