Summary
InClair Obscur: Expedition 33, players can obtaindozens of powerful weapons for each of the main characters. These weapons all have their own types of damage, scaling, as well as unique perks granted uponreaching level 4, level 10, and level 20with each weapon. The game’s unique approach to narrative allows players to access similar weapons via either Gustave or Verso, so both characters essentially share the same arsenal.
However,Verso offers his own unique gameplay style, somewhat similar toDevil May Crygames. The power of the character’s skills and attacks grows as Verso reaches Perfection Ranks (from D to S) by attacking enemies and avoiding damage. When choosing the best weapon for Verso inClair Obscur: Expedition 33, players have to keep in mind this one-of-a-kind dynamic. Reaching higher tiers like A or S drastically increases all of Verso’s damage (up to +200%) while also unlocking additional bonuses for Verso’s skills. These are the best weapons for Verso inExpedition 33.
As Verso can access any weapon from Gustave’s arsenal with additional level benefits, this list provides additional weapons for Verso that are not featured in thebest Gustave weapons listto keep things varied.
Light damage can Burn on Critical hits
Apply 3 Burn instead of Mark
Level 20
Increase Burn damage by 50% per Rank, up to 300% on Rank S
Confuso stands among the stronger options for Verso’s primary weapon, especially if players invest in Luck and Critical Hit Chance from Pictos or Luminas equipped, aiming to reach close to 100% Critical Hit value in the mid-game. With that setup, almost every Verso skill that deals Light damage, as well as the base attack, will apply Burn to enemies. Coupled with the character’s numerous multi-hit skills, this can be very effective.
Confuso goes further by also allowing players to apply 3 Burn instead of Mark, and increasing Burn damage by up to 300% on Level 20 at Rank S. Not only does this make Burn a secret technique in Verso’s arsenal, but using Confuso inClair Obscur: Expedition 33is alsorecommended alongside Maelle in combat. This boosts her Fire skills, which can greatly benefit from Burn stacked on enemies.
+1 to all Perfection, gain but can’t reach Rank S
20% increased Light damage with Skills
Seeram is a great weapon to boost players' speed in reaching Perfection Ranks, but limits their ability to utilize the most powerful Rank S moves. As such, the weapon is easy to recommend for players whostruggle to execute parriesor avoid damage with Verso. With Seeram equipped, players will reach Rank A much faster, either through skills or the base attack. With these tactics, the Combo Attack Pictos or Luminas are invaluable, as it’s possible to reach Rank A with a single base attack at the beginning of each round.
Level 20 Seeram slightly compensates for its major downside with increased Light damage from Verso’s skills, which helps balance the weapon’s damage output without reaching Rank S. Not to mention, Seeram is easily among the most beautiful weapons in the game.
Gain 1 Rank on applying Mark
Mark an enemy on Base Attack
Apply Powerless on Marking an enemy
Players will either love or hate Tireso’s weapon design inClair Obscur: Expedition 33. However, despite its unserious appearance, Tireso is a surprisingly powerful weapon choice for Verso, with simple yet effective bonuses and synergies. The weapon unleashes the full potential of Marks. Given that Marking is easily achievable throughvarious methods such as Pictos, players can both strengthen their allies and weaken their foes in combat.
With Tireso, Verso reaches Ranks faster,debuffs enemiesto make them deal less damage to allies (which works especially well against strong bosses), and sets foes up to be finished off by the character whose turn is next. Given how many ofExpedition 33’s characters' skills and attacks benefit from Marks, playing with Tireso can become a secret ingredient for serious boss encounters.
20% increased Physical damage with Skills
-1 AP cost for Physical Skills
While Gesam is a strong choice for Verso, the weapon’s primary Level 4 perk is somewhat situational and can limit players when facing bosses that are resistant to Physical damage. Trading the unique Light damage from Verso’s skills for the more conventional Physical type won’t suit every combat build, yet some players can capitalize on this drastic shift withthe right combination of skillsand Pictos.
What makes Gesam a powerful weapon is that, along with converting Light damage to Physical, it also increases damage and reduces the AP cost of each converted skill. With such a nice synergy packed into a single weapon, players can overwhelm late-game enemies resistant to Light damage by unleashing high-powered skills more frequently with lower AP demands.
Base Attack applies 2 Burn stack per Rank
+1 AP on Rank Up
Corpeso is one of the most visually striking weapon choices for Verso, while also sharing some of Confuso’s burning traits at Level 20. Once again, when choosing this weapon, players should team up with Maelle to turn every enemy into a golden-brown crisp.
Burn stacking works a bit differently with Corpeso, but the weapon offers more flexibility thanks to its default Fire element. To get the most out of this armament, players should focus on Combo Attack Pictos and ranged shots, relying less on skills (unless they use the weapon’s element) and more on basic attacks and shots. This approach builds a large AP reserve to continually stack Burn, setting the stage for Maelle to deliver the fiery finishing blow.
Triggers a lightning strike on Critical hits
An interesting choice for Verso’s primary weapon, Contorso isreliant on Breakbut offers the potential to reach Rank S almost instantly if players use party skills strategically before Verso’s turn. If Verso triggers Break with Contorso equipped, he becomes an unstoppable force for the remainder of the battle, gaining 100% Critical Chance, 200% bonus damage (from an immediate Rank S), and a unique lightning strike added to every hit.
Thanks to Contorso’s stat scaling, players can ignore Luck and Critical Chance Pictos entirely,focusing instead on Agility and Speed. Naturally, such a powerful weapon demands a degree of mastery: players need to reliably achieve Break early in the fight and maintain Rank S by avoiding damage. It’s also worth noting that Contorso has slightly lower base damage compared to other options, which is something to consider when building Verso around it.
Play again after a Base Attack
50% increased Base Attack damage
Base Attack gives 4 Perfection
Dualiso has it all, making it one of the best weapons available for Verso. With its stylish design, excellent weapon synergy, strong scaling, and powerful Lightning element, it’s hard to pick anything else over a high-level Dualiso. The weapon ultimately grants Verso a free turn, which can be used to reach Rank S very quickly. Once again, Combo Attack Pictos or Luminas are players' best friends here.
With Dualiso, players get a free, extra-powerful base attack that grants 4 Perfection in a single strike before Verso’s main turn even begins. With the right setup, this allows players to deal serious damage, quickly boost Verso to Rank A or even Rank S, and gain extra AP from the base attack to fuel high-damage skills immediately afterward. While Dualiso does have slightly lower base damage compared to other weapons in Verso’s arsenal, its combo potential makes up for it, securing its spot as one of the best weapons inClair Obscur:Expedition 33.
