The Lost Gestrals are small, elusive, and mischievous NPCs scattered throughout the game world of the French JRPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. There are a total of 9 missing gestals to find in the game, and they can be found both inside specific locations and on the large Continent map. Finding these creatures is a side activity that is tied to exploring the world and cannot be completed until you have unlocked all of Esquier’s skills. Finding all nine gestals unlocks a trophy/achievement of the same name, “The Lost Gestrals”.
Initially, the lost jestrals were under the care of Sastro, a mysterious NPC who will move to your camp after the first missing jestral is found. When you first meet Sastro, he will say: “When the Explorers find them, they are handed over to me to look after until someone from the Village comes for them. But nine of them, mischievous imps, escaped from me.”
Jestrals are not enemies, but rather hidden small characters that must be found by carefully exploring the game world and interior locations. Something like collectibles found in other adventure games .
After that, the player must find these lost creatures and ensure their safe return. The lost gestrals are connected to a side quest, so finding them will give you many valuable rewards. None of the gestrals are displayed on the map, so you will have to search for them manually, carefully exploring the surrounding world and paying attention to many visual details. After interacting with the found gestral, it automatically moves to the camp, where Sastro watches over it – something like a visual confirmation of your progress.
How to find lost Gestrals
Gestrals can be found in specific locations or in various corners of the vast Continent. They are often hidden in hard-to-reach places, behind simple puzzles and barriers that require skill to overcome. Attention and careful exploration are the keys to finding all nine.
- After you find the Gestral, it goes to the camp where it is looked after by Sastro.
- Lost Gestrals can hide in unique places and hidden corners of the world.
- Often, finding them requires observation or solving a simple problem.
- Once rescued, each of them will be taken to the camp and remain under Sastro’s care.
Rewards for lost Gestrals
Finding a lost Gestral is more than just a collector’s quest. Each creature you rescue will earn you unique rewards, including:
- New Outfits : Unlock new cosmetic options for your character.
- Additional lore elements : through dialogues with Sastro and interactions in the camp.
Rewards for each of the nine (regardless of the order you find them)
- 1 Gestral found: Hairstyle “Gestral” (Mael).
- 2 gestals found: hairstyle “Gestral” (Lune).
- Found 3 Gestrals: Hairstyle “Gestral” (Ciel).
- Found 4 Gestrals: Ability “Colorful Hack”) to destroy Paint Spikes (roots with blue veins).
- Found 5 gestals: hairstyle “Gestral” (Verso).
- Found 6 Gestrals: 3 colors of lumina.
- Found 7 Gestrals: 3 colors of lumina.
- Found 8 gestals: 5 colors of lumina.
- Found 9 Gestrals: “Professional Retreat” pictos, unlocks “Lost Gestrals” trophy/achievement.
Tips for finding lost Gestrals
- Listen to voices: if there is a young Gestral nearby, you will hear him talking.
- Explore the nooks and crannies of the Continent. Some Gestrals hide in trees or behind rocks.
- Sometimes you will need to defeat an optional boss to clear the path to a hidden Gestral.
- Once you unlock Esquier, it’s best to explore the world riding him – it gives you a better view of the Continent and allows you to move around faster.
- Return to previously visited locations, especially if you have unlocked new abilities for Esquier, such as destroying obstacles, swimming, destroying coral reefs, or the ability to fly (as late as Act III).
- Players can talk to Sastro at the camp to track how many Gestrals have been found so far.
Location of all gestals
Esquier’s Nest
Location : Stands at the entrance to Esquier’s Nest, which you will visit during the game’s story.
This is the first lost gestal you’ll encounter in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Just progress through the story and complete the Floating Waters location. Once you leave it and return to the world map, head northeast to Esquier’s Nest – there you’ll see the lost gestal standing right in front of the entrance to the location.
After interacting with this gestal, it will automatically move to the Expedition camp. Be sure to visit Sastro at the camp – he will tell you why it is important to find all nine. Finding 1 of the 9 lost gestals will reward the player with the “Gestral” hairstyle for Mael.
Rock Wave Cliffs
Location : Stands in the eastern corner before the entrance to the Stonewave Cliffs location, not far from the Butonier boss.
This is the second gestal. To get to it, you need to progress through the story and recruit Esquier so that he can destroy the rock formations blocking the path to the Stone Wave Cliffs. After the barrier is destroyed, explore the right corner before climbing to the entrance to the location – you will see the boss Boutonnier, with whom you will have to fight. After defeating him, go a little forward and turn right – the gestal is in this corner. For finding two of the 9 gestals, you will receive the “Gestral” hairstyle for Lune.
Outside the White Forest
Location : Located on the outer side of the White Forest.
This is the third Gestral you will encounter in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It is hiding in a corner near a large black vase, next to a white tree. To reach this location, you need to progress through the story, recruit Esquier, and unlock his swimming ability, which is necessary to access the island where the Gestral is hiding. Finding three of the nine Gestrals will reward you with the Gestral hairstyle for Ciel.
Near two Mimes
Location : Corner of the island next to two mimes. This island is located northwest of the Mysterious Ruins. To get there, you need to progress in the story, recruit Esquier, and unlock the ability to destroy coral reefs.
The fourth Gestral is hiding next to two mimes, near a large black vase. Access to the island will open after obtaining Esquier’s ability to destroy corals. Finding four of the 9 Gestrals will unlock the ability “Paint Hack” – destroying paint spikes, similar to large roots with blue veins. Surely you have already noticed them earlier!
Entrance to the Coastal Cave
Location : North of the entrance to Coastal Cave.
This gestal is located on the coastline, north of the entrance to the Coastal Cave. To get there, you need to unlock Esquier’s ability to destroy coral reefs. Finding five of the nine gestals will reward you with the “Gestral” hairstyle for Verso.
Near Monoko station
Location : Northeast of the main entrance to Monoko Station.
This gestal is located between two trees. It can be found after clearing the Forgotten Battlefield location. Before entering Monoko Station, head northeast – that’s where you’ll find the gestal. Finding six of the nine gestals will reward you with 3 units of the resource called “Lumina Blossom”.
Near the Sanctuary of Endless Night
Location : Red Forest, east of Old Lumiere and south of the Evil Cave. Needs another ability for Esquier to fly. Unlocks in Act 3.
This gestal is located in the Red Forest, among the tall tree-like gestals. It stands near the entrance to the location of the Sanctuary of Endless Night. To get there, you need to progress in the story and unlock Esque’s ability to fly. For seven gestals found out of 9, you will receive 3 more colors of lumina.
Near the Explorer
Location : Small secluded forest near the Explorer. Requires Esque’s ability to fly.
This gestal is hidden in a secluded wooded area near the Explorer location, north-northeast of the Crows location or west of the Island of Many-Faced. It can be found in one of the corners of the forest. Access to this location will open after obtaining Esquier’s ability to fly. Finding eight of the nine gestals will reward you with 5 Lumina flowers.
Floating Island
Location : On the floating island next to the Tower of Infinity.
