Code Vein: COMBAT GUIDE & TIPS | Special Attacks, Focus Gauge, Quick Drain, & More

This guide showcases the overall combat system in CODE VEIN, gameplay tips, combos, and button inputs for every attack. Including a bonus interview with the games producer towards the end!
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The content shown is subject to change in the final version of the game and the footage you see here is from the PlayStation 4 Pro preview build. Also, the interpreter was telling me what Mr. Iizuka was explaining in his own words during the interview and I am then summarizing that all in MY own words here. These answers are not to be taken as Mr. Iizuka's exact words verbatim.
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[@9Nifty]

You could have led in with, by the way this game has a gun blade. Looks pretty great, thanks for the video.

[@DivergentStyles]

Bro there are way more Blood Codes :D

[@ricehasnolife]

Your neutral reporting and focus on what the game is rather than "how" it is is so refreshing. This is the best game reporting channel out there in my opinion

[@BoomstickGaming]

Thank you. I try to give you somewhat of a feel for the game by passively teaching you how to play it, which gives you a better impression of how the game actually plays.

[@Yuhara_rev]

Finally, an update about this game. It's been a while.

[@Blacktemplewarrior]

Yea, it's been too long. I damn near forgot about it.

[@neofulcrum5013]

1:29 I never get tired of seeing that animation

[@zoeminister]

Best content I have seen on this game by far. Thanks man.

[@ex2c8]

Damn I've been waiting for info about this game! Great video

[@BoomstickGaming]

Hey thanks!

[@eternal_napalm6442]

Great video and great content. Thanks for such an informative update on this game.

[@M6nst6r6]

Thanks for covering the game. Looks quite interesting!

[@BoomstickGaming]

Welcome

[@crozraven]

wow, the level & combat system really improves a lot from last year. I hope this game don't get censored by Sony.

[@creaturetransylvania8943]

I'm fine with any sexual stuff being censored but I would like gore to be seen.

[@LunaPPK]

if it was it would have been by now

[@bobmaxwell597]

@@creaturetransylvania8943 No

[@creaturetransylvania8943]

@@bobmaxwell597 Um I don't know you,how can you say no to my comment as if you know who I am.

[@DivergentStyles]

@@creaturetransylvania8943 Well he can although I disagreed with mister Maxwell completely

[@davidisbrosif3899]

can't wait for this game :)

[@Johnnygrafx]

I forgot about this game! Glad to be reminded it exists.

[@OtakuUnderground92]

Nice to see someone break this thing down and actually knows how to play. A lot of bad gameplay out there from mainstream like IGN or Giant Bomb that clearly don’t understand the game.

[@BoomstickGaming]

I have the advantage of just raw passion for gaming, they probably have the advantage of a journalism degree. Pros and cons.

[@TheWholeVein]

Nice. I like the first degree, interview content at 4:00

[@XProSuper]

Very helpful

[@zoegaia1745]

OK, I was worried this would be a Souls clone, but this is really shaping up to be it's own awesome thing.

[@ElB1ankit0h]

Great song by the end of the video.

[@AnimeSimp234]

I love the way blood splatters everywhere.

[@prestonstewart3212]

Man I hope it comes out soon!!

[@YannMetalhead]

Great videos.

[@DeanCreedKorfor257]

Just finished the game, very good game👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@scaryhours2220]

Bandai Namco is behind this??!!!! IM IN

[@Blacktemplewarrior]

👏 good job Code Vein Team, Combat looks great.

[@KairiLeiahCrescentMoon7]

I love this game it is super fun

[@ShiroyoOchigano]

Just started playing this game and it is worth buying. Fun game!

[@catatonic165]

Ive been waiting for this game for 2 years. I really hope it is going to be here soon.

[@Gwoblesto189]

I still felt confidant about fighting solo.... 2 seconds later almost dies

[@EdibleKnife]

ok, my tone towards this game has officially changed, it looks MUCH faster now compared to previous gameplay videos

[@wollyram6248]

I was afraid the game got canceled or mired in development hell, good to see it emerging.

[@hurtzz-lz5gl]

This will be a hit among US the true PvP fans.

[@Yuuna..Yuuki.]

This is a great gane great video too really helped. I'm also huemge JRPG /ARPG fan

[@DeathRebel369]

They finally made the enemies flinch...good on them

[@alastor8091]

Holy shit the enemies stagger now!

[@MoreSunnnyDays]

I noticed that sometimes after a charged attack you can do an even stronger leap attack but i can't find when/why/what triggers this special move

[@muckymucks]

First time hearing about this game. Looks cool. Hopefully it comes to the Switch some day.

