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Although the relationship mechanics are not the primary focus inClair Obscur: Expedition 33gameplay, maximizing a character’s friendship level is highly recommended, as it unlocks their final Gradient skills. The ability costs three Gradient points to cast, so it’s expected that they’re better than the one-cost and two-cost skills.
When it comes to Maelle,players can increase their relationshipwith her by completing her request to meet someone at The Reacher. After finishing this side quest, Maelle will be at friendship level 6, which means one more interaction with her will maximize the friendship level. Not only for the side quest, The Reacher also includes a lot of collectibles in the area. For that, here’s a guide onhow to 100% The Reacher inExpedition 33.
The Reacher Location In Expedition 33
The Reacher inExpedition 33is located west of theVisages Axon area. Players must go there to complete Maelle’s friendship quest.
To enter The Reacher, players must firstunlock Esquie’s flying skill inExpedition 33.
The Reacher Collectibles In Expedition 33
The Reacher is a large side area that contains many different Pictos, a Mime, a Manor Door, Weapons, a lot of Colour of Lumina, and much more. There are a total of six expedition flag Rest Points in The Reacher. The first five are:
Entrance Expedition Flag Rest Point
After entering The Reacher, head up using the golden rope, and players will see a Paint Spike. Destroy it, then head up to get aColour of Lumina.
Players must find four ofSastro’s Lost Gestrals inExpedition 33to unlock the Paint Break ability.
Head back down and continue forward to find someOrphelin Nevron inExpedition 33. Beat them, then go right to claim one moreColour of Lumina. Once done, head left and grapple across to progress in The Reacher.
After grappling, players will see another rope to go down. From here, there are three ways to go. One leads to Chroma, one toDraining CleansePictos, while the other is where you need to go to progress. Take the two collectibles, then continue.
There should be a balloon in the distance to progress, but before going up, make sure to grab theColour of Luminaon the left.
Mountain Expedition Flag Rest Point
Players should now arrive at the Mountain expedition flag. Keep going forward and fight the two Nevrons to get theSniperPictos.
Keep going, and players will see a road to the left to progress, while the right turn leads to a Pictos and some Chroma.
Jump over the ledges and grab theLonger ShellPictos, then take the Chroma on the right.
Go back and take the route to progress, and soon there will be another balloon to keep going up. Before continuing, head left to claim two more Pictos in the side area.
Take Chroma on the right side, then go left to reach the two Pictos.
Defeat the enemies in the distance before entering the small gap, as the small gap loops back to where the Mountain area starts. The two Pictos from this area areCharging CounterandCharging Attack.
Since you’ll loop back, make sure to go left to progress, then right to ride the balloon.
Ladder Area Expedition Flag Rest Point
Now, players will arrive at the Ladder Area. There are three routes to go: one leads to the lower side area, one leads to a Mime, while the final route is to progress in The Reacher area. Before taking any of the routes, make sure to grab theColour of Luminain the corner.
Next, go down the rope to meet a Mime. Defeat it to get Maelle’s Baguetteoutfit and haircut inExpedition 33, then take theColour of Luminanext to it.
After heading back up, players can look down to see the lower side area. There will be a platform to the right, but it’snot accessible from the Ladder Area, so ignore it for now.
Go down, open theManor Door inExpedition 33, and claim the Journal inside. Exit the manor, beat the enemy again, and go behind the door to claim a hiddenColour of Lumina. From above, players can see a Petank platform to the left, which means there’s a Petank nearby.
Approach the Petank hidden behind the wooden structures across the Manor Door, and lead it to the Petank base.
The Petank will lead players to the three Orphelin. Beat them and claim theColour of Luminabefore proceeding with the Petank again.
To the left of the Petank platform is some Chroma. Take it, then beat the Petank to get:
Now that you’re done with the three routes, head back up, then move forward to progress. Cross the wooden planks carefully to reach the other side.
Claim the Chroma to the left, then progress using the balloon.
Foggy Area Expedition Flag Rest Point
Players will now be in the Foggy Area. Before entering the foggy zone, cross the wood to the right to get theProtecting TintPictos.
The right turn is to progress, so for now, go left.
After heading left, take another left to claim aColour of Lumina, meet a Merchant, and find a balloon that takes players to the inaccessible platform in the Ladder Area.
The Merchant notably sells the following items:
Back To Ladder Area
Once done perusing the Merchant’s wares, use the balloon to return to the Ladder Area. At the Ladder Area, defeat the Nevrons, then claim the Chroma before grappling to the other side. Use the rope to go down and take theHealing BoonPictos.
Afterward, head back to the Foggy Area.
Back To Foggy Area
After returning to the Foggy Area, take the route you skipped before. Beat the enemies, take the Chroma, then head up the rope to claim a Colour of Lumina.
Next, grapple to the right, claim the Chroma by the ledge, then fall down to return to the starting zone of the Foggy Area. From here, go left to progress.
Take the journalacross the balloon before going on it.
Peak Expedition Flag Rest Point
Now, players will reach the Peak Rest Point. Turn left as going right will end The Reacher area.
Pay attention to the Chroma tucked on the left before grappling across to eventually meet a Chromatic Braseleur. Beat the enemy to get:
Alicia
Finally, return to the previous route, and you’ll find the final expedition flag in The Reacher.
Complete the sparring to getLithumand the Painted Me haircut for Maelle.
