The apocalyptic world of Code Vein II demands more than just courage; it requires the right tools to survive the onslaught of the Lost.
The selection of weapons in Code Vein II is poised to be one of the most critical decisions a player makes, directly influencing their combat style, mobility, and capacity to deliver devastating enemy striking blows.
From crushing two-handed hammers to swift, one-handed blades, each weapon type offers a distinct rhythm and risk-reward calculation that defines the experience of being a Revenant in this brutal, supernatural landscape.
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This new installment builds upon the diverse armory established in the original, promising not only a wider array of iconic Blood Veils but also completely revamped weapon mechanics.
Whether your preference is for a high-damage, high-stamina-cost greatsword that breaks enemy defenses or a fast-attacking bayonet that allows for rapid Io usage and tactical retreat, your choice will dictate how you navigate the game’s demanding boss encounters and dense dungeons.
Full list of weapons in Code Vein II
| WEAPONS IN CODE VEIN II | DESCRIPTION |
| One-Handed Sword | Perfect for beginners, featuring easy-to-handle attacks |
| Two-Handed Sword | A heavy weapon that attacks with a long blade |
| Twin Blades | The new dual-blade weapon leverages high mobility to quickly wound enemies |
| Bayonet | Switch between the attached blade for close-range attacks and specialized gunfire for long-range damage |
| Halberds | A heavy weapon that attacks with a blade attached to a long shaft |
| Hammers | Heavy hammers crush enemies with devastating single hits, disrupting stances and clearing crowds |
| Rune Blades | A new weapon that uses two floating swords that perform long-range attacks and enhance ability incantations |
One-Handed Sword
The One-Handed Sword is an ideal choice for new players, boasting numerous attacks that are inherently easy to execute and manage in combat.
The weapon shines in its versatility, featuring both swift, interlocking combo attacks and longer-reaching techniques, such as decisive thrusts and broad spinning slashes.
Additionally, its strength lies in the wide selection of available forms (formae), granting the user a significant degree of situational adaptability based on how these various forms are strategically combined and utilized.
Two-Handed Sword
The Two-Handed Sword is a heavy weapon, characterized by its long blade and emphasizes raw power and extended reach. Its defining combat traits are the immense force of its single strikes and its exceptional range.
It delivers devastating blows through slashing forms, such as the powerful downward strike, which gains both power and reach when charged, and the subsequent upward strike that follows a charge input.
Twin Blades
This entirely new weapon type introduced in the latest title excels at high mobility, allowing the user to easily breach the enemy’s defenses before shredding them with rapid dual-blade combos.
A key advantage of these blades is their ability to easily inflict wounds on foes, creating a powerful synergy when paired with blood drain attacks.
Bayonet
Versatile combat is achieved by seamlessly transitioning between close-range blade attacks and long-range gunfire from the attached barrel of the Bayonet.
The arsenal includes specialized formae for high-damage distant strikes, as well as forms for close-quarters fighting, allowing for a dynamic change in attack range as the situation demands.
Halberds
Excelling in mid-range combat due to its substantial reach, Halberds enable you to pull off highly diverse tactics, such as simultaneously targeting multiple enemies with broad wide-area slashes or focusing damage with precision thrusts.
It specializes in techniques that fully leverage its extended range, including wide-arc sweeping motions overhead and rapid high-speed lunging thrusts designed to sweep foes aside.
Hammers
The inherent appeal of this heavy weapon lies in its devastating single-hit power and its exceptional ability to effortlessly disrupt enemy stances. Hammers lets you pull off specialized techniques that can swiftly turn the tide of battle — even when the wielder is surrounded by foes — through actions like slamming down from mid-air or generating powerful shockwaves around the user.
Rune Blades
Rune Blades is a completely new weapon type introduced in the game that utilizes the power of formae to wield two floating swords, enabling the user to unleash highly acrobatic techniques synchronized with sophisticated martial arts movements.
Its effectiveness are amplified through synergy, performing exceptionally well when combined with long-range attacks and various ability-enhancing incantations, revealing its true, powerful potential when these elements are brought together.
About Code Vein II: Story, release date
Set in a dystopian version of the near future, Code Vein II is a dramatic exploration action RPG that delves into the desperate struggles of the Revenants, immortal, vampire-like beings who are humanity’s sole hope for survival following a catastrophic event known as the Resurgence.
The narrative takes a dark turn with the sudden arrival of the Luna Rapacis, a phenomenon that transforms the life-saving Revenants into mindless, cannibalistic monsters, plunging the remnants of civilization toward total ruin.
The story centers on the protagonist, a specialized Revenant Hunter burdened with the task of saving a world teetering on the brink. This mission forces the Hunter and a young girl to embark on a perilous journey that takes them 100 years into the past.
The game structure combines exploration action, where players must traverse dangerous, ruined areas and confront powerful foes alongside their partner, with a sweeping history-changing drama as they attempt to alter the past and prevent the world’s inevitable demise in the future.
Code Vein II is published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, releasing on Friday, January 16, 2026.
