Clair Obscur Expedition 33: How To Get Breaking Counter Pictos

This article serves as a quick guide for the Breaking Counter Pictos and their benefits in Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

Exploring the beaten path leads to fruitful rewards (Image via Sandfall Interactive)
Exploring the beaten path leads to fruitful rewards (Image via Sandfall Interactive)

The Breaking Counter Pictos is a useful item in Clair Obscur Expedition 33. The combat mechanics in the game are different from traditional RPGs, especially with the inclusion of parrying and dodging. You can perform counterattacks after successful parries, but it can be a challenge to get the timing right.

This Pictos is a perfect incentive if you’ve got this timing down. Learn more about where you can acquire this item and which party member should use it the most.

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Where Can You Find the Breaking Counter Pictos in Clair Obscur Expedition 33?

This item can be acquired right next to another Pictos (Image via Sandfall Interactive)
This item can be acquired right next to another Pictos (Image via Sandfall Interactive)

While going through the Stone Wave Cliffs to look for Esquie’s magic rock, Expedition 33 can run into a friendly Nevron named Hexga. Helping this Nevron find all their rocks will result in the acquisition of the Auto Shell Pictos, but instead of pushing to the main path, you can take a detour to the left side of jar-like structures to find the Breaking Counter Pictos.

You have the option to fight this weakened Nevron, but it is purely optional. There is no need to fight Hexga to find these items around the area.

The Breaking Counter Is a Must-Have for Expedition 33

This item will encourage you to rely on parrying and counterattacks more often (Image via Sandfall Interactive)
This item will encourage you to rely on parrying and counterattacks more often (Image via Sandfall Interactive)

Counterattacks can be difficult to achieve, especially if you are unfamiliar with every enemy’s attack window. If you manage to perfect the timing, your counterattacks can deal 50% more damage. This is ideal against smaller enemies or if a larger enemy performs an area of effect attack. Your entire party can dodge or parry and then follow up with a powerful counterattack.

This is a brief overview of the Breaking Counter Pictos:

Passive PerksSpeed and Critical Rate
Lumina Point Cost3
Effects Your counterattack damage will be bumped up to 50%
Which character should equip this Pictos?All of Expedition 33

It is worth noting that only one party member can use this item. While everyone is powerful and will continue to be so as you progress, it would be best to assign it to your favorite party member.

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