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Code Vein Cheats & Secrets for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One

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Code Vein Cheats & Secrets for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One

Bandai Namco’s Code Vein is the publisher’s 2019 Soulslike for 8th-generation consoles and PC. Originally released on September 27, 2019, the game takes several cues from two other franchises in Bandai Namco’s library, namely Dark Souls and God Eater. The game would notoriously go through a lengthy development cycle, with initial work on the title beginning as early as 2014 and not concluding until early 2019. Initial perception of the title from fans earned it the nickname “Anime Souls”, a reference to the game’s Dark Souls-style gameplay in combination with its eye-catching anime-style visuals and character models.

Reception to Code Vein would prove to be fairly positive in Japan, with Japanese publication Famitsu awarding the game a respectable score of 32/40. Critical reception in the West, however, is considerably more lukewarm. To date, the game holds a review aggregate score of 72%, with many reviewers noting that the game suffers from several issues related to its pacing, difficulty, and balance. However, the game’s somewhat average critical reception would prove to have little impact on its commercial success. Current estimates of Code Vein‘s sales figures indicate the game has sold more than 3 million units worldwide.

Code Vein Premise

Code Vein gameplay

The story of Code Vein puts players into a post-apocalyptic Earth in which vampires are now the dominant species. Following an event that characters refer to as the Great Collapse, humanity began to become extinct in favor of the rise of Revenants – immortal, undead humans with vampiric powers and abilities. However, the dwindling numbers of humans, combined with a terrible plague that causes Revenants to revert to a mindless, beast-like state, once again puts the dominant species on the verge of extinction. Players control a custom-made character known only as The Protagonist who plays a central role in trying to uncover the cause of the Great Collapse while also trying to stop the Frenzy and ensure a future for humanity.

In terms of its gameplay, Code Vein is similar to other games in the Soulslike genre. At its core, Code Vein is a semi-open world action RPG in which players can customize their class and abilities to take on increasingly challenging foes. Eliminating enemies rewards players with experience that is lost upon death but can be retrieved from the spot where the player died. Also similar to Dark Souls, combat in Code Vein is governed by a stamina meter, with players needing to manage attacking, dodging, and parrying while monitoring several factors crucial to success. However, Code Vein is slightly unique among Soulslikes in that players can always have an AI-controlled companion with them to draw enemy aggression.

Code Vein Main Characters

Code Vein gameplay

The post-apocalyptic setting of Code Vein is bursting with interesting heroes and villains, including the player protagonist. As a Revenant, the hero of Code Vein is an undead human with vampiric abilities whose goal is to uncover the reasoning behind the Great Collapse. Along the way, the hero comes to learn that they are both the slayer of the Queen, a powerful immortal believed to be partially responsible for the Great Collapse and the Frenzy (a plague that turns Revenants into the Lost – animal-like monsters without conscious thought), and the successor to her blood. Main characters in Code Vein include:

  • The Protagonist: The player character and hero of Code Vein‘s story. The protagonist is a player-created character who awakens as a Revenant – essentially, a vampire. Over time they gradually learn that they played a critical role in the failed operation to take down Cruz Silva, Operation Queenslayer.
  • Louis Amamiya: One of the player character’s closest allies and companions in Code Vein. Louis is both a Revenant leader and a prominent researcher, looking into the use of Blood Beads instead of human blood to satiate the Revenants’ blood lust.
  • Mia Karnstein: Mia is a scavenger searching for her brother who decides to join up with the protagonist and his allies despite initially not trusting them. She is another of the hero’s main companions.
  • Jack Rutherford: Jack is the protagonist’s former partner and a fellow Revenant searching for the successors to the Queen. The two share a close friendship and battle camaraderie.
  • Cruz Silva: Cruz Silva, otherwise known as the Queen, is one of the main villains of Code Vein and plays a crucial role in the game’s (and the hero’s) backstory.

Other Noteworthy Soulslike Games

Bandai Namco’s Code Vein is one of several games belonging to the Soulslike genre. Deriving its name from another Bandai Namco franchise, FromSoftware’s Dark Souls, Soulslikes are challenging action RPGs with several shared characteristics. Players earn experience from killing enemies that they lose upon death. After, players must complete a “corpse run” to return to the site of their death in hopes of retrieving lost experience. If they die again, they lose that progress forever. Soulslikes also feature methodical, stamina-based combat and checkpoints that allow players to level up and restore health at the cost of respawning all defeated enemies. Perhaps the definitive feature of Soulslikes are the many options players have to build out their characters in an attempt to trivialize the games’ challenging boss encounters. Other prominent Soulslikes include:

  • Lords of the Fallen (PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, 2014)
  • Salt and Sanctuary (PlayStation 4, 2016)
  • Nioh (PC, PlayStation 4, 2017)
  • Hollow Knight (PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, 2017)
  • The Surge (PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, 2017)
  • Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, 2019)
  • Remnant: From the Ashes (PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, 2019)
  • The Surge 2 (PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One)
  • Code Vein (PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, 2019)
  • Blasphemous (PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, 2019)
  • Nioh 2 (PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, 2020)
  • Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, 2022)
  • Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, 2023)
  • Lords of the Fallen (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, 2023)
  • Lies of P (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, 2023)
  • Another Crab’s Treasure (PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, 2024)

Code Vein Cheats & Secrets

While there are no official cheat codes for Code Vein, the game does contain a large number of secrets and 4 different endings to unlock. Additionally, PC players have the benefit of using Cheat Engines and trainer files to alter the game and make it significantly easier.

