Welcome to Falling Leaves – Unlocking the Area
To get to the Falling Leaves area, you’ll first need to progress far enough in the main storyline to unlock Esquie’s swimming ability. This opens up the northwest section of the Forgotten Battlefield map. Once you’ve got that swim skill, head toward the water passage leading into Falling Leaves.
The area gives off a peaceful vibe at first, but it’s packed with hidden content—bosses, items, and lore pieces that are easy to miss.
Entering the Region and Meeting Gestral
As you step into Falling Leaves, move forward and you’ll quickly spot a character named Gestral. The pathway is mostly linear at this point—head down and cross the old stone bridge up ahead.
Right after that bridge, you’ll come across your first Expedition Flag for Expedition 33. This is a useful fast-travel point, so don’t forget to activate it before moving on.
Finding the Young Boy Near the Gate
After hitting that flag, take the right path leading to a lone Young Boy standing in front of a locked gate. Try speaking with him—he’ll mention a quest-related obstacle, but you won’t be able to move past it yet.
Turn back and take the left-hand path instead. Use your grappling hook to climb up to the next level.
Meeting the Merchant: Grab Direton & Contamination Pictos
At the top of the climb, you’ll find a Merchant waiting. This is where things start getting exciting. Check his inventory—you’ll want to pick up:
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Weapon: Direton – a powerful early-mid game upgrade.
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Beneficial Contamination Pictos – handy for survivability boosts.
Once you’re stocked up, continue forward through the area. Grapple onto the nearby roof, drop into the cave below, and work your way through the tunnel.
Exploring the Cave and Grabbing SOS Rush Pictos
As you navigate the tunnel, you’ll reach a spot with a rope mechanism. Use it to descend, then turn right. Behind a massive tree stump sits a collectible: the SOS Rush Pictos.
Right nearby is Journal Entry: Expedition 35, another piece of the area’s lore. Grab both before moving forward.
Crossing the Bridge to Face Chromatic Ballet
With those items collected, cross the next bridge to enter a boss area. Here you’ll face off against Chromatic Ballet—a stylish, colorful opponent with rhythm-based attack patterns.
Once defeated, you’ll earn a solid reward: Blizzon. This powerful item will come in handy in later stages, so make sure to grab it before you leave.
Post-Battle Progression: The Manor and Lady Sap
After the fight, turn around and head straight ahead. Take the left fork when it splits, then use the rope to drop down into a large open field.
Keep walking until you meet Lady Sap. She guards the entrance to The Manor. Turn left to find the door, then go inside. On the desk at the far end of the room sits a collectible music record titled ‘Alicia’.
Grab it, exit the manor, and return to Lady Sap. Interacting with her now completes the Young Boy’s earlier quest.
Unlocking the Gate and Climbing to the Next Area
Head back toward the cliff area, climb up using the rope, and proceed forward. There’s a wall structure ahead—scale it and drop down on the other side.
Return to the Young Boy and interact with him. Now that his quest is complete, he’ll unlock the gate behind him. Go through it and begin climbing the next wall structure to reach a new open field.
Cliff’s Edge and Journal Expedition 49
As you move through the open field, you'll soon find yourself at the edge of a cliff. Use the rope on the right to climb up to the next ledge. Here, you’ll discover Journal Expedition 49—another entry that deepens the backstory of the region.
Make sure to scan the area before moving on; it’s easy to overlook some environmental clues scattered around.
Climbing Stairs and Reaching the Second Flag
Once you’ve secured the journal entry, go up the nearby stone stairs. At the top, you’ll need your grappling hook again to reach the next platform. This is where you’ll find the second Expedition Flag of the area.
Activating this will make the upcoming battle and backtracking much smoother, so definitely don’t skip it.
Boss Fight: Facing Scavenger
From the second flag, continue moving upward. You’ll reach another set of stairs leading into a clearing. A cutscene will automatically trigger, introducing your next big challenge—Scavenger.
This boss is more aggressive than Chromatic Ballet, with a heavier focus on tracking attacks and close-range pressure. Make use of dodge rolls and ranged counters to stay alive.
After defeating Scavenger, you’ll receive another key item: Scaverim. It’s both a trophy and a practical upgrade item, so hold onto it.
Final Return to the Young Boy
With Scaverim in your inventory, make your way back to the Young Boy at the gate for one last chat. This wraps up his storyline. As a final reward, he’ll hand over the music record titled ‘Until Next Life.’
This item is part of a larger collectible set, so if you're chasing 100% completion, this is a must-have.
Conclusion: Wrapping Up Expedition 33
The Falling Leaves region in Expedition 33 offers a lot more than a scenic environment. From unique collectibles like SOS Rush and Blizzon to intense boss encounters with Chromatic Ballet and Scavenger, this area delivers both challenge and rewards. Completing the Young Boy's quest, finding rare journals, and picking up limited music records like ‘Alicia’ and ‘Until Next Life’ makes this a key section for any player aiming for completion.
Make sure to revisit all flagged locations, and keep a sharp eye out for hidden lore pieces that deepen the Expedition 33 storyline. If you’ve followed this guide through to the end, you're leaving nothing behind.
FAQ – Falling Leaves: Expedition 33 Guide
Q: How do I unlock the Falling Leaves area?
A: Progress the main story until you unlock Esquie’s swimming ability, then access it from the northwest of the Forgotten Battlefield.
Q: Where do I find Blizzon in Expedition 33?
A: Blizzon is a reward for defeating the boss Chromatic Ballet inside the cave section of the Falling Leaves area.
Q: What does the Young Boy quest unlock?
A: Completing his quest lets you access the locked gate and rewards you with the ‘Until Next Life’ music record.
Q: Where is the SOS Rush Pictos located?
A: It's found behind a large tree stump after descending via rope in the cave area near the Merchant.
Q: Who is the final boss in the area?
A: Scavenger is the final boss. Beating him earns you Scaverim and closes the expedition’s main path.
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