Clair Obscur Expedition 33: How To Get Critical Break Pictos

This article serves as a quick guide for Critical Break Pictos and their benefits in Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

Critical hits can deal deadlier blows to breaking enemies (Image via Kepler Interactive)
Critical Break Pictos can deal deadlier blows to breaking enemies (Image via Kepler Interactive)

Critical Break is an offensive Pictos in Clair Obscur Expedition 33. While most Pictos can be acquired by trading Chroma with Gestral Merchants or dropped by enemy bosses, this one has a unique requirement. You can assign Pictos to specific party members and allow them to reap the benefits by winning battles.

The acquisition process for this Pictos is lengthy, but the perks are worth it. Learn more about where you can find this item, what it can do, and which party member should use it the most.

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Where Can You Find the Critical Break Pictos in Clair Obscur Expedition 33?

Finding the Lost Gestrals is a key requirement to unlock the Critical Break Pictos (Image via Kepler Interactive)
Finding the Lost Gestrals is a key requirement to unlock the Critical Break Pictos (Image via Kepler Interactive)

The Continent has plenty of secrets. Expedition 33 had no idea what was waiting on the other side, but those who survived were fortunate to see the wonders of this Canvas world. Verso created the Gestrals; however, the Fracture displaced most of them. You can find these NPCs during your travels.

This is a lengthy side quest where you must find these NPCs and bring them to your camp for safekeeping. While exploring the Continent, you will come across a Paint Spike near the Reacher that can only be accessed with the Paint Break ability. Find 4 of the 9 Lost Gestrals, and you can use this ability freely.

Critical Break Pictos Can Enhance Your Critical Hits

This Picto can increase your damage output against enemies on their breaking limit (Image via Kepler Interactive)
Critical Break Pictos can increase your damage output against enemies on their breaking limit (Image via Kepler Interactive)

This Pictos can do wonders in combat, but Critical Break Pictos are specifically targeted at breaking enemies. Your critical hits will build their break meter faster than normal, and it can give you an edge against powerful enemies. The 25% increase is too good to ignore, and it can be used by any member.

This is a brief rundown of what Critical Break Pictos can do:

Passive PerksCritical Rate and Speed
Lumina Point Cost5
Effects Your critical hits can deal 25% break damage to your targets.
Which character should equip this Pictos?Any member of Expedition 33

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