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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 places you in the role of a team of magical influencers, spearheaded by the bold British Daredevil, on a journey to halt a global affliction that halts the natural aging process. It merges strategic role-playing encounters with timed defensive moves reminiscent of challenging titles, all presented with a idiosyncratic artistic lexicon.

It has become one of the biggest titles of the period, having achieved massive sales and secured the premier award accolades. The game can feel a bit off-putting at first, but after you grasp its systems, you’ll discover a layered and fascinating role-playing game that differentiates itself from other games. Below are a collection of early-game strategies for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Change Characters Regularly

In Expedition 33, allies who participate in a battle gain a hefty increase to XP compared to those on the bench. Furthermore, the campaign will sometimes force you to field certain characters. The easiest solution to both issues is to rotate your team and try to keep everyone at a comparable level.

The positive aspect is that farming experience is not too tedious. Encounters grant a substantial amount of XP, frequently sufficient for a stat increase after just a few. You can refresh an area's enemies by stopping at an checkpoint banner—these points are placed in each area. If you need to power level, simply engage in combat near a flag, use the flag, and repeat.

Swap Items Regularly

The game features two main ways to provide bonus effects to your characters: Picto accessories and Luminas.

• Pictos are items which provide numerical bonuses and come with a unique passive skill. Every party member can equip a maximum of three Pictos. When equipped, completing four encounters with a Picto unlocks its corresponding Lumina.
• Luminas are not gear pieces but essentially act as equippable passives. A party member has a amount of Lumina Points (which grows via level-ups). Every Lumina ability has a required LP amount. Provided that a character has sufficient LP, multiple characters can equip the same skill, allowing you to combine useful effects across your full roster.

The most efficient tactic is to always one of your characters has equipped any new accessory and wins four battles to gain its Lumina. This ensures the ability will be available for future use.

When you aren't have new Pictos to work on, simply equip the Pictos with the most beneficial attributes for your playstyle.

Parrying Isn't Your Sole Defense

Expedition 33’s key feature is its fusion of RPG systems with action-oriented blocks. But, the parry window is extremely brief on every setting. In place of frustrating yourself trying to master the timing, focus on dodging.

Although a perfect guard grants one AP and causes a huge damage spike, not blocking leaves you vulnerable. Fortunately there are a number of Pictos and Luminas that restore Action Points on a successful dodge. If you can't get the block down, focus on those dodge-focused perks instead.

Breaking Enemies Is Your Key Tactic

The Break status effect is a battle-altering state that can swing a fight. As you damage an enemy, a special bar fills up below their life bar. When full, you can inflict break, which reduces their damage resistance by 20% and prevents them from acting for an entire round. It is the single most powerful condition in the game, but only certain attacks can cause it.

Allocate Points Intentionally

You are able to re-spec stat points and abilities using a limited consumable called a Recoat item. Because it's rare, it's wise to plan your build instead of committing your attribute points. Experiment with a character's playstyle and map out a skill tree path beforehand.

Make Sure to Rest At the Expedition Flag

Resting at an checkpoint fully heals your entire party and restocks your supply of potions, including healing potions and phoenix down equivalents. Make it a habit to use each flag you see!

These flags also function as the closest thing to fast travel in the game. You won't find a traditional map, waypoint system, or floating icons. Instead, each flag has a designation. By resting, you can access a log of all discovered flags in that zone under a fast travel menu. It's a basic yet helpful way to track your progress.

Glowing Cages Are Always Worth It

Paint Cages are basically locked treasure chests that demand you to locate and shoot three hidden locks in the immediate vicinity before opening them. The reward is without fail valuable, such as respec items or powerful weapons. The required seals aren't easy to spot, but they are almost always within the same area. If you are missing a lock, try exploring thoroughly or checking elevated spots.

Go Ahead and, Challenge the Merchant

All vendors carries a one-of-a-kind piece of gear that doesn't appear in their normal inventory. To gain access to it, you must choose one character and defeat the merchant in a one-on-one fight. This is invariably rewarding, as these rewards are game-changing. The first merchant you meet, for reference, sells a Picto that applies the damage-increasing condition, which amplifies attacks against the foe by 25%.

Have Faith in the Auto-Save System

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