Where do I find endgame Pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

Endgame Pictos are found in high-level areas such as Sirene, Inside the Monolith (Tainted Waters, Cliffs, Meadows, Peaks), and Final Painting worlds. Many require defeating elite enemies, completing portal puzzles, or returning with advanced traversal abilities.

What are the strongest Picto combinations for late-game builds?

Top late-game combos include Energising Turn + Weakness Gain + Dead Energy III for AP loops, or Stay Marked + Rewarding Mark + Enfeebling Mark for status lockdown. Support builds thrive with Energising Heal + Shared Care + Accelerating Heal.

Which characters benefit most from high-level Pictos?

Verso benefits from parry-based and solo burst combos. Sciel excels with Mark and Burn synergy builds. Lune supports the party with healing + AP combos. Monoco adapts to any loop build depending on his transformation mask. Maelle fits defensive cleanse or Shell tank setups.

Do I need to revisit earlier zones to unlock late-game Pictos?

Yes. Some late-game Pictos are locked behind early zones that require new Esquie forms, post-Sirene keys, or new Lumina interactions. Return to Monolith zones and flagged isles after progression milestones to unlock hidden passives.

Best Endgame Pictos & Build Combos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Final Guide – Part 3)

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All Pictos & Where to Get Them – Part 3: Endgame & High-Level

Checkout our Pictos & Luminas Synergy Guide – Maximize Your Build in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

After mastering the early and mid-game phases of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, it’s time to finalize your build with the most powerful Pictos in the game.

This Part 3 guide completes our All Pictos and Where to find them by covering all endgame and high-level Pictos, including those hidden within Sirene, Inside the Monolith, and final boss zones. These Pictos offer transformative effects like bonus AP per turn, elemental mastery, and full combo engines.

If you haven’t yet explored the earlier phases, be sure to check out:

Let’s break down every late-game Picto, where to get them, and how to chain them into your ultimate Expedition 33 build.

Final Picto Locations Overview

Endgame Pictos are found in:

Sirene and the Crumbling Path
Inside the Monolith (Tainted Waters, Cliffs, Meadows, Peaks)
The Final Paintings and Final Boss Zones
Post-Sirene zones that unlock after defeating final elite enemies

These Pictos often require:

Mastery of Esquie traversal
Completion of painting-related puzzle zones
Defeating high-tier elites or solving dual-condition unlocks

