How to beat Renoir? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Renoir is the main antagonist of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

He faces off against three matches spread out over the adventure: in front of the Manor in the middle of Act II, in front of the Painter at the end of Act II, and finally in boss Final in the form of Renoir Dessendre in Act III.

Each battle has its own mechanics, phases, and traps: here's the complete strategy to help you succeed at every stage.

1. Renoir in front of the Manor

Where is Renoir?

This first battle begins at midway through Act II. You need to go to the’old light, then move toward the Manor located at North in that area (the red circle on the map). As you get closer, you come across Renoir and on the first revelations regarding Verso.

Once that battle is over, you move on to the Battles Against the Axons to access *La Peintresse*.

What are Renoir's fighting mechanics?

This boss does not have only one phase, but be careful: it can cost you a fortune if you don't manage its petals on time.

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use YouTube's automatic translation)

Here are the main attacks you should be aware of:

• He places the Silence throughout your entire team, preventing you from casting abilities.

• A Gradient attack that involves the entire team and implements the malus Vulnerability.
• A group attack that you can dodge and jump.
• Two petals appear as soon as his HP drops below 50 %: if you don't destroy them within 2–3 turns, Renoir absorbs them and regains about half his health.

• A Targeted Gradient Attack on a single character: If you fail the Gradient counter, that character is permanently removed from the battle, with no possibility of revival or replacement.
• Regarding the giant masks that follow one after another 6 attacks on a single target, followed by a group attack that can inflict the malus Exhaustion.

• Expertise in 3 shots across the entire team, totaling Vulnerability, Slow and Weakening, with the final move being a Gradient cut.

Watch out for his attacks, which inflict debuffs : They make this already challenging battle even harder.

How do you beat Renoir?

Maelle is a mandatory pick for this match: build your team around her Sciel and Verso in DPS, with Moon. Make sure you've equipped Maelle properly before you get to the Manor.

• Top priority: as soon as Renoir invokes his two petals, have the whole team focus on them to destroy them before he absorbs them.
• Keep going with the boosts from Sciel or Verso to maximize your damage.
• Renoir Fracture using the right abilities from Sciel and Verso to open up an opportunity for massive damage.
• Take advantage of the many Gradient counters available in its attacks to deliver a powerful blow. Verso's Gradient attack sets the tone and increases the damage of the next attack.
• Keep them care skills With the Moon in reserve: the battle can quickly drag on.

To learn how to play each character, check out our Character Guide for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

What are the rewards of defeating Renoir?

Defeating this boss gives you a Weapon for Maelle : the Melarum, accompanied by 3 Resplendent Chroma Catalysts.

2. Renoir in front of the Painter

Where can I find Renoir #2?

This second clash breaks out at the’far north on the map, at the Monolith, a place that reveals the history of Verso, of Renoir and their families. Once you defeat this boss, you’ll unlock access to the Painteress.

What are the combat mechanics of Renoir #2?

This fight is spectacular and takes place in 2 phases. The second one starts as soon as Renoir goes under 50 % of PV.

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use YouTube's automatic translation)

In Phase I, here are the key takeaways:

• Renoir impresses the whole team with 5 consecutive attacks.
• It can target a single character with 4 attacks that pose a burn every time.

In Phase II, the opponent becomes much more dangerous:

• Renoir becomes enraged and play two rounds each time he passes by.
• A tiger attacks the team 2 times ; its second attack dodges by jumping.

• The tiger can string together 3 fast breaks on the same character.
• Renoir impresses the entire group with 3 shots, the last being a Gradient cut.
• It can also target a member with a normal attack followed by a Gradient attack.

• The tiger can also cast a Gradient attack on the whole team.

How to beat Renoir #2 easily?

Good news: Renoir hasn't no weakness or fundamental resistance. So you're free to choose your own characters. The priority here is to manage the burns and to dodge the Gradient attacks.

• Use the skills of Maelle or of Verso to fracturing Renoir faster.
• Lune Where Monoco provide treatment valuable over time.
• Collect the burns thanks to the expertise of Lune and of Maelle to deal passive damage.
• Don't hesitate to take out your care items and those who give PA at the right time.

What are the rewards of defeating Renoir #2?

Winning earns you three rewards: the outfit Renoir costume to Verso, the picto Second Chance and 3 Resplendent chroma catalysts.

3. Renoir Dessendre

Where is Renoir #3?

This third and final battle takes place in the Gardens of Light, at the end of’Act III. After defeating a few Neurons the truth Renoir, you can finally face him. Head to the South of the map to return to Light (the red circle on the map).

What are the combat mechanics of Renoir #3?

The Struggle of Renoir Dessendre takes place in two phases, separated by a cutscene. Get ready for a long battle.

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use YouTube's automatic translation)

Here are the key attacks from the Phase I :

• Renoir invokes a cross and strikes a member of the expedition.
• He continues two strokes on the entire team; the first dodges by jumping.
• A Axon projects an entire building onto the entire group.

• Renoir invokes the Axons Faces, which place 5 shields on him.
• He launches 5 consecutive attacks on a single character; the latter is slower, so adjust your parade rhythm.
• With a black hole, it hits your entire party once.

In Phase II, the pressure rises another notch:

• From the start of the phase, Renoir automatically wins 3 buffs : Shell, Overpower and Speed.
• He attacks the whole team with 5 meteors.

• He continues 6 fast attacks about a character in your group.
• He thrusts his sword into the ground and sends 3 attacks on the entire team.
• He hits a member of the group 7 shots, followed by a 8th Gradient Shot.
• He unleashes his power and inspires the entire team with 4 shots.

How to beat Renoir #3 easily?

As with the two previous fights, Renoir Dessendre has no weakness or fundamental resistance. So the priority is the gross losses and long-term survival. Maelle and Verso have excellent skills in contrast to a single target and are particularly effective here.

• Plan for a character who is focused on treatment, as Lune Where Monoco : The fight is likely to drag on.
• In Phase I, as soon as the Axons Faces, destroy the 5 shields Renoir, above all.
• Sciel is perfect for booster Maelle and have him deal massive damage to that boss.
• The burn of Lune and of Maelle is ideal for dealing long-term damage.
• To to fracture In Renoir, each character has unique abilities. A picto also allows you to break armor with basic attacks.
• Your second shipment steps in if the first one goes down: don't neglect your substitutes' gear.
• Don't forget your care items and of AP donation to reignite your most powerful skills.

What are the rewards of defeating Renoir #3?

Renoir Dessendre does not give no items. The real reward is the end of the story that has kept you on the edge of your seat since the beginning of the adventure.

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