Summary
- Patch 1.2.3 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reduces Maelle’s Stendahl skill damage by 40% while fixing numerous technical issues across all platforms.
- The update addresses problems with characters getting stuck, improves ultrawide monitor support, and fixes various weapon scaling issues.
- Future patches are planned, with Sandfall Interactive continuing to investigate player feedback and requests for additional improvements.
Sandfall Interactive released Patch 1.2.3 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 across all platforms. Despite being a recent release, there were several bugs experienced by players, prompting this patch note. Here are the complete details about the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Patch 1.2.3.
The End of Maelle’s Game-Breaking Build
One of the most notable changes brought by Patch 1.2.3 in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the nerf to Maelle’s Stendahl skill. Sandfall Interactive significantly reduced the damage by 40%, making it less dangerous compared to before. Previously, players discovered a deadly combination of young fencer Maelle and Medalum sword. This combination unlocks 200% bonus damage from Virtuose Stance
Moreover, with ability stacking and Stendahl skill, this build deals billions of damage to one-shot even the final boss. Hence, Sandfall Interactive nerfed this build to prevent it from overshadowing other options. The Stendahl made it too easy for players to break the game as it easily casts huge damage against the final boss.
Besides, the patch also fixes the bug on Medalum’s third Lumina which incorrectly doubles all damage in Virtuose Stance. Supposedly, it should only double the output for Burn Damage as intended in the description. With this fix and Stendahl nerf, Maelle’s damage output reduces to be in line with other builds and characters.
Technical Fixes: No More Getting Stuck
Another improvement included in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 patch 1.2.3 is the issue of characters getting stuck. This is obviously frustrating to most players as it halts their progress in exploration. Usually, the characters get stuck in various locations across the world map. So this patch note fixes the multiple areas where players were mostly trapped such as:
- Between the lanterns near the Stone Wave Cliff portal
- Between two rocks placed amid Spring Meadows and Abbest Cave
- In ruins behind level entrance of Flying Manor
- Near the bridge in the middle of Spring Meadows and Flying Waters
- While walking on the shipwreck near Forgotten Battlefield
Also, this update immediately resolves the issue of Esquire getting stuck during some scenarios like taking off from paint bridges. Some also report getting stuck when flying into the bottom parts of levitating structures near Visages.
Ultrawide and Control Improvements
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PC players also received several improvements, particularly in control and display issues. The Patch 1.2.3 accommodates ultrawide monitor users with these fixes:
- Combat UI now adapts correctly to ultrawide resolutions
- Cutscenes won’t letterbox in 32:9 aspect ratio
- Gameplay no longer becomes zoomed after cutscenes in ultrawide resolutions
- The title screen now displays fullscreen when launched in ultrawide resolution
They also receive fixes for some mouse and keyboard control problems encountered by players. This includes the unresponsive mouse buttons, UI navigation, and keyboard interactions while the cursor is on screen.
Other Weapon Tuning and Quest Fixes
Aside from the Stendahl skill nerf, Sandfall Interactive also included adjustments for scaling of several weapons in Patch 1.2.3. These nerfed scaling of some weapons to create balance and open more options.
- Lithelim had its Vitality scaling reduced from A to C (though will still reach S at max level) and gained Luck scaling starting at D.
- Blizzon’s Luck scaling was reduced from B to C (still reaching S at max level) and gained Defense scaling starting at D.
On the other hand, they also address some of the quest-related issues encountered throughout the gameplay. These fixes will prevent the prevalence of issues such as:
- Can now finish on NG+ the boss encounter during Stone Wave Cliffs
- Fixed an issue with Lune and Monoco spawning in the same place during their Level 6 relationship quests
- Fixed a serious bug where triggering a certain cutscene in Old Lumière a second time could permanently split the party
Conclusion
Sandfall Interactive continues to enhance the overall gameplay experience with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Patch 1.2.3. This addresses the disparity between builds and added balance adjustments for some weapons. It also fixed some of the technical issues like control and display for PC users, characters getting stuck, and more. Additionally, the patch fixes reported quest-related issues, ensuring smoother task navigation for players.
