Player Completes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Perfect Run, No Hits Taken

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s challenging dodge and parry mechanics are a hallmark of the RPG experience. Enemies perform a little dance before striking, and players must learn to anticipate and evade each attack pattern to survive. This has become a thrilling challenge for fans, and one player has successfully completed the game without taking any damage.

YouTuber Hayete Bahadori has shared a four-hour walkthrough of Clair Obscur, demonstrating a flawless run using only one party member in every encounter allowed by the game. There are three battles that require a full party of three, but these don’t count against Bahadori’s self-imposed rules since they are built into the game. Achieving this feat demands an in-depth understanding of nearly every enemy encounter, and Bahadori’s commentary throughout the video highlights strategies and patterns that players usually learn only after multiple attempts. The full video is available below, complete with timestamps for major boss fights if you want to skip ahead.

In a Reddit AMA, Bahadori mentioned that the toughest challenge was the final showdown against Renoir, known for its complex attack patterns. Despite the video proof, some fans of Clair Obscur expressed doubt about completing the game without taking damage, as the emotional toll of its tragic narrative is harder to avoid. Bahadori humorously acknowledged this skepticism, saying, “you caught me.”

Looking ahead, the anticipated sequel to Clair Obscur might offer speedrunners another opportunity to navigate through intricate attack patterns. Alternatively, whatever the studio decides to create next could take a completely different direction. It seems they are keen on exploring new ideas without being tied to specific expectations, leaving fans curious about what’s to come.