There are many formae that players can equip to their weapons in Code Vein 2. These abilities come in five types, Combat, Magic, Offensive Support, Defensive Support, and Other, and they can be used to perform powerful attacks, gain temporary buffs, and more. This guide is here to help players track down desirable formae in Code Vein 2, and the location of all these abilities are detailed in what follows.

This guide is a work-in-progress. Additional weapon formae will be added as they are found.

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All Weapon Formae Locations in Code Vein 2

Combat Formae

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Name

Details

Location

Phantom Assault

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: One-Handed Swords | Twin Blades | Bayonets


Lunge forward to deliver a two-hit combo. Nullifies enemy attack while lunging.

In chest in building at Eastern Gatehouse Ruins (Sunken City).

Severing Abyss

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 4 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons Except Rune Blades


Jump high up and crash down in a powerful slam.

In chest northeast of Abandoned Land Mistle (Corroded Scar).

Secret Art - Scissor Wind

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 4 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: One-Handed Swords | Twin Blades | Bayonets


Create a vacuum vortex which can draw enemies in and slice them up.

In chest in Grotto Military Site (Undead Forest).

Circulating Pulse - Blink

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 3 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: One-Handed Swords | Twin Blades | Bayonets


Rush forward into a three-hit combo. Repeat the input during the attack to perform a followup, then step backwards. (Consume ichor on use.)

In a chest in Ruined Town (Undead Forest).

Looming Slash

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: One-Handed Swords | Twin Blades


Perform a slash while jumping into the air. Nullifies enemy attacks which land before jumping.

In a chest at the end of the road east of Abandoned Hilltop Church (Undead Forest).

Thunderclap

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 6


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 4 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: One-Handed Swords


Unleash a slash of lightning before charging forward for another high-speed slash.

Reach Castle Control Room during Lyle arc.

Coffin Breaker

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Two-Handed Swords | Hammers


Perform a rapid, powerful slash at close range. Repeat the input to chain into a powerful smash. (Consumes ichor on use.)

Defeat enemy for Iris's Request: Sunken City.

Coffin Breaker - Sweeper

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Two-Handed Swords | Hammers


Perform a rapid, powerful slash at close range. Repeat the input to chain into a swift side-slash. (Consumes ichor on use.)

In chest in Sanitorium Baths (Undead Forest).

Boosted Blade - Horizon

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 6


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Two-Handed Swords | Halberds


Channel strength into an energy blade and perform a horizontal slash. Hold the input to increase reach and power.

Defeat Metagen Remnant at end of Mountain Hamlet (Undead Forest).

Gaia Impact

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 4 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Hammers


Smash the ground, leap up, and slam down with an attack. The downward impact creates a shock wave, disrupting enemies in a wide area.

Follow path to left of Resurrection Stone in Limestone Cave (Corroded Scar).

Mighty Smash

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 4 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Hammers


Raise your weapon over your head, then swing it with all your might. Hold the input to charge the attack and release to activate it. Higher charges deal greater damage.

In chest in Pioneer Castle (Corroded Scar), past Subterranean Administrative Ward Mistle.

Power Shot

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 4 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Bayonets


Fire a powerful energy projectile. Knocks away any directly hit enemy.

In chest in Sunken Pylon (Sunken City). After incursion with Josee, follow path and cross bridge.

Heavenly Strike

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 3 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Bayonets


Launch energy into the sky to drop a pillar of light directly on top of your target.

After entering large structure on Insula Carcere, look on ground in little alcove with chest.

Shredding Spin

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Twin Blades


Leap forward in a spinning slash which lands multiple hits.

On ground in Abandoned Farm (Undead Forest).

Relentless Sword Dance

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Twin Blades


Unleash rapid, continuous slashes. Repeat the input during the attack to continuously slash. Press R2 to finish with a powerful strike. (Each attack consumes ichor.)

In chest in Plateau Ruins (Corroded Scar).

Orbital Blade

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 3 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Rune Blades


Sends equipped blades spinning around the user, gradually increasing in range and mowing down anything in the area. User is left unarmed while blades remain spinning.

In chest in Abandoned Land (Corroded Scar).

Piercing Leap

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 4 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Halberds


Jump up and thrust down from the air as you descend. Nullifies enemy attacks while jumping up.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion next to Plagued Village Mistle (Undead Forest).

Backdraft

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Two-Handed Swords | Hammers


Slam your weapon down, sending energy through it to create a shock wave, using its momentum to launch yourself backwards.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion next to Plagued Village Mistle (Undead Forest).

