Each party member has a unique mechanic inClair Obscur: Expedition 33. For example, Lune uses Stains, acombat systemthat utilizes elemental and magic damage.
Stains can make a massive difference in the amount of damage Lune deals, making it important to understand fully. However, the game doesn’t do a great job of explaining to the player how exactly Stains work.
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No need to worry, this guide has everything you need to know. Read further to learnhow Stains work inClair Obscur: Expedition 33.
How to Use Stains in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Players will unlock the Stains system once theyadd Lune to the party during Act I. Upon Lune joining the party and the player initiating combat with her for the first time, the game will introduce Stains and provide a brief explanation of how they work.
There are six types of Stains inClair Obscur: Expedition 33. Stains include Ice, Fire, Lightning, Earth, and Light. Dark is unlocked later on in the game and has unique effects.
Each Stain is represented by a specific color, which we have listed for you below.
When executing Lune’s skills in combat, players can apply specific Stains to her weapon.
you’re able to tell which Stain will be applied by each skill bylooking at the upper right-hand corner of the skill card. For example, as shown in the image attached, Immolation applies one Fire Stain.
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Now, after using Immolation in combat and applying a Fire stain to Lune’s weapon, players can thenselect a different skill that consumes a Fire Stain for extra damage.
For example, the Thunderfall skill consumes one Fire Stain for increased damage. In this case, it would be wise to select Immolation on one turn and then Thunderfall on the next turn to deal more damage.
Each skill states at the bottom of the skill card which Stain is consumed.
Lune has several skills that apply multiple Stains and other skills that consume two Stains for an even bigger increase in damage. So, to get the most out of Lune’s combat system, players want tomix and match skillsinstead of selecting the same one over and over.
Keep in mind thatLight Stains are unique and can take the place of any other Stain. For example, if a skill says it consumes an Earth Stain (or any other Stain) for increased damage, then players can still get this effect if they have a Light Stain attached to the weapon.
Best Skill Combinations for Lune
Considering Lune’scombat systemis all aboutmixing and matching Stainsfor increased damage, let’s take a look at some of the best skill combinations.
The skills mentioned in this section are unlocked early in a playthrough of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, giving you a solid head start on your adventure to make Lune as strong as possible.
Some of the best skill combinations with Stains are as follows:
Executing the first skill and then selecting the following one on the next turn will result in increased damage for Lune. As you progress further in the game, you’ll unlock skills that apply up to three Stains but require more AP to use.
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