Maxroll Unveils Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Guide, Codex, Planner

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the debut RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive, offers a unique blend of immersive storytelling and challenging gameplay. For those eager to dive into this new world, Maxroll has crafted a suite of guides to help you navigate the game's complexities. From beginner's resources and character guides to in-depth analyses of game mechanics, loot hunting, and build optimization, Maxroll's resources are invaluable. Their Codex provides detailed information on weapons, skills, Pictos, and Lumina, essential for tackling the challenges across the continent. If you enjoy crafting and sharing your strategies, the Expedition 33 Planner and Community Builds section are perfect for you.

Getting Started

Embark on your journey in Expedition 33 with Maxroll's character guides, beginner resources, and Pictos guides. For a comprehensive walkthrough, check out IGN's Expedition 33 Walkthrough, which serves as a step-by-step companion as you explore the game.

Beginner’s Guide

Maxroll's comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 delves into the game’s core mechanics, including exploration, battling Nevrons, and understanding the unique mechanics of each playable character. It also covers the progression systems such as weapons, attributes, Pictos, and Luminas. For quick tips, don't miss IGN's '10 Things Expedition 33 Doesn't Tell You,' which highlights easily overlooked aspects of the game.

Combat Guide

Master the art of combat with IGN's Combat Guide, designed to help beginners defeat the formidable Nevrons. This guide includes tips and tricks, along with specific advice on using characters like Lune and Maelle effectively.

Weapons, Attributes and Upgrades

Weapons are crucial to your team's success in Expedition 33. Each weapon and character skill inflicts different types of elemental damage, some of which are more effective against certain Nevrons. As you level up, weapons gain increased attribute scaling and unlock special bonuses at levels 4, 10, and 20. Dive deeper into the mechanics of Weapons, Attributes, and Upgrades to optimize your team's performance.

Pictos and Luminas

Pictos are equippable items that enhance your characters with various stats and unique effects. Each character can equip up to 3 Pictos, and the Lumina system allows for even more specialized effects. If you're facing tough encounters, consider adjusting your Pictos to boost defenses, increase damage, or buff your team with effects like Shell or Powerful. Explore the intricacies of Pictos and the Lumina system, a key progression feature in Expedition 33.

Early Game Pictos Guides

The Pictos system offers extensive customization for your party. In the early game, certain Pictos stand out for their effectiveness. Look out for Dead Energy II and Critical Burn, complete side-content for the "lone wolf" style Last Stand Pictos, and use Recovery to transform a character into a formidable tank.

Characters

Gain insight into each playable character in Expedition 33, their unique mechanics, and skills with Maxroll’s Character Skill Guides. Characters include Gustave, Lune, Maelle, Sciel, Verso, and Monoco.

More Guides

Maxroll offers additional guides for midgame and endgame players, detailing strategies for unlocking map areas, defeating specific enemies, and selecting the best Pictos.

How to Unlock all of Esquie’s Traversal Abilities

Esquie's traversal abilities, including breaking through obstacles, swimming, flying, and diving, can be unlocked as you progress through the game. Learn how to unlock all of Esquie’s abilities to enhance your exploration. Also, discover how to break those intriguing black rocks with blue cracks.

Enemy Strengths and Weaknesses

Understanding enemy strengths and weaknesses is crucial for success. Exploit enemy weaknesses to deal 50% more damage, and avoid elements they absorb, which can heal them instead of causing harm.

Zone Progression

If you feel lost after completing the main story, Maxroll's Zone Progression Guide offers recommendations on when to tackle optional zones. Additionally, IGN provides a list of Expedition 33 side quests and their rewards, helping you decide which quests are worth your time.

Best Pictos

Maxroll's guide on the Best Pictos covers both early game and endgame options, highlighting those that offer general power boosts and others with more specialized uses, enabling new build archetypes.

Codex

Maxroll's Expedition 33 Codex is a comprehensive resource detailing all available Weapons, Pictos, Luminas, and Skills. You can adjust the level to see how these items scale, aiding in your strategic planning.

Planner and Community Builds

Utilize Maxroll's Expedition 33 Planner to craft your perfect build, then share it with the community through the Community Builds section. Key features of the planner include selecting characters, setting up your active party, choosing weapons and skills, equipping Pictos and Luminas, allocating attributes, and adding notes about your strategy. Set your build to public to inspire and learn from fellow players.

Tomorrow Comes

That's a wrap on Maxroll's extensive guides for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Why not visit the build planner and start crafting your own strategies today?