Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 presents players with challenging bosses, especially in the initial zones. One formidable enemy you will encounter is the Chromatic Gault.
Fortunately, you won’t encounter this boss unexpectedly; it must be actively pursued. Located behind a Paint Spike, Chromatic Gault requires players to prepare before facing it, giving you ample time to level up and gather resources.
Though the Chromatic Gault has a limited number of attacks, mastering its patterns can lead you to victory swiftly. Below are essential tips for defeating the Chromatic Gault in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Where to Locate the Chromatic Gault
The Chromatic Gault is situated at the Stone Wave Cliffs. Ensure you’ve unlocked the Paint Break ability first, which you can obtain by locating four of the Sastro’s Lost Gestrals.
Once ready, head to Stone Wave Cliffs and utilize the Expedition Flag 78 Entrance for fast travel to Open Farm. If you haven’t unlocked this checkpoint yet, more exploration is needed.
From Old Farm, proceed along the main path, where you will encounter a Hexga accompanied by a Troubadour. Rather than bypassing them, move left and jump atop the shack to your right. Walk straight ahead, and you should discover a Paint block to break.
After breaking the block, you’ll reveal the Chromatic Gault in this converted area.
Preparation for the Chromatic Gault Encounter
The Chromatic Gault is particularly vulnerable to Fire damage. Therefore, optimal team choices include Maelle and Lune, with Verso also being a strong option thanks to his elemental skills.
Do not let your guard down; even with high level characters, many of its strikes can deal fatal damage. Expect to refine your strategy through several attempts to effectively learn its attack patterns.
Optimal Team Composition
My recommended team lineup comprises Lune (Level 61), Maelle (Level 63), and Verso (Level 67). Ideally, you should engage this optional boss after acquiring the Painted Power Picto to deal over 9, 999 damage.
Lune’s crucial skills include Hell, Wildfire, and Rebirth. Start with Wildfire for an opening attack when short on AP, and reserve Hell for maximum damage, while Rebirth serves as a backup if a teammate falls.
For healing, consider Healing Light or Revitalization, but utilize items for healing instead and rely on Picto or Lumina for optimal health management. Equip Lune with a Level 15 weapon, appropriately aligned with the fire element.
With Maelle, you’ll want to focus on skills such as Pyrolyse, Revenge, Rain of Fire, and Spark, which address varying damage levels. A Level 15 weapon enhances her overall fire damage output.
Lastly, equip Verso for maximum efficacy with skills like Strike Storm, From Fire, and Marking Shot. The right weapon boosts damage output during turns, especially through Perfection Rank bonuses.
Top Skills to Employ
| Party Member | Skill | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Moon | Hell | Deals high Fire damage in 2 hits, adding 5 Burns; self-damage may occur upon failure. Requires Ice, Earth, and Lightning Stains for increased damage. |
| Wildfire | Medium Fire damage in 1 hit, applying 3 Burns. Requires Ice Stains for enhanced damage. | |
| Rebirth | Revives an ally with up to 70% HP, generating extra AP under certain conditions. | |
| Healing Light | Heals Lune or an ally by 30-50% HP while dispelling status effects. | |
| Maelle | Pyrolysis | Extreme Fire damage to single target with multiple hits, applying Burns subsequently. |
| Revenge | High Fire damage to a single target, scaling with previous hits received. | |
| Rain of Fire | Medium Fire damage with Burns, gaining an Offensive stance for strategic benefits. | |
| Spark | Low Fire damage single target move, applying Burns and shifting between stances. | |
| Towards | Strike Storm | Very high damage through weapon element; critical hits yield increased Perfection. |
| From Fire | Medium damage with health restoration on targets afflicted by Burn. | |
| Marking Shot | Low damage application leaving a debuff for additional input. | |
| Recovery | Restores significant HP and dispels effects, scaling with Perfection Rank. |
Understanding Chromatic Gault’s Attacks
During the initial phase of the fight, Chromatic Gault alternates between 2-Hit and 3-Hit combos. Upon depleting its health to 50%, it shifts to a relentless 7-Hit combo. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of its attacks and buffs:
| Attack | Description | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Binding and Expeditions | Inflicts a Bound debuff preventing dodging. | Wait |
| 3-Hit Combo | Starts with a backhand followed by side slashes. | Dodge or Parry |
| Applying Powerful | Increases damage output when HP is under 75%. | Wait |
| 2-Hit Combo | Initial hammer strike followed swiftly by a back attack. | dodge or Parry |
| Applying Shell | Increases damage resistance when HP is under 50%. | Wait |
| 7-Hit Combo | Repeated 2-Hit combos ending with a hammer thrust. | Dodge or Parry |
| Enrage | Grants an extra turn to attack when health drops below 25%. | Wait |
Strategies to Defeat the Chromatic Gault
Inflicting Fire damage and stacking Burns is your primary strategy against the Chromatic Gault. The objective is to maintain continual Burn effects to maximize damage output, especially as old effects fade.
To manage AP effectively, consider Lune’s Stains, Maelle’s stances, and Verso’s Perfection ranks. Start with Wildfire or Hell for Lune based on available AP during your turn.
With Maelle, initiate with Rain of Fire to inflict damage and gain Offensive stance, increasing your next turn’s potential significantly.
For Verso, balance between parrying and taking hits to maintain Perfection Rank C while ensuring enough AP for skills like Strike Storm.
Equip Verso with items that reward AP upon successful parries, ensuring consistent action even at low AP levels. Mastering the timing of Chromatic Gault’s attack patterns is crucial.
Once you’ve mastered these patterns, consistently counterattack using your best skills for a swift victory.
Rewards for Defeating the Chromatic Gault
Upon defeating Chromatic Gault, your rewards include:
- 306, 000 XP
- 9, 468 Chroma
- Picto (Level 20)
- x2 Resplendent Chroma Catalyst
- x5 Colors of Lumina
The Tainted Picto, although situational, boosts damage by 15% for every status effect your character possesses. This is particularly handy for players who find themselves taking many hits without successful parries.
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