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A guide on how to beat Francois, a Main Story and Optional Boss in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. See Francois's weaknesses, attack patterns, and how to dodge and counter its attacks.
| Francois | |||
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| Weak | Resist | Immune | Absorb |
| Dark | None | None | None |
| Weakpoint | None | ||
| Quest | Act 1: Gustave | ||
| Location | |||
| All Francois Rewards | |
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| EXP | 1857 |
| Items | • Augmented First Strike |

Francois is a main story boss encountered in Esquie's Nest soon after meeting Esquie for the first time. Follow the direction Esquie pointed you at until you find an Expedition Flag. Francois' boss room is just past it.

You will also find Francois inside the Endless Tower as the notable enemy for Stage 8, Trial 1.

Despite using only Ice attacks and having an icy appearance, Francois is actually weak to Dark-type attacks and not Fire-types. Make use of Sciel's Dark attacks to wrap up the fight early and try to keep her alive.

Francois' "strongest Ice attack" deals massive damage to its target and can even down them from full health if it's not dodge or parried. Be sure to have recovery Skills equipped in case you run out of tints keeping your party healthy.
| Francois uses the strongest Ice attack after charging up and blasts its target with a beam. | |
| How to Dodge | Dodge shortly after the second charge. |
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| How to Counter | Press the parry button shortly after the second charge pulse, right before he unleashes the beam. |

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How to Beat Francois



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