Verso is a central and powerful character in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In this comprehensive guide, we'll not only tell you all about Verso's history, but also show you how to make the most of his abilities to tear up the game! History, attributes, skills, weapons... we tell you all about Verso.

Who is Verso in Expedition 33?
Verso is a mysterious character who joins Expedition 33 at the beginning of Act II.
His past remains obscure, but just like the other heroes in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Verso is determined to find out more about his past. stop the PainterWhy? What is his connection to her? The character's story is revealed little by little throughout the game. Prepare yourself for shocking and unexpected revelations!
Verso is one of the most powerful characters in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It features a very special game mechanic based on Perfection. Verso accumulate Perfection points every time he uses his skills correctly (blocks, dodges, attacks, damage, etc.). This allows him to increase his power and Perfection rank.
There are five ranks of Perfectioneach with its own power level:
- 🥇 Rang S
- 🥇 Rank A
- 🥇 Rank B
- 🥇 Rank C
- 🥇 Rank D
Verso starts at the bottom of the ladder (rank D). It's up to you to combine the right attributes and skills to boost him during battles. This will allow the character to collect as many Perfection points as possible and get stronger with each passing game.
⚠️ While it's awesome, Verso's gameplay is a double-edged sword! Indeed, his ranking drops every time he takes a hit. So you'd better work on dodging and parrying, as well as attacking.
Which attributes should be mounted on Verso?
| Starting attributes for Verso | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 763 | ||
| Attack power | 666 | ||
| Speed | 374 | ||
| Defense | 71 | ||
| Chance/Critical rate | 14 % | ||
With Verso, it's all about balance! To master the character, you need to finding the perfect balance between attack (to fill up on Perfection) and defense (to avoid losing rank).
Then, for attributes to increase, we recommend :
- 🩺 Health : As this is a scaling feature of Dualiso, it will allow you to boost damage.
- ⚡ Agility: Verso can play/attack more often and accumulate maximum Perfection.
- 🐞 Chance: To increase critical hits and cause ever more damage to enemies. Increasing this attribute is particularly effective for boost Assault Zero skill.
Which skills to choose on Verso?
the Verso Perfection rank increases progressively with each battle. You need :
- ⬆️ 3 attacks to go from D to C rank
- ⬆️ 5 attacks to go from C to B rank
- ⬆️ 7 attacks to go from rank B to A
- ⬆️ 15 attacks to go from A to S rank
Some of Verso's attacks have special effects at certain ranks. And the higher the character's rank, the more devastating the damage they inflict!
Verso has many deadly and very useful skills. Here are the ones we recommend:
| Skills | Cost AP | Skill effects |
|---|---|---|
Spectral stars |
9 | Perfection Rank: S
Inflicts extreme light damage to all opponents (5 shots) When Verso is at Perfection S rank, the attack costs only 5 AP |
Assault zero |
3 |
Perfection Rank: B Inflicts low damage to a single enemy (5 shots) The damage is increased when Verso is in Perfection B rank Critical hits generate an additional Perfection Ideal for rapidly increase Perfection rank |
Fast attack |
2 | Perfection Rank: D
Inflicts low physical damage to a single opponent (1 shot) Give more Perfection when Verso is of Perfection rank D |
Light door |
4 | Perfection rank: A
Inflicts light medium damage on a single enemy (5 shots) In the end, you gain 1 Perfection rank You earn 2 additional AP when Verso is in Perfection A rank Best for move faster to Perfection Slonger to reach |
Berzerk trench |
4 | Perfection Rank: C
Inflicts average physical damage to a single opponent (3 shots) The damage increases when Verso is in the Perfection C rank |
Lightning attack |
3 | Perfection Rank: B
Inflicts low physical damage to a single opponent (1 shot) Kill all enemies with less than 10 % of health The damage is boosted when Verso is in Perfection B rank |
Steel Deluge |
9 | Perfection Rank: S
After 1 turn, inflicts extreme physical damage to a single enemy (13 shots) The attack is cancelled if Verso suffers damage Damage increases when the character is at Perfection rank S |
