Looking to amplify your damage output in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? The Tainted Pictos is a powerful upgrade that grants +15% stacked damage per active status effect, making it a must-have for status-heavy builds. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly where to find the Tainted Pictos and how to make the most of them in combat.
Unlock the Paint Break Ability
To get the Critical Break Pictos in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you’ll need to progress the main story far enough to unlock the Paint Break ability. Paint Break ability is unlocked once you have 4 out of 9 Lost Gestrals.
Once you find 4 of them, go back to the Camp and talk to Sastro. He will help you unlock a new power called Paint Break, which you need to reach the Tainted Pictos.
Tainted Pictos Location
Here’s where to find the Tainted Pictos:
- Region: Stonewave Cliffs
- Near Landmark: Old Farm Rest Point
Fast travel to the Old Farm Rest Point. From there, head to the left until you find a pinned spike nearby. Use your Paint Break ability to destroy the spike. This will reveal a mini-boss enemy—defeat it to obtain the Tainted Pictos.
