Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Where to Find Chroma
Chroma plays a central role in progression throughout Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, appearing in everything from small exploration rewards to massive late-game payouts. To make sense of where those amounts are placed, this guide uses the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Interactive Map to show how Chroma is distributed across the world.
Chroma locations span open paths, guarded areas, destructible objects like Paint Cages and Paint Spikes, and story-gated regions such as Joyful Vale and Anger Vale. Some pickups sit in plain sight, while others only become accessible after clearing enemies or reaching new areas. Because of this, Chroma collection naturally scales with progression. This guide focuses entirely on Chroma locations shown on the map, helping you identify high-value pickups, plan efficient cleanup routes, and understand where the biggest Chroma rewards tend to appear.
How To Get Chroma
- Chroma pickups represent raw currency found throughout the world
- Smaller Chroma piles reward early exploration and side paths
- Larger Chroma amounts usually appear in late-game or gated regions
- Some Chroma requires defeating enemies guarding the pickup
- Paint Cages and Paint Spikes often hide high-value Chroma
Locations for Chroma
Exploration-Based Chroma Pickups
Many Chroma pickups reward simple exploration. For example, smaller amounts appear near crates, barrels, ruined camps, and environmental landmarks like cliffs or pillars. Because these pickups often sit slightly off the main path, they reward players who slow down and check corners. Over time, these smaller amounts add up, especially during early and mid-game progression.
At the same time, some medium-value Chroma appears inside caves, behind shipwrecks, or tucked into crawl spaces. As a result, revisiting earlier regions with fresh eyes often turns up missed currency. These exploration-based pickups help smooth progression without forcing combat, making them ideal targets during cleanup runs.
Enemy-Guarded and Combat-Based Chroma
As you move deeper into the game, Chroma increasingly appears behind enemy encounters. Many pickups sit behind small enemy groups, elite foes, or named enemies like Chromatic variants. Because of this, combat readiness directly affects how efficiently you can farm Chroma.
In several cases, defeating a guarding enemy opens access to a large Chroma reward rather than dropping it directly. This design encourages clearing spaces fully instead of rushing past threats. As a result, these Chroma pickups often align with difficulty spikes and signal that you’re meant to engage rather than avoid combat.
Paint Cages, Paint Spikes, and Late-Game Chroma
High-value Chroma frequently comes from destructible world objects. Paint Cages and Paint Spikes hide some of the largest payouts, including five-figure Chroma rewards. Because these objects don’t always sit on the main path, they’re easy to miss during a first pass through an area.
Later regions push this idea further. Chroma found near masks, expedition flags, and boss-adjacent areas often signals a transition into tougher content. Large Chroma rewards near places like Joyful Vale or Anger Vale serve as preparation for what comes next. Together, these pickups make Chroma routing an important part of late-game planning.
Chroma Locations Table
| Category | Chroma Amount | Location Context |
|---|---|---|
| Chroma | x5235 | Hidden inside a breakable candy jar |
| Chroma | x6965 | Guarded by an enemy group near a ledge |
| Chroma | x9995 | Right side of the Lampmaster area |
| Chroma | x19990 | Reached by grappling across a gap |
| Chroma | x5435 | Inside a cave |
| Chroma | x4993 | Reward from destroying a Paint Cage |
| Chroma | x4990 | On top of a pillar near Chromatic Danseuse |
| Chroma | x2495 | Beside a gate |
| Chroma | x3950 | Beside a cannon and fallen corpse |
| Chroma | x3160 | Behind the Gold Chevaliere |
| Chroma | x790 | Near a grappling hook path |
| Chroma | x1305 | In a ruined camp |
| Chroma | x653 | Right side of an Expedition Flag |
| Chroma | x1220 | Behind the stage area |
| Chroma | x180 | Behind the Chromatic Lancelier |
| Chroma | x15390 | Guarded by multiple enemies |
| Chroma | x4223 | Accessed after clearing an elite enemy path |
| Chroma | x4515 | Ruined camp after defeating Chromatic Goblu |
| Chroma | x6255 | Corner area behind the Manor door |
| Chroma | x4900 | Reward from destroying a Paint Spike |
FAQs
Where to find Chroma in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
You can find Chroma throughout the world using the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Interactive Map, which shows every pickup location.
Does the map include Paint Cage and Paint Spike Chroma?
Yes. All Chroma tied to Paint Cages and Paint Spikes appears on the map.
Are large Chroma amounts tied to enemies?
Often yes. Many high-value Chroma pickups sit behind enemy encounters or elite foes.
Is this the full Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Map?
This page focuses on Chroma, while the full map includes every category across the game.
When should you farm Chroma?
Most players benefit from collecting smaller amounts early, then returning later for large guarded pickups.
Credit: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Maps by Wand
