Best Party Members in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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Some RPGs let you pick party members based on who has the coolest hair. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 isn’t one of those games. Here, if you don’t build a smart team, you’ll find yourself staring at a "Game Over" screen more often than you'd like.

Here are the best party members in Expecition 33 ranked.

6. Gustave

Strong Start, Short Stay

Gustave feels like that reliable coworker who trains you — and then leaves the company. His Overcharge mechanic hits hard early on, and he brings a nice variety of attack types to cover weaknesses. But by mid-game, he’s more of a nostalgia pick than a powerhouse. Enjoy his company while it lasts, but don’t get too attached.

5. Lune

Support Queen… Until She’s Not

Lune shines bright — for a while. She’s your go-to healer early on, with handy burn attacks and those flashy Stains mechanics. But as your party grows, everyone starts learning how to patch themselves up, and Lune’s high-setup damage falls behind. If you like planning five moves ahead, she can still work. Otherwise, she’s prime bench material by late-game.

4. Monoco

The Project Character

Monoco is fun, quirky, and wildly customizable thanks to his ability to mimic defeated enemies. But here’s the catch — you’ll need to put in serious work farming skills before he becomes useful. If you’re willing to grind and experiment, Monoco can become a versatile beast. If not, he’s just that cute side character you keep around for moral support.

3. Verso

The Late-Game Flex

Verso is what happens when someone fixes all of Gustave’s flaws and adds style points. His Perfection system rewards careful play, and once you start chaining moves like Steeled Strike and Blitz, battles turn into light shows where enemies barely get a turn. Sure, he struggles against light-resistant foes, but if you like high-risk, high-reward gameplay, Verso’s your guy.

2. Maelle

One-Trick Wonder (But What a Trick)

Maelle doesn’t believe in subtlety. If it can’t be solved by burning everything in sight, it’s not her problem. Her Virtuoso Stance and burn-heavy kit will melt most enemies before they know what hit them. The downside? If something shrugs off fire, Maelle’s usefulness drops fast. Still, for most of the game, she’s pure destruction in a fancy outfit.

1. Sciel

The Silent MVP

If you ignored Sciel early on, don’t worry — so did everyone else. But once you unlock her full potential, she becomes the backbone of any serious team. Her Foretell mechanic breaks enemies with ease, and her damage numbers quickly hit that satisfying 9,999 cap. Add in some solid support abilities, and Sciel can carry both offense and defense without breaking a sweat. No gimmicks, just results.

Final Blurb

Building the perfect team in Expedition 33 is about winning fights over any sort of loyalty. Sure, you might feel bad swapping out your early favorites, but trust me, the enemies won’t care about your feelings. Rotate smart, play to each character’s strengths, and let Sciel do the heavy lifting when things get tough.

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