If you're diving into Clare Obscure and looking for an early-game edge, surviving the Tete boss fight in Act 2 is a smart move. This guide breaks down how to handle the encounter without needing to land heavy damage. Instead, it focuses on how to outlast Tete using the right gear and strategy to score the Warm-Up Clair Obscur Pictos and Monaco-exclusive loot early — giving you a serious advantage as you progress.
In this walkthrough, we’ll go step-by-step through the setup, where to find the Charlemium weapon, which skills and Pictos to equip, and the key tactics you need to make this strategy work.
Where to Find Tete and Why This Fight Matters
Tete is first encountered early in Act 2, right by the coastal cave. While it may seem like a standard boss encounter, there's a twist — Tete’s health pool is massive, sitting at several million HP. Trying to take him down with damage alone is close to impossible at this stage. The trick? You don’t need to defeat him at all. You just have to survive long enough for him to get bored and walk away. If you manage that, you’re rewarded with the Warm-Up Clair Obscur Pictos, which boosts your damage by 5% every round — up to five stacks.
Also, if Monaco is in your party, you’ll pick up an exclusive item: Big Tete’s Foot, a high-tier piece of gear typically reserved for much later in the game.
Why You Need the Charlemium Weapon
The game-changer in this fight is a weapon called Charlemium. This sword increases your shield each time you parry while in defensive stance. With it equipped, your character (especially with Mele) can rack up shields fast — often up to +9 after just a few enemy attacks.
Here’s how to get it:
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Head to the red island midway through Act 2.
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Look for the Eerie Cave on the right side of the island.
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From the checkpoint, head left and stay on the main path.
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Eventually, you’ll reach a light source. Ignore the grappling hook point and continue straight.
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At the back of the cave, defeat the glowing enemy to receive the Charlemium sword.
Once acquired, this weapon becomes the cornerstone of your survival build against Tete.
Best Pictos and Setup for the Tete Fight
Your success depends on survival, not offense — so your Pictos loadout should support that. Focus on anything that boosts counters and healing:
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Healing Counter – Restores health when parrying.
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Enhanced Counter – Improves your effectiveness when timing defenses correctly.
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Healing Parry – Another solid option to sustain health throughout the long encounter.
While most Pictos are situational, these defensive picks make you nearly untouchable when paired with Charlemium. Mele’s ability to generate shields after each block ensures you can stay alive even with minor timing mistakes. This combo isn’t just safe — it’s reliable.
Important Skills to Unlock Before the Fight
There’s one must-have skill before facing Tete: Mesa Forte. This skill lets you re-enter your current stance — crucial for defensive builds. If you’re in a defensive stance and use Mesa Forte again, you immediately regain the shield bonus.
If you're temporarily out of a stance, Fire Rain can help you reset to defensive mode. The more time you spend in that stance, the more shields you build. As for your attribute points, don’t stress — they don’t play a big role in this fight since dealing damage isn’t the goal.
How to Use Your Skills During the Battle
Once the fight starts, your main objective is simple: stay alive. As soon as Mele’s turn comes up, trigger Mesa Forte to re-enter the defensive stance if it’s not already active. Each block you land while in that stance builds your shield count, and thanks to Charlemium, that count can climb fast — up to +9 after just one or two enemy attacks.
If you're ever knocked out of your stance, use Fire Rain or any stance-resetting ability to bounce back quickly. The faster you reestablish your defensive position, the better your odds of surviving with minimal damage.
The beauty of this setup? You’re free to make mistakes. Even if you mistime a few parries, your shield will absorb the hit. It’s forgiving and very effective for an early-game encounter like this.
Why You Don't Need to Deal Damage
It can feel strange walking into a boss fight and not focusing on damage — but that’s the trick to beating Tete. His health pool is just too high, and your damage too low at this stage to make an impact. The goal is to outlast him.
After enough time has passed, Tete will disengage from the battle on his own. You don’t need to bring his HP to zero. You don’t need to finish the fight with flashy moves. Just endure.
And if you’ve followed the strategy so far — Charlemium equipped, Mesa Forte unlocked, and healing counters in place — you’ll do exactly that with no problem.
What You Get for Surviving the Fight
Surviving the Tete encounter earns you two very strong early-game rewards:
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Warm-Up Clair Obscur (Pictos): Boosts your damage by 5% per round, up to 5 stacks. That means by round five, you're dealing 25% more damage, which adds up fast in longer fights.
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Big Tete’s Foot (Monaco-exclusive item): This is only granted if Monaco is in your team during the fight. It’s one of the more powerful items you'll get before mid-game, making Monaco more viable in tough encounters.
These two items alone make the fight worth your time, especially since you can get them long before most players would even think to attempt it.
Final Tips Before You Try It Yourself
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Make sure Mesa Forte is unlocked. Without it, staying in defensive stance is much harder.
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Equip Charlemium before entering the fight. It’s non-negotiable for shield generation.
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Don't worry about your attributes. Just focus on counters and shields.
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Parry consistently, but don’t panic if you mess up. Your shield will recover fast.
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Keep Monaco in your party if you want the bonus loot.
That’s it — no grinding, no cheese damage builds, no rage-quitting. Just smart defensive play.
Conclusion: Beat Tete Early and Dominate Later
Tete might look like a wall early in Clare Obscure, but with the right gear and a smart defensive plan, he becomes one of the easiest big fights to overcome. Use Charlemium, lock in your stance with Mesa Forte, and parry your way to a high-shield setup that makes you almost untouchable.
Survive, don’t stress damage, and you’ll walk away with some of the best early-game loot in Expedition 33. Once you've got that Warm-Up Clair Obscur and the Monaco item, you're set up for a much easier time moving forward.
FAQs
Q: Do I have to defeat Tete to get the rewards?
A: No. You just need to survive the fight long enough. Tete will eventually leave on his own, and you’ll receive the rewards automatically.
Q: What is the Charlemium weapon and why is it important?
A: Charlemium boosts your shield with every successful parry in defensive stance. It’s essential for surviving long enough against Tete.
Q: Where do I find the Charlemium weapon?
A: It’s located in the Eerie Cave on a red island during Act 2. Defeat a glowing enemy at the back of the cave to unlock it.
Q: Which Pictos are best for this fight?
A: Focus on defensive and healing Pictos like Healing Counter, Enhanced Counter, and Healing Parry.
Q: Can I use this strategy with any character?
A: It works best with Mele due to her synergy with Charlemium, but the core survival strategy can be adjusted for other characters.
Q: What is the Warm-Up Clair Obscur Pictos?
A: It increases your damage by 5% each round, up to five times. It’s one of the best early-game Pictos available.
Q: Why should I bring Monaco to the fight?
A: If Monaco is in your party, you’ll receive an extra item — Big Tete’s Foot — which is a powerful early-game gear piece.
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