[@ShadowGamerAX]

I hope there will be a seeqal . 🙏 i love this game. Played though it 4 times and on my 5th run, got most of the blood codes and all three 3 endings as well. I'm still working on dlc though 😊

[@nathan5866]

I Heard of this like a year or so ago and wrote it off (I never saw gameplay at all) 2019 rolls i see gameplay and think god eater, souls, let it die and now im really wanting to get this game

[@twistedone5683]

Yess been wanting this game for 2 years they kept delaying it! When does it come out??

[@drinkyourtea]

I just bought this.

[@drecknathmagladery9118]

I cant wait till the pipe only challenge becomes a thing that should be interesting

[@esbeekay]

I’m actually really excited for this game and am hoping it scratches that Souls itch that Sekiro couldn’t ( not saying its a bad game ok anyway) and will hold me over till next Soulslike game to come around

[@Fubbington]

you had me at parry

[@BoomstickGaming]

The parry window felt VERY good but the time it takes to come out of the parry needs to be sped up a little.

[@Fubbington]

@@BoomstickGaming The animation did look like it dragged on a bit long, but hopefully it won't disturb the flow too much even if it stays the same. Great video by the way! I'm glad to finally see some new info and it was presented very professionally here.

[@davidludwig7501]

Been playing since release. I've really been enjoying it. Haven't experienced any issues with the game. Playing on a ps4 pro. Excellent frame rate. Graphics are good. Controls are spot on. I've honestly been enjoying the game more so than dark souls. The story is cool and blood coded are awesome part of the game allowing for even more customization. And the character creators is the best I've ever seen in a game in my opinion. I spent 2 and a half hours creating my character before even starting the game. Now that is immersion. Great video.

[@shadowgarra360]

Does the rifle not have ranged capability because from the gameplay it looks like it works like a shotgun blast at the end of a combo

[@michaeldzzon9347]

recently bought the game, its out now on steam

[@DangerG]

Looks like a fun game. Do you happen to have an idea of gameplay hours?

[@BoomstickGaming]

No idea yet. We are still waiting on even a release date!

[@oniuserjh]

well sekiro made me love "souls" again(after burning out) so i hope this will be a fun take on a "souls-like"

[@elizabethlestrad5282]

As long as the henchmen can hold aggro and tank properly, I'll be happy.

[@d6rkOfHate]

Its so hard for me to do “Parry” moves in game

[@18-trannhatminh59]

Play sekiro

[@18-trannhatminh59]

Help you parry better

[@18-trannhatminh59]

Without Kuro charm

[@senawarlock5343]

Its all timing based. Push to early, the parry doesnt come out. Push to late, and you dont get a parry.

[@ravenvtuber8041]

When it come out tho? :o

[@flightgravity7483]

I can see it already: “Code Vein Needs To Be More Accessible And Include An Easy Mose” by Dave Thier

[@Ford-wt8rn]

Im thinking this game will be challenging but not quite Souls level and sure as hell not Sekiro level....

[@flightgravity7483]

Ford 8484 It all depends of course. I personally found Sekiro easier than Dark Souls, but only after I kicked my old Soulsborne habits and got used to the mechanics. But really my point was the guy I mentioned has whined about the lack of easy modes in Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, Nioh, and Sekiro. So there’s a good chance that he’s going to repeat himself if he covers Code Vein.

[@lapsedilationdrive3943]

@@flightgravity7483 its just an anime souls knock off. I dont think anyone will complain that it needs an easy mode. Also there will be that buddy system which allows you to travel along with the AI NPCs so that alone will gradually make the game easier. Considering that its developed by bandai namco not to mention that they said themselves that they wanted casuals and new players to enjoy the game as much as possible so yeah

[@AnimeSimp234]

@@lapsedilationdrive3943 Maybe they'll have a difficulty option or something.

[@Arimi1992]

@@Ford-wt8rn For me it is the perfect game to get to know souls-like Gameplay because it is less frustrating during exploration but the bosses pose quite the challenge and I hope I will get better in the long run. 😁

[@clayisahottie]

Prometheus? Hermes? Mercury? Those are some interesting choices for class(Code) names. I wonder if there is a LEGIT "Code"Vein as a hidden choice that has to be unlocked.

[@tigerhorse6321]

"All eight of the blood codes..." hah!

[@SkineSky]

Barely squeaked by the 10 minute mark by splicing in some of the game play after each of your points. surprisingly tasteful, even if it was only for that purpose.

[@zoe_gamer_girl]

He does this in all his videos.

