Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Guide | How To Unlock Esquie’s Underwater Diving Ability

To unlock underwater diving, you must complete Act Two and advance to Act Three in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. You’ll also need to raise your relationship with Esquie to at least level 5 by talking to him repeatedly throughout your journey. 

Meeting Esquie in Act Three

When you arrive at the camp in Act Three, speak with Esquie again. This conversation will lead you to meet his friend at Esquie’s Nest, and you won’t need to fast-travel—the game will automatically place you at the nest’s entrance. 

Defeating François

At Esquie’s Nest, you must defeat François. Don’t worry—this is a straightforward fight and shouldn’t pose much of a challenge. Once François falls, Esquie will claim a special item to unlock your new ability. 

Obtaining the Diving Ability

Return to the camp with Esquie and the newly acquired item. You’ll unlock the capability to explore underwater as soon as you arrive. You’ll notice the underwater diving option becomes available once your relationship with Esquie reaches level 6, although you can achieve level 6 already in Act Two if you wish. 

Final Tips

You cannot unlock underwater diving until you reach Act Three, even if you have already maxed out your relationship level with Esquie in Act Two. 

Focus on engaging in conversations with Esquie early on to expedite reaching relationship level 5, and treat the fight against François as an opportunity to test new gear or abilities before you begin diving.