Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the highly anticipated and now critically acclaimed turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive, is finally here! The game begins with a prologue to introduce you to its world and mechanics, but you don’t have to wait long before encountering your first real foe, who is also tied to the easily missable “A Peculiar Encounter” trophy/achievement.

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During the prologue chapter of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Gustave will meet up with his ex-girlfriend, Sophie, who is about to leave on her “gommage”. Walk through the busy, petal-strewn streets of Lumiere, past the flower market and down to the awesome sight of the shattered Champs-Élysées.

With this majestic sight in front of you, turn to the right to see a stage surrounded by sparkling fireworks, and start walking towards it.

Once you reach the stall, turn right again, and you will see a dead-end with a strange-looking figure standing alone, with an ominous air. Approaching it will reveal that it is some sort of automaton, dressed up to have the appearance of a stereotypical mime; neckerchief and striped shirt included. Interacting with it and choosing to address the mime will initiate combat.

This is a one-on-one fight between Gustave and the mime, with the mime starting combat by increasing its defence. Don’t worry, just attack to build up your AP.

The key to this fight is to dodge or parry the mime’s attacks, to help build up your AP and avoid its heavy hits. Watch out for its invisible giant hammer attack; it has a 4-hit combo and does a lot of damage!

Once you have enough AP, use Gustave’s Lumiere Assault ability to build up his Overcharge skill. The goal is to fill the Overcharge meter and then use it. This will cause the Mime to take a big chunk of damage, emptying its Break Bar, causing it to be stunned.

Now you are free to attack without retaliation, and you will do massive damage to the mime, even with basic attacks. The strange, silent foe should be easily dispatched now, and after the battle, you will unlock the “A Peculiar Encounter” trophy/achievement.

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the “A Peculiar Encounter” trophy/achievement in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Guides

• Prologue: All 3 Festival Coins Guide
• Act 1: Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Spring Meadows Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Flying Waters Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Ancient Sanctuary Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Gestral Village Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Esquie’s Nest Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Stone Wave Cliffs Collectables Guide
• The Manor’s Secret Room Guide
• The Manor's Kitchen Guide
• The Manor’s Bedroom Guide
• The Manor’s Library Guide
• The Manor’s Bathroom Guide
• The Manor’s Playroom Guide
• The Manor’s Study Guide
• The Manor’s Reading Room Guide
• The Manor’s Art Room Guide
• The Manor’s Pet Room Guide
• The Manor’s Washroom Guide
• The Manor’s Greenhouse Guide
• The Manor’s Gallery Guide
• The Manor's Painting Room Guide