Clair Obscur Expedition 33: Complete Trophy and Achievement Guide

In the vast realms of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, players will find a treasure trove of achievements—55 in total, alongside an additional 56 trophies that include a coveted Platinum trophy. These achievements span various gameplay elements, challenging players to conquer formidable bosses, gather collectibles, and navigate through intricate storylines.

Amidst the rich and detailed landscapes of the game, it’s easy to overlook certain elements, even right from the prologue. If you’re committed to exploration and want to discover every hidden gem, this guide provides essential tips for unlocking every trophy and achievement within the game.

Unlocking Trophies and Achievements in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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The journey to unlock all trophies involves intricate exploration and gameplay engagement. Below, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of each achievement, along with their descriptions and instructions on how to achieve them. Remarkably, players can complete this list in a single playthrough, provided they are diligent and thorough.

This guide contains narrative and character-related spoilers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Readers are advised to continue with caution.

Trophy/Achievement Name	Description	How to Unlock
The Greatest Expedition in History	Obtain all trophies (Platinum exclusive)	Unlock all other trophies in the game to automatically acquire this trophy.
Lumiere	Start your expedition.	Automatically unlocks after leaving Lumiere, as part of the main story progression.
Spring Meadows	Navigate through Spring Meadows.	This trophy unlocks upon completing the Spring Meadows segment of the story.
Flying Waters	Journey through Flying Waters.	Unlocks automatically after completing Flying Waters.
Ancient Sanctuary	Traverse the Ancient Sanctuary.	Unlocks after navigating through Ancient Sanctuary.
Gestral Village	Explore the Gestral Village.	Completing Gestral Village will unlock this trophy automatically.
Esquie’s Nest	Investigate Esquie’s Nest.	Unlocks automatically upon completing the Esquie’s Nest segment.
Stone Wave Cliffs	Navigate through the Stone Wave Cliffs.	This trophy unlocks automatically after completing the Stone Wave Cliffs.
Forgotten Battlefield	Discover the Forgotten Battlefield.	Unlocks after finishing the Forgotten Battlefield section.
Monoco’s Station	Explore Monoco’s Station.	Unlocks automatically upon completing Monoco’s Station.
Old Lumiere	Explore Old Lumiere.	Unlocks after finishing the Old Lumiere portion.
First Axon	Defeat the first Axon.	This trophy automatically unlocks after completing necessary events at Visages.
Second Axon	Defeat the second Axon.	Unlocks post-completion of events at Sirene.
Monolith	Reach the Monolith.	This trophy unlocks as soon as you reach the Monolith.
Paintress	Defeat the Paintress.	Unlocks automatically after defeating the Paintress.
Back to Lumiere	Return to Lumiere.	Unlocked after returning to Lumiere.
The End	Read the game’s conclusion.	Unlocks automatically after completing the main story and selecting an ending.
Plane, Train, and Submarine	Discover all of Esquie’s abilities.	Unlock all of Esquie’s various abilities, including swimming, coral breaking, flying, and diving.
Follow the Trail	Collect all journals from previous expeditions.	Find and unlock all 49 expedition journals scattered throughout the game.
Aiding the Enemy	Complete all Nevron quests.	Find and finish all 10 Nevron quests within the game.
Peace at Last	Defeat Simon.	Locate and conquer Simon for the first time during Renoir’s Drafts.
Gestral Games	Win all Gestral beach games.	Find and succeed in all five Gestral beach games.
Clea	Defeat Clea.	Conquer Clea for the first time in the Flying Manor.
“Endless”	Reach the summit of the Endless Tower.	Enter the Endless Tower and complete every stage to earn this achievement.
Lost Gestrals	Collect all Lost Gestrals.	Retrieve and return all 9 Lost Gestrals to Sastro at your base camp as part of a side quest; they’re found throughout the overworld map.
A On	Conquer the Serpenphare.	Locate and defeat the Serpenphare, an optional boss residing in the skies above the overworld map near the Forgotten Battlefield. You will need Esquie’s flying skill to access it.
Jump	Defeat Jump.	Locate and challenge the Sprong, an optional boss found near the Endless Tower on the overworld map.
