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How to Rematch Simon in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Patch 1.3.0 Guide)

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Introduction

The long-awaited Simon Rematch has finally arrived in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Patch 1.3.0 (June 12 Update). This new addition allows players to challenge Simon once more after the original encounter, offering a perfect opportunity to test your endgame builds, refine your timing, and explore the Challenge Modifiers for Act III onward. Whether you’re farming Pictos, pushing your best characters to the limit, or simply craving a new fight—this guide will show you how to rematch Simon, what to prepare, and which Pictos and builds will give you the edge.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Patch 1.3.0 – Major QoL Fixes, Simon Rematch, and Story Mode Buffs

Feature Description
Simon Rematch You can now rematch Simon anytime after beating him once 
Story Mode Buffs Parry and dodge windows increased by +40%, incoming damage reduced by 10–50% .
Challenge Modifiers (Act III+) Add flags at checkpoints to limit max player damage (99k/999k) or multiply enemy HP by ×2 to ×100 .

How to Rematch Simon

  1. Defeat Simon once in “The Abyss.”

  2. Access rematch option automatically becomes available—no extra requirements 

  3. Speak to the same flag checkpoint or revisit the rematch prompt to challenge him again at will.

This allows continuous rematches for XP farming or simply testing your skills.

Ideal Pictos for the Simon Rematch

Facing Simon again in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 puts your team’s setup to the test. Based on successful builds shared online (especially for late-game runs and rematches) here are the most reliable Pictos to equip for survivability, burst potential, and consistency.

Offensive & Burst Pictos

  • Augmented First Strike – +50% damage on your first hit of the battle; perfect for burst openers, especially with Maelle or Sciel.

  • First Strike – Ensures you act first; essential for controlling the flow of combat.

  • Energising Start I – +1 AP at the start; helps you get key skills out early in the fight.

  • Greater Powerful – Boosts Powerful ability damage by 15%; ideal for Maelle’s Percée or Sciel’s finishers

  • At Death’s Door – +50% damage when under 10% HP; a clutch choice for burst potential at critical moments.

Defensive & Sustain Pictos

  • Second Chance – Automatically survive a fatal hit with 10% HP; essential hedge against one-hit wipes 

  • Survivor – Increases survivability after taking damage, making it a perfect complement to Second Chance.

  • Confident Fighter – +30% damage with a drawback (no healing); works well for aggressive playstyles if you’re confident in your dodge/parry ability

Utility & Efficiency Pictos

  • Energising Turn – +1 AP on turn start; extends combos and gives more flexibility mid-fight .

  • Cheater – Grants an extra turn; useful for combo-heavy characters like Maelle or Monoco.

  • Dead Energy II – +3 AP per kill; great for burst builds that finish off minions between Simon’s phases 

How to Build Your Picto Setup

Aim for a balanced mix:

  • 2 Offensive Pictos (e.g., Augmented First Strike + Greater Powerful)

  • 2 Defensive Pictos (e.g., Second Chance + Survivor)

  • 1 Utility Picto (e.g., Energising Turn or Dead Energy II)

You can swap in situational picks like At Death’s Door if you expect prolonged low-HP phases, or Cheater if planning high-turn burst chains.

Real-World Builds

One successful strategy (as seen on Game8 and Reddit) uses Maelle with:

  1. First Strike / Augmented First Strike – to ensure a strong opener

  2. Energising Turn – to fuel follow-up attacks

  3. Dead Energy II – to keep AP flowing with minion kills

  4. Survivor + Second Chance – for survivability during heavy phases 

Paired with Critical Burn from Lune and Twilight builds with Sciel, this setup reliably wins rematches even with modifiers.

These Pictos are proven tools for outlasting and out-damaging Simon, especially when combined with maximized parry/dodge windows that the 1.3.0 patch provides. Let me know if you’d like help adjusting these for each character’s slot or for WordPress-ready formatting.

Explore All Picto Effects, Stats & Filters

Looking for the best Pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Our interactive All Pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  lets you search, filter, and explore every Picto by attribute, category, and synergy. Whether you’re planning an early game build for Lune or optimizing a late-game strategy with Maelle or Sciel, this tool helps you find the perfect passive combinations. Each Picto entry includes stats, unlock conditions, and potential Lumina synergy—perfect for planning your next run or build reset.

Why Keep Rematching?

  • XP Farming: Simon still drops valuable experience and items on repeat. While XP gains may diminish over time, players report ~2M XP per fight

  • Challenge Run: Combine a Simon rematch with high-tier modifiers (×20–×100 HP) to push your builds to the limit.

  • Post-Game Fun: A great way to test new skill and Pictos combinations late-game.

Tips for Rematch Success

  • Careful Parry Timing: Simon’s multi-phase moves demand precision—those widened windows in Story Mode help, but still require skill.

  • Optimize Build: Bring strong debuffers (e.g. Lune for Burns/Marks), breakers (Sciel/Maelle), and tank or evasive support.

  • Use Modifiers Wisely: If you’re aiming for mastery, ramp up HP multipliers but consider capping your damage to prolong the encounter.

  • Pictos are Key: Equip ones that enhance parry frames, increase Break build, or provide emergency heals.

 

Related Build Guides You Might Need

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