Where are all the Expedition 33 Mimes? Clair Obscur has its fair share of weird and wonderful enemies, but Mimes are a cut above the rest. These hidden bosses are found in every major location on the Continent, and they are as much an ode to Clair Obscur’s French influence as the cosmetic rewards they drop.
Mimes aren’t the biggest boss challenge in Clair Obscur Expedition 33, but their unique moveset and ability to construct invisible barriers that absorb damage can make them appear impossible to defeat. However, like all mime artist tricks, this is just an illusion. We’ve delved into all the secret areas in the turn-based RPG to provide a complete list of all Mime locations, plus some essential tips on how to beat them.
All Expedition 33 Mime locations
Here’s where to find all Mimes in Expedition 33:
- Lumiere
- Spring Meadows
- Flying Waters
- Ancient Sanctuary
- Esquie’s Nest
- Yellow Harvest
- Frozen Hearts
- Old Lumiere
- The Continent
- Visages
- Sirene
- Inside the Monolith
- The Reacher
- Flying Manor
- Sunless Cliffs
Lumiere Mime
Location: To the right of the stage, past the market as you make your way down to the harbor. This is the only missable Mime, since you cannot return to this area later in your playthrough.
Reward: Lumiere Music Record.
Spring Meadows Mime
Location: Past the Grand Meadow fast travel point. Follow the left path and defeat the Lancelier, then use the grapple points to continue along the cliffside to the circular platform at the end of the path. The Mime stands between the four broken pillars.
Reward: Baguette Outfit (Gustave), Baguette Haircut (Gustave)
Flying Waters Mime
Location: Past the Coral Cave fast travel point. Once you reach the colossal Nevron, turn right and pass through the seaweed to the left of the climbing ledges. This path takes you to a second set of climbing ledges that lead to a Mime that guards a Colour of Lumina.
Reward: Short Haircut (Maelle)
Ancient Sanctuary Mime
Location: Past the Sanctuary Maze fast travel point. Head towards the massive bell in the distance, follow the path on the right as it curves around, and head under the collapsed tree. Continue to the right and squeeze through the rock alcove, then turn left and head towards the wooden structure. The Mime is on the hill to the right.
Reward: Baguette Outfit (Lune), Baguette Haircut (Lune)
Esquie’s Nest Mime
Location: Past the Entrance fast travel point. Proceed through the tunnel until you reach the mushroom path flanked by lanterns. Drop down to the lower section on the right-hand side of the bridge to reach the Mime below.
Reward: Baguette Outfit (Sciel), Baguette Haircut (Sciel)
Yellow Harvest
Location: Past the Harvester’s Hollow fast travel point. Head towards the Jar Nevron patrolling near its fallen ally, and head through the rock alcove to the right. The Mime is in the cave just beyond. You can find this optional region east of Esquie’s Nest, but you can only access it after you recruit Esquie.
Reward: Braid Haircut (Maelle)
Frozen Hearts
Location: Past the Iced Heart fast travel point. Head up the makeshift bridge of frozen train cars, flanked by two fallen Grandis Guards. Use the grapple points to hop between platforms suspended in the air until you reach the Gestral merchant. Head to the right to find the Mime near the pillars. You can find this optional region at the back of Monoco’s Station.
Reward: Short Haircut (Lune)
Old Lumiere Mime
Location: Past the Right Street fast travel point. Continue along the path and proceed past the Fading Man until you reach a sequence of climbing ledges. Ascend them to find the Mime on the upper level. You can only access this area after you complete Old Lumiere as part of the story, so remember to return once you complete it.
Reward: Braid Haircut (Sciel)
The Continent
Location: On the island with red trees northwest of Old Lumiere and southwest of Visages. Use Esquie to swim to the shore and find two Mimes in a meadow.
Reward: Luminous Haircut (Lune, Sciel)
Visages
Location: Past the Joyous Vale fast travel point. Head left, then continue forward until you reach the cliff edge. The Mime is hiding behind a tree just to the left.
