So pictos are basically these really useful accessories you can equip, and youll definitely want to get your hands on as many as possible. Each character can have three of them at once, and the cool thing is they turn into permanent lumina skills after winning four battles with them equipped.

Finding them is actually pretty straightforward once you know where to look - keep an eye out for those blue glowing spots and paint cages when youre exploring, they usually hide the good stuff. The really nice thing about merchants and side quests is that they're reliable sources, especially that one merchant in flying waters who can help boost your lumina points.

Something interesting i found out is that the absolute best pictos, called painted power, actually come from beating the final story boss at monolith peak. Its definitely worth the effort since these can help you break through damage caps, which is super helpful for the tougher fights. When youre setting up your pictos, try to think about how theyll work with your party's gear and stats - some combinations work way better than others.

Just remember that unlocking lumina is basically a core part of getting stronger, so make sure youre actively using your pictos in battles. The whole system gets pretty flexible once you start building up your collection, and its actually kind of fun figuring out different combinations that work for your playstyle.