Clair Obscur Expedition 33: Complete Side Quest Guide & Rewards

Introduction

Side quests in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 provide players with rewarding adventures beyond the main storyline. These optional tasks not only enrich the game’s world and deepen character lore, but also offer essential rewards and experience points crucial for character progression. Our detailed guide covers each side quest from every Act, how to trigger them, complete them effectively, and the rewards they yield—ensuring you don’t miss out on any content.

Spoiler Warning

This guide contains information about side quests in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, including their locations, objectives, and rewards. While efforts have been made to minimize plot details, some spoilers may still be present. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid any spoilers.

General Tips to Avoid Missing Side Quests

Explore Thoroughly: Side quests are often initiated by interacting with NPCs in various locations. Make sure to talk to all characters you encounter.
Revisit Areas: Some side quests become available only after certain story events. Re-exploring previous areas can unveil new quests.
Monitor Companion Affinity: Increasing your relationship levels with companions can unlock unique side quests. Engage in conversations and activities that boost affinity.
Check for Missables: Some quests are missable if not completed within specific time frames or before certain story milestones. Keep an eye out for these to ensure a complete experience.

Act I Side Quests

1. Jar Nevron

Location: Spring Meadows
How to Complete:
1. Locate the Jar Nevron near the Abandoned Expeditioner Camp.
2. Find the Resin item in Spring Meadows.
3. Return to the Jar and use free aim to shoot and light its lamp
Reward: Healing Tint Shard
Optional: After completing the quest, you can choose to attack the Jar for additional items—three Colour of Lumina and a Chroma Catalyst. This action does not affect the storyline but presents a moral choice.

2. Demineur Nevron

Location: Flying Waters
How to Complete:
1. Find the Demineur Nevron near the crash site area of Expedition 68’s boat, past Noco’s Hut.
2. Locate the intact mine on a nearby ledge in the same minefield area.
3. Return the intact mine to the Demineur by selecting the “Hey, hold this” dialogue option
Reward: Lune’s Deminerim weapon, which deals lightning damage and scales with luck.

Optional: After completing the quest, you can choose to fight the Demineur for additional items—three Colour of Lumina and a Chroma Catalyst. This action does not affect the storyline but presents a moral choice.

3. Grown Bourgeon

Location: The Small Bourgeon
How to Complete:
1. Obtain a Bourgeon Skin by defeating a Bourgeon mini-boss in the Flying Waters area near the Expedition 48 – Lumerian Streets rest point.
2. Return the Bourgeon Skin to the Small Bourgeon.
3. Leave and return to the area to receive your reward.
Reward: Colour of Lumina
Optional: After the Bourgeon grows, you can choose to fight it for additional loot, including five Colours of Lumina and a Polished Chroma Catalyst. This action does not affect the storyline but presents a moral choice.

Act II Side Quests

1. Grandis Fashionist

Location: Monoco’s Station
How to Complete:
1. Speak with the Grandis Fashionist NPC in Monoco’s Station.
2. Answer a series of fashion-related questions correctly.
3. Each correct answer progresses the quest
Reward: Unique outfit for your character.

2. Gestral Volleyball

Location: Gestral Beach
How to Complete:
1. Participate in a volleyball minigame with the Gestrals.
2. Successfully complete the minigame by returning volleys and scoring points.
3. Achieve the required score to win the game.
Reward: Chroma Elixir Shard.

3. Gestral Race

Location: Gestral Beach
How to Complete:
1. Speak with the Gestral organizing the race.
2. Participate in the time trial race.
3. Complete the race within the allotted time.
Reward: Speed-enhancing accessory.

4. Gestral Beach Question

Location: Gestral Beach
How to Complete:
1. Engage in a conversation with the Gestral posing a question.
2. Answer the question correctly.
3. If incorrect, you may retry until the correct answer is given.
Reward: Knowledge-based item or accessory

5. Portier

Location: Esoteric Ruins
How to Complete:
1. Navigate through the maze in the Esoteric Ruins.
2. Collect Wood Boards scattered throughout the maze.
3. Deliver the Wood Boards to the Portier’s floating orb.
Reward: Access to a hidden area or valuable item.

