Sandfall Interactive’s brand-new RPG takes the world by storm with its unique blend of turn-based combat with real-time elements, a Belle Epoque-inspired environment, and a fresh storyline.
Players loved the experience so much that the title sold an impressive 500,000 units within 24 hours of release! As the game continues to amass a growing fanbase, players do their best to learn how to get the most out of its complex combat mechanics. That’s where our guide on Pictos and Lumina comes to the rescue to help you boost your team’s combat potential!
Clair Obscur: understanding Pictos and Lumina
How to use Pictos?
Pictos are special items in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 you can find while exploring the game world and equip in your playable heroes’ inventory. Each character can equip three Pictos at a time, and you can switch them however you like. Additionally, each Picto provides two different bonuses:
- Passive abilities that increase the characters’ stats.
- Lumina effects that provide the character with the equipped Picto with unique traits.
Once your character wins four battles with the equipped Picto, the entire team learns the Lumina effect – that Picto’s passive ability.
It’s a permanent bonus you can activate during combat by spending Lumina points. This way, you can customize the character’s abilities to design the perfect playstyle, improving defense, increasing damage, and more!
What is Lumina?
As you already know, Luminas are passive abilities your teammates can unlock and use during combat. They provide your heroes with special effects or permanent powers working in the background and buffing your team in various ways.
To obtain a Lumina:
- Equip a character with a Picto.
- After four battles with that Picto, you will unlock the Lumina.
- Use that Lumina, provided you have enough Lumina points.
Each Lumina costs a certain amount of Lumina points, which you can earn by leveling up or collecting and using Colors of Lumina. You can also combine different Luminas to create unique combinations of passive abilities.
Conclusion
Feel free to experiment with various combinations of Picto and Lumina to unleash your characters’ full potential and discover your unique playstyle!
Although there isn’t a single ideal progression path in this game, it encourages you to explore various combinations and, ultimately, reach the most rewarding results.