Reward: Baguette Outfit (Verso), Baguette Haircut (Verso)
Sirene
Location: Just before the Sewing Atelier fast travel point. Backtrack along the path directly opposite the Tisseur, head up the stairs, and turn right to find the Mime hiding in a dark alcove.
Reward: Sirene Haircut (Lune)
Inside the Monolith
Location: Past the Tainted Cliffs fast travel point. Continue along the main path until it splits, then head left and descend the rope until you reach a Mime flanked by two Obscur Nevrons.
Reward: Voluminous Haircut (Maelle)
The Reacher
Location: Past the Ladder Area fast travel point. Continue forward until you reach a rope on the left. Descend the rope to reach the Mime on the lower level. You can find this region northwest of the island with the two Mimes, but you can only access it once Esquie learns to fly.
Reward: Baguette Outfit (Maelle), Baguette Haircuit (Maelle)
Flying Manor
Location: Past the Central Plaza fast travel point. Continue forward and take the elevator to ascend to the upper level. Cross the bridge and descend the rope on the left. Head right until you reach another rope, then ascend it to the Mime waiting above. This region is in the mountains northeast of Falling Leaves and northwest of Forgotten Battlefield, and is only accessible with Esquie’s flying ability.
Reward: Clea Haircut (Maelle)
Sunless Cliffs
Location: Past the Chroma Portal fast travel point. Step through the portal to challenge the Mime. This region is south of Sirene, and can only be accessed with Esquie’s power of flight.
Reward: Pictos – The One, Bald Haircut (all characters)
How to beat Expedition 33 Mimes
All Mimes in Expedition 33 have the same skills and attack patterns, so once you learn how to beat one, you can beat them all.
To defeat a Mime in Expedition 33, you must first break the invisible barrier they construct during the First Strike battle phase. They summon this barrier no matter how fast your party members are, no matter how many Expedition 33 attribute points you put into Agility.
Skills that inflict Break damage are integral to breaking this barrier quickly. The best Expedition 33 builds include many of these skills, but all expedition members have Break attacks at their disposal. You can also equip Expedition 33 Pictos that enhance status effects like Burn to inflict damage over time and wear them down.
Here are the best skills to beat Mimes for each character:
- Gustave: Overcharge, Shatter
- Lune: Rockslide, Crustal Crush, Terraquake
- Maelle: Fleuret Fury
- Sciel: Phantom Blade, Final Path
- Verso: Perfect Break, Radiant Slash, Phantom Stars
- Monoco: Bruler Bash, Rocher Hammering, Break Point (Gradient)
Once you break a Mime’s stance, they remain stunned and vulnerable to damage until their next turn, so conserve AP to unleash powerful finishers. The best Expedition 33 weapons are a huge asset for this window of opportunity.
Aside from the initial barrier summon, Mimes have just two attacks that can both be dodged and parried. The “hand-to-hand combo” is a swift attack composed of three hits: a forward leap into an immediate right-hand slap, a follow-up left-hand slap, and a headbutt with a two-second wind-up. The “strange combo” is a little slower and involves the Mime summoning an invisible hammer to inflict four hits at regular intervals. These attacks inflict a lot of damage, especially in the early game, so get accustomed to parrying them to defeat them quickly.
Finally, be aware that the Sunless Cliffs Mime is the toughest of the lot. You can only take one character into battle against it, so make sure you’re suitably prepared before you take it on. Your first victory against this Mime rewards you with the Pictos and Bald haircut for the character you used to beat it. To unlock the cosmetic for all characters, you must challenge it multiple times with each expedition member.
Now that you’ve found and beaten all the Expedition 33 Mimes, discover the best Clair Obscur builds for taking on even more powerful bosses in the story. Our list of Expedition 33 outfits can help you complete your wardrobe with any cosmetics you missed in the fantasy game along the way.
