Verso becomes part of your team at the start of Act 2 in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, bringing new and powerful combat options. Similar to Gustave, he wields a sword and shares some skills with him, but he also has a diverse set of unique abilities he has acquired throughout his journey.
Verso excels in defensive maneuvers like dodging and parrying, and he can also be built as a support character or a low-health berserker. If you have Recoats available, he can even shift between these roles as required.
Understanding Verso’s Perfection Ranks in Clair Obscur
In battle, Verso has a Perfection Rank that ranges from D to S, which is displayed on the right side of the screen during his turn. He starts each fight at D, and the rank meter fills when he successfully hits an enemy or defends with a dodge or parry. Once the meter is full, he moves up a rank. The higher his Perfection Rank, the more damage he inflicts with his attacks.
However, if Verso gets hit by an enemy attack, he loses a complete Perfection Rank. This means that a series of unblocked hits can drop him all the way back to D, along with the usual damage taken.
Moreover, many of Verso’s Skills activate extra effects when executed at a specific Rank. It’s crucial to note that these effects only work at the precise Rank indicated, not at higher or lower ranks. For instance, Assault Zero will receive a damage boost only if used at Perfection Rank B; using it at A or S will not grant that bonus (though the standard buff for a high Rank will still apply).
Be mindful of how Verso’s Skills are worded; “gain 1 Perfection” means increasing the meter by one point, while “gain 1 Perfection Rank” indicates a jump to the next letter.
Tips for Playing as Verso
Verso is one of the most versatile characters in Clair Obscur. Instead of having a fixed role, there are several ways to customize his abilities. When building him, you should begin with his chosen weapon.
Most of Verso’s weapons impact how he gains or utilizes Perfection during combat. It’s essential to thoroughly check the upgrade options for weapons when equipping him, especially when you discover a new blade or level up. The weapon he wields can alter his combat style more than for any other character.
One of our top picks is the Gaulteram, an Earth-elemental sword that lessens the amount of Perfection lost when Verso takes damage. On the other hand, if you have parrying down to a science, that ability might not be necessary.
Attributes and Skills
When configuring Verso’s Attributes and Skills, base them on his weapon choice instead of the opposite:
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If Verso’s Weapon Is Strong In… |
Consider Equipping… |
|---|---|
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Vitality |
Berserk Slash, Defiant Strike, Overload. |
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Agility |
Ascending Assault, Steeled Strike, Speed Burst. |
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Defense |
Leadership, Perfect Recovery, Purification. |
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Luck |
Assault Zero, Light Holder, Steeled Strike. |
Pictos and Lumina
By the time you add Verso to your party, you will likely have mastered a variety of Pictos and accumulated some Lumina Points to spend on his enhancements. Selecting versatile options like Dead Energy and Energizing Start is beneficial for any character, including Verso.
Since Verso’s effectiveness depends on parrying, consider using Augmented Counter and/or Breaking Counter to maximize his counterattacks. Alternatively, you could invest all 20 points into Confident for a significant damage increase, but note that this means he won’t be able to heal.
If allocating 20 Lumina Points seems excessive, you can simply equip the Confident Pictos in one of Verso’s three slots.
Some of Verso’s skills benefit from him being at low health, making SOS and Critical Luminas suitable additions if you choose this strategy, along with Revive Luminas that can give buffs to the team when Verso is revived after being knocked out.
