How To Get Tints in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
If you’re trying to track down every Tint type in the game, this guide is built around the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Interactive Map, which shows Tint locations spread across every major region. Rather than treating Tints as random pickups, the map makes it clear how they’re distributed and why certain areas reward specific shard types or catalysts.
Tints in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 come from exploration, enemy encounters, Paint Cages, Paint Spikes, and late-game zones tied to masks and expedition flags. Because of that, Tint progression closely follows story progression. Early areas lean toward Colour of Lumina, while tougher regions introduce Revive, Energy, Healing, and high-tier Chroma Catalysts. This guide focuses entirely on the Tint category shown on the map, helping you understand where each type appears and when it’s worth returning for cleanup.
How To Get Tints
- Tint pickups represent consumables, upgrades, and catalysts found across the world
- Colour of Lumina appears most frequently and rewards steady exploration
- Shards like Revive, Energy, and Healing often sit near combat encounters
- Paint Cages and Paint Spikes hide many high-value Tint rewards
- Advanced Chroma Catalysts usually appear in late-game or gated areas
Tint Locations and Progression
Exploration-Based Tint Pickups
Many Tint locations reward simple exploration. Colour of Lumina frequently appears near crates, barrels, ruined camps, and small environmental landmarks. Because these pickups often sit just off the main path, they encourage slower, more deliberate movement through each area. Over time, these small finds stack up and support steady progression.
At the same time, some Tints appear in vertical or layered spaces. You’ll find Colour of Lumina on balconies, ledges, platforms, and behind structures. As a result, revisiting earlier regions often uncovers missed resources, especially once paths feel more familiar. These exploration-based Tints form the backbone of early and mid-game supply.
Enemy-Guarded and Combat-Focused Tints
As difficulty increases, Tints increasingly sit behind enemies. Many Energy Tint Shards, Healing Tint Shards, and Revive Tint Shards appear near guarded paths or active encounters. Because of this, combat readiness directly affects how quickly you can stock up on support items.
In several cases, defeating enemies doesn’t drop the Tint directly. Instead, clearing the area grants access to the pickup itself. This design encourages full engagement rather than avoidance. As a result, combat-based Tints often align with difficulty spikes and act as preparation for upcoming encounters.
Paint Cages, Paint Spikes, and High-Tier Catalysts
Paint Cages and Paint Spikes play a major role in Tint distribution. Chroma Elixir Shards, Revive Tint Shards, and multiple Chroma Catalyst tiers hide behind destructible objects throughout the world. Because these objects don’t always stand out, they’re easy to miss during a first pass.
Later regions introduce Polished, Grandiose, and Resplendent Chroma Catalysts. These higher-tier Tints usually appear near masks, expedition flags, or elite enemies in places like Joyful Vale, Anger Vale, and Tainted zones. Together, these locations signal late-game progression and provide the resources needed for tougher challenges ahead.
Tint Locations Table
| Category | Tint | Location Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tint | Colour of Lumina | Hidden near crates in ruined camps |
| Tint | Revive Tint Shard | Locked behind a Paint Cage |
| Tint | Energy Tint Shard | Guarded by enemies near Mask of Sadness |
| Tint | Healing Tint Shard | Found along side paths near expedition flags |
| Tint | Chroma Elixir Shard | Hidden inside destructible Paint Cages |
| Tint | Polished Chroma Catalyst | Placed on balconies and elevated platforms |
| Tint | Grandiose Chroma Catalyst | Guarded by elite enemies or bosses |
| Tint | Resplendent Chroma Catalyst | Late-game reward near masks and gated regions |
| Tint | Recoat | Found near structures, benches, or statues |
| Tint | Shape of Energy | Accessed through story-related locations |
| Tint | Shape of Health | Hidden behind environmental interactions |
| Tint | Colour of Lumina | Scattered throughout trains, camps, and ruins |
| Tint | Revive Tint Shard | Guarded by grouped enemies in late zones |
| Tint | Energy Tint Shard | Placed near shrines and major landmarks |
| Tint | Resplendent Chroma Catalyst | Found near Joyful Vale and Anger Vale paths |
FAQs
Where to find Tints in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
You can find all Tint locations using the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Interactive Map, which shows every pickup across the world.
Are all Tint types included on the map?
Yes. The map includes Colour of Lumina, shards, catalysts, and special Tint items.
Do Paint Cages contain important Tints?
Absolutely. Many high-value shards and catalysts sit behind Paint Cages and Paint Spikes.
Are advanced Chroma Catalysts late-game only?
Mostly yes. Polished, Grandiose, and Resplendent catalysts usually appear in tougher regions.
When should you focus on collecting Tints?
Most players collect Colour of Lumina naturally, then return later for guarded and gated Tints.
Credit: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Maps by Wand
