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The recently released Clair Obscur Expedition 33 introduces a new character named Sciel, whose gameplay revolves around delivering substantial single-target damage through astute skill management.
In contrast to Maelle, who is designed for reactive front-line attacks, Sciel adopts a proactive strategy. Her ability to stack damage-boosting Foretell on foes and skillfully alternate between Sun and Moon attributes allows her to transition into her formidable Twilight Mode.
Sciel is particularly effective in extended encounters; her potential is fully realized as she accumulates Foretell stacks and enhances her damage output through Twilight buffs.
Optimal Build for Sciel
Sciel thrives primarily as a damage dealer, making it essential to enhance her attack power, critical hit chance, and speed.
Might: This is the key stat to focus on for Sciel. Elevating her Might translates directly to increased damage output.
Agility: This should be your second priority. As Sciel’s gameplay relies on preparation over several turns, improving her Agility allows for more actions each turn.
Luck: This enhances critical hit rates, synergizing effectively with specific Pictos and weapon types.
Here’s the recommended attribute distribution as you progress through Expedition 33.
Early Game: Might (60%) / Agility (30%) / Luck (10%)
Late Game: Might (40%) / Agility (30%) / Luck (30%)
The above distribution can be adjusted to favor Luck, but the specified balance is optimal for consistent damage output.
Top Skills for Sciel
To consistently achieve Twilight Mode while accumulating Foretell stacks, Sciel should utilize a mix of Sun and Moon skills.
It is critical to balance skill elemental requirements with effective Foretell generation, as Sciel’s party buffs mainly come into play during the later stages of the game.
Early Game Skills
Delaying Slash: A two-hit Moon skill that uses Foretell to inflict extra damage and postpone the opponent’s next turn. This skill serves as a crucial Foretell spender.
Focused Foretell: A Sun skill that acts as Sciel’s preferred opening move, applying five Foretell stacks when none are present, kickstarting her strategy.
Marking Card: This Sun skill adds Mark to a target for party synergy, applies three Foretell stacks, and inflicts Dark damage.
Sealed Fate: A powerful Moon skill that delivers substantial multi-hit damage, allowing each hit to deal extra damage based on crits without consuming Foretell.
Grim Harvest: A Moon skill that provides modest Dark damage and restores 30% health to all allies, with the potential for additional healing based on Foretell stacks, effectively becoming a full party heal.
Mid to Late Game Skills
Twilight Dance: A high-damage skill benefiting from Twilight Mode increases and Foretell stacks that extends Twilight’s duration, albeit at a higher AP cost.
Final Path: A versatile Sun and Moon skill causing massive Dark damage while applying 10 Foretell stacks, ideal for following up into Twilight Dance.
All Set: This skill applies Shell, Powerful, and Rush buffs to all party members, including Sciel herself.
Optimal Pictos for Sciel
Sciel’s most effective skills require substantial AP investment. Thus, focus on Pictos that either enhance her starting AP or boost its generation rate.
Early Game Pictos
Rewarding Mark: Grants +2 AP upon dealing damage to a Marked target once per turn, working excellently with Gustave’s Marking Shot.
Dead Energy II: Provides +3 AP after defeating an enemy, making it valuable in group encounters, enabling Sciel’s progression.
Dodger: Offers +1 AP for executing a Perfect Dodge once per turn and adds a boost to Speed and Critical Rate.
Late Game Pictos
Energizing Start III: Ensures Sciel starts battles with +1 AP.
First Strike: This gives Sciel the advantage of taking the first action while increasing her Critical Rate by 10%, enhancing her ability to initiate Twilight faster.
Attack Lifesteal: Boosts Critical Chance by +8% and allows Sciel to recover 15% of her health with Base Attacks, improving her longevity in combat.
Top Weapons for Sciel
Early Game Weapons
Scieleson: Sciel’s initial weapon, which, despite lacking level-specific unlocks, features B and C scaling in Agility and Luck, aligning well with two of her primary stats.
Late Game Weapons
Chation: This weapon significantly boosts damage output but trades off Agility scaling for the ability to generate 10 Foretell with every Sun skill used.
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Who is Ciele? An Overview of the Lore
Ciele, a member of Expedition 33, left Lumiere alongside Gustave, Maelle, and Lune in pursuit of answers regarding the origins of the Paintress. Despite lacking familial ties to her companions, Ciele considers Gustave a close friend from childhood.
After becoming separated from her team due to an attack on their ship, Ciele forms a bond with the eccentric Gestrals. She gains their trust swiftly and, sharing in their love for combat, rises to the position of Arena Champion among them.
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