Clair Obscur Patch 1.5.0 Missables Guide: Every Secret Reward You Can Still Lose

You’ve conquered the Paintress, and Sandfall Interactive’s free “Thank You” update has pulled you right back into the Canvas. Patch 1.5.0 opens up the stunning new zone of Verso’s Drafts, introduces brutal new Endless Tower challenges, and showers players with generosity worthy of a Game of the Year celebration.

But here’s the catch—not everything is safe from being missed.

Some of Patch 1.5.0’s most powerful gear, rare Luminas, quirky collectibles, and pure cosmetic flex rewards are hidden behind one-time puzzles, obscure interactions, and extremely punishing optional bosses. Miss the trigger, and they’re gone.

This guide is your completionist safety net. We’ve combed through Verso’s Drafts, the Endless Tower, and legacy content to list every known missable reward, so your return to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ends in triumph—not regret.

The Essential Checklist: Key Missables in Verso’s Drafts

Verso’s Drafts is the centerpiece of Patch 1.5.0—a vibrant late-game zone unlocked in Act III. While it rewards exploration, several items are permanently missable if you skip specific activities.

🗺️ Missables in Verso’s Drafts

Category	Missable Item / Reward	How to Obtain (and Why It’s Missable)
Puzzles & Minigames	New Pictos & Hairstyles	Rewards from the Seesaw Challenge, Hopscotch Puzzles, and Diving Board Minigame are only granted upon completion. Skip the puzzle, lose the reward.
Quest Items	Toy Boat & Piece of Cake (Birthday Cake)	Environmental keys. The Toy Boat starts a quest chain, while the Piece of Cake opens a major door. Miss them and entire areas stay locked.
Merchant Exclusives	New Costumes & Weapons	A Gestral Merchant northwest of the Coastal Cave sells unique cosmetics. Defeat or overlook them, and the items may be lost.
Boss Drops	Exclusive Weapons & Luminas	New bosses in Root of All Evil and the Endless Tower drop unique gear—most notably Clea Unleashed, who drops Cleim and Clea’s Death Lumina.

Don’t Miss This Fix: The “Old Key” Savior

Clair Obscur Patch 1.5.0 Missables Guide

This is the single biggest win for completionists in Patch 1.5.0.

Previously, missing the Old Key during the Prologue permanently locked players out of collecting all Journals—and the associated trophy—on a single playthrough.

✅ Patch 1.5.0 Fix

If you missed the Old Key early on, you now get a second chance.

The Old Key has been added to the final area of the game
It can be found near the docks, on a set of stairs
This allows full journal completion without restarting the game

If you care about trophies or lore completion, do not skip this.

Endless Tower: New Bosses, New Missables

Patch 1.5.0 expands the Endless Tower with terrifying “Divergent Star” versions of story bosses. These aren’t just difficulty spikes—they’re treasure vaults.

⭐ Exclusive Endless Tower Rewards

Simon, The Divergent Star
- Unlocks the Simon Haircut for all characters
- Drops Perfect Chroma Catalysts and high-end upgrade materials

👑 The Ultimate Test: Clea Unleashed

Beyond the Divergent Stars lies Clea Unleashed, the update’s secret superboss.

Drops:
- Cleim (Weapon)
- Clea’s Death (Lumina)
Gimmick:
- You cannot damage her until you perfectly dodge/parry her entire opening sequence

Many players never see these rewards—not because they’re hidden, but because the fight demands absolute mastery.

Beyond Patch 1.5.0: Legacy Missables You Still Need to Remember

While chasing new content, don’t forget that the base game still contains critical one-time items.

⚠️ Base Game Missables

Prologue Perils
- Crimson Uniform (from Jules)
- Free Recoat (stat reset item)
- Chroma Catalyst from the Trash-can Man
  All are locked to the opening chapter.
Major Story Choices
- Auto Powerful Picto is tied to a specific moral decision involving the Nevron Chalier
- Choose wrong, and it’s locked for the entire playthrough
Trophy Blockers
- Failing to fight the Mime in Lumière during the Prologue
- Choosing the wrong dialogue option in Maelle’s Level 7 relationship in Act III

Each mistake permanently locks its associated trophy.

Final Tips to Secure Every Reward

Explore Thoroughly
Verso’s Drafts rewards curiosity. Check behind waterfalls, talk to every strange Gestral, and revisit areas after gaining new abilities.
Embrace the Challenge
Endless Tower bosses are designed for level 90+ teams with specialized Lumina Loadouts. Create boss-specific builds.
Manual Saves Matter
You can force a save by changing outfits. Do this before major puzzles or boss attempts to avoid permanent misses.

Final Thoughts: Leave No Regrets on the Canvas

Patch 1.5.0 is a gift—but its best rewards are reserved for players who pay attention. Between hidden keys, brutal optional bosses, and legacy story choices, it’s easy to miss something that can never be reclaimed.

Use this guide as your map. Leave no puzzle unfinished, no boss unbeaten, and no reward behind.