[@zoe_gamer_girl]

Even those less than 10 minutes

[@user-hv5bq3gy8x]

Do code vien come with duelblade?

[@birdbrain9625]

I wonder if Io was planned from the beginning to have a D cup 🤔

[@Kenmyoren]

Still is pretty awesome how they were gonna released the game then take it up just to make the game more enjoyable for ppl

[@Paragon231]

Is it actually coming out or we gonna have 5 months of more radio silence after this?

[@Kounnah]

Any idea on the release date? I hope it's not going to be on the same date as bl3s.

[@TheXclonic]

2D souls, mecha souls, gun souls, samurai souls, ninja souls, ANIME souls, we have everything bois!

[@xspeczy4564]

I would love it if this was cross-platformed

[@daybin5303]

I know you probably don’t want to hear this but that whole plagiarizing incident really brought some publicity to your Channel. So glad I found you

[@SkyStrikeZ]

Gifts? More like punish the boss with a charged heavy after dodging am I right?

[@Nox_Atra]

Is it can play in multi?

[@professorq4081]

WILL THERE BE ONLINE MULTIPLAYER

[@midboys]

Co op details ?

[@harper0270]

so how do you do quick drain attacks? you just say you can do them and not how

[@jonwryy]

How do you have the claw? I have a tail

[@abyssphantom6786]

It’s the blood veil type. Bloodveils are both armor and your 3rd weapon. I know it’s an old question, still just figured I’d answer xD

[@BajanShinobi]

I'm curious about the hair options in character creator. Can I give my character an Afro or braids etc? Or is it all white people styles

[@gideonenslin1626]

Would be cool if they made a (is it wrong to try and pick up girls in a dungeon) game like code vein .

[@somelonelyshmuck4274]

I beat the boss on the first try. In the trial version, anyway. I assume they are the same.

[@uchennaobi5985]

I forgot ahout this game. Went dead silent for so long.

[@KABLAMMATS]

Welp I would back into my cave too if they announced Sekiro to be released in 2019.

[@TheMaster2555]

where is the m + keyboard keys? :(

[@user-ro5kw8sh3w]

Anyone still play Code Vein?

[@90maducc]

This game looks like a Tokyo Ghoul but set in a Victorian era.

[@KoriyeO]

More like Bloodborne

[@90maducc]

@@KoriyeO Not really; Bloodborne had this Lovecraftian vibe to it whereas the setting here isn't that. Maybe it's the theme of blood which is what unites them both.

[@re-v1c602]

No one shows the pc inputs why

[@mionmayu6241]

this game here with the taxes cost me 97$ i was expected something similar to dark souls but i dont understand anything about it, im stuck at the first boss been at it for 3 hours and i cant rly damage it for some reason?? it two shots me and i die. i dont get it at all and its extremly frustrating. idk what i dont get idk why i can beat a soul game but i cant beat the first boss here i cant get what im doing that is so wrong im quite confused also i cant seem to be able to properly parry idk what im doing wrong again

[@Pinefreshe78]

Are you using the metal pipe

[@rpamungkas13]

The important question is.. Does it has an easy mode?

[@journeytoform]

Are you a games journalist?

[@ericschuster2680]

So I'm able to play as a little anime girl? Noice.

[@HearFeelThink]

Loli power

[@AnimeSimp234]

It's pretty sweet dude

[@TheTomokiSakurai]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@zerox3448]

God I can already hear the "it's just like dark souls" comments

[@monoono4051]

well it has the same mechanics and was inspired by it so of course ppl will call it that.

[@suzuyajuuzou8235]

It’s basically souls and anime had a love child 🤷‍♀️😂

[@kosmosishere9451]

So there will be multiplayer?

[@BoomstickGaming]

Yup. I believe you can call one person in for assistance. That is all I know.

[@kosmosishere9451]

That's fantastic! Absolutely hyped for this game! Just signed up too. Thanks!

[@CourageousRetreat]

This seems like a Switch game. They should try it.

[@daichiDom]

They should add more attacks and combo animations and they should add more animations for the blood drains scenes when u parry an enemy and you should get health for parrying an enemy because im tired of dying and getting jumped by 6 guys because i missed 1 parry and they should add more defense like maybe a push back spell or something their should be like different classes that seperates people like for Ex: humans, vampires, ghouls. so people feel special and where not all just vampires its plain. oh and more blood codes :3 and maybe some voice acting like whats the point of picking a voice ->- just to hear the character scream when they fall? 0_0

[@mumeisapostleiforgorwhatnu3207]

If you unlock the Hermes Blood Code from the NPC back at Homebase. You can unlock a gift that's pretty similar as a "pushback spell" but instead. It's an aoe attack just like in darksouls where you can yeet Enemies off the cliff. Ez.

