The Best Graphics Settings For Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a really awesome game that has surprised the world by taking a fresh approach to turn-based mechanics. While a lot of people were sceptical at first, it turns out they’ve actually reinvented the entire concept of turn-based combat. The game looks great and runs decently for the most part, but there are a few simple graphics changes you can make to almost double your FPS without much visual loss. So follow along as we show you exactly which settings to tweak.

Optimise Windows Settings (Windows 11)

Gaming Settings

Disable Xbox Game Bar

• Go to: Settings → Gaming → Xbox Game Bar

• Turn OFF (Unless you have a Ryzen 7900X3D or 7950X3D CPU – they use it for CCD prioritisation).

Graphics Settings

• Settings → Gaming → Graphics → Default Graphics Settings

• Turn ON: Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling.

Capture Settings

• Settings → Gaming → Captures

• Turn OFF all capture options.

Game Mode

• Settings → Gaming → Game Mode

• Turn ON for better game resource prioritisation.

Power Settings

• Settings → System → Power & Battery → Power Mode

  • Use Balanced instead of Best Performance. It's better for sustained boost clocks.

Other Recommendations

• Enable XMP profile in BIOS.

• Update your chipset drivers (AMD/Intel).

• Update your BIOS.

• Ensure Windows Updates are current.

• Install the latest GPU drivers (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel).

NVIDIA Settings Optimisation

Disable NVIDIA Overlay

• Disable the GeForce Experience In-Game Overlay to prevent FPS drops and stutters.

NVIDIA Control Panel Optimisations

Manage 3D Settings

• Low Latency Mode: On

• Power Management Mode: Normal (Avoid “Prefer Maximum Performance”)

• Shader Cache Size:

  • Default is 4GB.

  • Set to 10GB if low on disk space, or 100GB if you have plenty of storage.

Change Resolution

• • You're using your monitor’s native resolution.

  • Refresh rate is correctly set (e.g., 144Hz, 240Hz).

G-Sync (Optional)

• If you have a compatible monitor, enable G-Sync in Set up G-Sync tab.

• If not using G-Sync, consider unlocking FPS for lower input lag.

AMD Radeon Settings Optimisation

Display Settings

• Enable FreeSync if your monitor supports it.

Graphics Settings

• Use Custom Profile, not presets.

• Select Discrete GPU (not integrated).

• FSR 4/Fluent Motion Frame

  • Enable if available. Great for older/non-FSR games.

  • Avoid in competitive games (adds input lag).

• Disable:

  • Radeon Anti-Lag

  • Radeon Boost

• Enable:

  • Lock FPS to 3 below monitor’s refresh rate (e.g., 237 FPS on a 240Hz monitor).

  • Keeps GPU usage under 100%, reducing input lag and staying in FreeSync range.

  • Radeon Chill

• Image Sharpening

  • Use it for older games with blurry visuals or TAA.

  • Set the slider to 60–70%.

• Reset Shader Cache

  • Useful if you're getting stutters (especially in games like Call of Duty).

In-Game Settings – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Upscaling Methods

Upscaler	Best Setting	FPS Boost	Notes
DLSS (NVIDIA)	Quality	~12%	Best balance, minimal blurring
XeSS (Intel)	Ultra Quality / Quality	4–8%	Works on all GPUs
TSR (Epic/UE5)	Avoid	~15%	Too blurry

Use DLSS if you have RTX. XeSS is next best. Avoid TSR unless desperate.

Framerate Lock

• Lock FPS to monitor refresh rate minus 3 (e.g., 237 FPS for 240Hz).

• Prevents G-Sync/FreeSync from turning off.

Disable V-Sync

• Adds input lag. Rely on G-Sync/FreeSync instead.

Display Mode

• Use Full Screen for the best performance.

Recommended Graphic Settings

Setting	Recommended	Reason
Post-Processing	Low	Removes blur (motion blur, DOF, film grain)
Anti-Aliasing	Low	Upscaling handles AA
Shadows	Medium	Low makes visuals too flat
Global Illumination	Medium	Good balance
Reflections	Low–Medium	High cost to FPS
Textures	Based on VRAM: 8GB+ = Epic 6GB = High 4GB = Medium <4GB = Low	Use GPU memory wisely
Visual Effects	Medium or Low	Medium gives decent visuals, but can spike during combat
Foliage & Shading	High	Low performance cost, nice visuals

Don't Forget These!

• Keep drivers up to date.

• Reset shader cache if encountering stuttering.

• Consider GPU overclocking for ~12% extra FPS.

• Adjust based on your monitor resolution and FPS target (60Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz, etc.).