How to romance Sciel in Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Although Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is full of danger and deadlines, there’s still time for sparks to fly. Sciel, with her carefree spirit and infectious optimism, is one character you can grow close to. If you’re hoping for more than just friendship, here’s how to romance her along the way.

Expedition 33 Sciel romance guide

If you have yet to unlock Sciel, you’ll have to progress further in Act 1 by completing the Gestral Village main storyline. There’s a lot to do here, including answering the Gestral Gambler’s riddle, but the one you want to focus on is the task involving the tournament. Once you’ve conquered this battle, you must reach Act 2 to begin romancing Sciel.

When setting up camp, you can spend time with various characters, increasing your Relationship level. Speak to Sciel and always accept her offer to spend time with her. Those who don’t see this option may need to continue with the story, as these dialogue options gradually appear throughout the game. Based on my experience, you can sometimes spend extra time during a camp session, which allows you to make up for any time you may have missed. You must speak to Sciel until you reach Relationship Level 4. Be warned: accepting this partner may lock you out of other potential romances, but I’m still working through the ending to see what actually happens.

Relationship Level 4 correct answer

Things take a turn on the night you’re transitioning Sciel’s Relationship Level from 3 to 4, which most likely happens after your first Axon takedown. Instead of asking for a story, she leans in with a mischievous glint in her eye and says she’s in the mood for something a little more… adventurous. Something with a thrill—maybe even a little frisky, if you catch my drift. When she teases, “So?”, respond with a confident smirk and say, “Do you even need to ask?”

You’ll be hit with a classic fade-to-black screen, showcasing a description that states, “Verso and Sciel became more than friends.” Not only will your Relationship increase, but you’ll also get Sciel’s exclusive Gradient Attack, Doom.

Relationship Level 5 correct answer

After you’ve eliminated the second Axon in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s storyline, you’ll get another shot at romance upon reaching Level 5 in Sciel’s Relationship level. She’ll prompt you with another secret rendezvous when she states, “And by today, I mean tonight.” Choose “I feel used. But I like it.”

While you’ll share two unforgettable nights with Sciel, don’t expect things to get official between the two of you. In fact, both Sciel and Verso make it clear this romance is just a fling with no strings attached. You’ll even have a couple of chances to turn her down, opening the door for a potential new love interest in Expedition 33. The romance scenes are mostly there for your enjoyment, offering no buffs like you might find in other RPGs. Still, unlocking a new Gradient Attack is pretty nice, especially with Sciel’s Dark energy that can wipe out enemies across the battlefield.