Clair Obscur Patch 1.2.3 Nerfs Maelle's Stendahl

Sandfall Interactive has rolled out Patch 1.2.3 for their acclaimed RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 across all platforms. This substantial update delivers numerous fixes alongside crucial gameplay balance adjustments - most notably toning down a notoriously overpowered character build.

The Stendhal Nerf

Developers recently hinted this rebalance was coming, initially planning only bug fixes unless glaring issues emerged. "Well, Stendhal did," the team admitted, referencing Maelle's overpowered fencer build.

The problematic build revolved around Maelle's Medalum sword and its Virtuose Stance ability, which initially granted a staggering 200% damage boost. When combined with the Stendhal skill's devastating Void damage, players discovered they could literally one-shot the final boss with billions of damage output.

"We still want players to find creative ways to break the game," explained Sandfall, "but Stendhal made it laughably easy." The patch reduces Stendhal's damage by 40% while fixing an unintended Virtuose Stance interaction that was doubling all damage types instead of just Burn damage.

Maelle Character Customization

Commercial and Critical Success

Despite launching alongside Bethesda's high-profile Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur has become a bona fide phenomenon, surpassing 2 million sales. The achievement becomes even more impressive considering it debuted as a day-one Game Pass title.

The game's cultural impact reached such heights that French President Macron publicly praised the development team. New players can consult our comprehensive beginner's guide before diving into this breakout hit.

Patch 1.2.3 Highlights

Platform Improvements

• Fixed Steam Deck menu display issues
• Addressed multiple ultrawide resolution bugs
• Resolved mouse/keyboard input problems

Map and Navigation Fixes

The update eliminates numerous environmental traps where players could become stuck, particularly around:

• Stone Wave Cliff portal area
• Forgotten Battlefield ship wreck
• Multiple rock formations and bridges

Combat Adjustments

• Fixed attribute scaling for Lithelim and Blizzon weapons
• Corrected Medalum's Virtuose Stance damage calculation
• Reduced Stendhal's damage output by 40%

Miscellaneous Fixes

• Resolved NG+ boss fight completion issues
• Fixed journal UI progression blocks
• Addressed relationship quest spawning problems
• Prevented cutscene retriggering bugs