[@patricknorris9334]

Could you add subtitles for the hearing impaired? The auto generated ones suck.

[@zoe_gamer_girl]

@Patrick Norris Since Deadite creates his voice-over work as a script first, most of the work is already done. We will look into implementing this. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@patricknorris9334]

@@zoe_gamer_girl awesome I've always wondered how much trouble it would be to add subtitles. Hopefully it's not that difficult of a process, if so I wish more creators would be willing to do the same. Especially with scripted videos.

[@bezeburger8956]

Me seeing this is 2021 “did you say 8 blood codes? Theres like 20+ now☠️

[@abyssphantom6786]

Yeah, this vid is from the beta testing. They had only confirmed 8 codes prior to launch, but there’s 20+ that actually launched. So cool of them to be able to hold that much back to surprise their players

[@liesandy291]

Polish?? yeah the accesory clip through hair is polished.

[@michaelsantana8407]

This game looks too good to be true

[@aeromaximus]

when for Switch? 2020?

[@zoeminister]

Did you watch the whole thing? The answer is in the interview portion.

[@aeromaximus]

me LOL!! Nope ... let me look at it...

[@aeromaximus]

me you are right! Just at min 6:00 thx!

[@creaturetransylvania8943]

8:15 I like how nonchalant that lady is but I wish she wore a proper shirt.

[@NebbyGotOutTheBag]

Hopefully we can change the control scheme for those of us who prefer the dark souls control scheme for these type of games

[@ertanfranzl788]

Is there a way to increase the weight

[@mumeisapostleiforgorwhatnu3207]

Blood Veil. Though I guess it's too late to tell you that now.

[@ertanfranzl788]

@@mumeisapostleiforgorwhatnu3207 Yeah sorry already know it but still thank you for tellung me

[@mumeisapostleiforgorwhatnu3207]

@@ertanfranzl788 Nah nah. There's nothing to be sorry about. It's alright. Actually, I'm a newbie to the game myself. Just started playing it yesterday and learned lots of things. It took me a while to get how to do the quick drain and focused vault attack with drain follow up attack. But all ends well.

[@ertanfranzl788]

@@mumeisapostleiforgorwhatnu3207 you are a good game

[@mumeisapostleiforgorwhatnu3207]

@@ertanfranzl788 Thanks. : ) Also, Merry Christmas from Asia!

[@midboys]

144fps for pc ??????

[@NoRest4TheWicked1]

Is it multiplayer tho?

[@BoomstickGaming]

Yes. I has some co-op features. I don't think it will have pvp.

[@ODSTCodaith]

Nice.... however I'm on Xbox.... And no combos/ specials, or quick drains are working for me.

[@francescoleoci7685]

I'm on xbox too and I can't use specials with r1+x like he said, but if you use r1+x or y and then without releasing r1 you press a you can quick drain

[@francescoleoci7685]

My nick on xbox is the same as here, if you have any questions or just wanna play text me 😉

[@francescoleoci7685]

@jonny s in the end they worked, so it was my fault for not being able to use them 😅

[@AxxmorbidfloristxxC]

I guess they have been working on the comba like they said hey? looks quite a bit heftier when your attacks connect, can’t wait but this whole no release date thing is getting fucking old. I suppose they don’t want a repeat of last time and are just making sure. Edit, I forgot this is the god eater guys, I’m actually more excited now since god eater is a much better paced monster hunter imo don’t kill me pls

[@Destiny1G]

Makes you feel like Dark Souls.

[@LightAndDarkMdness02]

We be anime vampires now boys.

[@creaturetransylvania8943]

I will hate myself.

[@Zathren]

Damn it Boomstick. Stop it. You making me bored they hype train.

[@BoomstickGaming]

Choo chooo

[@zoeminister]

Perhaps it is the extra caffeine I had today, or that when you want to see a comment in a comment you have to unhide it by using the 'view reply' then it appears, but his just cracked me up @@BoomstickGaming

[@NerdInked]

TheUnholyOne Board*

[@zestymagic1679]

Dark Souls 4: Anime Vampire God Eater Turbo Edition EX Plus Alpha!

[@TheTomokiSakurai]

Not a bad idea ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@devilzwanganmidnight5951]

Combat system.....YOU MUST BE SLOW LIKE THEM TO WIN

[@theOneThatWas]

Why does everyone want games released for the switch? What's the point in that? It's good enough for pc, ps4 and pc.