Discover how Blood Codes function as the core class system in Code Vein II. Learn to unlock, level up, and equip Blood Codes to customize your stats, attributes, and traits for any playstyle.
Blood Codes are the quasi-class system in Code Vein II, each tied to a specific NPC and offering unique stats, attributes, and traits that influence your character's build and playstyle. They are the foundation of your character, allowing you to mimic aspects of the NPC they are derived from.
Blood Code Effects: Each Blood Code provides stats and traits reflecting its associated NPC. For example, one NPC's Blood Code might boost Strength and HP while reducing Dexterity and Ichor, while another could enhance Strength and Ichor recovery at the cost of health.
Blood Code Stats and Attributes: Equipping Blood Codes directly alters your character's stats. Unlike typical RPGs where you distribute attribute points, in Code Vein II, Blood Codes modify your existing attributes. Higher-ranked Blood Codes offer greater stat increases, which can affect attribute burden, activate traits, and influence dodge effectiveness.
Blood Code Traits: Beyond stat changes, Blood Codes grant traits that further define your playstyle. These traits often have specific requirements related to your attribute burden. Traits with golden text are active only if their conditions are met (indicated by white text). Common conditions include 'No condition' (always active), 'No Overburden Effect' (active when no attributes are overburdened), 'Any Overburden Effect' (active when any attribute is overburdened), and 'Margin' (requires a certain number of points left in a specific attribute after burden is applied).
Unlocking New Blood Codes: New Blood Codes are primarily obtained by progressing through the main story and forming bonds with NPCs. Sometimes, you may need to have a specific NPC accompany you as a partner to acquire their Blood Code.
Leveling Up Blood Codes: Blood Codes can be leveled up, indicated by letter grades (e.g., E rank to D rank). Leveling up a Blood Code enhances its effects and potentially unlocks new variants.
Equipping Blood Codes: Blood Codes are equipped to apply their stat bonuses and traits. The effects of equipped Blood Codes and their active traits can be viewed on the stats screen.
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