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Esquie's Nest is an area that you will visit during Act 1 in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. See an Esquie's Nest walkthrough, and all the weapons and Pictos in the area!
List of Contents
| Esquie's Nest Entrance | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Make sure to get the password from Golgra during the main mission quest in Gestral Village. This is the only way to enter Esquie's Nest. |
| 2 | ![]() Head back to The Continent and go east from Ancient Sanctuary to reach Esquie's Nest. ▶ Interactive Map: All Locations and Areas |
| 3 | ![]() Once you enter the area, you will find an Expedition Flag ahead, as well as the Gestral named Sunniso. It will ask for the password given to you by Golgra. After the cutscene, follow the path ahead until you end up in a room with torches. |
| 4 | ![]() Go up the stairs in the middle and a cutscene with Esquie will trigger. |
| Francois' Cave | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() After the cutscene, head down the slope and go left. Take the grapple point above the chasm to reach the other side where you will find another Expedition Flag if you go left. Be sure to heal up and update your loadout again as you'll be up against Francois in the next room. ▶ Francois Boss Guide |
| 2 | ![]() After the fight, turn around and use the light rope hanging in one of the connecting rooms. Follow the path to your right to go back to the large room where you first meet Esquie. |
| 3 | ![]() Climb the central stairs again and trigger a cutscene at the top to unlock Esquie! |
| 4 | ![]() You can head back to the world map by exiting Esquie's Nest from where you originally entered. You can now mount on Esquie in the Continent and plow through the blue rocks up north! Use Esquie's ability to reach this previously inaccessible area and reach Stone Wave Cliffs. ▶ Stone Wave Cliffs 100% Guide |
There is a trap for the Petank deeper into this area. First, lead the Petank to the right fork in the path. Lead it into the gap on the right wall of the path.
| All Esquie's Nest Bosses | |
|---|---|
Francois |
Weakness: Dark Drop: • Augmented First Strike |
Francois is the only main boss you'll encounter in Esquie's Nest. You'll face him right after you unlock the Francois' Cave rest point. There'll be a cutscene as soon as you enter its lair.
| Esquie's Nest Rest Points | |
|---|---|
![]() 1. Entrance Found right at the entrance of Esquie's Nest. |
![]() 2. Francois' Cave Found on the way to the Francois boss battle. After meeting Esquie, head out the path on the right side of Esquie's room, then continue on until you find this flag. |
| All Esquie's Nest Pictos |
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Augmented First Strike
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There are 2 Pictos you can obtain in Esquie's Nest. They can be obtained by defeating the main boss and by collecting loot within the area.
| Baguette Wardrobe Set | |
|---|---|
![]() Sciel Baguette Outfit |
![]() Sciel Baguette Haircut |
Defeat the Mime in Esquie's Nest to get this set.
All Cosmetics: Outfits and Haircuts
| Esquie's Nest NPCs | ||
|---|---|---|
![]() Esquie |
![]() Francois |
![]() Sunniso |
This is a list of all NPCs you can find in Esquie's Nest. Find locations of all NPCs and what services they provide in our guide below.
List of All NPCs and Locations
| Mime | Location |
|---|---|
![]() Esquie's Nest Mime |
You can easily find the Mime after going past Sunniso, who is guarding the entrance, and falling off the main path to the right. |
All Mime Locations and How to Beat Them
| Journal | How to Get |
|---|---|
![]() Expedition 66 - Marcel |
![]() In the abandoned camp, accessible after defeating Francois and talking to Esquie again. |

Esquie's Nest is located east of Gestral Village. A Lost Gestral can be found standing outside area's entrance.
Interactive Map: All Locations and Areas

You can only enter Esquie's Nest if you received the password from Golgra during the previous mission quest in Gestral Village.
Act 1: Gustave Walkthrough

there is a collapsed pillar after the Francois fight. Get good and don't suck
Esquie's Nest Walkthrough



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