Award-winning developer Sandfall Interactive didn’t just thank players after winning Game of the Year—they built them an entire playground. Verso’s Drafts, the standout addition from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s massive “Thank You” update, is a sprawling late-game area packed with secrets, brutal optional bosses, clever puzzles, and some of the best gear in the entire game.
Designed specifically for veteran Maestros, Verso’s Drafts blends whimsical design with ruthless difficulty. If you’re aiming for 100% completion, this guide covers everything you need—from unlock requirements and missable loot to puzzle solutions and optimal boss strategies.
How to Unlock & Enter Verso’s Drafts
You can’t accidentally wander into Verso’s Drafts. This is true endgame content, and access is locked behind two non-negotiable requirements:
Unlock Requirements
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Story Progress: You must reach Act III of the main story.
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Key Ability: You must unlock Esquie’s diving ability.
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This requires raising your Relationship Rank with Esquie to Level 6 at the Camp.
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Relationship progression only becomes available in Act III.
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Location on the World Map
Once both conditions are met:
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Open your World Map
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Head east of Lumière, in the southern region of the continent
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Look for a distinctive portal on the water, marked by:
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A swirling whirlpool in the air
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Rocks decorated with candy and children’s toys
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Use Esquie’s dive ability at this location to enter Verso’s Drafts.
A Treasure Hunter’s Checklist: Key Rewards & Missable Loot
Verso’s Drafts is loaded with powerful gear and unique collectibles. If you’re chasing full completion, these are the most important rewards to secure.
New Weapons & Where to Find Them
| Weapon | Character | How to Obtain |
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| Sucreso | Verso | Found in a treehouse behind a grand piano, accessed via a grapple point near the large “Cake Door.” |
| Esquiaro | Monoco | Located at the very end of the diving board in the Gestral Baths area. |
| Esqium | Maelle | Reward for solving a Paint Cage puzzle north of the Open Playground flag. |
| Bonbim | Lune | Purchased from the merchant Najabla for 102,424 Chroma after defeating them in combat. |
Powerful New Pictos (Abilities)
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Double Third
Every third hit of a Skill deals double damage.
Obtained by defeating the Barbasucette and Machinapieds on the cliff past the entrance. -
Trigger-Happy
A must-have for Free Aim builds.
Dropped by the unique boss Romanifo the Half-Baked Gestral. -
Empowering Jumps
Counters deal 100% more damage for each successful Jump Counter in a turn.
Reward for completing the Seesaw Challenge.
The Essential “Piece of Cake” Quest Item
One item is mandatory for full exploration: the Piece of Cake (also known as the Birthday Cake).
How to Get the Piece of Cake
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In the Gestral Baths, find three Gestrals complaining about a lost toy boat.
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Drop off the nearby waterfall, turn around, and locate the Toy Boat hidden in an alcove behind the water.
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Return the Toy Boat to the Gestrals to receive the Piece of Cake.
Why It Matters
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Opens the large, talking “Cake Door”
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Grants access to:
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A major area section
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A boss encounter
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A fast-travel point
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Missing this item locks you out of key content.
Conquering the Challenges: Puzzles & Boss Strategies
Verso’s Drafts doesn’t pull its punches. Expect clever puzzles and some of the hardest optional fights in the game.
Puzzle Solutions: Hopscotch & Diving
Hopscotch Puzzles
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Four hopscotch puzzles total
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Each rewards unique character hairstyles
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Examples include the Chic Hairstyle for Verso and Double Bun for Sciel
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The toughest challenge is the Broken Hopscotch puzzle near the Reverie Path
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Requires finding nine scattered tiles in a specific order
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Diving Board Minigame
Located in the Gestral Baths:
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Jump from the diving board and land in the center of:
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Blue ring
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Yellow ring
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Red ring
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Each successful landing earns rewards from a nearby Gestral, including:
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French Bob Hairstyle for Monoco
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Colour of Lumina item
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Boss Encounters & Recommended Builds
Verso’s Drafts features seven optional bosses, each designed to punish unprepared players.
Recommended Level
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Level 80–89 for a comfortable experience
| Boss | Strategy & Build Tips |
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| Romanifo (Half-Baked Gestral) | This is a puzzle fight. Ignore direct attacks. Pop the starter balloon with Free Aim, then rapidly shoot the balloons that spawn. Each balloon deals ~32,000 damage. High-Speed characters maximize Aimed Shots per turn. |
| Chromatic Licorne & Others | These tanky bosses reward synergy. A Burn-stacking team is extremely effective: apply Burn with Verso, then detonate it using Maelle’s “Burning Canvas” for massive damage. |
| Monsieur Frappe | A counter-focused duel. Counter his attacks successfully three times in a row to earn the Feint Pictos. High Agility and Luck help ensure first turns and reliable counters. |
Don’t Miss This: Final Tips for Completion
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Unlock All Fast-Travel Flags
There are five Expedition Flags:
Open Playground, Gestral Baths, Candy Land, Reverie Path, Licornapieds Station -
Visit Merchant Najabla
Found near the Reverie Path
Sells rare Pictos like AP Discount and Consuming Attack, but only after you defeat them in battle -
Always Check Behind Waterfalls
Several secrets—including the Toy Boat—are hidden in alcoves behind rushing water
Final Thoughts: A Perfect Endgame Playground
Verso’s Drafts is a masterful blend of playful creativity and uncompromising challenge—a fitting “thank you” to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s most dedicated players. With the right preparation and this guide in hand, you can uncover every secret, claim every reward, and prove your mastery of this unforgettable post-game adventure.
What was the toughest challenge you faced in Verso’s Drafts?
Was it a boss, a puzzle, or tracking down that final elusive tile? Share your experience with fellow Maestros below 👇
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