Why This Guide Matters for New Game Plus Players
If you're trying to rack up hundreds—or even thousands—of Lumina in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 during New Game Plus, this guide will save you hours. After rigorous testing and refining, we've cracked the method behind triggering reliable double Lumina drops using the infamous Contorso build. Forget trial-and-error setups—this walkthrough gives you optimized builds, farming locations, and combat strategies to help you hit up to 1600 Lumina per run.
We’ll cover:
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How to trigger the Contorso’s double drop reliably
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Three of the best Lumina farming spots for NG+
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Step-by-step build and damage thresholds
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Tips for maximizing each run’s efficiency
Let’s jump into the gear and party builds that make all this possible.
Understanding the Double Drop Mechanic in NG+
In NG+, Lumina farming can become extremely efficient—but only if you understand how the Contorso weapon’s bugged mechanic works. When equipped on Verso, Contorso triggers an extra lightning strike on every hit. Due to a glitch, the game registers each hit as two separate damage instances, making enemies drop double rewards upon defeat.
However, this isn’t triggered by chance—it depends on your damage precision. You’ll only get the double drop if you land the final blow when the enemy has 2–5% health remaining. Anything above that, and the mechanic fails to activate. That’s why a highly controlled damage output build is essential.
Build Setup: Stats and Equipment That Make It Work
For reliable results, follow the setup exactly. Here’s the breakdown for Verso, who handles the kills:
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Stats Allocation: 89 Might, 99 Agility, 99 Defense
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Total Attack Power: 10,000+
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Critical Chance: 100%
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Difficulty Setting: Expeditioner (important for HP balance)
This setup allows Verso to reduce enemy health precisely into the required range for the bug to trigger. Use his free aim shots for manual control and damage accuracy. Avoid any build changes, as even minor tweaks can shift your damage too high or too low.
CL and Lune are only there to detonate at the start of battles, weakening enemies and softening them up for Verso. Their only role is to serve as the “death bomb squad”.
Monolith Route: High-Yield Lumina Farming
The Monolith location remains one of the top farming spots for NG+, thanks to its consistent mini-boss spawn and reliable drops. In this method, you're farming the Clare Obscure mini-boss, which normally drops 5 Lumina. When using the Contorso trick correctly, you can double this to 10 Lumina per kill.
To start, travel to the Tower Peak expedition flag. Be prepared for a lengthy run into the inner zone. After you pass the cliff area, you’ll approach the boss zone. Start with a preemptive strike—CL and Lun will explode and rapidly break the enemies’ guard. Ignore the minor enemies and focus only on Clare Obscure with Verso’s free aim shots. Aim to land your final shot when its health is in the 2–5% range.
Expected Rewards & Efficiency
Each successful run here takes roughly 1 minute and 43 seconds, and can yield the following per cycle:
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10 Lumina
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6 Grandios
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2 Perfect Catalysts
Over one hour, you’re looking at approximately:
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370 Lumina
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209 Grandios
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68 Perfect Catalysts
This makes the Monolith route ideal for Perfect Catalyst farming while still offering solid Lumina gains. Once the mini-boss is defeated, return to the flag to reset the encounter and repeat the run. Consistency and precision in damage output are key to maximizing your drops here.
Creation Route: Fast Runs with Reliable Double Drops
The Creation Route offers some of the best balance between speed and reward in NG+. Starting from the Golden Tree flag, your goal is to target small Creation packs using the same Verso-led Contorso build from the Monolith run. Once in the open field, initiate combat with a preemptive strike—CL and Lun will again detonate to weaken enemies immediately.
Focus first on Lesser Nevrons. Be careful: aim for the head, not the eye, or you might one-shot the enemy and miss your double drop window. Use about four free aim shots to gradually bring their health down. If executed correctly, this keeps their HP between 2–5% before the final hit.
Run Breakdown and Lumina Output
After defeating the initial pack, move to the next group nearby. Follow this rotation:
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Break and kill the right-side Creation first.
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For the left-side one, shoot three times, skip your turn, then take it out with a fourth shot.
These controlled turns ensure enemies fall within the precise HP window for double drops. Runs average about 1 minute and 16 seconds, including reset and loading times.
Here’s what you’ll get per hour with good consistency:
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376 Lumina
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376 Grandios
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Up to 2 Perfect Catalysts
While not as strong for Catalyst farming as the Monolith, the Creation Route is faster and easier to reset, making it a go-to for Lumina grinding.
Chromatic Dancio Route: Max Lumina Per Hour
This method involves defeating waves of Lesser Dancios while prolonging the run as much as possible. Although you can only do this encounter once per NG+ session, it offers unmatched Lumina potential. Each Lesser Dancio drops 5 Lumina, and with the Contorso method, you can double that to 10. Over time, that stacks into massive totals.
Before starting, switch the difficulty to Story Mode. This helps lower enemy HP slightly and makes free aim thresholds easier to hit. Your build must include:
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Verso: Contorso-equipped with full DPS spec.
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Seal: Buffs party with Rush and Shell, slows down enemies.
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CL: Applies slow debuffs and helps break enemies.
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Myel: Generates shields using Last Stand + Virtual Stance.
Together, they form a damage-soaking squad that doesn’t require dodging, letting you run this farm nearly on autopilot.
Combat Strategy and Hourly Gains
Start the fight with a preemptive strike. CL’s explosion maximizes break gauge, and Verso takes out Dancios using free aim shots while managing AP. Seal's role is crucial—she’ll skip turns and intervene when necessary to keep Verso active. If needed, Seal uses Final Path to weaken a Dancio so Verso can finish it cleanly. Meanwhile, Myel keeps everyone shielded using Sword Ballet and Virtual Stance.
Keep the main Chromatic Dancio alive as long as possible. Avoid killing it prematurely to extend the run. As long as you carefully execute the loop, you can prolong this farm up to 2 hours.
Expected rewards:
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480 Lumina in 30 minutes
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1500–1600 Lumina per 1.5 hours
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Up to 2000 Lumina over 2 hours
Although more complex, this is the highest Lumina per hour method available in New Game Plus.
Conclusion: Choose the Best NG+ Farming Method for Your Goals
Farming Lumina in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s NG+ mode is highly efficient if you master the Contorso double drop mechanic. Whether you choose the Monolith, Creation, or Chromatic Dancio routes depends on your needs—Perfect Catalysts, run speed, or total Lumina gains.
Follow the exact builds provided, especially Verso’s stat and weapon setup, and ensure each enemy drops at 2–5% HP to activate the bug consistently. Each method delivers significant results if executed precisely.
If you're aiming for raw Lumina, Dancio is best. For faster runs, go Creation. Need Catalysts? Stick with Monolith. Combine methods as needed to power up your characters efficiently.
FAQ
Q: Why is my Contorso not triggering double drops?
A: You’re likely not landing the final hit when the enemy is at 2–5% HP. Follow the build and timing exactly.
Q: Can I modify the build slightly?
A: Small changes can break the method. Use the recommended stats and gear for consistent results.
Q: Which method gives the most Lumina per hour?
A: The Chromatic Dancio route—up to 2000 Lumina in 2 hours if done correctly.
Q: Is this bug going to be patched?
A: Possibly. Even if patched, the routes and farming logic will still apply, just without double drops.
Q: Which difficulty should I farm on?
A: Expeditioner for Monolith and Creation, Story Mode for Dancio to manage HP thresholds better.
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