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 outfits they drop.
Mimes aren't the biggest boss challenge in 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 (Prologue)
- 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 (Prologue)
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 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 Mime
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)
The Continent Mimes
Location: On the island with red trees northwest of Old Lumiere and southwest of Visages. This location includes two Mimes that fight together in combat. You must complete Stone Waves Cliffs and unlock Equie's Breaking Corals ability before you can reach these Mimes.
Reward: Luminous Haircut (Lune, Sciel)
Frozen Hearts Mime
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. You must complete Old Lumiere and unlock Equie's Breaking Corals ability to reach this Mime.
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 must complete Old Lumiere and unlock Equie's Breaking Corals ability to reach this Mime.
Reward: Braid Haircut (Sciel)
Visages Mime
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. You must complete Old Lumiere and unlock Equie's Breaking Corals ability to reach this Mime.
Reward: Baguette Outfit (Verso), Baguette Haircut (Verso)
Sirene Mime
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. You must complete Old Lumiere and unlock Equie's Breaking Corals ability to reach this Mime.
Reward: Sirene Haircut (Lune)
The Monolith Mime
Location: Past the Tainted Cliffs fast travel point. Continue along the main path until it splits, then head left and descend the rope near the altar to reach a Mime flanked by two Obscur Nevrons. You must complete Old Lumiere and unlock Equie's Breaking Corals ability to reach this Mime.
Reward: Voluminous Haircut (Maelle)
The Reacher Mime
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. You must complete the Monolith and unlock Esquie's Flight ability to reach this Mime.
Reward: Baguette Outfit (Maelle), Baguette Haircuit (Maelle)
Flying Manor Mime
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 Mime
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 are, so don't spend all your Expedition 33 attribute points on Agility to outpace them.
Break damage is the Expedition 33 Mime's weakness. Break attacks are integral to bringing down a Mime's barrier quickly. 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. Gradient attacks can also do some serious damage, letting you squeeze in extra hits before the Mime recovers.
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 fantasy game along the way.