The role that Verso plays in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 falls under being able to swap between different roles in battle. He brings to the table a variety of single-target and area-of-effect abilities to deal with enemies. This makes him extremely versatile on the battlefield and a reliable team asset.
This guide walks you through the best builds for Verso, along with his most powerful skills and best-suggested gear setups so you can maximize his potential on the battlefield.
Verso’s Burn Build Explained
Best Weapons
When it comes to Burn-focused build, Corpeso is the primary Fire-elemental sword used by Verso. With each Base Attack of his, the weapon generates Burn effects that scale along with his Perfection Rank. Thus, in order to maximize this kind of build, emphasis must be placed on leveling Vitality and Agility because these two are the crucial scaling stats that benefit the sword-among all others.
Corpeso Traits (at Level 20+)
- Verso’s Base Attacks apply 2 stacks of Burn per Perfection Rank—so at S Rank, he applies 10 Burn per hit.
- He gains 1 AP every time his Perfection Rank increases.
- Enemies take 50% more Burn damage per Perfection Rank, meaning at S Rank, they suffer 400% Burn damage.
Best Skills
Since this build is centered around Verso’s Base Attacks, Skills take a backseat but still play a crucial role in specific scenarios and emergencies. It’s important to have the right set of abilities to complement his primary damage strategy.
- From Fire gives Verso a way to heal himself slightly, but only if his target is already Burning—perfect for staying in the fight a bit longer. If you need a stronger heal or if no enemies are Burning, Perfect Recovery is a better choice as it not only restores more HP but also clears status effects.
- Assault Zero is a useful tool for quickly boosting Verso’s Perfection Rank. However, once he hits the high levels (around 80–90), this Skill becomes less essential, as he’ll have enough Lumina Points to spam Free Aim shots for similar results.
- It’s always smart to have a Breaking Skill in your loadout. Perfect Break stands out as Verso’s best option—it not only helps Break enemies efficiently but also instantly bumps him up to S Rank upon a successful Break, syncing perfectly with Corpeso’s Burn bonuses. While using the Breaking Attack Lumina and relying on Base Attacks can be tempting, Perfect Break is far more effective and synergistic.
- Opening battles with Powerful is a solid strategy, giving the whole team an attack buff, similar to how Sciel’s Rush works. For your final skill slot, pick what fits your playstyle. In this build, Steeled Strike was our choice—it delivers a heavy single-target hit and pairs nicely with the Cheater Pictos.
Best Luminas
Like the rest of your party, Verso should equip Cheater and Second Chance as soon as he has enough Lumina Points. These are invaluable—Cheater grants double turns, effectively doubling his Burn output, while Second Chance gives him a free revive, ensuring he stays in the fight longer.
A core element of this build is Double Burn, which is absolutely vital. At S Rank, it allows Verso to apply 20 Burn per hit. Pair it with Longer Burn to increase Burn duration by two turns, letting Corpeso’s passive effects fully shine over time.
Key Luminas for Verso’s Burn Build
- Combo Attack Luminas: Equip as many as possible to gain extra strikes with Base Attacks, each applying more Burn from Corpeso.
- Attack Luminas: Any Lumina with “Attack” in its name will enhance Base Attacks, strengthening the core of this build.
- Double Burn: Allows Verso to apply 20 Burn per hit at S Rank, essential for maximizing damage.
- Longer Burn: Extends Burn duration by two turns, increasing the effectiveness of Corpeso’s passive.
- Augmented Aim, Marking Shots, Burning Shots: Use these Luminas to fire off Free Aim shots, marking enemies and adding Burn stacks while boosting Verso’s Perfection Rank.
This setup ensures that Verso can apply massive Burn damage while also gaining strategic benefits from each Lumina choice.
