Clair Obscur Expedition 33 First Paint Cage

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What Are Paint Cages?

Paint Cages are collectible puzzles scattered throughout the world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Each cage is sealed by three hidden locks that players must locate and destroy using ranged attacks or abilities. Successfully unlocking a Paint Cage rewards players with valuable items, including weapon upgrade materials, extra potions, and unique Pictos.

Rewards for Unlocking Paint Cages

Opening Paint Cages yields various rewards that enhance gameplay

Weapon Upgrade Materials: Essential for enhancing your weapons’ effectiveness.
Extra Potions: Increase your survivability during challenging encounters.
Unique Pictos: Special abilities that can be equipped to characters, offering new strategic options

These rewards make seeking out and unlocking Paint Cages a worthwhile endeavor for players aiming to strengthen their party and uncover all the game’s secrets.

Achievement: “Paint Cage”

Unlocking your first Paint Cage grants the “Paint Cage” achievement, marking your initiation into this aspect of the game’s exploration and puzzle-solving elements.

All Paint Cage Locations in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

There are a total of 16 Paint Cages across various regions in the game:

Act I Paint Cage Locations & Rewards

Flying Waters: 2 Paint Cages
Ancient Sanctuary: 1 Paint Cage
Stone Wave Cliffs: 2 Paint Cages

Flying Waters – Paint Cage #1 (1 of 16)

Location: Near the entrance of Flying Waters.
Part of Story progression, you will get introduced to the Paint Cage Here
Locks:
1. On a wall to the right of the Paint Cage.
2. On a whale’s tail in front of the Paint Cage.
3. On a wall to the left of the Paint Cage.
Reward: Chroma Elixir Shard
– Increase Chroma Elixir by 1

Flying Waters – Paint Cage #2 (2 of 16)

Location: Between Coral Cave and Lumieran Streets rest points; accessible via a hole leading to an underground cave filled with sea mines.
Locks:
1. Directly in front of the Paint Cage.
2. On the wall behind the Paint Cage.
3. Attached to a sea mine at the center of the cave.
Reward: Revive Tint Shard.

Ancient Sanctuary – Paint Cage #1 (3 of 16)

Location: Near the Sanctuary Maze Expedition 63 flag.
Locks:
1. On a wall to the right of the Paint Cage.
2. On a tree branch above the Paint Cage.
3. On a rock to the left of the Paint Cage.
Reward: Chroma Elixir Shard.

Stone Wave Cliffs – Paint Cage #1 (4 of 16)

Location: Near the entrance of Stone Wave Cliffs.
Locks:
1. On a wall to the right of the Paint Cage.
2. On a rock to the left of the Paint Cage.
3. On a tree branch above the Paint Cage.
Reward: Chroma Elixir Shard.

Act II Paint Cage Locations & Rewards

Forgotten Battlefield: 1 Paint Cage
Frozen Hearts: 1 Paint Cage
Sirene: 2 Paint Cages
The Monolith: 3 Paint Cages

Forgotten Battlefield – Paint Cage #1 (5 of 16)

Location: After passing the Fading Woman, take the right passage. The Paint Cage is in the room on the first left of the path
Locks:
1. Hidden in a pile of boxes near the path before the Paint Cage.
2. On a wooden platform next to the Paint Cage, concealed within wooden crates.
3. Above the trench, opposite the entrance to the Paint Cage, next to a fallen tree.
Reward: Chroma Elixir Shard

Frozen Hearts – Paint Cage #1 (6 of 16)

Location: On the left after exiting the cave, surrounded by Burning Rubble.
Locks:
1. On the path to the Paint Cage, hidden by Ice Spike
2. At the top of the crumbled building.
3. On the top of the crane near the Paint Cage
Reward: Anti-Freeze Picto

Sirene – Paint Cage #1 (7 of 16)

Location: Near the Tisseur boss area. From the entrance, face the Tisseur and look to your left to find raised platforms. Jump on them and follow the path
Locks:
1. On a suspended structure behind you as you follow the path.
2. Above the Paint Cage, to the right.
3. On the ceiling of the room.
Reward: Shield Affinity Picto

Sirene – Paint Cage #2 (8 of 16)

Location: In the underground field with several tunnels. After entering the area, go forward and turn right. The Paint Cage is located in a room accessible from this path
Locks:
1. On a wall to the right of the Paint Cage.
2. On a rock to the left of the Paint Cage.
3. On a tree branch above the Paint Cage.
Reward: Revive Tint Shard

The Monolith – Paint Cage #1 (9 of 16)

Location: Tainted Meadows area. From the Rest Point, turn around and follow the separate path down two ropes to find the Paint Cage.
Locks:
1. In the corner of the area on the left as you enter.
2. Up on the rock to the right of the rope.
3. On top of the boulder next to the Paint Cage
Reward: Chroma Elixir Shard

The Monolith – Paint Cage #2 (10 of 16)

Location: Tainted Sanctuary area. From the Rest Point, follow the main path to a clearing with a giant statue. Follow the path behind it, through a hole in the rock, to find the Paint Cage.
Locks:
1. Behind a black and blue tree root on the path you took; requires the ability from acquiring Lost Gestrals to destroy the root.
2. To the left of the Paint Cage as you look out onto the area.
3. Attached to the giant statue in the middle of the area.
Reward: Chroma Elixir Shard

The Monolith – Paint Cage #3 (11 of 16)

Location: Right after the exit of the station on the left near to Gargant enemy, there will be a grapple point near the cliff.
Locks:
- On the path to the Paint Cage
- Attached Directly above the Paint Cage
- Opposite side of the Paint Cage on the path.
Reward: Empowering Parry Picto

Act III Paint Cage Locations, Puzzles & Rewards

Endless Night Sanctuary – Paint Cage #1 (12 of 16)

Location: Above the Night Totem Rest Point.
Locks:
1. Behind boxes immediately upon climbing up to the Paint Cage’s location.
2. On a distant tree to the left of the Paint Cage.
3. On the Night Totem itself.
Reward: Grandiose Chroma Catalyst

Flying Manor – Paint Cage #1 (Dualliste Area) (13 of 16)

Location: On a floating island in the Dualliste area, accessible via a grapple point.
Locks:
1. On a small raised platform with a ladder.
2. On a stone sculpture’s body on a distant floating island.
3. On a floating painting.
Reward: Powerful Revive Picto

Flying Manor – Paint Cage #2 (Triple Eveque Area) (14 of 16)

Location: Under a statue in a corner of the Triple Eveque area.
Locks:
1. Above the Paint Cage on the statue’s body.
2. Underneath the stairs near the Paint Cage.
3. Inside a Paint Spike across from the Paint Cage.
Reward: Energising Stun Picto

Esoteric Ruins – Paint Cage #1 (15 of 16)

Location: After climbing the wall near the rest point and descending the slope.
Locks:
1. Behind a ruined building near the entrance of the maze puzzle.
2. Within the gap in the slope while approaching the Paint Cage.
3. Near the entrance of the maze, tucked in the corner.
Reward: 4,990 Chroma

Old Lumiere Paint Cage #1 (16 of 16)

Location: Opposite of the Manor, near the Manor Garden rest point
Locks:
- On the way to the Paint Cage on building
- Beyond the cliff behind the Paint Cage
- Attached to the wall near the Paint Cage.
Rewards: Redalim weapon for Lune

Conclusion

Paint Cages in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 offer a rewarding blend of exploration and puzzle-solving. By locating and unlocking all 16Paint Cages, players can acquire valuable items and abilities that significantly enhance their journey. Whether you’re aiming for 100% completion or seeking to empower your party, tackling Paint Cages is a well worth your time.

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