How to open Paint Cages in Flying Waters in Clair Obscur Expedition 33?
If you've made it to Flying Waters in
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
, you already know this area is more than just a visual masterpiece — it's full of sneaky secrets and high-value loot.
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Among them? The mysterious Paint Cages. These organic-looking containers guard essential resources, but they won't open unless you figure out their puzzle-like mechanics. Here's a simple guide to opening the Paint Cages in Flying Waters fast.
What Are Paint Cages in Clair Obscur Expedition 33?
Paint Cages are strange, living containers you'll spot throughout
Expedition 33's
watery biomes. They're sealed with energy beams and can't be opened directly. To unlock them, you'll need to locate and shoot specific glowing weak points scattered in the environment around the cage.
Paint Cage Achievement & Puzzle Solution in Flying Waters | Clair Obscur Expedition 33
How to Open Flying Waters Paint Cage 1 in Clair Obscur Expedition 33?
Once you've splashed into Flying Waters and followed the main path, keep going until you reach a circular area with a huge whale statue at its center.
The Paint Cage sits quietly near the right-hand edge of this arena. Now here's how to unlock it:
Weak Point 1: Directly to the right of the cage, partly hidden in the reeds. Look for a faint pulsing glow.
Directly to the right of the cage, partly hidden in the reeds. Look for a faint pulsing glow. Weak Point 2: Opposite side — up on the cliff wall above some broken stone pillars.
Opposite side — up on the cliff wall above some broken stone pillars. Weak Point 3: On the whale statue's fin. Hard to miss once you look up.
Shoot all three, and the cage cracks open. Your prize? A Chroma Elixir Shard — a party-wide HP boost item. Definitely worth grabbing.
How to Unlock Flying Waters 2nd Paint Cage in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!
How to Open Flying Waters Paint Cage 2 in Clair Obscur Expedition 33?
This one's trickier. After the emotional reunion with Maelle in the Manor, exit and take the right path.
Pass the anchor and the giant Cruler blacksmith, then look for a red-tinged side opening — that's your entrance to Coral Cave.
Inside, you'll drop into a hostile arena with three Crulers. The Paint Cage? Right in the middle. Whether you fight or flee, here's how to break it open:
Weak Point 1: Behind the cage, up on a cliff ledge. Grapple if needed.
Behind the cage, up on a cliff ledge. Grapple if needed. Weak Point 2: On a tight cluster of small stone pillars to the right.
On a tight cluster of small stone pillars to the right. Weak Point 3: Suspended on an underwater mine, slightly elevated across from the cage.
Take out all three points (quickly, if you're dodging Crulers), and the cage bursts open. Inside, you'll find a Revive Tint Shard that boosts your in-battle revival power.
Big win.
Quick Tips Before You Dive Back In
Use the environment: Many weak points are cleverly hidden behind or above major landmarks.
Many weak points are cleverly hidden behind or above major landmarks. Don't always fight: Sometimes grabbing the loot and sprinting is the smarter move.
Sometimes grabbing the loot and sprinting is the smarter move. Stay alert: Even after opening the cage, enemies won't pause to celebrate.
Paint Cages might seem like a side distraction, but the rewards they hold are awesome especially as the difficulty ramps up. So keep your eyes peeled, your aim steady, and don't leave Flying Waters without cracking them both open.
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