In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, every character grows stronger by allocating attribute points. But this isn’t just about increasing numbers — it’s about smartly matching attributes with character roles, weapons, and enemy types. This guide breaks down what each attribute does, how they scale with weapons, the best builds for every character, and how to respec if needed.
Attribute Basics – What They Really Do
The game has five attributes: Vitality, Might, Agility, Defense, and Luck. Every time a character levels up, they gain 3 attribute points, assignable at any Expedition Flag. But these aren’t flat stat boosts—they shape how your team performs in every battle, including damage dealt, crit rate, turn order, and survivability.
Here’s a breakdown of what each attribute actually influences:
- Vitality boosts health, helping characters survive long encounters. For some, it even slightly enhances attack power (like Lune).
- Might increases raw damage. If you’re unsure how to build a character early, Might is a safe bet.
- Agility affects how often characters act in battle. Going first is game-changing, especially for buff/debuff roles.
- Defense mitigates damage. Often overlooked, this is essential for support characters or if you’re bad at parrying.
- Luck governs critical hit rate and even adds to speed. On characters with multi-hit attacks, Luck turns good hits into great ones.
Weapon Scaling: The Secret Behind True Damage
Not all attributes are created equal—especially when viewed through the lens of weapon scaling. Every weapon in Expedition 33 has two scaling stats, each with a letter rank from D to S. The higher the rank, the more benefit you get from each attribute point spent.
For example, a weapon with S-rank Agility means you’ll gain significantly more power by increasing Agility than Might. This is why blindly stacking Might often becomes sub-optimal in the mid-to-late game.
You can also upgrade weapons using Chroma Catalysts, unlocking stronger passive effects and enhancing their scaling potential. A Level 20+ weapon with dual A-rank scaling will dramatically outperform early-game gear, even with fewer attribute points invested.
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Best Attribute Builds for Each Character
Now let’s explore how to build each character for maximum effectiveness. These builds factor in their unique combat roles, skill synergies, and how their weapons typically scale.
1. Gustave – Multi-Hit Brawler
Gustave excels at rapid, multi-hit skills like Strike Storm and Lumiere Assault, which naturally benefit from higher critical rates. Because every hit has a chance to crit, Luck becomes his most valuable attribute.
Investing in Agility ensures Gustave gets early turns to either buff allies or exploit weak enemies before they act. Might is a solid third option if you lean toward pure damage output over crit reliability.
Recommended Attributes:
- Primary: Luck
- Secondary: Agility
- Optional: Might
2. Lune – The Sturdy Healer
Lune isn’t just your spellcaster—she’s the backbone of party survival. Her healing spells and utility skills make her a non-negotiable support role. Since she’s not built for damage output, your priority should be keeping her alive.
This makes Defense and Vitality the core of her build. Defense minimizes damage received, while Vitality increases HP and even modestly boosts her offensive magic. Consider Agility for faster healing turns, or Might if you want a damage-dealing build.
Recommended Attributes:
- Primary: Defense, Vitality
- Optional: Agility or Might
- Avoid: Luck (she doesn’t rely on crits)
3. Maelle – Elemental Debuffer & Agile Striker
Maelle shines when opening battles. With skills that apply elemental debuffs or Burn effects, speed is crucial—you want her to act before enemies.
Prioritize Agility to control combat tempo, and Luck to amplify the damage from her multi-hit attacks. Later in the game, if you use one-hit skills like Percee, Might becomes more valuable. However, her true power lies in her first move advantage and follow-up synergies with Lune and Gustave.
Recommended Attributes:
- Primary: Agility, Luck
- Optional: Might
4. Sciel – High-Risk, High-Reward DPS
Sciel, wielding her tarot deck and scythe, is one of the game’s best pure damage dealers. Her Foretell mechanic builds up to the devastating Twilight phase, where crits and burst damage dominate.
To accelerate her damage ramp-up, start with Agility, letting her act more frequently. But once Twilight is active, you’ll want Luck for maximum critical output. If you’re not relying on crits, then Might works too—but many of her top-tier weapons already give built-in crit buffs.
Recommended Attributes:
- Primary: Luck
- Secondary: Agility
- Optional: Might
5. Verso – Hybrid Support & Striker
Verso is a versatile pick—capable of buffing allies, marking enemies for extra damage, or absorbing debuffs from teammates. Depending on how you use him, his attribute spread can vary, but Agility always stands out.
By acting early, Verso can mark enemies or cast buffs before the enemy strikes. His multi-hit skills make Luck an excellent second stat, while Might adds base damage. However, if you’re using him as a frontline support, a few Vitality points don’t hurt either.
Recommended Attributes:
- Primary: Agility, Luck
- Optional: Might or Vitality
6. Monoco – Shape-Shifting Wildcard
Monoco is the wildcard of the team. Instead of a traditional skill tree, he borrows skills from Nevrons he defeats. This gives him unmatched flexibility—but also makes attribute planning tricky.
Because of his mixed toolkit, it’s safest to prioritize Might and Agility. Might boosts most offensive builds, while Agility ensures he cycles quickly through his Bestial Wheel. Luck can help with crits, but only if your absorbed skills benefit from it.
Recommended Attributes:
- Primary: Might
- Secondary: Agility
- Optional: Luck (situation-dependent)
Respec Guide – How to Reset Attributes
Made a mistake? Want to test a new weapon build? You can reset a character’s attribute points using a rare item called a Recoat.
Here’s how to get and use it:
- Where to Get Recoats:
- Boss battles (rare drop)
- Puzzle chests (Picture Cages)
- Merchant shops (cost: 10,000 Chroma)
- How to Use:
- Go to an Expedition Flag
- Choose Upgrade Attributes
- Select a character and press Y (Xbox) or Triangle (PS5) to reset
Recoats are limited, so save them for late-game when your weapon choices are locked in.
Expert Tips & Meta Strategy
- Always match your attribute investments to your weapon’s scaling letters.
- Don’t overspecialize too early. Keep stats flexible until you find your preferred playstyle.
- Use Pictos to patch weaknesses. If you skip Defense, pick a Picto that adds tankiness.
- Avoid spreading points too thin across all five stats. Pick two primaries, and maybe one secondary per character.
Suggested Attribute Priorities (Ranked)
| Character | Priority 1 | Priority 2 | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustave | Luck | Might | Agility |
| Lune | Defense | Vitality | Might/Agility |
| Maelle | Agility | Luck | Might |
| Sciel | Luck | Might | Agility |
| Verso | Agility | Luck | Might |
| Monoco | Might | Agility | Luck |
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Final Thoughts
Clair Obscur’s attribute system rewards experimentation and precision. By understanding how each stat affects your characters, scaling with weapons, and fits into the overall party synergy, you’ll unlock the full potential of your expedition.
And when battles get tough, a smart respec might be the only thing standing between defeat and victory. Play Now