Slicing Vortex

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Rune Blades


Perform a flurry of acrobatic spinning kicks, slicing through your surroundings with your blades at the same time.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion next to Plagued Village Mistle (Undead Forest).

Flash Fleche

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Halberds


Perform a long-range slide to pierce an enemy with your outheld weapon.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Refugee Village (Sunken City).

Chariot Reave

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Halberds


Perform a forward swipe to initiate a combo attack. Repeat the input during the initial attack to perform a second attack, then press R1 + Square or R1 + Triangle to perform a third attack. The third attack will differ based on the button pressed. (Each attack consumes ichor.)

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Refugee Village (Sunken City).

Whirling Shredder

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 1


Equipment Requirements: Rune Blades


Combine two blades together and send them spinning rapidly forward like a rotary saw. User is left unarmed while blades remain spinning.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Refugee Village (Sunken City).

Fusillade Rondo

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 3 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Bayonets


Rapidly fire three energy rounds with honing abilities. Repeat the input during the attack to perform a finisher shot. (Consumes ichor on use.)

Buy from Jadwiga's minion by Sanatorium Mistle (Undead Forest).

Vanquisher

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 6


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 3 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: One-Handed Swords | Two-Handed Swords | Halberds | Hammers


Perform a midrange slide to knock an enemy upward before slamming them back down.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of Insula Carcere Mistle.

Doomfall

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 6


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Two-Handed Swords | Hammers


Descend from midair to land a mighty blow. Creates a shock wave upon impact. Can only be used while in midair.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of Insula Carcere Mistle.

Shadow Slayer

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Twin Blades


Perform a diving slash from midair which nullifies all enemy attacks during descent. Can only be used in midair.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of Insula Carcere Mistle.

Guillotine Kick

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 6


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Rune Blades


Leap up high and land with a mighty kick while slamming down your weapon.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of Insula Carcere Mistle.

Fortress Stance

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Two-Handed Swords | Hammers


Take a stance to deflect enemy attacks. Acts as a normal guard against attacks which cannot be deflected. Repeat the input while in the stance to step forward and perform a slash attack. (Consumes ichor on use.)

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of West Coast Pier (Sunken City).

Swift Blades

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Twin Blades


Instantly dash a short distance and slash with dual blades. Press R1 + Square or R1 + Triangle during the attack to combo into a cut to the left or right. (Consumes ichor on use.)

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of West Coast Pier (Sunken City).

Chariot Reave - Blast

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Halberds


Perform a forward swipe to initiate a combo attack. Repeat the input during the attack to perform up to three consecutive hits, launching a slash to finish. (Each attack consumes ichor.)

Buy from Jadwiga's minion just northeast of Sanatorium (Undead Forest).

Wraith's Fury - Swift

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Two-Handed Swords


A combo attack that starts with a dashing slash. Repeat the input to perform up to three consecutive attacks. (Each attack consumes ichor.) Unleashes another dashing slash as the final combo attack.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion at entrance to Northern Watch Fort (Corroded Scar).

Unshakable

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Rune Blades


Take a stance to deflect enemy attacks. Acts as a normal guard against attacks which cannot be deflected. Repeat the input while in the stance to step forward and perform a palm attack. (Consumes ichor on use.)

Buy from Jadwiga's minion at entrance to Northern Watch Fort (Corroded Scar).

Piercing Leap - Tremor

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 3 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Halberds


Jump up and thrust down from the air as you descend. Nullifies enemy attacks while jumping up. Repeat the input during the thrust descent to create a shock wave. (Consumes ichor on use.)

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Insula Carcerer, past Upper Prison Area Mistle.

Energy Cleave - Twister

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: One-Handed Swords | Twin Blades | Bayonets


Attach an energy blade to your weapon and perform a wide sweep all around you.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Insula Carcerer, past Upper Prison Area Mistle.

Secret Art - Forestall

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 3 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: One-Handed Swords | Twin Blades | Bayonets


Swing your weapon to release a slash that can hit tragets from midrange.

In a chest after beating boss in Cliffside Ruins (Sunken City).

Rising Twirl

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Twin Blades


Perform a spinning slash that launches you into the air, allowing for follow-up aerial attacks.

East of the Tower of Regneration on MagMell Island.

Drill Breaker

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 4 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Halberds


Drill into an enemy with a vortex of wind wrapped around your weapon. Repeat the input during the attack to chain into additional attacks. (Consumes ichor on use.)

