Maxroll Launches Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tools

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a groundbreaking RPG and the debut title from French developer Sandfall Interactive. Combining rich storytelling with engaging combat mechanics, it offers a unique experience. Maxroll provides in-depth guides to help players master Expedition 33, covering everything from beginner tips to advanced build strategies. Their comprehensive Codex details weapons, skills, Pictos, and Luminas, while the Expedition 33 Planner lets theorycrafters design and share custom builds.

Getting Started

Begin your Expedition 33 adventure with Maxroll's character creation guides, starter resources, and Pictos walkthroughs. For a detailed playthrough companion, IGN's Expedition 33 Walkthrough offers step-by-step progression guidance.

Beginner's Guide

Maxroll's Beginner's Guide covers all core systems in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, including world exploration, Nevron combat mechanics, character specialization, and progression through weapons, attributes, Pictos, and Luminas. Complement this with IGN's concise list of 10 easily overlooked gameplay tips.

Combat Guide

Master Expedition 33's combat system with IGN's strategic guide, featuring essential tactics and character-specific advice for Lune and Maelle.

Weapons, Attributes and Upgrades

Weapons form the foundation of your party's combat effectiveness in Expedition 33. Each weapon delivers different elemental damage types with varying effectiveness against Nevrons. Characters unlock enhanced attribute scaling and special bonuses at weapon levels 4, 10, and 20. Discover optimal weapon progression strategies in our detailed guide.

Pictos and Luminas

Pictos provide stat boosts and unique combat effects, with each character equipping three. The Lumina system expands these capabilities with additional passive abilities. Adapt your Pictos loadout strategically for challenging encounters, utilizing defensive boosts, damage amplifiers, or team buffs like Shell and Powerful.

Early Game Pictos Guides

While Expedition 33's Pictos system offers extensive customization, certain options excel early-game. Prioritize acquiring Dead Energy II and Critical Burn Pictos, complete side content for Last Stand bonuses, and utilize Recovery Pictos to create formidable tanks.

Characters

Maxroll's character guides detail each Expedition 33 protagonist's unique abilities, mechanics, and optimal skill combinations.

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More Guides

Maxroll's advanced guides address mid-to-late game challenges, including map progression, enemy strategies, and optimal Pictos combinations.

How to Unlock all of Esquie's Traversal Abilities

Progress through Expedition 33 to unlock Esquie's full mobility toolkit, including obstacle destruction, swimming, flight, and deep-sea diving capabilities.

Enemy Strengths and Weaknesses

Exploit enemy vulnerabilities to deal 50% bonus damage while avoiding attacks they absorb—these will heal rather than harm your foes.

Zone Progression

Maxroll's zone guide recommends optimal completion order for post-story content, while IGN catalogs side quest rewards to help prioritize objectives.

Best Pictos

Discover Expedition 33's most powerful Pictos across all gameplay phases, including versatile options and situationally powerful niche choices.

Codex

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

Planner and Community Builds

Craft and share optimized party builds using Maxroll's Expedition 33 Planner. Notable features include:

Key planner functionality:

- Team composition management with multiple setup configurations - Weapon selection with dynamic level scaling - Six-skill loadout customization (excluding Gradient Skills) - Shared Pictos pool across party members - Lumina allocation with point budgeting - Attribute distribution aligned with weapon scaling - Real-time stat calculation based on equipment choices - Build documentation tools - Community sharing options

Tomorrow Comes

Ready to test your mastery? Head to Maxroll's build planner to create your perfect Expedition 33 strategy.