Alexandre Jollier
Monoco Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Unlocking Skills
In brief
Monoco, the atypical character from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, progresses by collecting Nevron paws rather than through a classic talent tree. This complete guide locates each of his skills across the game's various regions, in a progressive and structured way.
Monoco, this fascinating character you encounter in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, stands out from your teammates when it comes to skill acquisition through its originality: unlike other characters, it doesn't have a traditional talent tree to progress, but rather a mechanic of developing its skills by gathering Nevron "feet", the enemies you fight throughout your adventure. This way of evolving proves original and adds a strategic dimension unique to your progression in the game.
Important note
Monoco must be in your team during battles to obtain these precious know-hows: without him, defeated Nevrons will not drop their feet… thus reducing this atypical character's abilities. For hardcore trophy hunters, know that all skills are required to unlock the "Foot Collection" trophy, which will give you the enormous satisfaction of having seen your perseverance through to the end.
Location of Monoco's Skills by Region
To best equip you for collecting these precious Nevron feet, we've put together a step-by-step guide, organized by geographical area, so as to maintain a logical progression that will keep you from missing a skill. Our advice would be to include Monoco in your team as early as possible and keep him there until you've recovered all his skills.
| Skill (Nevron Foot) | Region/Landmark | How to Find |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Healing (Pilgrim Foot) | The Continent | Leave Monoco's Station and head northwest to face three large monsters standing opposite each other |
| Cultist Slashes (Reaper Cultist Foot) | The Continent | Same location as Pilgrim Healing |
| Sprout Absorption (Sprout Foot) | The Continent | Enemies on the beach east of the Gestral Beach entrance |
| Gault Fury (Gault Foot) | The Continent | Same location as Sprout Absorption |
| Clay Earthquakes (Clay Foot) | The Continent | A bit north of the Sanctuary of Eternal Night |
| Gatekeeper Crash (Gatekeeper Foot) | Esoteric Ruins | Enter the Ruins near Old Lumière, find Wooden Planks for the Spirit near the entrance, then fight it |
| Signet Piercing (Ceramic Signet Foot) | Old Lumière - Rue Droite | Defeat the first group of enemies on the main path from the Rue Droite rest point |
| Signet Thrusts (Steel Signet Foot) | Old Lumière - Rue Droite | Same location as Signet Piercing |
| Shield-Bearer Fortification (Shield-Bearer Foot) | Faces - Square | From the flag, go to the far-right area to find handholds leading to a large mouth. Enter it and fight the following enemy |
| Reaper's Harvest (Reaper Foot) | Faces - Square | From the flag, take the leftmost path. Enter the mouth and continue to find this enemy |
| Contortionist Explosion (Contortionist Foot) | Faces - Valley of Joy | Take the leftmost path. Enter the mouth. When you see dancing enemies, immediately turn right to climb a hill |
| Hatter Slash (Hatter Foot) | Faces - Valley of Joy | Fight the dancing enemies after passing the flag |
| Collector Strike (Collector Foot) | Faces - Valley of Sorrow | Defeat the Chromatic Collector. Go straight from the flag then right to find a hidden area |
Higher-Level Skills and Special Areas
The various Nevron feet will take you to the most intense and dangerous areas of the Clair Obscur universe. Gained from more powerful enemies, the skills learned by Monoco will make it a fighter to be feared! Here's the continuation of this guide for the intermediate and higher-level areas:
| Skill (Nevron Foot) | Region/Landmark | How to Find |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet Charm (Ballet Foot) | Siren - Dance Course | From the flag, follow the main path leading to stairs to find the ballet enemies |
| Cultist Blood (Great Sword Cultist Foot) | Siren - Dance Course | Move forward along the main path, climb the stairs, then enter the room on the left. Go down to find a magic rope and use the grappling hook |
| Blesser Mortar (Blesser Foot) | Siren - Dance Course | In the room with the large statue in the middle, head right to enter a multi-level room resembling the inside of an organ |
| Lancer Impalement (Lancer Foot) | Monolith Interior - Entrance | Pass the two grappling points to find monsters near a waterfall |
| Abbest Wind (Abbest Foot) | Monolith Interior - Tainted Meadows | Turn around from the flag and go right to find a magic rope leading to the Abbest |
| Clair Weakening (Clair Foot) | Monolith Interior - Tainted Meadows | Go right toward the opposite side of the large hole in the ground to find this monster in a group |
| Bishop Spear (Bishop Foot) | Monolith Interior - Tainted Meadows | Find the wild Bishop after walking a bit straight ahead from the flag |
| Cruler Barrier (Cruler Foot) | Monolith Interior - Tainted Meadows | Enter the water area after the second black-and-white scene with the Painter |
| Deminer Thunder (Deminer Foot) | Monolith Interior - Tainted Meadows | Explore the outlying areas of the Tainted Meadows |
| Burning Strike (Burning Foot) | Monolith Interior - Tainted Meadows | Near the scorched areas of the Meadows |
| Luster Slices (Luster Foot) | Monolith Interior - Tainted Waters | Head straight to the left of the large structure |
| Obscur Sword (Obscur Foot) | Monolith Interior - Tainted Sanctuary | Turn around and use the magic rope. Fight the nearby dual-sword enemy |
You'll complete your collection and make the most of Monoco's skills by not forgetting the final areas (Eternal Tower, hidden areas of the continent) where each foot will add an extra skill to your non-human companion's potential, making it able to face increasingly varied challenges. This way, and with this collection method (admittedly a bit rigid), you'll be able to earn the coveted trophy, but also explore some of the secret or forgotten regions of this fascinating universe that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 offers.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if Monoco isn't in my party during a fight?
Nevrons defeated without Monoco in the party won't drop their paws, which reduces this character's abilities. It's crucial to include him in your group in order to progress.
How many skills can Monoco unlock in total?
The guide covers around forty skills spread across the game's various regions, from the initial areas of the Continent to the final zones such as the Inside of the Monolith and the Endless Tower.
Is there a specific trophy tied to collecting Monoco's skills?
Yes, the "Paw Collection" trophy requires unlocking every single one of Monoco's skills, which brings great satisfaction to trophy hunters.
From what point in the game can I start collecting Monoco's paws?
You can start as soon as Monoco joins your party. It's recommended to add him as soon as possible so you don't miss any skill and to optimize your progression.
Do Monoco's skills vary depending on the enemies?
Yes, each Nevron paw (enemy type) unlocks a specific skill. The more powerful enemies from advanced areas grant superior skills, making Monoco even more formidable in combat.
Key takeaways
- Monoco must absolutely be present in your party during combat in order to obtain Nevron paws and unlock his skills.
- The game features around forty skills spread across several regions, from the Continent to the final areas such as the Endless Tower.
- Add Monoco to your party as soon as possible so you don't miss any paws and to make your progression easier.
- Obtaining every skill is required to unlock the "Paw Collection" trophy.
- Following a zone-by-zone progression allows you to optimize collection and discover secret regions of the game.
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