Curious about Hexga and the Paintress lore in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Here’s how to complete the Hexga quest, find the Rock Crystals, and decide whether to help or fight this unique Nevron.
Hexga Quest in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Help or Hurt?
Like everything else in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the NPCs are just as layered and intriguing as the main story. One of the more memorable encounters happens in the Stone Wave Cliffs, where you meet a sad, incomplete Nevron named Hexga. This melancholic rock-like creature has a request—and what you choose to do next shapes your reward and the lore you uncover.
Here’s a full walkthrough of the Hexga quest, including how to find the items it needs and what happens if you decide to challenge it in battle.
🪨 Where to Find Hexga
You’ll bump into Hexga naturally while progressing through Stone Wave Cliffs as part of the main quest. It looks like other Nevrons in the area but speaks in a softer, weaker tone. It describes itself as “a poor threat” and asks for help to become whole again.
Hexga’s request?
Find three shining, lustrous, glistening rocks in the nearby cavern.
🌟 Rock Crystal Locations for Hexga’s Quest
After talking to Hexga and accepting the task, head into the cave right next to its location.
What to do:
- Enter the cave and follow the golden thread down into the deeper section.
- Immediately, you’ll see the first Lustrous Rock Crystal guarded by an enemy. Beat the enemy, then interact with the crystal.
- Stick to the left side of the cave and do a bit of platforming to find the other two Rock Crystals.
- Once you’ve got all three, return to Hexga.
Rewards for helping Hexga:
- Auto Shell Pictos (grants auto-defense at the start of battle)
- Lore about the Paintress, giving insight into one of the more mysterious characters in the world
😈 Should You Fight Hexga?
After helping Hexga, you’ll have the option to leave it be… or test your strength in battle.
Important:
Hexga has one particular attack that can’t be countered or dodged unless you’ve unlocked a specific dodge ability later in the game. That doesn’t mean the fight is impossible—it just gets tougher.
Tips for beating Hexga:
- Avoid Fire attacks – Hexga resists them.
- Use Ice damage – Hexga is weak to Ice.
- Consider high damage builds – Skills or setups that can push your characters toward 9999 damage will help.
- Watch out for shielding – Hexga will cast a shield every few actions. If you don’t break it in time, it’ll launch a massive attack that’s impossible to avoid.
While Hexga’s attacks follow predictable patterns, they pack a punch if they land. If you’re under-leveled or haven’t figured out its shield timing, the fight can get brutal fast.
Rewards for defeating Hexga:
- 1,264 Chroma
- 3,150 XP
- 3 Colour of Lumina
- 1 Polished Chroma Catalyst
Hexga is one of those quiet, haunting encounters in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that really sticks with you. Whether you choose to help the poor Nevron or test your mettle in battle, you’ll walk away with a worthwhile reward—either in power or in story.
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