6. Chalier

Location: Floating Cemetery
How to Complete:
1. Locate Chalier in the Floating Cemetery.
2. Engage in a combat encounter with Chalier.
3. Defeat Chalier to complete the quest.
Reward: Chroma Catalyst and experience points.

7. Trobadour

Location: Stone Quarry
How to Complete:
1. Find the Trobadour in the Stone Quarry.
2. Complete a series of musical trials or challenges.
3. Successfully finish all trials to complete the quest.
Reward: Musical-themed weapon or accessory.

8. Benisseur

Location: Red Woods
How to Complete:
1. Locate the Benisseur in the Red Woods.
2. Pour Chroma into the designated fountain.
3. Observe the changes and complete the quest
Reward: Chroma-based enhancement item.

9. Danseuse Teacher

Location: Frozen Hearts
How to Complete:
1. Find the Danseuse Teacher in the Frozen Hearts area.
2. Participate in a parrying trial or dance-based challenge.
3. Successfully complete the trial to finish the quest.
Reward: Parry-enhancing accessory or skill.

10. Blanche

Location: The Fountain
How to Complete:
1. Interact with Blanche at The Fountain.
2. The reward received is based on the number of Nevrons you’ve helped in your save file.
3. Ensure you’ve assisted as many Nevrons as possible before speaking with Blanche.
Reward: Varies based on Nevron assistance; includes rare items and enhancements.

Act III Side Quests

1. Maelle’s Relationship Quest

Location: The Reacher (north of Endless Tower)
How to Complete:
1. Speak with Maelle at camp to initiate the quest.
2. Travel to The Reacher and complete the dungeon, culminating in a solo battle as Maelle.
3. Return to camp and speak with Maelle again. Choose the “(TRUTH)” dialogue option to progress the relationship.
Reward: Unlocks Gradient Attack – Maelle: Gommage and the “Maelle” trophy/achievement.

2. Lune’s Relationship Quest

Location: Sirene’s Dress (accessible via Esquie’s flight ability)
How to Complete:
1. Speak with Lune at camp to initiate the quest.
2. Fly to Sirene’s Dress and defeat the Chromatic boss inside.
3. Collect the journal at the end of the area.
4. Return to camp and speak with Lune to complete the interaction.
Reward: Unlocks Gradient Attack – Lune: Sky Break and the “Lune” trophy/achievement.

3. Monoco’s Relationship Quest

Location: Sacred River (north of Monoco’s Station)
How to Complete:
1. Speak with Monoco at camp to initiate the quest.
2. Fly to Sacred River and interact with the pink Gestral apparition.
3. Engage in a battle against Golgra with Verso and Monoco.
4. After defeating Golgra, return to camp and speak with Monoco.
Reward: Unlocks Gradient Attack – Monoco: Break Point and the “Monoco” trophy/achievement.

4. Lost Gestrals

Location: Various locations across the continent
How to Complete:
1. Locate and interact with all nine lost Gestrals scattered throughout the world.
2. After finding all Gestrals, return to Sastro at the camp.
Reward: Unlocks the “Paint Break” skill and provides narrative lore from Sastro

5. Endless Tower Challenge

Location: Endless Tower (accessible in Act III)
How to Complete:
1. Enter the Endless Tower and progress through its 33 combat floors.
2. Each floor increases in difficulty, featuring various enemy encounters.
3. Complete all floors to finish the challenge.
Reward: Earn rare Pictos, special items, XP boosts, and the “Paint Break” skill.

6. Optional Bosses

Locations:
- Sprong: Near the Endless Tower
- Grosse Tete: East of the snowy island
- Serpenphare: Near the Boat Graveyard
How to Complete:
1. Travel to each boss’s location.
2. Engage and defeat each optional boss.
Reward: Defeating these bosses grants significant experience points and rare loot.

Conclusion

Completing side quests in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 enhances your understanding of the game’s intricate narrative and significantly boosts your team’s capabilities through powerful rewards. With careful exploration and attention to triggers, you’ll maximize your experience and enjoyment in this richly crafted RPG. Remember to regularly consult this guide to ensure no side quest remains overlooked, providing the most fulfilling adventure possible.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33: Complete Side Quest Guide & Rewards