Full List of Endgame Pictos

Picto Name	Effect	Health	Defense	Speed	Critical Rate	Map and Nearest Flag	How to Get
Greater Powerful	+15% to Powerful damage increase			59	23%	Sirene (Crumbling Path)	Same as above
Energising Turn	+1 AP on turn start			270		Sirene	Beat the boss, Sirene, at the end of the map.
Energising Cleanse	Dispel the first negative Status Effect received and gain 2 AP.	1166	160			Inside the Monolith (Tainted Meadows)	Head into the watery area after the second black and white scene with the Paintress. Look on the path to the left to find the merchant. Fight him to buy the Pictos for 40,800 Chroma.
Stay Marked	50% chance to apply Mark when attacking a Marked enemy			201	12%	Inside the Monolith (Tainted Waters)	Go straight from the flag to find a little hidden path leading to the Chromatic Bourgeon. The Pictos is right behind it.
Weakness Gain	+1 AP on hitting an enemy’s weakness once per turn			162	17%	Inside the Monolith (Tainted Cliffs)	When you go past the windmill and head on the main path, you’ll end up in an area with a Hexga. Look on the right side to find this Pictos.
Random Defense	Damage taken is randomly multiplied by a value between 50% and 200%					Inside the Monolith (Tainted Cliffs)	Turn around, leave the cave, and head to the right to find a secluded area with a Paint Cage. Need Paint Break to reveal one of its locks.
Empowering Parry	Each successful parry increases damage by 5% until end of the following turn. Taking damage removes this buff.			162	17%	Inside the Monolith (Tainted Hearts)	When the path splits for the first time, head left past a huge rock monster to find a grapple point leading to a Paint Cage.
Greater Defenceless	+15% to defenceless damage amplification			293	23%	Inside the Monolith (Tainted Hearts)	When the path splits for the first time, turn left and then look to the right to find some handholds on the wall leading to a Merchant.
Enfeebling Attack	Base Attack applies powerless for 1 turn	1789	3542			Inside the Monolith (Tainted Hearts)	Cross the bridge beyond the Tainted Hearts expedition flag and immediately go left to enter an area with Gargant, a large Nevron. There are handholds on the wall to the right of that foe, and they lead to a merchant that sells a variety of items. The Enfeebling Attack Pictos is on the ground just past the merchant, next to a wrecked train.
Breaking Attack	Base attack can Break			154	17%	Inside the Monolith (Tainted Lumiere)	When you pass the big tree into a new area, immediately turn left and grapple onto the platform on the other side to fight some enemies.
Second Chance	Revive with 100% Health. Once per battle	1107			8%	Inside the Monolith (Tower Peak)	Defeat Renoir
Combo Attack II	Base attack has 1 extra hit			1089	19%	Monolith Peak (Entrance)	After beating the Paintress, return to the arena in which you fought her to encounter Chromatic Clair Obscur. Beat the Nevron to obtain the Combo Attack II Pictos.
Painted Power	Damage can exceed 9,999	1844				Monolith Peak	Defeat the Paintress.
Shortcut	Immediately play when falling below 30% health. Once per battle			182	18%	Lumiere (Harbour)	Fight the Abberation near the first big horse statue.
Energising Powerful	Give 2 AP on applying Powerful		373	173		Lumiere (Harbour)	When you need to use the magic rope at the end of the initial path, ignore the grapple point to the left and instead head on the path to the right to lead you to the Pictos.
Charging Stun	+5% of a Gradient Charge on hitting a Stunned enemy	922		182		Lumiere (Shattered Alley)	From the flag, turn around to see the Pictos near the large tree.
Augmented Counter III	75% Increased Counterattack Damage		432		19%	Lumiere (Shattered Alley)	Continue the path until you spot a large creature with a light on its head. Defeat the Chromatic Echassier.
Healing Stun	Recover 5% Health on hitting a Stunned target	876		173		Lumiere (Opera House)	Follow the path, use two grapple points, head on the left path, and keep an eye on the right wall to find this one. (You can find a dupe on the opposite side.)
Full Strength	25% increased damage on full Health	876	373			Lumiere (Lumiere’s Gardens)	Buy from Merchant after fighting him. Turn around and the merchant will be to the left. 53,200 Chroma.
Gradient Fighter	25% Increased damage with Gradient Attacks			182	18%	Lumiere (Lumiere’s Gardens)	When you start walking the main path after the flag, turn on the second set of staircases to the left to find a Pictos by some enemies.
