Is Roulette Worth Using in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

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Roulette sounds like a gambler's dream—because it is. It gives you a 50% chance to either hit for half damage or land a big 200% damage hit. So, is it actually worth using, or is it just a flashy way to miss when it matters most?

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How Roulette Really Works

• Math Time (Don’t Worry, It’s Simple):
  Over time, Roulette averages out to about a 25% damage boost. That’s because hitting for 200% half the time and 50% the other half gives you more than your normal damage output in the long run.

• Consistency Problem:
  The downside? It’s streaky. If you're relying on a single, powerful attack, missing that 200% and landing a weak hit can ruin your day. But if you're using multi-hit abilities, Roulette shines because you get more chances to hit that jackpot.

When Roulette Is Worth It

• Best With Multi-Hit Skills:
  Maelle’s Fleuret Fury and Lune’s Mayhem are perfect for Roulette. More hits = more chances to land that sweet double damage.

• Stacking Multipliers:
  Roulette doesn’t work alone. It plays nice with other buffs and multipliers, meaning you can turn decent damage into something ridiculous if you build around it.

• Breaking the Damage Cap:
  Yes, there’s a 9999 damage cap, but clever players already know you can break it using Pictos or Luminos effects. So, Roulette doesn’t have to stay limited if you’re setting things up right.

When to Skip It

• If you're using slow, heavy-hitting attacks and can't afford bad luck.

• If you prefer reliable damage over risky plays.

• Late game, if you’re hitting caps often without a way to bypass them.

Final Blurb

Roulette is basically asking, "Do you feel lucky?" If you like big numbers and don’t mind the occasional whiff, it’s absolutely worth it—especially with multi-hit builds. Just don’t come crying when your ‘finishing blow’ hits for peanuts. That’s the price of living the gambler’s life in Expedition 33.

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