Summary
- In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Verso is a versatile character who excels in high-risk, high-reward combat scenarios.
- To hone his performance, focusing on agility, critical hits, perfection, and rank management can enhance your gameplay even more.
- Considered as the most constructive damage dealer, Verso’s skills will focus more on having Critical Hit effects, which will be maximized with the most influential Pictos available.
In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, dealing head-on with the Paintress without a plan in mind can be tricky. Figuring out the best build for a character that was released with little information under his name can be a bit tricky. But who’s to say we would not be able to find ways for Verso? Despite being an outsider of unknown origin and a considered replacement for Gustave on Act 2, here is a guide to help you build Verso to fit your damage dealer (DPS) experience to a tee in Expedition 33.
Best Weapons for Verso
Glaceso
Having a Critical Hit effect, Glaceso can easily make its way through your list of weaponry for Verso. It deals with much higher damage and also has Ice as its element. But not every element can be easily obtained, especially with this weapon. You have to go to an area called ‘Frozen Hearts’ , which is an optional area only available in Act 2. It fits perfectly with both Defense and Luck as its attribute because of the higher inherent Critical Rate and strong defense it gives you to add balance. Once upgraded to Level 10, Glaseco will then have a healing effect once dealt with Criticals.
Gaulteram
A weapon that fits perfectly for Verso in Act 2 is the Gaulteram. Due to its high agility and luck scaling, it is well-suited for fast-paced gameplay and opportunistic playstyles. One of the known advantages of this weapon is its ability to prevent Perfection Rank loss when taking damage, especially a strong one, which can help with the adjustment for Verso’s playstyle and to ensure the momentum despite being under pressure. In the overworld, you can obtain the Gaulteram by fighting the enemy. The enemy will then drop it right next to the Stone Wave Cliffs entrance.
Chevalam
Switching to Chevalam by the start of Act 3 is considered the ideal choice due to its strong passive skills. Its physical element scales with both Agility and Luck, making it known for its agile and accurate combat styles. It usually starts battles at Rank S, giving Verso an immediate advantage. Additionally, it also increases damage for every turn without taking damage by 20%.
To obtain Chevalam, you have to defeat the Chromatic Gold Chevaliere boss. You can meet the boss by making your way through the Crimson Forest and completing the sword puzzles.
Optimal Skills for Verso
- Quick Strike is a swift attack that helps build Perfection quickly. Light Holder is a multi-hit Light damage skill that increases Rank upon completion, boosting overall power. Assault Zero is an elemental attack that generates additional Perfection on critical hits, enhancing combo potential.
- Paradigm Shift restores AP while dealing damage, enabling continuous action during battle. Lastly, Defiant Strike is a high-damage skill that applies Mark but comes at the cost of a portion of the user’s current health, offering a risky yet powerful option.
Recommended Skill Rotation:
- Initiate with Quick Strike to build Perfection. Next, use Light Holder to increase your Rank while dealing damage. Follow up with Assault Zero to inflict elemental damage and gain additional Perfection. Then, utilize Paradigm Shift to restore AP and sustain your offensive momentum. Finally, finish with Defiant Strike when the timing is right, all while managing your health carefully.
Best Pictos and Luminas for Verso
- Energizing Parry grants AP on successful parries, promoting a defensive playstyle, while Empowering Parry boosts damage following those parries, rewarding skillful defense. Combo Attack III enhances your damage output by adding an extra hit to base attacks.
- Painted Power allows your damage to exceed 9,999, which is essential for late-game content. Dead Energy II helps sustain your offense by granting additional AP when you defeat enemies, and Dodger provides AP on perfect dodges, encouraging evasive maneuvers.
Conclusion
By optimizing Verso’s build with these weapons, skills, and Luminas, you’ll enhance his effectiveness in various combat situations throughout Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Focus on maintaining a high Perfection Rank to maximize your damage output. Incorporate Luminas that reward parrying and dodging to sustain AP and further boost your damage.