Faster Than Strong	Always play twice in a row, but deal 50% less damage	876	373			Lumiere (Lumiere’s Gardens)	Fight Creation at the end of the garden path to get this.
Draining Cleanse	Consume 1 AP to prevent Status Effects application, if possible.	2000	324			The Reacher (Entrance)	After you grapple and use a magic rope, look right to see the Pictos behind enemies.
Sniper	First Free Aim shot each turn deals 200% increased damage and can Break			420	12%	The Reacher (Mountain)	Fight the first group of monsters after the flag.
Charging Counter	+10% of a Gradient Charge on Counterattack.	1333	647			The Reacher (Mountain)	Before the second hot air balloon ride, look to the left to find handholds leading to a side area. You’ll find the Pictos at the end of it.
Charging Attack	+15% of a Gradient Charge on Base Attack			266	22%	The Reacher (Mountain)	Before the second hot air balloon ride, look to the left to find handholds leading to a side area. You’ll find the Pictos at the end of it.
Protecting Tint	Healing Tints also apply Shell	1403	681			The Reacher (Foggy Area)	Cross the second wooden bridge and then turn right.
Anti-Blight	Immune to Blight					The Reacher (Foggy Area)	Head to the path on the left to find a hot air balloon ride, and speak to the nearby Merchant. 67,350 Chroma.
Exposing Break	Apply Defenceless on Break					The Reacher (Foggy Area)	Head to the path on the left to find a hot air balloon ride, and speak to the nearby Merchant. 53,880 Chroma.
Charging Weakness	15% of a Gradient Charge on hitting a Weakness. Once per turn.			280	23%	The Reacher (Foggy Area)	Head to the path on the left to find a hot air balloon ride, and speak to the nearby Merchant. 53,880 Chroma.
Tainted	15% Increased damage for each Status Effect on self		1022		12%	The Reacher (Foggy Area)	Head to the path on the left to find a hot air balloon ride, and speak to the nearby Merchant. 49,391 Chroma.
Healing Boon	Heal 15% HP on applying a buff		647	266		The Reacher (Foggy Area)	Head to the path on the left to find a hot air balloon ride. Use the grappling points afterwards to find a magic rope leading down to a Pictos.
Energising Rush	Give 2 AP on applying Rush		801	321		Endless Tower	Complete Stage 2, Trial 3
Charging Critical	+20% Gradient Charge on Critical Hit. Once per turn		1048		27%	Endless Tower	Complete Stage 5, Trial 3
Critical Weakness	25% increased Critical Chance on Weakness			670	14%	Endless Tower	Complete Stage 6, Trial 3
Rush on Powerful	Apply Rush on applying Powerful			557	32%	Endless Tower	Complete Stage 9, Trial 3
Greater Powerless	+15% to Powerless damage reduction		1727	597		Endless Tower	Complete Stage 10, Trial 3
Anti-Burn	Immune to Burn	2757	1572			Flying Manor – Central Plaza	From the Flag, run towards the faded boy to find a staircase past him. Take it down to find a magic rope that leads to an elevator. Fight the giant rock monster (Gargant)
Charging Alteration	+10% of a Gradient Charge on applying a buff. Once per turn.		1501	546		Flying Manor – Central Plaza	From the Flag, run towards the faded boy to find a staircase past him. Take it down to find a magic rope that leads to an elevator and a new area. Run down the stairs, head towards the left to find a grapple point. Follow the path and grapple to reach the Pictos.
Energetic Healer	+2 AP when healing an ally		1426	519		Flying Manor – Central Plaza	The Picto can be found on the ledge to the left after riding the rope up in the lower section of Flying Manor.
Painter	Convert all Physical damage to Void damage			519	31%	Flying Manor – Central Plaza	From the Flag, go towards the grapple point leading to the big locked door. Look to the right to find a large picture frame you can walk on. It’ll lead to a new area. You’ll find this Picto on one of the upper walkways.
Powerful Revive	Apply Powerful for three turns when Revived			546	32%	Flying Manor – Central Plaza	Beat the Dualliste and then go to the upper area near where you fought him to find a grapple point leading to a Paint Cage containing the Pictos.
Empowering Break	Gain Powerful on Breaking a target			546	32%	Flying Manor – Central Plaza	Take the elevator right next to the Flag. When you get up, follow the path and hug the left to find a magic rope. Stay on the left and find a grapple that leads to the Pictos behind a monster
Accelerating Shots	20% chance to gain Rush on Free Aim shot	4869	301			Flying Manor – Central Plaza	Take the elevator right next to the Flag. When you get up, follow the path and then once it splits into three, head on the left path to find a merchant.
