Are you embarking on the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 adventure, but don't understand the Pictos and Luminas system, a key mechanism in the game? Then you've come to the right place! In this article, we explain everything you need to know about Pictos and Luminas in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Warning: this guide may contain spoilers about the game!
What are the Pictos and Luminas in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
Pictos and Luminas are part of the key mechanisms in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. They are closely linked to characters' passive abilities and stat bonuses. So it's thanks to Pictos and Luminas that your characters will progress and become stronger as the battle goes on!
But how does it work? To help you understand, we're going to start by explaining these two game mechanics separately, even though they are inseparable from each other.
1. Pictos
Pictos are passive items that you can equip your characters with in order to increase their basic statistics (life, defense or speed). Each Picto has specific effects that allow you to customize skills heroes. You can also combine them, whether to optimize combat capabilities of your character or exploit the enemy's weaknesses.
📌 Each character can equip 3 Pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2. Luminas
The Luminas are passive capabilities linked to Pictos They allow you to maximize characters' passive capabilities according to your playing style and strategic needs.
Luminas are unlocked once you've used the associated Pictos several times in a fight (around 4 times). The Picto's passive effect then becomes a Lumina. You can then equip your Luminas on any characterindependently of the original Picto.
📌 The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 characters can use as many Luminas as required. However, the it all depends on the Lumina points The use of Luminas costs points (e.g. 5 Lumina points). By default, a character's number of Lumina points is equal to his or her level. So if the character is level 15, he has 15 Lumina points.
How do I get and use Pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
There are several ways to collect Pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 :
- You can find them here in the spoils hidden in various places on the map
- But also in Spheres of paint which are offered as rewards by NPCs
- You can win Pictos beating boss
- You can also buy from gestral merchants
Then, for access and use Pictosit's really quite simple, don't worry!
- Visit the character sheet
- You will find the Pictos" section, bottom left interface
- Click on the location to open the menu of available Pictos
- All you have to do is select the Picto to be equipped
How do I obtain and equip Luminas in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
Only by mastering Pictos can you unlock Luminas. Then to access them :
- See you in the character menu
- The "Luminas" section is at bottom right of interface
- Click on the location, then on the Lumina that interests you
To equip Luminas, you need Lumina points. And to get them, you need Lumicolors. These are key items from the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 universe that you can collect:
- in exploring the map
- by performing secondary quests
- in beating boss
Then head to the Camp for give your Lumicolors to the Curator. This is the only way to increase your characters' Lumina points.
What are the best Pictos and Luminas to equip?
The characters in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 each have their own skills, attributes and combat abilities. We invite you to discover the best Pictos and Luminas for each character:
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Now that you know all about Pictos and Luminas operationyou've got everything you need to boost your characters! And for those of you who can't wait to try out your heroes' new skills, our complete guide to the boss in Guide Obscur: Expedition 33 may be of interest to you.
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