A new mod for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been released, enhancing dodge and parry timings to different extents. This mod is compatible with the Steam, Epic Games Store, and PC Game Pass versions of the game. Players can choose from three versions that provide varying levels of ease, along with a fourth version that increases the challenge. This dodge and parry mod is freely available for download on NexusMods.
The mod’s creator also provides clear installation instructions for Windows users to help them integrate it into the game’s file directory. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 draws strong inspiration from classic JRPGs like Final Fantasy and The Legend of Dragoon. In its captivating narrative, an entity known as the Paintress draws the number 33 in the sky, marking the departure of individuals aged 33 and older. Consequently, Expedition 33 embarks on a mission to defeat her and put an end to her reign of terror.
Following its launch on April 24, the game quickly gained traction, selling over 500,000 copies across various platforms and receiving a remarkable score of 92 on OpenCritic, making it the top-rated game of 2025. Following Bethesda Game Studios’ surprise release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Kepler Interactive took to social media to draw comparisons between this event and the phenomenon called “barbenheimer” that emerged in 2023. Despite the game’s reliance on timed button presses for combat, the new mod by user Caites facilitates the dodging and parrying mechanics in the PC version. The mod features three options for wider dodge and parry windows, including a version called “True Expert” for tighter timing.
Caites highlighted that standard immunity durations for dodging range from 0.22 to 0.35 seconds and 0.15 to 0.25 seconds for parrying. The mod also allows players to extend dodge timings up to a full second with the “Even Easier” option. This increased leniency enables players to more effectively deal with status debuffs like Burn, especially when combined with the game’s automatic attack timing. While initial instructions focused on the Steam version, the mod is compatible with other platforms as well.
With enthusiastic player feedback and budding mod support, Expedition 33 has begun its journey on a promising note, hinting at the potential for future quality-of-life enhancements.