Gradient Breaker	50% increased Break damage when using Gradient attacks			546	32%	Flying Manor – Central Plaza	(1) Take the elevator right next to the Flag. When you get up, follow the path and then once it splits into three, head on the left path to find a merchant. (2) You can find the Gradient Break Pictos in a small cave along one of the paths behind the Grandis NPC at Endless Night Sanctuary.
Break Specialist	Break damage is increased by 50%, but base damage is reduced by 20%	2705		546		Flying Manor – Central Plaza	Take the elevator right next to the Flag. When you get up, follow the path and then once it splits into three, head on the left path to find a merchant.
Slowing Break	Apply Slow on Break		1501	546		Flying Manor – Central Plaza	Take the elevator right next to the Flag. When you get up, follow the path and then once it splits into three, head on the left path to find a merchant.
Energising Shots	20% chance to gain 1 AP on Free Aim shot			779	16%	Flying Manor – Central Plaza	Defeat Goblu as part of the challenge (take the elevator next to the flag). The Pictos will be next to Goblu.
Clea’s Life	On turn start, if no damage taken since last turn, recover 100% health	5591				Flying Manor – Central Plaza	Defeat Clea at the end of Flying Manor.
SOS Rush	Apply Rush when falling below 50% Health.		288	142		Falling Leaves – Resinveil Groove	From Journal 35, turn around and walk along the stone path. Look to the right for the Pictos.
Beneficial Contamination	+2 AP on applying a Status Effect. Once per turn.		274	135		Falling Leaves – Resinveil Groove	Left from the flag, grapple across and follow the path to a Merchant.
Greater Slow	+15% to Slow Speed reduction		647	266		Sky Island – Entrance	Find a staircase at the end of this small map.
In Medias Res	+3 Shields on Battle Start, but max health is halved		1310		13%	Dark Shores – Bloodied Beach	Run straight past the flag to the end of the area to find this surrounded by enemies.
Energising Revive	+3 AP to all Allies when revived	270	96			Stone Wave Cliffs Cave	Beat the Chromatic Hexga at the end.
Exhausting Power	50% increased damage if exhausted	270	96			Stone Wave Cliffs Cave	Beat the Chromatic Hexga at the end. Look to the left of it.
Solidifying	+2 Shields when the character’s Health falls below 50%. Once per battle.		647	266		Sacred River	Buy from Merchant for 67,350 Chroma.
Critical Stun	100% on Critical Chance on hitting a Stunned target					Sacred River	Buy from Merchant for 53,880 Chroma.
First Offensive	First hit dealt and taken deals 50% more damage.			75	13%	Abbest Cave	Beat Chromatic Abbest
Energising Attack I	+1 AP on base attack			895	17%	Painting Workshop	Solve the Painting Workshop mystery and defeat the Lampmaster
The One	Max Health is reduced to 1				108%	Sunless Cliffs	Beat the Mime at the Portal.
Base Shield	+1 Shield if not affected by any Shield on turn start			378	11%	The Chosen Path	Defeat the mirror challenges and enter the double doors up the staircase.
Pro Retreat	Allows Flee to be instantaneous					Camp	Find all nine Lost Gestrals for Sastro
Burning Break	Apply 3 burn stacks on Breaking a target	1541			24%	Frozen Hearts – Glacial Falls	If you’re facing the bells near the flag, turn right and hug the wall. Run up the cliff, and then you’ll see the Pictos across the way that you can jump to by using a frozen bell.
Burn Affinity	25% increased damage on Burning targets			439	12%	Frozen Hearts – Glacial Falls	From the Flag, look out towards the flaming enemies to see a magic rope. Take it up to find an area with some Chroma. Follow the path up there to find a grappling hook. Use the handholds and then jump to a path on the right to find another grapple point leading to the Pictos.
Death Bomb	On Death, deal damage to all enemies.					Yellow Harvest – Harvester’s Hollow	Pass the flag and head to the right of the tall stone statue. There is a short path to the right of the long ramp, and the Pictos is at the end.
Auto Death	Kill self on battle start					Yellow Harvest (Harvester’s Hollow)	Buy from nearby Merchant for 5320 Chroma. From the flag, head towards the right to find a slope that leads to an area with blue lamps. You’ll find a grapple point.
Teamwork	10% increased damage while all allies are alive					Yellow Harvest (Harvester’s Hollow)	From the flag, go straight into the large clearing. Stay on the right until you find a large slope that leads to an area with lamps. Use the grapple point at the end to find a Merchant.
Quick Break	Play again after Breaking a target			672	36%	Renoir’s Drafts – Entrance	Hook a left after passing the flag to find a grapple point.
