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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is another example of a phenomenal JRPG made outside of Japan, taking the core principles of the genre, and borrowing some traits from iconic titles like Persona, but equally offering something wholly different and unique.
The game is a spectacle, full of twists, turns and incredible vistas to drink in. But, above all, it’s a challenging game with loads of tough bosses to fight, complex systems to master, and a wealth of collectibles to track down.
So, in a bid to make your expedition a little less arduous and keep you progressing toward the Monolith, we have produced this all-encompassing guide to help you.
Please note that Clair Obscur is a large game with numerous moving parts, and our team is working diligently to complete this guide thoroughly. We fully intend to complete this resource in full, so please be patient.
Getting Started
As mentioned, Clair Obscur is a tricky game to get your head around, not only due to the depth of systems and the enigmatic world you find yourself in. But also, because of the sheer volume of content that is packed into this monumental experience.
The best way to combat this is by getting off to a strong start, and if you check out these handy topics below, you should be able to do that:
Boss Guides
Clair Obscur offers plenty of opportunities to freely explore the world, fight mob enemies, and progress at your own pace. However, the game’s story is primarily punctuated by a variety of bosses, each with their own unique combos, move sets, and distinct challenges that the player must overcome.
Some of these bosses will seem damn-near impossible at first, as the game demands that the player get good at parrying and dodging to succeed. But before long, you’ll be swatting away boss-level enemies in mere seconds.
To help you get there, we have taken the time to map out some of the fights against the game’s many major bosses. Allowing you to rack up huge damage counters without seeing your expedition cut short.
Character Builds & Relationships
To get through the bulk of Clair Obscur’s content, you’ll need to have a good build for each of your party members leading the line. Not to mention, you’ll need to verify that you are checking in with everyone back at camp to ensure you are getting the rewards that come with that.
However, this requires the player to be very attentive and also requires a lot of tactical know-how. So, to help you bridge that gap, here are a few great build options and a complete relationship guide to make the process easier:
Collectibles & Side Content
While the star of the show, as far as Clair Obscur is concerned, is the main story, hands down. There is still quite a lot of side content to get involved with, and usually, this comes with a lot of interesting rewards that can help you on your quest.
This usually requires you to explore the world thoroughly, find hidden areas and secrets, and you’ll probably have to deal with oddities set up by Gestrals along the way, too.
However, this is usually worth the hassle, and to make everything as hassle-free as possible, we have concocted some helpful location guides and how-tos mapping out the side content of Clair Obscur:
Endings & Best-Ofs
For anyone who has completed Clair Obscur, this section is a great place to come back to after the credits roll.
Below, you’ll find all of our opinionated best-of lists, as well as a handy summary and explanation of the various endings you can earn in Clair Obscur.
Plus, you might just find that these best-ofs will help you find new strategies to help with a potential NG+ run. Check them out:
