Guide to Unlocking Paint Cages in Verso’s Drafts During Clair Obscur Expedition 33

In the vibrant world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, players will encounter a series of intriguing mini-puzzles, many of which feature the delightful Paint Cage. These colorful cages are known for concealing valuable treasures and can be unlocked by targeting their “locks, ”which appear as glowing orbs in the game.

In the whimsical setting of Verso’s Drafts, these Paint Cages take on a more playful aesthetic, resembling pink bubbles with locks designed as cheerful balloons rather than the usual somber glowing rocks. Below is a guide to finding and opening the Paint Cages in Verso’s Drafts during Expedition 33.

Locating Verso’s Drafts Paint Cage #1

The first Paint Cage can be found close to the cake door within Expedition 33. Head straight and look behind a rock to discover a fallen branch.

Passing beneath the branch leads players to their first pink bubble, which signifies the Paint Cage’s presence. Here, you will spot the initial two balloons that need to be popped to unlock the cage.

The final balloon is a bit trickier to locate, situated high on a large purple tree, just underneath the tree house.

After popping all three balloons, players can claim their reward.

Locating Verso’s Drafts Paint Cage #2

To find the second Paint Cage, return to the Reverie Path expedition flag and proceed in the same direction as the cake door. Instead of heading directly towards the door, veer right when you reach a serene little lake teeming with playful Gestrals.

Continue walking past the pond until you encounter a slope. The second Paint Cage in Verso’s Drafts will be situated behind the Esquie statue, which is notably holding a red candy.

The first balloon necessary to unlock this Paint Cage is held by the statue itself, standing guard over the pathway.

Above the Paint Cage, the second balloon can be spotted, while the final balloon resides on the far side, away from the Esquie statue.

Once all balloons have been successfully popped, players will be rewarded with the Esquim weapon for Lune. This weapon defaults to level 29, features a Dark element, and scales with Agility (A) and Defense (B).Its beneficial effects include:

Level 4: Skills that do not consume Stains will see a 20% damage increase. This effect resets upon using a Skill that consumes Stains.
Level 10: The weapon’s base attack transforms all active Stains into Dark Stains.
Level 20: With 4 active Dark Stains, any Skill can consume these to deliver 300% additional damage.

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