Aegis Revival	+1 Shield after being revived		1990	672		Renoir’s Drafts – Entrance	Follow the main path until you reach the fading man. Walk down the slope on the right once you pass him. Hook a left before entering the round gate to find a slope that leads to a grapple point and a Merchant.
Charging Burn	+20% of a Gradient Charge on applying Burn. Once per turn.	3152		639		Renoir’s Drafts – Entrance	Follow the main path until you reach the fading man. Walk down the slope on the right once you pass him. Hook a left before entering the round gate to find a slope that leads to a grapple point and a Merchant. Jump on the bridge behind the Merchant.
Recovery	Recovers 10% Health on turn start					Red Woods	Donate Chroma to help Benisseur.
Combo Attack III	Base Attack has 1 extra hit					Dark Gestral Arena	Complete the Dark Gestral Arena
Auto Powerful	Apply Powerful for 3 turns on battle start					Floating Cemetery	Fight the Chalier.
Survivor	Survive fatal damage with 1 Health. Once per battle.					Monoco’s Station	Deliver the Eternal Ice to the Grandis Trader nearby.
Greater Rush	+25% Rush Speed increase BOM					Monoco’s Station	The Greater Rush Pictos is purchasable from the Grandis merchant in Monoco’s Station for 85,750 Chroma after retrieving the Eternal Ice from the Gargant in Frozen Hearts.
Shielding Death	On death, allies gain 3 Shield points.					The Crows	Beat the Chromatic Chapelier at The Crows (shoot all the crows)
Powerful Shield	10% Increased damage per Shield Point on self.					Endless Night Sanctuary	Purchase from the Merchant.
Powerful Heal	Healing an ally also applies Powerful for 1 turn.					Endless Night Sanctuary	Purchase from the Merchant.
Protecting Attack	Gain Shell for 1 turn on Base Attack					Endless Night Sanctuary	Purchase from the Merchant.
Charging Mark	+20% of a Gradient Charge on hitting a Marked target. Once per turn					Endless Night Sanctuary	Purchase from the Merchant.
Accelerating Tint	Healing Tints also apply Rush					Endless Night Sanctuary	Purchase from the Merchant.
Shell On Rush	Apply Shell on applying Rush					Endless Night Sanctuary	Purchase from the Merchant.
Anti-Freeze	Immune to Freeze					Frozen Hearts	Can be obtained upon destroying the Paint Cage in Glacial Falls past the Manor entrance.
Critical Break	25% increased Break damage on Critical Hits.			?	?	The Continent	You can find the Pictos by destroying a Paint Spike on a beach northeast of The Reacher.
Critical Vulnerability	25% increased Critical Chance on Defenceless enemies.		?	?		The Continent	You can find the Pictos surrounded by Nevrons in an abandoned camp northwest of the Floating Cemetary.
Effective Support	+2 AP on using an item.	?		?		The Continent	You can find Effective Support Pictos surrounded by Nevrons northeast of Sirene.
Energising Burn	+1 AP on applying Burn. Once per turn.		?	?		Frozen Hearts	Energising Burn is obtained as a drop by defeating Chromatic Veilleur found at Frozen Hearts.
Energising Stun	+1 AP on hitting a Stunned target with a Skill.			?	?	Flying Manor	Energising Stun is obtained as a reward for solving a Painted Cage puzzle in the Flying Manor area.
Marking Break	Apply Mark on Break.			?	?	Endless Night Sanctuary	Purchase from the Merchant.
Powerful Mark	Gain Powerful on hitting a Marked enemy.			?	?	Flying Manor	You can find the Powerful Mark Pictos being guarded by two Steel Chevalieres on a platform in the Goblu boss area.
Powerful Shots	20% chance to gain Powerful on Free Aim shot.	?	?			Gestral Village	You can find the Powerful Shots Pictos by breaking a Paint Spike near the Gestral doctor.
Rejuvenating Revive	Apply Regen for 3 turns when revived.	?	?			Stone Wave Cliffs	You can get the Rejuvenating Revive Pictos after breaking a Paint Spike in the Old Farm area.
Shielding Tint	Healing Tints also add 2 Shields.	313	116			The Continent	This can be found on the ground under wooden crates near the Bourgeon southeast of Forgotten Battlefield (requires Esquie flight).
Protecting Shots	20% chance to gain Shell on Free Aim shot.	?	?			Flying Manor	After entering the Flying Manor, go down the first flight of stairs facing the Nevron statue, then turn right and jump off the staircase leading to a cliff. Go down the rope and continue walking to the right. You’ll find the Pictos sitting on the edge of a broken picture frame.
Gradient Break				?	?	Endless Night Sanctuary	The Gradient Break Pictos can be found in a tiny alcove in the passage between the two paths past the behind the Grandis Engineer in Endless Night Sanctuary.

