How to get Medalum in Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Medalum is one of the early-game Maelle ’s standout weapons in Clair Obscur : Expedition 33 game. It boosts burn damage and the efficiency of the Virtuose stance. While it is the early game prize, to secure it, some strategic choices need to be made. Whether you are diving into the Gestral Area or are backtracking the tournament, here is how you can claim the powerhouse blade.



How to earn Medalum in the Gestral arena and its backup?





The best way to get the Medalum is through the completion of the Gestral Arena in Act 1. Once you arrive at the Gestral Village, you will need to fight in the 1v1 tournament to earn the favor of Chief. In the final round, you will face the mysterious Stranger, and the chosen fighter will reveal the unique weapon.


To secure the Medalum, make sure to select Maelle before the fight with the Stranger. If she wins, the saber will be yours automatically. But if you pick another character, like Gustave , do not worry, as there is a backup plan.


As an alternative, track down the village Chief, Golgra, for the rematch. Challenge them now with Maelle in another 1v1 duel to claim the Medalum. The backup method ensures that none of the players miss out. Just make sure Maelle remains combat-ready, as Golgra is no pushover. If you want some bonus, repeat the duel with Verso/Gustave. It will net Sakaram, for Gustave. It is another top-tier weapon. Time, the stance shifts and gives priority to breaking the guard of Golgra to clinch the win.



Burn builds and synergies to maximize Medalum

The true potential of Medalum shines when it is paired with Maelle, the Virtuose stance. At Level 4, the battles start in stance and let you unleash the burn-heavy skills like Burning Canvas or Rain of Fire instantly. By Level 10, the burns applied in the Virtuose double in stance and at Level 20, burn finally the damage doubles itself. Stack it with the Pictos like the Critical Burn or Double Burn for the exponential damage.


Equip the Healing Fire Lumina to sustain Maelle while you torch the foes. The skills like Pyrolyse become nuclear with the passives of Medalum, especially against the fire-weak enemies. Pair her with the support character by applying Mark debuffs to amplify the CRIT rates. Also, remember to rotate the stance strategically. To overuse, Virtuose will reset Maelle to neutral. It will waste your precious buffs.



Medalum is not just a strong starter weapon. It scales with Agility and Defense, making the Maelle tankier while giving a boost to the turn frequency. Its burn-focused passives (double stacks and damage) turn her into the DoT powerhouse, especially with Burning Canvas and Rain of Fire. Whether you grab this early or late, the blade will ensure that Maelle is the frontline menace in Expedition 33.