Completing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Journal Locations

Expedition Journals are the key collectibles in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. These remnants narrate the fate of previous expeditions, revealing how they came to an end. Look out for some hidden Journals tucked away in unexpected locations, marked by their distinct glowing diamonds!

Almost every area in Clair Obscur contains at least one Expedition Journal, with many locations housing several. It’s possible to finish the game without finding them all. To help you complete your collection, here’s a comprehensive list of Journal locations throughout the game.

Act 1 Journals

You can find these Journals on the first island. If you miss any, you can always return in later Acts.

Expedition 87

Located along the main story route at the end of Grand Meadow, this Journal can be found in the room with the first White Nevron.

Expedition 68

This Journal appears along the main path in Flying Waters after you reunite with Maelle, just before encountering the first colossal Nevron.

Expedition 53

Head west of Flying Waters’ northern exit to the Small Bourgeon’s lair. The lost journal is hidden in the tunnel behind the small White Nevron.

Expedition 63

Inside the Ancient Sanctuary, take the main path that curves right into a cave lit by blue lanterns. Instead of entering the cave, continue straight to discover a circular area housing the Paint Cage and the Expedition Journal from Year 63.

Expedition 52

At the Gestral Village, follow the signs toward the Arena until you see the Gestral Doctor. Between the Doctor and the nearest Arena sign, you’ll find a narrow alley that conceals a hidden Journal.

Expedition 66

When Esquie opens the pathway from his nest by knocking over the pillar, follow him using the grappling hook. Afterward, look for a side path to the right to find this Journal.

Expedition 62

On the Continent Map, head toward the Ancient Sanctuary where the Chromatic Bruler resides. Once you have Esquie, break the blue rocks north of the Chromatic’s location to reveal the Journal beyond them.

Expedition 38

In the Yellow Harvest area, proceed to the right-hand path and climb the hill when you reach the ponds and statues. The Journal is located in the meadow at the top. You’ll also find the Death Bomb Pictos in the crevice to the right of the hill path, with a grapple point beyond the Journal leading to a hidden merchant.

Expedition 44

In the same Yellow Harvest region (Harvester’s Hollow), make your way to the back edge near the ruins that signal the start of your mountain climb. In the expansive meadow, look for a dead Jar beside an abandoned Journal. Collect it before you start your ascent to avoid backtracking.

Expedition 58

As you navigate the mountain in Yellow Harvest, you’ll spot a flag from Expedition 68 in a cave. Expedition 58 also found that flag; look for a red cavern on the left to identify their final resting spot.

Expedition 78

In Stone Wave Cliffs, take the uphill path to the right when you first encounter the Nevron. Climb the rope there to access Expedition 78 and their Journal. A Paint Cage is also found in the cave beyond their remains.

Expedition 56

After crossing the cave in Stone Wave Cliffs, take the path to the left that leads to a dead end with a street lamp and an Expedition Journal. The Nevron blocking this route is vulnerable to Dark damage, so make sure Sciel is in your party if she isn’t already.

Expedition 50

When you pass the Shrine to the Paintress in Stone Wave Cliffs, take the next left to discover the remains of Expedition 50.

Act 2

These Journals become available in Act 2, including areas on the first island that are only accessible by swimming. Esquie gains swimming capabilities once Act 1 wraps up.

Expedition 64

Swim southeast from Esquie’s Nest to the forested peninsula extending from the first island. The path south and west will lead you to an old outpost from Expedition 64.

Expedition 45

Swim west along the northern coast of the first island to discover the Crushing Cave. Defeat the boss inside, and then climb the rope behind it. At the fork, turn left to find Expedition 45’s Journal.

Expedition 36

The White Tree can be found on a small atoll to the west of the starting island. This location has the journal along with a music record.

Expedition 54

Swim east from Stone Wave Cliffs to enter Stone Wave Cliffs Cave. Follow the path to the bottom, where Expedition 54’s Journal is guarded by a Chromatic Hexga.

Expedition 41

In the Forgotten Battlefield, turn right to enter the trenches when you meet the Fading Woman. Inside on the left corridor, where you can see glowing embers, is this Journal.

Expedition 57

Upon exiting the trenches in the Forgotten Battlefield, you’ll find a grassy area populated with old trebuchets and other siege engines. This Journal will be visible on your right as you exit the trenches.

Expedition 48

After leaving the Forgotten Battlefield and returning to the Continent Map, travel east to locate the Stone Quarry. The Expedition Journal is at the rear, next to the White Troubadour.

Expedition 65

Once you recruit Monoco, head to the back of the room where you faced him and traverse the chasm using the train tracks. The Journal will be on your left. You can also speak to the Grandis nearby to receive a Recoat.

Expedition 47

After leaving Monoco’s Station, travel west along the way to Old Lumiere. Follow the forest path past Gestral Beach toward the Bourgeon, where you’ll discover a campsite with a Journal on your right.

Expedition 58

This Journal is collected automatically as part of the main storyline in Old Lumiere. You will access it upon returning to Camp after the last encounter in the area.

Fracture Survivor

From the Expedition Flag on Left Streen (Maelle’s Path) in Old Lumiere, go through the ruined doorway and take the right route in the large plaza beyond. Drop down through the hole in the pipe and turn around to find a locked gate. You can open it using the Old Key from the Festival at the start of the game, retrieving the Journal from the Fracture beyond it.

Expedition 42

Facing the exit of Old Lumiere where the Manor was, go to the right to discover a trail and a climbing rope. Descend the ledge to find Expedition 42’s camp and Journal.