Advanced Picto Combinations – Endgame Builds and Synergy

This final set of Pictos introduces extremely potent combinations that synergize with late-game enemies and mechanics. Here are the best combo archetypes to finish the game strong:

Meta DPS Combos (Endgame Critical Builds)

1. Elemental Critical Engine

Greater Powerful + Stay Marked + Critical Burn
- Deals massive crit-based damage on marked or burning enemies
- Best For: Sciel (multi-target mage) or Verso with burn infusion

2. Perfect Turn Master

Energising Turn + Weakness Gain + Energising Cleanse
- Start every turn with bonus AP, cleanse a debuff, and gain AP on exploiting weakness
- Ideal For: Verso, Lune, or Monoco as AP engines

Sustain & Utility Combos (Final Fights & Boss Resilience)

3. Status Cleanse Tank

Energising Cleanse + Healing Tint Energy + Protecting Heal
- Removes status, regenerates AP, and shields allies
- Best For: Maelle (frontliner), Monoco (tank mask)

4. Defensive Parry Scaling

Greater Counter + Perilous Parry + Augmented Counter I
- Full parry build with scaling counter damage and AP gain
- Perfect For: Verso, especially when solo or 1v1

AP Loops & Momentum Builds

5. Clean Loop Executioner

Dead Energy III + Energising Turn + Weakness Gain
- Kill → start next turn with AP → exploit weakness → repeat
- Recommended For: Verso, Monoco (transform kill chains)

6. Heal > AP Engine

Energising Heal + Accelerating Heal + Shared Care
- Heal → gain Rush, self-heal, AP bonus → repeat
- Optimized For: Support Lune or Maelle during long boss fights

Specialty Status Builds (Burn, Freeze, Mark)

7. Burn Lockdown

Fueling Break + Ignition Loop + Stay Marked
- Burn enemy → break them → reapply status automatically
- Best For: Sciel or Lune with high Elemental Focus

8. Mark Abuse

Stay Marked + Rewarding Mark + Enfeebling Mark
- Always keep targets marked → deal more damage → gain AP and debuff enemy
- Great For: Sciel or Verso focusing on single-target lockdown

Solo & Risk-Based Combos

9. Last Stand God Mode

Last Stand Critical + Solo Fighter + At Death’s Door
- Activate burst mode when alone or under 10% HP
- For: Solo clutch plays, Monoco or Verso builds

10. Lucky Chaos Build

Roulette + Critical Moment + Empowering Last Stand
- Randomized crit/burst build that swings big or fails fast
- Fun but risky for: Glass-cannon Sciel or meme builds

High-Level Build Recommendations

Character	Endgame Focus
Verso	Parry Loop, Solo Burst, Weakness Chaining
Sciel	Mark/Burn Lockdown, Multi-Target Status Abuse
Lune	Support Loop, Elemental Burn + Heal Synergy
Monoco	Kill Loops, Transformation AP Engines, Hybrid Sustain
Maelle	Shell Tank, Parry Cleanse, Healing Tint builds
Gustave	Burst Opener, Utility Break Loop (with AP Refunds)

Tips for Endgame Picto Collection

Sirene Pictos drop after defeating her and exploring the crumbling path back
Monolith Zones often hide Pictos behind multi-stage enemy puzzles and terrain manipulation
Check behind every portal — many Pictos are isolated in unmarked dead-ends
Endgame Painting Worlds often reward perfect dodge timing or boss-specific conditions

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Pictos

With these final Pictos, your arsenal in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now complete. From solo burst damage builds to healing/AP support loops, these endgame passives allow for complex, tactical play — especially when paired with the right Ascendancy and Luminas.

Looking to strengthen your understanding or optimize further? Revisit the previous chapters in our guide series:

Don’t miss our next post: Top 10 Picto Builds Ranked for Every Character – a tiered list breaking down the strongest synergies across the entire game.

Best Endgame Pictos & Build Combos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Final Guide – Part 3)