Black and White	Solve the mystery of the Painting Workshop.	Visit and complete tasks at all three Painting Workshop locations throughout the overworld.
Sciel	Achieve Level 7 relationship status with Sciel.	Interact with Sciel at the base camp, finish her side quest, and improve your relationship to Level 7.
Monoco	Achieve Level 7 relationship status with Monoco.	Interact with Monoco at base camp, complete his respective side quest, and elevate your relationship to Level 7.
Maelle	Achieve Level 7 relationship status with Maelle.	Engage with Maelle at base camp, complete her side mission, and enhance your relationship with her to Level 7.
Moon	Achieve Level 7 relationship status with Lune.	Interact with Lune until you reach the target Level 7 relationship.
Esquire	Achieve Level 7 relationship status with Esquie.	Continue interacting with Esquie at the base camp until reaching relationship Level 7.
Weapon Upgrade	Upgrade a weapon for the first time.	Visit the Curator at your base camp and use a Chroma Catalyst to upgrade one of your weapons.
Weapon Mastery	Fully upgrade any weapon.	Utilize the appropriate Chroma Catalysts with the Curator to completely upgrade a weapon.
Light	Utilize a Lumina point.	Allocate Lumina points to party members through the Curator, then activate them for any character.
Expeditions	Achieve Level 33.	Simply accumulate enough XP to reach Level 33 with any character.
Trailbreaker	Achieve Level 66.	Gather sufficient XP to unlock Level 66 for any character.
Survivor	Achieve Level 99.	Accumulate enough XP to reach Level 99, the maximum level for any character. Here are the best locations for XP grinding in the game.
Overcharge	Utilize Gustave’s charged Overcharge to break an enemy.	Charge Gustave’s Overcharge ability through attacking, defending, or parrying, then unleash it on an enemy to Break them.
Perfect Flow	Utilize Stains 4 consecutive turns with Lune.	As Lune attacks, accumulate different Stains, and successfully use any combination for four turns to achieve this trophy.
Synergy	With Maelle, use Percee on a Marked enemy while in Virtuose Stance.	Inflict the Marked status on an enemy, then have Maelle execute her Percee attack while in Virtuose stance—using Last Chance or equipping the Medalum weapon can help.
Maximisation	With Sciel, consume 20 Foretell on a single target during Twilight.	Equip Sciel with her Chation weapon, which applies 10 Foretell per Sun skill used. Be cautious as damage taken will be doubled!
Perfection	Achieve Rank S with Verso.	Use impeccable attacks, dodges, and parries with Verso to attain Rank S.
Wheel Control	Use upgraded skills 4 turns in a row with Monoco.	Have Monoco employ enhanced skills consecutively for four turns.
Perfect Tile	Defeat the Chromatic Petank.	Seek out and defeat the Chromatic Petank, located in the southeast region of the overworld map, requiring Esquie’s flying ability to access. Maneuver it onto its platform to engage in battle.
Feet Collection	Acquire all Monoco’s Skills.	Collect feet from various enemies with Monoco in your party to unlock new skills.
Expedition 33	Unlock all playable characters.	This achievement will automatically unlock as you progress through the story.
Chroma Proficiency	Execute a level 3 Gradient Attack.	After unlocking Gradient Attacks in the Forgotten Battlefield, strengthen relationships with party members to access higher-level attacks.
Connoisseur	Collect all 33 Music Records.	Locate and acquire all 33 records found throughout the game.
Paint Cage	Break a Paint Cage.	Break Paint Cages in various locations, with the first opportunity appearing in Flying Waters by finding and shooting the three “keys”nearby.
Time to Spill Some Ink	Break an enemy.	Fill an enemy’s Break gauge to successfully execute a Break, or use a character skill that applies this status.
Professional	Defeat a boss without sustaining damage.	Accomplish this by defeating any boss in the game while avoiding damage. It’s easiest against earlier bosses where attack patterns are more manageable.
Curious	Experience an optional scene at Camp.	Interact with the campfire at base camp and choose “check on the others”to trigger an optional scene.
Legend	Unlock Esquie.	This trophy auto-unlocks after completing events in Esquie’s Nest.
A Peculiar Encounter	Defeat the Mime in Lumiere.	Find the initial Mime boss in Lumiere during the Prologue; it’s tucked away near the pier area close to the performing stage.