Best Maelle build in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Maelle is a stance-based fencer who excels at applying pressure through speed, fire-based status effects, and shield disruption inClair Obscur Expedition 33.
Her combat style is all about tempo – switching between Offensive, Defensive, and Virtuose stances to determine the flow of battle. She doesn’t tank or brute-force her way through enemies.
She’s especially powerful in mid-length fights where she can rotate her stances strategically and exploit shielded enemies with specific skills and weapons.
Best character build for Maelle
How to play Maelle
Maelle is a fast, high-damage fencer who shines when you master her stance-switching style.
She cycles between three stances:
You can’t repeat the same stance back-to-back, so smart planning matters. The goal is to flow into Virtuose and use her hardest-hitting skills like Percèe at just the right time. Set up with Swift Stride, land criticals on Marked enemies, and you’ll see huge numbers fly.
Best attributes for Maelle
Maelle benefits most from a build that enhances her agility and damage output:
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Best Skills & Rotation for Maelle
Maelle’s kit revolves around her three stance switches and a small but potent pool of elemental and utility attacks. Her strength lies in timing and tempo; it’s all about rotating stances, exploiting vulnerabilities, and stacking damage-over-time effects.
Best Pictos & Lumina for Maelle
Choose Pictos that reward fast openings, status synergy, and agility-based survival.
Best Weapons for Maelle
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