Code Vein Secrets

Unlocking All Endings

There are a total of four endings players can unlock in Code Vein. The ending that players get depends on how many Vestiges they obtain and repair as well as whether they interact with the Ash Statues to restore each Successor’s Memory. Note that there are four Successors in total and their Vestiges must be repaired before each of their boss fights. Entering a battle with a Successor without repairing their Vestige will eliminate the opportunity to interact with the Ash Statue during each Successor’s Memory Lane segment.

EndingHow to Unlock
Bad EndingDo not restore any Successor’s Memories
Neutral EndingRestore at least one Successor’s Memory
Good EndingRestore all Successor’s Memories
Best (True) EndingRestore all Successor’s Memories and repair all Eos Vestiges

Best Items to Give NPCs

Give the corresponding gifts to each NPC to receive points toward building your relationship with them.

Coco

Best Gifts (+5): Aromatic Herbs, Chocolate Garlic Flakes, Sushi Tacos, Tomato Oden Sandwich

Good Gifts (+3): Blood Bead Candy, Bottled Jam, Fancy Cologne, Organic Soap, Powerful Spices

Davis

Best Gifts (+5): Antique LP Record, Bugarally Doll, Chocolate Garlic Flakes, Classic Camera, Geisha Noodles

Good Gifts (+3): Blood Bead Candy, Boutique Sake, Expensive Cigars, Protein Powder, Pungent Cheese, Tomato Oden Sandwich, Well-worn Tool, Yellowed Book

Eva

Best Gifts (+5): Flower Seeds, Geisha Noodles, Tomato Oden Sandwich

Good Gifts (+3): Antique Coin, Antique LP Record, Blood Bead Candy, Bugarally Doll, Faded Comics, Fancy Cologne, Organic Soap, Spotless Instrument, Undamaged Paint Set

Io

Best Gifts (+5): Curious Novelty, Local Pendant, Tomato Oden Sandwich

Good Gifts (+3): 35mm Reel, Blood Bead Candy, Bugarally Doll, Chocolate Garlic Flakes, Faded Comics, Fancy Cologne, Fragrant Tea, Organic Soap, Sushi Tacos, Yellowed Book

Jack

Best Gifts (+5): Aged Brandy, Bugarally Doll, Sushi Tacos

Good Gifts (+3): 35mm Reel, Antique Coin, Antique LP Record, Blood Bead Candy, Classic Camera, Expensive Cigars, Flower Seeds, Geisha Noodles, Pungent Cheese, Yellowed Book

Louis

Best Gifts (+5): Faded Comics, Tomato Oden Sandwich, Yellowed Book

Good Gifts (+3): Blood Bead Candy, Bottled Jam, Bugarally Doll, Elegant Fountain Pen, Fragrant Tea, Geisha Noodles, Spotless Instrument

Mia

Best Gifts (+5): Aromatic Herbs, Fragrant Tea

Good Gifts (+3): Aged Brandy, Blood Bead Candy, Bottled Jam, Bugarally Doll, Fancy Cologne, Geisha Noodles, Organic Soap, Powerful Spices, Sushi Tacos, Tomato Oden Sandwich

Murasame

Best Gifts (+5): Board Game, Bugarally Doll, Retro Game, Well-worn Tool

Good Gifts (+3): Antique LP Record, Blood Bead Candy, Chocolate Garlic Flakes, Custom Gun Parts, Faded Comics, Fancy Cologne, Geisha Noodles, Organic Soap, Stuffed Toy, Sushi Tacos

Yakumo

Best Gifts (+5): Aged Brandy, Boutique Sake, Bugarally Doll

Good Gifts (+3): 35mm Reel, Antique LP Record, Blood Bead Candy, Board Game, Custom Gun Parts, Faded Comics, Pungent Cheese, Retro Game, Sushi Tacos

Code Vein Achievements

Regardless of which version of Code Vein players have, there are several Achievements/Trophies to unlock. These are consistent across each version of the game, with players unlocking them according to reaching certain in-game milestones.

