In the captivating world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, players encounter some of the most formidable challenges, notably the boss fight against Visages and the Mask Keeper. This battle stands out as one of the most difficult in the game, demanding exceptional parrying and dodging abilities, along with quick reflexes.
This epic confrontation unfolds in two stages: the initial phase is dominated by Visages, followed by the Mask Keeper in the second phase. Each stage presents unique challenges, necessitating thorough preparation to secure victory.
If you find yourself struggling to conquer the Visages and Mask Keeper, this comprehensive guide is designed to help you overcome these formidable foes once and for all.
Preparation Strategies for Visages & Mask Keeper
Effective preparation is essential for success in this high-stakes encounter. Choosing the right team composition and equipping optimal skills is paramount for victory.
Optimal Party Composition
The ideal party for facing Visages and the Mask Keeper consists of Maelle, Verso, and Sciel. In this trio, Sciel stands out due to her formidable Dark attacks, exploiting the weaknesses of both bosses. Maelle excels in applying Burn while making enemies vulnerable to fire damage, supporting overall damage output. Verso rounds out the composition with his diverse skills, which are vital for this battle.
Essential Skills for the Battle
The selected skills for this boss encounter are focused on stunning the opponents, applying Burn, and exploiting their weaknesses with Dark attacks. This strategy allows players to maximize overall damage during the fight. Below is a breakdown of the most effective skills for each party member:
| Party Member | Skills | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maelle | Degagement | Inflicts low Fire damage and weakens the target to Fire damage for 2 turns. |
| Revenge | Deals high Fire damage, increasing with each hit received since the last turn. Can Break an enemy. | |
| Pyrolysis | Inflicts extreme Fire damage with 3 hits, applying 5 Burn per hit. Offensive Stance grants an extra 2 Burn per hit. | |
| Towards | Perfect Break | Delivers very high Light damage and can Break an enemy. Costs 5 AP when at B Rank. |
| Overload | Boosts Rank to S and replenishes all AP at the cost of setting his health to 1. | |
| From Fire | Deals medium damage over 3 hits, healing for 20% health if the target has Burn. Increased damage at B Rank. | |
| Sciel | Searing Bond | Inflicts medium Dark damage and applies Foretell, also affecting all other Burning enemies. |
| Grim Harvest | Inflicts medium Dark damage and heals all allies by 30% Health, increased by each Foretell consumed. | |
| Twilight Dance | Delivers extreme Dark damage over 4 hits, extending Twilight duration by 1 turn, with bonus damage from consumed Foretell. |
Understanding Visages & Mask Keeper’s Attacks
To succeed against Visages and Mask Keeper, it is crucial to comprehend their attack patterns, enabling you to choose whether to dodge or parry effectively. Expect an array of attacks featuring rapid consecutive hits.
Phase One: Faces
During the first phase against Visages, players will face multiple masks, each featuring distinct attacks. As usual, pay attention to the phrases that appear on-screen before each move.
| Attack Phrase Indicator | Description | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| “Visages attacks with the Determination Mask.” | Visages delivers two hammer slams complemented by a sweeping left attack. | Parry the first slam, jump and counter the sweep, then parry the final slam. |
| “Visages attacks with the Anxiety Mask.” | A mask lights up green, firing one blast and performing a sword swipe across the party. | Parry both attacks. |
| “Visages attacks with the Doubt Mask.” | Five swift weapon swipes occur, with varied timing for the last one. | Parry or dodge all attacks. |
| “Visages tries to build Shields with the Peace Mask.” | Visages summons a mask that triggers five consecutive explosions, generating a shield. | Parry. Destroy the shield using ranged attacks. |
| “Visages tries to heal with the Confidence Mask.” | A healing mask executes a slam attack on the entire party. | Parry the attack. |
As you progress through this phase, you will become familiar with the specific attacks associated with each mask. The extended intros for each attack provide a critical opportunity to prepare for your counteractions.
Phase Two: Mask Keeper
The encounter escalates dramatically in the second phase against the Mask Keeper, where rapid attacks test player reflexes. This phase’s fast-paced nature is challenging, with interruptions in attack patterns that can disrupt your dodging or parrying rhythm.
| Attack Phrase Indicator | Description | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| “The Anger Mask gives Mask Keeper a second turn.” | Mask Keeper receives an extra turn. | No action required. |
| “Mask Keeper attacks like a storm.” | A series of four sword swings aimed at a single party member. | Dodge all attacks. |
| “Mask Keeper performs a swing combo.” | A spinning combo followed by a powerful sword thrust. | Dodge or parry. |
| “Mask Keeper attacks the Expedition.” | Four waves of energy targeting the entire party, with slight delays. | Parry all waves. |
| “Mask Keeper sets his sword on fire.” | A targeted attack with ignited blade and four successive swings. | Parry the first three swings and perform a Gradient Counter on the last. |
| “Mask Keeper gains a defensive aura.” | A shield grows with each attack received by an expedition member. | Dodge or parry to prevent shield accumulation; destroy shields with attacks if gained. |
| “Mask Keeper intensely attacks the Expedition.” | Six rapid waves with alternating timing. | Parry all attacks. |
| “Mask Keeper executes a chaotic combo.” | A relentless assault of eight strikes with variable delays. | Dodge or parry all attacks. |
| “Mask Keeper performs a long swing combo.” | A sequence of six swings with a combination of quick and delayed strikes. | Dodge all attacks. |
Mask Keeper’s fighting style largely revolves around lengthy attack combos. To navigate this phase successfully, maintain focus on Mask Keeper’s sword and time your dodges or parries to align with each movement.
Strategies to Defeat Visages & Mask Keeper
To secure a victory against Visages and the Mask Keeper, leveraging the skills outlined in this guide is essential.
Maelle’s Role: Begin by focusing on applying Burn with the Pyrolyse skill, which can inflict considerable damage through multiple hits. After applying Burn, utilize the Degagement skill to enhance enemies’ vulnerability, allowing increased damage from subsequent attacks.
Continuously casting Degagement while the bosses are affected by Burn will amplify the damage output as the fight progresses. When faced with the Mask Keeper’s lengthy attack sequences, Maelle’s Revenge skill serves as a powerful counter if you miss a dodge or parry, further boosting damage with each hit she absorbs.
Verso’s Contribution: Verso’s trio of skills—Perfect Break, Overload, and From Fire—is beneficial in crucial moments. The Perfect Break can stun the boss, providing an opening for free hits or necessary healing. After Maelle applies Burn, use the From Fire skill to deal damage while restoring 20% of Verso’s health, ensuring survival.
Utilize Overload to boost Verso’s damage potential, albeit with the risk of dropping his health to 1. Be prepared to heal immediately using the From Fire skill if needed.
Sciel as the Damage Dealer: Sciel plays a crucial role in this fight by maximizing the damage potential through Dark attacks. Focus on achieving 10 Foretell with the Searing Bond skill, then use Grim Harvest to heal your team while converting Foretell into significant attack power. Transitioning Sciel into Twilight mode will greatly enhance her damage, leading to astonishing hit potentials, particularly with the Twilight Dance skill.
Rewards for Defeating Visages & Mask Keeper
Emerging victorious against Visages and the Mask Keeper grants players substantial rewards, including:
- Immaculate Pictos: Grants a 30% damage increase until a hit is taken.
- 6x Resplendent Chroma Catalyst
- 1x Recoat
Additionally, players can expect to earn a considerable amount of experience points, which will contribute to their overall power progression, based on their performance in combat.
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