Maxroll's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Guide & Planner

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an innovative RPG and the debut title from French developer Sandfall Interactive. Combining rich storytelling with strategic gameplay, this title offers a fresh take on the genre. Maxroll provides a suite of essential guides for Expedition 33, covering everything from starter tips to advanced builds. Their Codex features detailed weapon stats, skills, Pictos, and Lumina system insights to help you conquer the continent. For theorycrafters, Maxroll’s Expedition 33 Planner lets you design and share custom builds via their Community Builds section.

Getting Started

Begin your journey in Expedition 33 with Maxroll’s character guides, beginner resources, and Pictos breakdowns. For a step-by-step playthrough companion, IGN’s Expedition 33 Walkthrough is an excellent reference.

Beginner’s Guide

Maxroll’s Beginner’s Guide offers a deep dive into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s fundamentals. Learn world navigation, combat strategies against Nevrons, character-specific mechanics, and progression systems like weapons, attributes, Pictos, and Luminas. For quick tips, IGN’s "10 Things Expedition 33 Doesn't Tell You" highlights easy-to-miss mechanics.

Combat Guide

Master combat encounters with IGN’s Combat Guide, featuring tactical advice for facing Nevrons. Includes character-specific tips for optimizing Lune and Maelle’s abilities.

Weapons, Attributes and Upgrades

Weapons form the foundation of your team in Expedition 33, with elemental damage types and attribute scaling. Leveling weapons unlocks special bonuses at key milestones—discover the full breakdown in Maxroll’s Weapons, Attributes and Upgrades guide.

Pictos and Luminas

Pictos provide stat boosts and unique effects, while the Lumina system amplifies their potential. Adapt your setup using Maxroll’s detailed guide to overcome tough encounters with strategic buffs like Shell or Powerful.

Early Game Pictos Guides

While Pictos offer deep customization, certain options like Dead Energy II and Critical Burn dominate early gameplay. Discover how Last Stand and Recovery Pictos can transform your party’s survivability.

Characters

Maxroll’s Character Skill Guides detail each hero’s abilities and mechanics in Expedition 33.

Gustave Lune Maelle Sciel VersoMonoco

More Guides

Maxroll’s advanced guides cover mid-to-late-game strategies, including map exploration, enemy weaknesses, and optimal Pictos loadouts.

How to Unlock all of Esquie’s Traversal Abilities

Unlock Esquie’s full mobility toolkit—from flight to deep-sea diving—as you progress through the story.

Enemy Strengths and Weaknesses

Exploit elemental weaknesses for 50% bonus damage while avoiding attacks that heal foes. Maxroll’s guide reveals key matchups across the Continent.

Zone Progression

Maxroll’s Zone Progression Guide recommends optimal paths for post-story content. IGN lists side quest rewards to help prioritize objectives.

Best Pictos

From early-game powerhouses to endgame specialists, Maxroll’s Best Pictos guide helps refine your builds at every stage.

Codex

Maxroll’s Codex is your complete database for weapons, Pictos, Luminas, and skills—complete with adjustable level scaling previews.

Planner and Community Builds

Craft and share your ideal setup using Maxroll’s Expedition 33 Builder. Key features include:

Party Configuration: Assemble teams with unique character setups. Tag builds by purpose (Story/Post-Story).
Weapons & Skills: Select gear and abilities (excluding Gradient Skills—see Codex).
Pictos & Luminas: Manage gear levels and team-wide allocations.
Stat Optimization: Attribute allocation impacts your displayed stats.
Community Sharing: Publish builds with notes on strategies and gear sources.

Tomorrow Comes

Ready to test your builds? Dive into Maxroll’s Expedition 33 Planner and start crafting your perfect strategy today.