Starting the Real Endgame
So you’ve taken down the Paintress and expected the credits to roll—but surprise, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is just getting started. Act 3 kicks off with a massive shift, opening up new areas, secrets, and features you couldn’t access before. Whether you're looking to hit the level 99 cap, hunt down hidden bosses, or complete side quests, the post-paintress world is packed with content.
In this guide, we’ll break down everything you can do after defeating the Paintress—from unlocking flight to exploring the endless tower and building character relationships. This is your roadmap to mastering the endgame of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Unlock Flight and Explore Hidden Areas
Right after Act 3 begins, one of the biggest updates is that you unlock flying. This feature opens up previously unreachable spots on the map. You’ll find new zones loaded with optional challenges, tough enemies, and side paths that weren’t accessible before. Look out for portals—these act as fast-travel hubs and lead to secret areas loaded with loot and encounters.
The best way to approach this? Start revisiting older regions. Check your map for any unexplored icons or places that seemed out of reach before. You’ll be surprised how much the world of Clair Obscur expands once flying becomes available.
Find Hidden Bosses Across the World
Once you’re airborne, you can start tracking down hidden bosses. These aren't just random monsters—they’re characters you’ve already encountered during your main adventure, now waiting as secret boss fights in remote areas. Some of these bosses are inside the portals you just unlocked, while others are roaming the open world.
Don't be shocked when you run into enemies with hundreds of millions of HP. This is where you’ll want to focus on serious builds and maxing out your levels. The endgame in Expedition 33 isn’t just for sightseeing—it’s a full challenge on its own.
Build Character Relationships and Unlock Gradient Attacks
If you haven’t been spending time at your camp, now’s the perfect moment. Talk to every NPC you’ve recruited. Strengthening relationships unlocks gradient attacks—powerful moves unique to each character that can make a huge difference in high-level fights.
Some of these bonds even unlock mini side quests. For example:
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Spend time with Lun, and you’ll be tasked with finding her parents near Serene's Island.
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Build your connection with Myel, and she’ll eventually ask you to help locate Alicia.
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Befriend Manokco, and he’ll lead you to a quest to bring Nooco back by heading to the Sacred River.
Once these side stories are available, your map updates to show where you need to go. It’s a smooth way to explore and keep progressing without getting overwhelmed.
Swim, Collect, and Unlock Luminina Pools
If you're leveling up your relationship with SKA, you’ll unlock a new traversal ability. Specifically, you’ll gain access to Luminina pools—those water patches you've seen around the world. With SKA’s help, you’ll eventually be able to dive and swim underneath these pools, reaching hidden spots that hold color of Luminina.
These areas are often tucked away, so backtracking is worth it. Don’t forget to scout all previously visited zones. You never know which patch of water will lead to a fresh collectible or secret path.
Tackle the Endless Tower Challenges
One of the biggest late-game features in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Endless Tower. You can’t miss it—it takes up a huge part of the map and is marked by a golden disc near the center. Once you find the main portal, step through and walk across to the inner portal to enter the tower itself.
Inside, you’ll find a canvas that lets you begin a series of increasingly tough trials. You’ll start at Stage 1, Trial 1, and each level gets progressively harder. These battles are serious, so make sure your team is optimized. Hit level 99, equip top-tier gear, and don’t skip those gradient attacks. The Endless Tower is the ultimate test of your builds and combat skill.
Level Up to 99 and Optimize Your Builds
The new level cap is 99, and you’re going to need every bit of it. Many of the hidden bosses and tower challenges feature extreme health pools and powerful moves. Simply progressing through the story won’t be enough—you need to grind, optimize, and experiment.
Here’s how to prepare:
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Revisit areas for XP farming.
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Fine-tune gear and ability setups.
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Use character synergy to your advantage.
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Maximize unlocked skills through character bonds.
Don’t skip enemy groups on the way to objectives. Every battle adds up, and the tougher you get, the more ready you’ll be for what’s waiting in the endgame.
Don’t Miss Any Side Quests or Hidden Encounters
The world in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is packed with content that’s easy to miss if you're rushing. After defeating the Paintress, take the time to explore every corner, portal, and dialogue tree. Character quests, relationship events, and optional boss fights are everywhere—many tied to specific NPCs or items you’ve collected along the way.
Use your map regularly. Areas with lingering fog or unchecked objectives may now be accessible. This is also a great moment to wrap up any side content you skipped earlier. Whether it's for lore, loot, or just the fun of discovery, the game rewards your curiosity in Act 3.
Conclusion: There’s a Lot More to Explore Post-Paintress
Finishing off the Paintress doesn’t mean you're done—far from it. With flight unlocked, level 99 goals, the Endless Tower, and hidden bosses scattered across the map, the game opens up in big ways. Whether you’re building deep character relationships, tackling the toughest enemies, or exploring all corners of the world, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gives you more than enough reasons to keep going.
The best approach? Take it one step at a time. There’s no wrong order, but every activity pushes your party closer to being endgame-ready. Dive into the post-Paintress content and see how far you can go.
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