Challenge strike |
3 | Perfection Rank: B
Inflicts high physical damage to a single opponent marked X (2 shots) Costs 30 % of current healthcare The damage is boosted when Verso is in row B |
Ascending assault |
5 | Perfection Rank: S
Inflicts low damage to a single opponent (1 shot) The damage increase with each turn and incantation If Verso is at Perfection S, the skill cost increased to 2 AP |
Perfect recovery |
3 | Perfection Rank: C
Verso recovers 50 % of his health Status effects are automatically dispelled The healing effect increases to 100 % when Verso is in the Perfection C rank |
Burden |
1 | Deletes all Status Effects (alterations) of all allies
All my alterations are automatically applied to Verso You gain 1 Perfection rank 💡 This skill is useful when the team is in dire straits: Verso can recover all of his allies' debuffs and boost everyone's stats. You can then use Perfect Recovery to restore Verso's health. |
Build Berzerk
- Challenge strike
- Berzerk trench
- Perfect recovery
- Adrenaline
Build Perfection
- Fast attack
- Perfect fracture
- Lightning attack
- Light door
- Steel Deluge
- Ascending assault
What weapon is Verso equipped with?
Dualiso is the ideal weapon for boost Verso's attacks or fill up on Perfection.
| Equipment | Explanations |
Dualiso |
Dualiso allows replay after a basic attack. This will allow you to use a skill twice in a row and increase your Perfection rank. In addition, the damage from basic attacks increase by 50 % when Dualiso is level 10!
These features make Dualiso the perfect weapon for killing two birds with one stone: making Verso more formidable in combat while accumulating Perfection points. |
Which Pictos/Luminas for Verso?

It's all about Pictos and Luminas. help raise the Perfection rank from Verso :
- ✨ Cheater: allows you to play twice in a row
- ✨ Combo attack II : allows you to deliver an additional blow after the basic attack
- ✨ Combo attack III: also allows you to deliver an additional blow after the basic attack
- ✨ On the threshold of death: which is essential for the berzerk build
Meeting on our article dedicated to Pictos and Luminas to understand how they work in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
What outfit for Verso?
You can customize Verso's look during your adventures in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. A wide choice of character outfits is available in the game. Please note that all the outfits are purely aesthetic, they do not provide Verso with any special attributes or skills.
| Dress | Appearance | Where can I find it? |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition Outfit | ![]() |
Default holding for Verso |
| Baguette outfit | ![]() |
Defeat the Mime to obtain the Wand Set for Verso. |
| Civilian dress | ![]() |
You will find the set in a secret room in the Manor. |
| Renoir outfit | ![]() |
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| Renoir costume | ![]() |
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| Flower suit | ![]() |
Bonus included in Deluxe and Collector versions of the game. |
| Scrub hold | ![]() |
Also included in Deluxe and Collector versions. |
| Pure holding | ![]() |
You can purchase the set for 10,000 Chroma from Granasori. |
| Sakapatate outfit | ![]() |
The set is sold by Delsitra, a merchant in the village of Gestral. |
| Simple outfit | ![]() |
You can purchase the set for 5,000 Chroma from Rubiju. |
| Dress Clear | ![]() |
Obtained as a reward once you have completed Stage 11, Trial 3 at the Endless Tower. |
| Pelerin outfit | ![]() |
The set is sold for 20,000 Chroma by the merchant Verogo. |
| Swimsuit 1 | ![]() |
Win the gold medal in the obstacle course on Gestral Beach to receive the set as a reward. |
| Swimsuit 2 | ![]() |
Obtained as a reward during a cutscene in which Verso helps Sciel confront her trauma and overcome her fear of water. |
Who voices Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
The developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have chosen iconic voices to dub the game's characters. As for Verso, the mysterious fighter is dubbed by :
- Ben Starr en VO known as the voice of Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI
- Slimane Yefsah in French known for his roles in the series Plus belle la vie, Alex Hugo...
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