Discover every secret in the new Verso's Drafts update! Our complete guide covers all collectibles, weapons, Pictos, and outfits in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Master the puzzles, defeat Chromatic bosses, and unlock the 100% completion rewards with this essential walkthrough.
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Back to the Canvas: Unlocking Verso's Drafts
Hey everyone, welcome back! You probably thought you were totally done with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 once the credits rolled, but you’d be wrong. Patch 1.5.0 just hit us with a massive content update, introducing this vibrant and honestly kind of chaotic new zone called Verso's Drafts. This isn't just nice scenery; it is absolutely stuffed with endgame content, from powerful new weapons to fresh hairstyles and some of the hardest puzzles in the game. Whether you're here to min-max your party with those Grandiose Chroma Catalysts or just want to dress everyone up in the cute Esquie outfits, you’ve got a lot to get through.
Exploring this underwater dream world can be a bit much at first since there are items hidden in every little corner. You really need to be on your game for the Chromatic bosses down deep. Speaking of being ready, if you want to upgrade your experience and grab some credits, you should definitely check out LootBar for the best deals. Go ahead and buy a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 steam key at LootBar to make sure you’re prepared for whatever the Paintress throws at you.
Let’s Breakdown the patch!
Getting Your Feet Wet: Accessing Verso's Drafts
Before you can start hunting for collectibles, you need to actually get into the new zone. Verso's Drafts is an Act 3 exclusive area, so if you are still trudging through the early game, you will need to push forward. The entrance is located just to the East of Lumiere.
However, you can't just walk in. You must have unlocked Esquie's Underwater Diving ability. Once you have that skill secure, head to the waters east of the main city and look for a whirlpool entrance. Diving in will transport you to a world that looks like a sketchbook explosion—this is Verso's Drafts. The area is divided into several sections, starting with the Open Playground and moving into the Gestral Baths and deeper boss arenas. We will break this down by area to keep your run efficient.
The Open Playground: Balloons and Basic Loot
As you enter, you land in the Open Playground. This area is colorful and splattered with paint, setting the tone for the puzzles ahead. Your first major task here involves a "Paint Cage" surrounded by a gelatinous substance near a cave opening highlighted by a pink glow. To unlock it, you need to find and pop three multi-colored balloons hidden in the environment.
- Balloon 1: Look right above the paint cage itself; it is tied down to a rock formation.
- Balloon 2: Head a little to the left, closer to the "Candy Land" cave opening.
- Balloon 3: Look to the right of the cage, off in the distance near a tree.
Popping all three will net you the Esquim, a powerful new weapon for Lune that really helps with her elemental stain stacking. Don't leave this area yet! Head downhill past the first Expedition Flag to fight a Barbasucette and Machinapieds. These aren't just trash mobs; defeating them drops the Longer Break and Double Third Pictos, which are essential for managing your action economy in longer fights. Also, keep an eye out near the large open book; clearing the enemies there grants the SOS Healing Tint Picto, a lifesaver for when your healer gets stunned.
The Gestral Baths: Statues, Rings, and Hopscotch
Head right from the Open Playground Expedition Flag to enter the Gestral Baths. This area is a resort for Gestrals and is arguably the densest part of the map for collectibles. You will immediately spot large orange statues that look like Esquie. Speaking to the "Half-Baked Lifeguard" Gestral (the one with the life preserver) reveals that these statues need fixing.
Your job is to interact with them to turn them blue. You don't need to do all of them, just three to trigger the completion effect. Returning to the Lifeguard after this task rewards you with a Piece of Cake (a key quest item) and the Double Bun Haircut for Monoco.
Nearby, there is a pool with a diving board where three Gestrals are waiting. You might need to smack the one blocking the path to get him to move (rude, but effective). At the end of the diving board lies the Esquiaro, a new weapon for Monoco. While you are here, chat with the Gestral near the pool rings for a skill challenge:
- Blue Ring: Rewards the Double Bun Haircut for Maelle.
- Red Ring: Rewards the French Bob Haircut for Monoco.
- Yellow Ring: Grants a Colour of Lumina.
Before you leave the Baths, find the tall green Gestral standing next to a hopscotch grid. This is a memory puzzle. You simply need to jump on the tiles in order from 1 to 10. It sounds easy, but the camera angles can be tricky. Completing this unlocks the Chic Haircut for Verso, giving him a much-needed style upgrade.
The Deep Dive: Chromatic Bosses and Power Weapons
As you push deeper into the zone, the difficulty spikes. You will encounter "Chromatic" versions of familiar bosses. These fights are no joke, but they drop specific character weapons that define the late-game meta.
- Chromatic Barbasucette: Defeating this sugar-coated nightmare drops the Sucetton Weapon for Sciel. This scythe hits like a truck and looks delicious.
- Chromatic Franctale: This boss guards the Esqium Weapon for Maelle.
- Chromatic Machinapieds: Taking down this mechanical menace rewards you with the Esquion Weapon for Sciel.
- Chromatic Licorne: Defeating this majestic foe grants the Licorum Weapon for Maelle.
Amidst these boss fights, you are also hunting for the Toy Boat, which serves as Piece of Cake #2. You will find it tucked away near the "Empowered Healer" Picto location. Make sure you are also grabbing the Chroma Elixir Shards and Grandios Chroma Catalysts scattered in the side paths; you will need these materials to max out the new gear you are collecting.
One specific pickup to watch for is the Baguettaro Weapon for Monoco. It is exactly what it sounds like—a weaponized baguette. It comes bundled with the Baguette Outfit & Hairstyle, because if you are going to fight the Paintress, you might as well do it while looking delightfully French.
Final Cleanup: The "Piece of Cake" Quest
Your ultimate goal in Verso's Drafts is to collect all three "Pieces of Cake." You grabbed the first from the Lifeguard and the second (the Toy Boat) from the boss area. The third Piece of Cake is found deeper in the zone, guarded by a tough mob near the Healing Tint Shard.
Once you have all three, you can unlock the Esquie Outfit for All Characters. This is a massive cosmetic unlock that lets the whole party match your favorite flying whale-thing. But wait, there is more! The absolute final challenge involves the Chromatic Hexga and the final platforming sections which reward the Osqui Outfit & Hairstyle and the Perfect Chroma Catalyst. These are the ultimate bragging rights items in Clair Obscur.
If you managed to snag the Bonbim Weapon for Lune and the Frenzy Picto along the way, you have officially 100% completed Verso's Drafts. The Frenzy Picto, in particular, is a game-changer for aggressive builds, allowing you to sacrifice defense for pure, unadulterated damage output.
Conclusion
Verso's Drafts is seriously such a great addition to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It manages to perfectly balance that fun, whimsical exploration vibe with some genuinely brutal combat challenges. Hunting down every weapon, hairstyle, and Picto isn't just about making your squad look amazing; it gives you the stats you actually need to dominate the final story encounters. Whether it’s that hilarious Baguette weapon or the game-changing Frenzy Picto, the rewards are totally worth the hassle of those hopscotch puzzles and balloon hunts.
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