Code Vein

Alright, let's get you started with Code Vein! Before we dive deep into the walkthrough, I highly recommend checking out the game mechanics explanation. The in-game tutorial can be a bit light, and understanding the core systems will make things much smoother.

This walkthrough will cover the main story and all four endings. For boss strategies, I'll offer some effective tips for the initial playthroughs. However, be warned: New Game Plus (NG+) and beyond ramp up the difficulty significantly, especially for bosses. For those later stages, I really suggest looking up YouTube videos and just practicing those boss patterns until you get them down. The builds section can also be a lifesaver for NG+.

Important Note: As of version 1.20, Code Vein has seen some balance changes. Some strategies in this guide might not be as effective or relevant anymore, so keep that in mind.

Character Creation

Honestly, you could spend hours in the character creator – it's that deep! You can customize almost everything: hair, face, voice, clothes, mask, eyes (both individually!), eyebrows, physique, and gender. Plus, there's a huge range of accessories to play with. Version 1.20 actually added height and breast size customization, along with general body types, so you have even more options now!

Tutorial and Early Gameplay

Once you've crafted your perfect character and picked a name, the game will kick off with a tutorial covering the basic mechanics. This guide won't just repeat that info unless it's crucial for explaining other, less-obvious systems.

After the tutorial, you'll need to slowly make your way forward, following the girl who's with you. After a few cutscenes, you'll find yourself in a room with some NPCs you can chat with. When you're ready, head over to the desk to grab a mask. From there, you can either talk to the guy who was initially in front of you or head up the ladder to continue the story.

Next Up: Ruined City Underground (Act 1, Chapter 1)

Gameplay Mechanics:

• Exploration/Dungeon crawling
• Combat
• Stats, Scaling, Blood codes, Blood veils and weapons

Other Sections:

• Builds
• Home base (including Depths, Blood veil list, Weapons list)
• Hellfire Knight Update
• Trophy guide/List
• Credits

Hey there! Welcome to the second part of our Code Vein walkthrough. Before we dive deep, I really suggest you take a peek at the guide's explanation of game mechanics. The in-game tutorial is okay, but it doesn't cover everything, and understanding these systems early will make your life a lot easier.

This section will focus on the main story progression and how to achieve the game's four different endings. Just a heads-up, boss strategies are usually most effective on a fresh playthrough (New Game). Things get way tougher in New Game Plus and beyond, so for those later stages, I'd recommend checking out YouTube videos to really nail down boss patterns. Also, don't forget to look at the 'Builds' section – it has some setups I used that worked well for me in NG+, but remember, what works for me might not be your perfect fit.

Warning: The game got some balance tweaks in version 1.20, so some advice in this walkthrough might not be as effective anymore.

Character Creation

Alright, let's talk character creation. If you're anything like me, you might spend a good chunk of time here – there are SO many options! You can tweak almost everything, though originally height and breast size were off the table (but hey, version 1.20 added those in!). You've got control over your hair, face, voice, clothes, mask, eyes (each one separately!), eyebrows, body type, gender, and a ton of accessories. Have fun making your unique Revenant!

Tutorial and Early Gameplay

Once you've crafted your character and picked a name, the game will kick off with a tutorial covering the basic mechanics. This guide won't just repeat all that tutorial info, but we'll touch on it if it helps explain some of the less obvious systems later on.

After the tutorial, you'll need to follow the girl who's with you. Just take it slow and steady. You'll see a few cutscenes, and then you'll find yourself in a room with some people you can chat with. Afterwards, head over to the desk to grab a mask. From there, you have a choice: you can either talk to the guy who was initially in front of you, or you can head up the ladder to keep pushing the story forward.

Ready to move on? The next step is the Ruined City Underground, which kicks off Act 1, Chapter 1.