Clair Obscur Expedition 33: How To Catch and Beat Petanks

In this guide, we’ll go over how to catch and then beat the Petanks by trapping them in Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33: How To Defeat Chromatic Lancelier (Source: Kepler Interactive)
Clair Obscur Expedition 33: How To Defeat Chromatic Lancelier (Source: Kepler Interactive)

The world of Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is filled with all sorts of bizarre creatures. These creatures are often massive in size, sporting alien-like features and strength. They attack ruthlessly and hit hard, conditioning you to be cautious when approaching one. Amidst these different powerful monsters, however, there is one glaring anomaly — the Petanks. 

The Petanks are strange creatures and behave unlike any of the monsters you’ve seen before. As you approach these creatures, they bolt in a direction, quickly re-establishing distance between themselves and you. At first, you’re taken aback — maybe the creature wants to attack you from a distance, or maybe it’s luring you into a trap. 

You quickly realize, however, that the Petanks are merely cowards. They run away from all threats and are nigh-impossible to catch. These creatures never stop and will run circles around you. You may think that this enemy is a joke placed in by the devs, but there is a legitimate way to beat it. In this guide, we’ll go over how to catch and then beat the Petanks in Clair Obscur Expedition 33. 

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How To Catch and Beat the Petanks in Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Clair Obscur Expedition 33: How To Catch and Beat Petanks (Source: Kepler Interactive, SpookyFairy on YouTube)
Clair Obscur Expedition 33: How To Catch and Beat Petanks (Source: Kepler Interactive)

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As stated earlier, the Petanks may be evasive in nature, but there is a way to catch and beat these creatures. As you’ve noticed, each time you approach the creature, it quickly phases back to create a gap. The direction from which you approach the Petanks determines the direction in which it flees. So first, you need to figure out its movement patterns. 

Once you have that in the books, you can then ignore the Petank and look for glowing spots on the ground. These spots resemble ritual circles and are easy to miss. If a Petank stands on these, it is glued to the ground and cannot move. So, to beat a Petank, you first need to trap it in these Petank traps. Use your knowledge of the movement patterns to push the Petank towards these traps and lock it in place. 

Once the Petanks are locked, you can fight them. You have to beat these creatures within a time limit, as they will run away if you don’t. We recommend using the Breaking Rules skill to remove the shield and immediately expose the Petank to strong attacks. Dish out powerful attacks and kill the vulnerable Petank within the time limit to defeat the creature.


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