The adventure across the expansive realm in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is anything but mundane. As players navigate through both the overworld and various unique locales, they are bound to stumble upon numerous unexpected encounters and hidden treasures. Prioritizing thorough exploration is essential, as not only can you level up your characters, but you can also uncover valuable items and tools that greatly enhance your gameplay experience.
Merchants represent a vital aspect of this exploration. They are scattered throughout the Continent, making them an integral stop on your journey. This guide will help you pinpoint their locations and understand their offerings.
Spoiler Alert: The information that follows may contain spoilers pertaining to specific locations within the game. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid any surprises.
Navigating Transactions with Merchants in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Merchants—predominantly Gestrals—act as key vendors, providing an array of items essential for your adventure. Easily recognized by their distinctive large rucksacks topped with glowing lanterns, each merchant boasts a unique inventory filled with items that are not typically found during regular exploration or combat encounters. Thus, it’s crucial to discover and engage with as many merchants as possible.
Transactions with these merchants exclusively utilize Chroma, which can be amassed throughout your quests and battles.
Note: It is important to understand that selling items from your inventory to these merchants is not permitted; your only option is to purchase from them.

If you find yourself lacking sufficient Chroma to procure high-value items such as weapons or Pictos, rest assured that you can return to the merchants later in the game. Their locations and item offerings will remain constant, allowing you to plan your purchases without fear of missing out.
Additionally, many of these merchants offer the intriguing opportunity to engage them in combat, which can unlock special items in their inventories. Items marked with “Fight The Merchant”require you to defeat them in a one-on-one duel, so select your combatant wisely! Be aware that later-game merchants, particularly those in more challenging areas, may have Nevrons accompanying them, making your choice of duelist even more critical.
Comprehensive List of Merchant Locations in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Throughout Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, players can discover approximately 40 distinct merchants, ranging from the lush landscapes of Lumiere to the furthest reaches of the Continent. While most merchants are Gestrals, there exists a unique Grandis merchant who sells items differently but cannot engage in combat.
The following list organizes all merchants in the game alphabetically, making it easier for you to find them along with their respective locations and the types of items available.
|
Merchant Name |
Location |
Types of Items Sold |
|---|---|---|
|
Anthonypo |
Endless Night Sanctuary. |
Pictos, Guleson weapon (Sciel), Catalysts (Base, Polished, Resplendent, Grandiose) |
|
Apple |
Near entrance to Stone Wave Cliffs Cave on the Continent |
Braid haircut (Lune), Short Curly haircut (Sciel) |
|
Blabary |
West of Ancient Sanctuary entrance on the Continent. |
Artist haircut (Maelle), Artist haircut (Lune), Artist (Sciel), Goblu (music record) |
|
Blackora |
Northwest of Flying Manor in tree-filled corner near Ceramic Chevaliere overworld enemy. |
Bun haircut (Verso), Ponytail haircut (Lune) |
|
Blooraga |
Near Plaza Expedition Flag in Visages. |
Sadon weapon (Sciel), Catalyst (Base, Polished, Resplendent), Colour of Lumina, Recoat, Healing Share Pictos |
|
Carnovi |
Northeast of Floating Cemetery and near Gestral Beach on the Continent. |
Skirt outfit (Sciel) |
|
Arabic |
Near entrance to Esquie’s Nest (need Esquie to reach) on the Continent. |
Lumiere Suit Outfit (Gustave), Lumiere Outfit (Maelle), Short haircut (Gustave) |
|
Citrelo |
Near entrance to Sacred River on the Continent. |
Children of Lumiere (music record) |
|
Colaro |
Near back entrance to Stone Wave Cliffs on the Continent. |
Vintage haircut (Sciel), Double Braid Haircut (Maelle) |
|
Cribappa |
Lumiere (Act III). |
Catalyst (Base, Polished, Resplendent), Recoat, Colour of Lumina, Full Strength Pictos, Weapons |
|
Cruler |
Coastal Cave. |
Weapons |
|
Delsira |
Gestral Village – west of the Chief’s House. |
Sakapatate outfit (Verso), Sakapatate outfit (Gustave), Gestral haircut (Gustave) |
|
The donkey |
Gestral Village – Bazaar (must fight Eesda to unlock his shop). |
Healing Mark Pictos, Recoat, Colour of Lumina, Catalyst (Base, Polished), Sekarum weapon (Maelle) |
|
Fusoka |
Flying Manor near Bourgeon boss. |
Pictos, Catalyst (Base, Polished, Resplendent, Grandiose), Colour of Lumina, Recoat, Weapons |
|
Geranjo |
On an isle northwest of Endless Tower on the Continent. |
Skirt outfit (Lune), Vintage haircut (Maelle), Civilian outfit (Maelle) |
|
Gestral Merchant |
Sacred River (must fight to unlock entire shop inventory). |
Picts |
|
Gestral Merchant |
Verso’s Draft after defeating Osquio. |
