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Clair Obscur‘s parkour mechanics feature a unique mechanic that forces characters to do a somersault roll every time they land when jumping from one platform to the next. However, there’s actually a simple way to get around this. This function allows you to cancel out the rolling function when you land, and it makes nightmarish areas like the Ascension Tower, any of the Painting Workshops, or the Gestral Beach Parkour Course a million times more manageable.
How To Cancel Rolls In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Don’t Make Things Harder On Yourself Than They Need To Be
Improving your parkour skills and making life way easier is as simple as a well-timed push of a button when you land. You can cancel out the roll during a parkour jump by hitting the attack button (R1 for PlayStation, RB for Xbox, or F on PC) when you land, which prevents you from rolling unnecessarily off a ledge when navigating tricky parkour areas. This is especially useful in areas like the Gestral Beach Ascension Tower or the Gestral Parkour Course, where an unfortunate roll could mean starting these challenges over completely.
There are three separate entrances to the Painting Workshop that you need to enter to speak with the Faceless Boy and solve the mystery.
If this is news to you, don’t feel like you’re alone. It took me way longer than it should have to realize this was an option, and I can’t tell you how many times I fell off the Ascension Tower before figuring out that I could avoid rolling off the edge. The tower is still a serious challenge if you’re not comfortable with the platforming mechanics, but this trick makes it considerably more approachable.
Clair Obscur’s Parkour Mechanics Can Be Really Frustrating
Areas Like The Gestral Ascension Tower Require Precise Platforming Skills



There aren’t many control issues in Clair Obscur, but the platforming can certainly pose a problem for players during specific challenges. The Crimson Forest, where you might be in a rush to avoid dangerous enemies, is another area that requires precise parkour skills. Accidentally losing your footing and having to restart in a less-than-ideal location is a bummer, but the above trick will give you a much better chance of staying grounded. Preventing the roll mechanic in these spots is a simple yet effective strategy in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that will make your life just a little bit easier.