Expedition 43

Once Esquie can break coral reefs, swim east of the Coastal Cave and take the counterclockwise route to the island in the northern inlet. You’ll need to battle or avoid the Chromatic Reaper Cultist in order to access the camp beyond it, where the Journal awaits.

Expedition 35

In the western channel, accessible after breaking coral reefs, look for the area called Falling Leaves. Follow the trail through the ravine, climbing the ropes back to the surface. After defeating the duo of Glaises, Expedition 35’s final Journal will be to your left, next to the bridge.

Expedition 49

On the higher path in Falling Leaves, scout ahead and to the right to find a gate watched over by the Young Boy. Return to the ravine, to the cave with the upside-down statue and Manor Entrance, and speak to the Statue.

Go back to the Young Boy, and he’ll open the gate to the summit path. Look for the Journal on your left along the trail after climbing the large rope.

Renoir

After defeating Renoir in Old Lumiere, return to the spot where you fought him and search for a hole in the garden wall. You’ll come across a Manor Entrance against the back cliffs. Once inside, go through the door to the master bedroom, where Renoir’s Journal is on the nightstand.

Expedition 40

When preparing to battle the Axons in Act 2, swim north from the midpoint between them to find an island featuring a Merchant named Grasanori. His camp contains a Journal.

Expedition 69

In Visages’ Lair, select the Joy path on the left. In the area lined with floral mannequins, veer left and climb the ledge to uncover some unfinished climbing anchors along with the Journal of Expedition 69.

Unknown

In the Anger section of Visages (the right path), turn right when you spot the miniboss mask over the exit; you’ll find a Manor Entrance there. Within the second room, a mysterious Journal awaits.

Expedition 39

In the Sorrow section of Visages’s Lair, ascend the ledges to the right of the mask boss. The Journal will be at the top.

Expedition 55

Pay attention to the right side of the path to Sirene; there’s a Journal at the base of a trellis surrounded by Ballets, shortly after the first Expedition Flag while riding the floating platform.

Expedition 67

In Sirene’s Lair, defeat Glissando and then ride the last floating platform to the Axon’s chamber. Upon disembarking, check the crates and bodies across the gap for a Journal.

Expedition 51

From the entrance of Frozen Hearts, proceed straight along the path as far as it allows, following the train tracks instead of entering the cave to the left. Beyond the floating train cars, there’s a small alcove that holds a Journal.

Expedition 34

The Crows area is located on the map’s west side, south of The Reacher. You’ll find Expedition 34’s Journal at the back left of the yard. Even though the area will be marked as dangerous if your team is below Level 65, you can safely enter as long as you don’t disturb the crows scattered throughout; the boss only appears once they’re all eliminated.

Expedition 70

In the Tainted Lumiere section of the Monolith, look for a collection of market stalls adorned with red and white flowers. There’s a narrow alley to the right that you can grapple across to some floating islands. Keep grappling along the right path and fight through Nevrons to locate this Journal.

Aline

Inside the Monolith, at the gravesite in the Tainted Battlefield, enter the cave to the left. You’ll find a Manor Entrance that leads to the Conservatory. Collect the Record there before continuing on.

Act 3

These Journals are only collectible in Act 3, either because they belong to areas that require flying or diving, or are unlocked through campsite storylines that occur later in the game.

Expedition 46

In Act 3, talk to Lune in camp until she requests assistance in locating Expedition 46. Fly to the east side of Sirene’s Island and enter the new area there; Lune can unlock the gate by playing a song on her guitar.

Inside, defeat the Chromatic Glissando. Expedition 46’s Journal is found in the alcove behind it. The next time you return to camp, talk to Lune to learn her final Gradient Attack.

Unknown

After passing the second Expedition Flag in The Reacher, jump down from the ledge ahead and to the right. You can choose to defeat or sneak past the Orphelins that you land near, then proceed to the Manor Entrance straight ahead, beneath the ramp leading back to the main path. A Journal is immediately inside.

Expedition 61

As you climb The Reacher, you’ll discover this Journal in front of the hot-air balloon while navigating through the Foggy Area after overcoming the Veileurs.

Expedition 37

Fly to Gestral Beach in the inland sea southeast of Sirene’s Island, which has a wall-climbing challenge. Just inside the entrance, check to the right for an easy-to-miss Journal.

Expedition 84

Fly west of the Abbest Cave and look for a clearing in the forest where you can touch down. Here, you’ll find The Fountain. Take the left-hand route, moving past Blanche, the last Unfinished Nevron. The Journal is found down the path behind them.

Unknown

Fly to a location known as The Canvas on a floating island southwest of the Monolith and retrieve the Dessendre family portrait there. Insert the portrait into the frame on the right-hand staircase in the Manor to unlock the door to the Atelier at the back. The Journal lies in the center of the floor within.

Julie, Verso

Fly directly west from the northern exit of the Forgotten Battlefield; you’ll discover a small cliff with Nevrons and ruined structures that were unreachable from below. Land there and clear a path to the back to find both Journals. Julie’s Journal resides in the tents on the left, while Verso’s is at the rear of the pass.

Simon

Enter Renoir’s Drafts, located south of the Axon Islands, once Esquie can dive. Fight your way to the far end to find a new area known as The Abyss. Jump off the ledge at the end of the path to discover Simon, the game’s most challenging boss. If you manage to defeat him (which is no easy feat), you can claim his Journal as a prize.

Expedition 60

As you approach the final encounter, look for a path to the right just before entering the Opera House. Stand at the edge and peer into the water, then ask Esquie to retrieve the Journal glimmering below.