Cosmetics |
|
Granasori |
Isle northwest of Sirene Island, near the Monolith on the Continent. |
Pure outfit (Verso), Double Braid haircut (Lune) |
|
Grandis Merchant |
Monoco’s Station; must complete Frozen Hearts side quest and bring the Eternal Ice key item to the Grandis Merchant to unlock all Pictos in their inventory. |
Pictos, Colour of Lumina, Recoat, Catalyst (Base, Polished) |
|
Grour |
On top of building (requires grapple) in Renoir’s Drafts (must fight to unlock entire shop inventory). |
Weapons, Pictos, Recoat, Colour of Lumina, Catalyst (Base, Polished, Resplendent, Grandiose) |
|
Jerijeri |
Stone Wave Cliffs (on the other side of a narrow passage near Old Farm Expedition Flag). |
Ponytail haircut (Sciel), Rangeson weapon (Sciel), Recoat, Colour of Lumina, Catalyst (Base, Polished) |
|
Jujubree |
Gestral Village – Bazaar (must fight to unlock weapon in shop inventory). |
Demonam weapon (Maelle), Critical Moment Pictos, Catalyst (Base, Polished), Colour of Lumina |
|
Jumeliba |
North of Gestral Village and Northeast of Yellow Harvest (need Esquie to reach). |
Charming haircut (Gustave), Curly Haircut (Gustave) |
|
Kasumi |
Forgotten Battlefield (from Ancient Bridge Expedition Flag, go through an archway into a building and find a rope to grapple up, and the merchant will be at the top). |
Obscur outfit (Maelle), Benisim weapon (Lune), Inverted Affinity Pictos, Recoat, Colour of Lumina, Catalyst (Base, Polished) |
|
Claudio |
Sirene Island – From Crumbling Path Expedition Flag, follow the left path across a fallen pillar and various climbing platforms until you find a rope to climb down. Continue until you find the merchant. |
Chantenum weapon (Maelle), Pictos, Recoat, Colour of Lumina, Catalyst (Base, Polished, Resplendent) |
|
Lucaroprofe |
Far southeast corner of the Continent overworld (along the path you escort the Chromatic Petank toward its platform). |
Pure outfit (Monoco), Pure haircut (Monoco) |
|
Mandelgo |
Old Lumiere – near Entrance Expedition Flag. |
Algueron weapon (Sciel), Revive Tint Shard, Healing Counter Pictos, Longer Powerful Pictos, Recoat, Colour of Lumina, Catalyst (Base, Polished) |
|
Melosh |
The Monolith – near Tainted Heart Expedition Flag. |
Greater Defenseless Pictos, Garganon weapon (Sciel), Healing Tint Shard, Recoat, Colour of Lumina, Catalyst (Base, Polished, Resplendent) |
|
Master |
The Monolith – from Tainted Heart Expedition Flag, head toward the Coral section and follow. |
Energising Cleanse Pictos, Fragaro weapon (Monoco), Veremum weapon (Maelle), Catalyst (Base, Polished, Resplendent), Colour of Lumina, Recoat |
|
Najabla |
Near Reverie Path flag in Verso’s Drafts (must fight to unlock entire shop inventory). |
Cosmetics, Pictos, Recoat, Colour of Lumina, tints, Bonbim weapon (Lune) |
|
Type |
Flying Waters – near The Manor doorway (part of main story and can’t be missed). |
Exposing Attack Pictos, Chroma Catalyst, Colour of Lumina |
|
Papasso |
Near the Floating Cemetery on the Continent. |
Messy Bun haircut (Maelle), Messy Bun haircut (Lune), Short haircut (Sciel), Gustave’s haircut (Verso) |
|
Pearl |
Near the entrance to Sirene’s Dress on Sirene Island. |
Sirene Outfit (Sciel) |
|
Close |
Near Painting Workshop entrance on the Continent. |
Plunging Bob haircut (Sciel), French Bob haircut (Sciel) |
|
Peach |
Falling Leaves. |
Direton weapon (Sciel), Beneficial Contamination Pictos, Catalyst (Base, Polished, Resplendent), Recoat, Colour of Lumina |
|
Pinabby |
On top of floating rock (grapple to it) in Yellow Harvest. |
Wavy haircut (Lune), Recoat, Colour of Lumina, Catalyst (Base, Polished), Auto Death Pictos, Teamwork Pictos |
|
Shipping company |
Isle west of Sunless Cliffs on the Continent. |
Robe de Jour (music record), Rebellious haircut (Sciel), Half Ponytail haircut (Lune) |
|
Ruby |
Isle of Eyes on the Continent (west of Sirene Island). |
Simple outfit (Verso), Linen and Cotton (music record) |
|
Sodasso |
Northeast of The Reacher on the Continent. |
Curly haircut (Verso), Short White haircut (Maelle), Double Braid haircut (Sciel) |
|
Strabam |
North of Forgotten Battlefield on the Continent. |
French Bob haircut (Lune), Lost Voice (music record) |
|
Verogo |
Frozen Hearts. |
Perelin outfit (Back), Dancer outfit (Sky) |
Merchants of Verso’s Drafts in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

In Verso’s Drafts, there are just two merchants to discover. One offers a selection of standard items such as weapons and Pictos, while the other requires specific conditions to unlock and specializes exclusively in cosmetics.
Location of Merchant #1 in Verso’s Drafts

Upon reaching the Reverie Path expedition flag, you will find Najabla positioned nearby. Interacting with this merchant allows you to view their available stock. Beyond Pictos and cosmetics, you can engage Najabla in combat to unlock the powerful Bonbim weapon for Lune.
Location of Merchant #2 in Verso’s Drafts

The second merchant in Verso’s Draft is accessible only after you defeat Osquio. Continue exploring deeper into the area to discover the Gestral Merchant, whose inventory consists solely of cosmetics inspired by Osquio’s outfit.
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