Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an innovative RPG and the debut release from French studio Sandfall Interactive. Combining rich storytelling with strategic gameplay, it offers a truly unique experience. Maxroll has curated detailed guides to help players master Expedition 33, covering everything from beginner tips to advanced builds. Explore their comprehensive Codex featuring weapons, skills, Pictos, and Luminas to prepare for your continental adventures. Creative players can craft custom builds using Maxroll’s Expedition 33 Planner and share them in the Community Builds section.

Getting Started

Begin your Expedition 33 journey with Maxroll's character guides and Pictos tutorials. For a companion-style progression guide, consult IGN's Expedition 33 Walkthrough.

Beginner’s Guide

Maxroll's Beginner's Guide introduces Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's core systems, including exploration, Nevron combat mechanics, character abilities, and progression through weapons, attributes, Pictos, and Luminas. For quicker tips, IGN's 10 Essential Tips covers easily overlooked gameplay elements.

Combat Guide

Master Nevron battles with IGN's Combat Guide, featuring fundamental strategies and character-specific advice for Lune and Maelle.

Weapons, Attributes and Upgrades

Weapons form the foundation of your team composition in Expedition 33. Each weapon and character skill delivers elemental damage with varying effectiveness against different Nevron types. As weapons level up (reaching milestones at levels 4, 10, and 20), they gain improved attribute scaling and unique bonuses. Discover more about weapon progression and upgrades.

Pictos and Luminas

Pictos provide stat boosts and special abilities, with each character equipping three. The Lumina system amplifies these effects further. When facing tough encounters, swapping Pictos can significantly alter your strategy—boosting defenses, enhancing damage, or applying team buffs like Shell or Powerful. Learn about this core progression system.

Early Game Pictos Guides

While the Pictos system offers extensive customization, certain options shine early-game. Prioritize Dead Energy II and Critical Burn, complete side content for Last Stand Pictos, and utilize Recovery to create an exceptional tank character.

Characters

Explore Maxroll's Character Skill Guides detailing each Expedition 33 protagonist's unique mechanics and abilities.

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More Guides

Maxroll offers additional mid-to-late game resources covering map exploration, enemy strategies, and optimal Pictos selection.

How to Unlock all of Esquie’s Traversal Abilities

Progress through Expedition 33 to unlock Esquie's full mobility toolkit—breaking barriers, swimming, flying, and deep-sea diving.

Enemy Strengths and Weaknesses

Exploit enemy vulnerabilities (+50% damage) while avoiding elements they absorb (which heals them). This strategic awareness is crucial for combat efficiency.

Zone Progression

Maxroll's Zone Progression Guide helps navigate post-story content, while IGN's side quest list details rewards for prioritizing objectives.

Best Pictos

Discover top-tier Pictos for all gameplay stages—from universally powerful options to specialized pieces enabling unique builds.

Codex

Maxroll's interactive Codex catalogs all weapons, Pictos, Luminas, and skills—complete with adjustable level scaling previews.

Planner and Community Builds

Craft and share builds using Maxroll's Expedition 33 Builder. Key planner features include:

Essential Expedition 33 Planner functions:

Configure your party with multiple team setupsCharacter skill selection (excluding Gradient Skills—see Codex)Weapon level adjustment with dynamic stat changesPictos assignment (unique per team)Lumina allocation with point trackingAttribute distributionReal-time stat calculationBuild annotations and community sharing

Tomorrow Comes

Ready to test your theories? Dive into Maxroll's build planner and start crafting your perfect Expedition 33 strategy.