Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has some of the hardest boss fights in the game and Golgra remains in the list when facing her early or later.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has many insanely powerful bosses, but some of them are just too difficult to beat. Especially during the early game, if you come face to face with this boss, count your prayers because you are cooked, friend. Any guesses? It’s Golgra, the Gestral Chief, you can find during Act 1.

Initially, you’d expect the boss to be easy, as it is an early game fight, right? Wrong! The boss is pretty difficult and tests your skills to the fullest. If you don’t want any spoilers, now would be the right time not to read further. If you do need some help, this article will be your beacon of light.

Golgra is one of the hardest bosses you meet in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 early on

She might look harmless, but she isn’t. | Image Credit: Sandfall Interactive

Around the mid-way of Act 1 in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you’ll get to visit the Gestral village to seek aid. When you reach the place after facing a lot of challenges, you meet Golgra and Sciel. However, you might want to try out the option of duelling Golgra before moving on. Of course, turns out it’s a real humbling experience.

That boss fight is terribly hard during the early game. Moreover, even after you upgrade a lot, it is still very challenging, and many still have problems. Her massive health pool of 3.4 million is not something you would expect in the early game. The only way to beat her is player skills and good Luminas that support your characters, that too in Act 3. However, if you want to grind your way out in Act 1 itself, suit yourself, we’ll wait for you to come back in Act 3.

Since you face Golgra in a duel, you’re only supposed to use one character. It is recommended to use Luminas and Pictos that support solo build, like ones that buff the Last Stand. Without them, you’ll be technically fighting a god, as she’s ridiculously powerful. To increase your odds, you can use Energy Master Pictos, which you can get from Serpenphare in Act 3.

It might be a hard pill to swallow, but you’ll have to learn every single move Golgra has. That’s the only way you can beat the boss. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is all about parries and dodges, and Golgra is there to teach you a lesson. That’s even apparent during Act 1 as Golgra wants to make sure explorers are strong enough to explore The Continent.

How and where do you face off Golgra in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

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You’ll get to meet Golgra at the Gestral village in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 during Act 1. You won’t miss her as you’re supposed to talk to her during the story. She might be a hard soul, but she only cares about the safety of her people and others on The Continent.

You don’t need to fight her necessarily, but Gestrals celebrate combat. So you’re only challenging her to prove your might to the Gestrals. But again, since you’re pretty weak early on, fighting her will only embarrass you and prove why she’s the chief.

Instead, roam around the village and enjoy some easter eggs. Moreover, you’ll learn a lot about Gestrals and their lifestyle as warriors and engineers. You can also find a great Pictos as a reward for exploring the area. That’s a neat thing to do, as Golgra is pretty out of the league early on.

You will also get to fight Golgra two other times, once you unlock Monoco as a playable character. One time, by participating in the Dark Gestral Arena, which you can access after unlocking Esquie’s flying ability. While in The Continent, fly below the Gestral Village to find the hidden arena.

Another time you face Golgra is during Monoco’s friendship quest at the Sacred River, which you can find at the camp. To complete this quest, you’ll need Noco alive. Interact with the pink glowing Gestral at the Sacred River to trigger the event. Do keep in mind, you’ll Monoco relationship at Level 6, else it won’t happen.

A word of advice while playing the game. Whenever she arrives, she’ll make sure to humble you, disregarding your strength. If you’re skilled enough, you’ll get to prove otherwise and set the story straight for her.

Did you defeat Golgra in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? How many tries did it take to defeat the boss? Let us know about your experience in the comments below.