Among the strategic tools available in Clair Obscur Expedition 33, the Auto Shell Pictos stands out for enhancing survivability. These collectible items boost base attributes and add unique advantages to your group’s capabilities during engagements.
This guide covers essential details about the item’s mechanics and acquisition to optimize its use.
Locating the Auto Shell Pictos

While assisting Esquire with a stone retrieval quest at Stone Wave Cliffs, you’ll encounter Hexga, a geological entity seeking three crystalline rocks. Completing this secondary task by gathering nearby crystals rewards you with the Auto Shell Pictos after Hexga vacates its resting spot.
Combat Benefits Explained




Key specifications of this defensive gear:
Recommended Users | Entire Expedition Team |
Mechanism | Activates Shell after three combat turns |
Lumina Cost | 10 Points |
Core Attribute | Health Enhancement |
The Shell effect neutralizes one incoming attack regardless of potency. Though usable once per encounter, this safeguard proves invaluable during extended battles. Strategic allocation to frontline units maximizes its protective potential.