Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – How to beat Mime?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG developed by Sandfall Interactive, set in a dark fantasy Belle Époque world. The game follows Expedition 33’s volunteers on a mission to defeat the Paintress, an entity causing the annual “Gommage,” which erases people above a certain age.
Among the game’s unique challenges are the enigmatic Mimes—optional bosses that test players’ strategic prowess. These silent adversaries are scattered throughout the game’s world, often hidden off the beaten path, and require specific tactics to defeat.
🎭 Understanding the Mime: A Silent Adversary
Mimes in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are not just ordinary foes; they are optional bosses that provide unique rewards upon defeat. Each Mime encounter begins with the enemy casting an invisible barrier during the First Strike phase, significantly reducing the damage they take. This barrier is unaffected by your party’s speed, so investing heavily in Agility won’t grant you an advantage in these battles.
🛡️ Breaking the Barrier: The Key to Victory
To effectively combat a Mime, you must focus on breaking its barrier. This is achieved by filling the Mime’s Break gauge using specific skills that deal Break damage. Once the gauge is full, the Mime becomes stunned and vulnerable to attacks until its next turn. This is the optimal time to unleash your most powerful abilities.
⚔️ Recommended Skills and Characters
Utilize the following character skills to effectively break the Mime’s barrier:
- Gustave: Overcharge, Shatter
- Lune: Rockslide, Crustal Crush, Terraquake
- Maelle: Fleuret Fury
- Sciel: Phantom Blade, Final Path
- Verso: Perfect Break, Radiant Slash, Phantom Stars
- Monoco: Bruler Bash, Rocher Hammering, Break Point (Gradient)
These skills are particularly effective in filling the Break gauge and rendering the Mime vulnerable.
🔥 Enhancing Your Strategy with Pictos
Equipping Pictos that enhance status effects like Burn can inflict damage over time, aiding in wearing down the Mime. This strategy is especially useful if you’re struggling to break the barrier quickly.
📍 Locating the Mimes
Mimes are hidden throughout the game’s world, often in secluded areas. For instance, one Mime can be found in the Visages location, accessible during Act Two while hunting down one of the Axons. To find it, head to the path directly to the left of the Plazza expedition flag—the happiness mask path. You’ll know you’re on the right track when the grass changes from red to green before a cutscene with a teleporting mask.
🏆 Rewards for Defeating Mimes
Defeating Mimes often yields valuable rewards, including Pictos and cosmetic items like haircuts for your characters. For example, defeating the Mime in the Sunless Cliffs region rewards you with the “Bald Haircut” for all characters.
📝 Conclusion
Facing the Mimes in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a test of strategy and patience. By understanding their mechanics—particularly the importance of breaking their barrier—you can turn these challenging encounters into rewarding victories. Remember to utilize Break-inducing skills, equip helpful Pictos, and explore thoroughly to find these hidden adversaries. With preparation and determination, you’ll silence the Mimes and reap the unique rewards they offer.
