Weapons That Will Carry You Through: A Must for the Team
If there’s one weapon in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that will support you throughout the entire main story, it’s hands down Trébuchim. This unique weapon is obtained by defeating Sakapatates in the Ancient Sanctuary (that’s the area right before reaching the Village of the Gestrals). With Trébuchim, you generate pigments every time you fire in free aim or use your basic attack. It’s just perfect for quickly triggering the Elemental Genesis skill. Even better, you can upgrade it up to level 25 for free—just head to the Eternal Night Sanctuary. Defeating a Sakapatate there will grant you those upgrades. Easy pigment, easy life!
Reaching the endgame? Once you’ve bested the final boss of the main story, consider following Lune’s side quest (get your relationship to level 5 with both her and Verso), then head to the Siren Dunes—an optional area tucked away behind the main zone. Here, you’ll face the Chromatic Glissando, and defeating it rewards you with Choralim. Just a word to the wise: going in at level 60+ is highly recommended!
Maelle’s Prime Picks
No contest—the best weapon for Maelle is Medalum. It lets her start battles in virtuoso stance (that’s a juicy +200% damage) and brings plenty of benefits to the youngest member of your expedition. You have two ways to obtain this foil:
- The first method is generally more straightforward—but don’t worry, if you miss it, there’s a second chance. Just a heads-up, though: Golgra is far from an easy opponent. Going in at level 80+ is very much advised unless you fancy tasting defeat from your very first slip-up.
Not up for chasing Medalum? There’s another solid option for Maelle: Bruleurum. It’s easy to get—just take down the Burners in the Suspended Ocean. If there’s a weapon worth upgrading right from the start of your journey, it’s Bruleurum.
Sciel and the Art of Weapon Choice
Sciel can take many paths depending on your play style, but two weapons truly steal the show. First up, you can keep upgrading Tisseron during your adventure, acquired by defeating the Siren in her namesake region.
Alternatively, for a true endgame treat, head to the Renoir Sketch zone (unlocked after you learn underwater diving at Esquie). Visit the local merchant there to grab Charnon. This weapon gives Sciel 100% critical hit chance during the Dusk phase, applies a presage on critical hits, and boosts damage by 20% for every consecutive turn you go without taking damage. Powerful, right?
Verso and Monoco: The Heavy Hitters
For Verso, you can progress comfortably with Gaulteram, which helps you rack up Perfection points more quickly. Later, when night falls on your journey, switch up to Chevalam (found in Crimson Sylva by defeating the chromatic neuron you summon after interacting with the trio of knight statues). With this weapon, unleash early-turn skills that really pack a punch—provided you reach S rank in Perfection for reduced costs.
Now, Verso stands out from the crowd: there’s a third weapon, considered by the devs to be the absolute best in the game: Simoso. To get it, you’ll need to take down Simon, the final boss of the Renoir Sketch zone. Survival here practically demands level 85, otherwise the enemies—and Simon—will give you a very hard time!
Monoco may arrive late to the party in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but he comes armed (literally) with a wide array of options, with two in particular shining above the rest. The best is Joiro, boosting the omnipotent mask, ramping up damage for consecutive turns without getting hit, and doubling Fracture damage when using that mask. To get Joiro, hunt down the Ultimate Sakapatate in the Eternal Night Sanctuary (accessible around level 80, so you’ll need to be deep into your adventure).
If you’re not interested in equipping a Thunder weapon for Monoco, Nusaro is your next best bet. You’ll find it not long after meeting him at Old Light—explore the next zone, especially Right Street. If you missed it during the main story, don’t hesitate to circle back with the help of rest points.
There you have it! You now have the complete rundown of the best weapons for every character in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Wondering about the top pictos and luminas for your team? Good news—we’ve got a guide to help you make those choices too!
