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Gameplay Guide

In Code Vein II, you’ll take on the role of a Revenant Hunter who wields unique powers, as well as an artifact on their back that allows them to utilize the inherent abilities of the Revenants during combat.

Alongside a Revenant named Lou, who possesses the power of traveling through time, you must find the key to stopping the world's collapse and prevent The Resurgence from being unleashed once again.

Their quest begins as they leap into the past to earn the trust of the heroes of old, looking to undo the seals of their cocoons in the present to put an end to them once and for all.

PARTNER SYSTEM

You won’t have to explore by yourself as you’ll have powerful allies who can fight alongside you or enhance your abilities.

Each Partner offers unique special effects called Link Traits and Partner Trait Bonuses. Link Traits are active only while your bond with the Partner is strong, temporarily disappearing if the bond weakens from damage. Partner Trait Bonuses provide passive effects, like stat boosts or added combat benefits, and can be further enhanced by deepening your relationship.

SUMMONING

Unleash your Partner to fight by your side.

They'll act independently, launching attacks and providing support during combat. This can be useful when fighting large groups of enemies.

ASSIMILATION

You and your partner become one as they enhance your powers, stats, and abilities. This is effective when fighting powerful enemies one-on-one.

RESTORATIVE OFFERING

One of the biggest benefits to using a partner is the Restorative Offering, which restores your health when your HP drops to zero.

If you don’t want to rely on your partner bringing you back to life, then you’ll need to master all the tools at your disposal in combat.

REVENANT COMBAT

A Drain Attack is an offensive maneuver used to extract blood from enemies and gain “Ichor”, making it an essential part of combat in the game. Using this Ichor will allow you to unleash powerful attacks called “Formae”.

Your Partner also performs their own Drain Attacks for both offense and support. The blood they absorb is shared with you, restoring a small amount of your Ichor.

STAGGERING AND SPECIAL DRAIN ATTACKS

Hitting an enemy with successive attacks may put them in a "staggered" state leaving them vulnerable and allow you to perform powerful special drain attacks.

Not all drain attacks are equal though. There are various types which will differ depending on the “Jail” you have equipped.

JAILS

Jails are special equipment that can be equipped to modify stats and perform drain actions. Each Jail has specific traits that will be useful in different situations, so be sure to equip the right one depending on what you need.

FORMAE

Formae are powerful attacks that can be unleashed using the Ichor you harvest from enemies during Drain Attacks.

 There are three types of Formae that you can use:

Weapon Formae

Equip up to four Weapon Formae to your weapon. They are divided into Combat Formae for unleashing weapon attacks, Magic Formae for long-distance attacks, and Support Formae that grant various buffs and enhancements.

Bequeathed Formae

Summons a unique weapon while in combat. While the summon does take time, landing this powerful attack can prove to be the ultimate finishing maneuver.

Defensive Formae

Survival is also a priority, and Defensive Formae lets you tailor your approach with defensive and evasive actions.

Choose to equip one of the following: a Guard, a Counter, or a special Evasive Maneuver to avoid taking large amounts of damage in the heat of battle.

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WEAPONS

You’ll also want to pick which weapon type suits you best, and there’s a lot to pick from, each with their own strengths depending on the situation you’re in.

A POST-APOCALYPTIC WORLD

In Code Vein II, you’ll have an entirely new world to explore either on foot or using your motorcycle. Keep an eye open for cocoons that reside in some of these lands.

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