Achievement/TrophyDescription
Revenant PreeminentUnlock all other Achievements/Trophies
Gift GathererLearn 150 Gifts (excludes those from Blood Codes)
Determiner of FateView every ending
Mender of MindsRestore all Vestiges
Deep TrailblazerExplore every part of the depths
Miasma ManagerActivate all Mistiles
Together Until OblivionListen to Partner Conversations 50 times
Proven DevotionReceive 30 Presents
Exalted ReputationRaise reputation as a Companion to Rank 30
Burning SpiritUnlock the ability to inherit 50 Gifts
A Weapon for Every SeasonEquip every weapon type
Revenant RequisitesEquip every Blood Veil type
Weaver of WillsCollect every Blood Code
GiftedLearn 50 Gifts (excludes those from Blood Codes)
Ultimate ArmamentUpgrade a weapon to its maximum level
Unbreakable VeilUpgrade a Blood Veil to its maximum level
Building TrustGive a desired valuable to a friend
Io’s MemoriesView Io’s memory echoes
Queen’s KnightDefeat the Queen’s Knight within your memory
Queen’s Knight RebornDefeat the Queen’s Knight Reborn in the provisional government outskirts
Oliver CollinsDefeat Oliver Collins in the ruined city underground
Insatiable DespotDefeat the Insatiable Despot in the dried-up trenches
Butterfly of DeliriumDefeat the Butterfly of Delirium in the ruined city center
Invading ExecutionerDefeat the Invading Executioner in the Howling Pit
Successor of the RibcageDefeat the Successor of the Ribcage in the Cathedral of the Sacred Blood
Successor of the BreathDefeat the Successor of the Breath in the Ridge of Frozen Souls
Gilded HunterDefeat the Gilded Hunter in the Ashen Cavern
Successor of the ClawDefeat the Successor of the Claw in the City of Falling Flame
Successor of the ThroatDefeat the Successor of the Throat in the Crown of Sand
Blade Bearer and CannoneerDefeat the Blade Bearer and Cannoneer in the Crypt Spire
Skull KingDefeat the Skull King in the Gaol of the Stagnant Blood
Louis’ MemoriesView Louis’ memory echoes
Juzo MidoDefeat the boss of the Crypt Spire, Juzo Mido
Yakumo’s MemoriesView Yakumo’s memory echoes
Murasame’s MemoriesView Murasame’s memory echoes
Coco’s MemoriesView Coco’s memory echoes
Davis’ MemoriesView Davis’ memory echoes
Mia’s MemoriesView Mia’s memory echoes
Drink DeepUse a special drain from a parry, back attack, or launch attack
HeirsView the “Heirs” ending
To EternityView the “To Eternity” ending
Dweller in the DarkView the “Dweller in the Dark” ending
Resonant PowerExecute a Communal Gift

Code Vein Cheats for PC

The PC version of Code Vein has several cheats available via the use of a third-party cheat engine. One of the easier cheat trainer files to use for Code Vein is the one from WeMod, here. After downloading and installing the WeMod cheat engine, players can scan for the applicable trainer file and boot it alongside the game. The following cheats are available for Code Vein using the cheat trainer file:

  • Infinite Health
  • Infinite Stamina
  • Infinite Haze
  • Infinite Ichor
  • Infinite Focus
  • Set Game Speed
  • Infinite Items
  • One-Hit Kills

Code Vein Cheat FAQs

Can you use a cheat engine with Code Vein?

Yes, the PC version of Code Vein is compatible with third-party cheat engines. Note that some of the cheats will make the game unstable. Additionally, players may need to boot the game and the cheat engine up in a special sequence in order to get all cheats to work as intended. Utilizing cheat engines and trainer files, players can give themselves considerable boosts such as infinite Haze (the game’s version of Souls) and one-hit kills against almost all enemies.

How can I make Code Vein easier?

While Code Vein is similar to other Soulslikes and should be approached with the expectation of some difficulty, there are ways to make the game easier. Players can do any of the following to make Code Vein more beginner-friendly:

  • Always make sure to bring one of the AI-controlled partners with you
  • Find and equip a two-handed sword early on in the game for great offense and strong blocking
  • Use buffs when possible, consumable items are aplenty
  • Focus on unlocking Gifts (abilities) for each Blood Code (Class)
  • Search for online co-op partners during sections or boss encounters you have trouble with
  • Utilize New Game + to carry over all progress in the base game without increasing difficulty

What is the strongest weapon in Code Vein?

While the concept of “strongest” or “best” weapon is subjective, it’s hard to argue against two-handed swords in Code Vein. Players can find these weapons fairly early on and they have great stat distribution. In addition to dealing plenty of damage to enemies, they’re great defensive weapons as well and can allow players to tank most hits. One of the best two-handed swords is the Zweihander.

How long to beat Code Vein?

The standard length for a playthrough of Code Vein is, on average, between 25-30 hours. That said, players hoping to see all endings and unlock everything the game has to offer can expect to spend double that. Most completionist playthroughs take 60-65 hours. Further, players who find themselves enjoying Code Vein can continue playing indefinitely via New Game + mode.

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