Strategies to Defeat Osquio in Clair Obscur Expedition 33

In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Esquie’s charm and humor make him a beloved figure. However, not many are aware of his sinister counterpart, Osquio. This character serves as a unique boss confrontation within the game, showcasing the darker side of Esquie’s essence. Players who successfully defeat Osquio will gain valuable rewards, including a special costume that enhances their gameplay experience.

Finding Osquio in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Osquio makes his lair in the Root of All Evil, located within Verso’s Draft. To reach him, players will first navigate through the Gestral’s carnival area until they arrive at the Reverie Path. Along this path, a Gestral merchant can be spotted, indicating you’re close to Osquio’s domain.

As you approach the merchant, you’ll find the entrance to the Root of All Evil directly above it. To access Osquio, simply move closer and utilize the train system, which will take you into his realm. Once inside, look out for an expedition flag where you can take a moment of respite. Ahead, a staircase leads into a designated arena, where a cutscene will trigger, initiating your boss battle with Osquio.

Strategies for Defeating Osquio

The showdown against Osquio features two challenging phases. Although he possesses a substantial health pool and rapid attack patterns, devising a strategy can simplify the encounter. Here are some critical tips:

During Phase 2, any hits from Osquio will inflict a debuff called Barbapapa. It is crucial to prioritize evasion to avoid this damage.
The Barbapapa effect reduces all your attacks to a mere 1 damage while the stack is active. To quickly mitigate this, focus on multi-hit attacks. Note that Aimed Shots will not lower the Barbapapa stack.
After defeating Osquio in Phase 2, brace yourself for a Gradient attack that can potentially wipe out your team. Proper timing on the Gradient counter is essential for survival.

Osquio’s Abilities

Attack Prompt	Details of Osquio’s Attack
Osquio has very very strong fists	Delivers a series of 7 hits, lighting his fists before unleashing three consecutive strikes, pausing briefly to follow up with three more, finishing with a powerful smash.
Osquio thinks he is the fastest ball	Executes 6 quick hits in rapid succession after a jump, demonstrating his speed.
Time for a spin spin	Osquio resets his health and debuffs, marking the transition to the second phase.
Osquio summons his little friends	Summons five masks that will shoot separately before combining their firepower for a coordinated attack on the team.
Osquio is flying gracefully	Delivers 4 hits while floating above the team, including a body slam attack.
Osquio prepares a drop kick	Involves 6 regular hits plus a Gradient hit, requiring players to time their Gradient counter accurately.
Osquio goes Pew Pew Pew	A flurry of 12 shots, first slow and then rapidly increasing in pace, concluding with a lingering final shot.
Osquio decides to destroy the world. Bye bye	Initiates a lethal Gradient attack. Proper timing on the gradient counter is crucial to avoid heavy damage.

Rewards for Defeating Osquio

Defeating Osquio in Expedition 33 yields several enticing rewards:

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Osquio outfit and hairstyle for Verso

After vanquishing Osquio, a merchant appears near the flag, providing players access to the Osquio outfit and hairstyle, specifically designed for other characters. Notably, wearing this outfit allows players to exhibit a distinct running animation. While Esquie’s costume also features a unique animation, it lacks the flair of Osquio’s design.

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