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Forward Base Two (Corroded Scar) during Free Exploration Era.

Drawback Shot

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Bayonets


Jump back swiftly while firing a three-shot energy burst.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Forward Base Two (Corroded Scar) during Free Exploration Era.

Scorpion

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 3 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Twin Blades


Quickly jump back before rushing forward to stab with both blades. Nullifies enemey attacks while jumping back.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Forward Base Two (Corroded Scar) during Free Exploration Era.

Boosted Blade

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 4 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Two-Handed Swords | Halberds


Channel strength into an energy blade and strike downward. Hold the input to increase reach and power.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion next to the In Front of Castle Gate mistle at Pioneer Castle (Corroded Scar) during Free Exploration Age.

Wraith's Fury

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Two-Handed Swords


A combo attack that starts with a dashing slash. Repeat the input to perform up to four consecutive attacks. (Each attack consumes ichor.) Unleashes a powerful smash as the final combo attack.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion behind Tower of Regeneration on west coast of Sunken City.

Dive Bomb

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 3 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Two-Handed Swords | Hammers


Leap forward and slam your weapon down to create a shock wave.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion behind Tower of Regeneration on west coast of Sunken City.

Spinning Rampage

Category: Combat Formae


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Bayonets


Perform a spinning slash with an extended energy blade. Shoots bullets of light as you spin.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion behind Tower of Regeneration on west coast of Sunken City.

Short/Mid/Long-Range Magic

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Name

Details

Location

Blazing Roar

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 3


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Launch blazing fireballs. Hold the input to charge for increased damage.

North of Josee's Outpost (Sunken City), near large enemy with red robes.

Draconic Stake

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 6


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Launch forward a massive stake made of blood.

In a chest near the ladder that can be dropped by Sealing Spire: Middle Floor mistle (Sealed Grounds).

Bolt Blast

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 3


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Rapid-fire balls of lightning.

Talk to Jadwiga's minion behind Jadwiga in MagMell after completing Josee's arc.

Blood Barrage

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 3


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Launches multiple blood stakes simultaneously. Hold the input to increase the number of stakes.

On surface above Limestone Cave (Corroded Scar), past large enemy with yellow head.

Dazzling Prismatic Laser

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 4 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Blasts a wide area with a blind beam of sunlight that causes the status ailment sunblight to build up over time.

Past enemy with green strands of hair in Insula Carcere, after Upper Prison Area Mistle.

Satellite Saucer

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 3


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Launch a slashing disc of light at enemies. While a partner is present, the disc will travel back and forth between the user and the partner.

Beat Wandering Revenant Hunters in Frontier Observation Post (Undead Forest).

Eschaton Crossing

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 10


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 4 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Creates a star-like ball of energy that spins around the user before finally exploding.

In a tent on the way to Lyle in Luna Rapacis (Sealed Grounds).

Bloody Impact

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Blast away nearby foes with a bloody shock wave.

In chest in Sunken Pylon (Sunken City), in room after enemy that awards Key to the Lower Level.

Graviton Core

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 4


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Creates a small black hole that draws in enemies. Press the action button again to cause the black hole to explode. (Consumes ichor on use.)

In chest in Insula Carcere, in open area after Zenon's first bond thread.

Sonic Arrow

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 1


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 1


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Shoot a mini whirlwind.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of MagMell Island Pier.

Frost Wave

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 1


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Calls forth a frigid cold that spreads across the ground.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of MagMell Island Pier.

Vorpal Flash

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 2


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Unleashes a flash of lightning from the user's hand to instantly scorch a target. Hold the input to charge for increased damage.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of MagMell Island Pier.

Lightning Shower

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 3


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Generates pillars of lightning at multiple target locations.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion next to Plagued Village Mistle (Undead Forest).

Falling Sun

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 6


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 2


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Launch into the air before crashing down in explosive flames. Negates all enemy attacks while airborne.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion next to Plagued Village Mistle (Undead Forest).

Air Blast

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Releases a shock wave from the user's hand, which is highly efficient at breaking an enemy's guard.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Refugee Village (Sunken City).

Gatling Gun Organ

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 1


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Launches a barrage of spears of light front of the user. Repeat the input during the attack to fire successive shots.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion by Sanatorium Mistle (Undead Forest).

Baba Yaga's Gaze

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 6


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 6


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Unleash a massive, bone-chilling ice shard.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of Insula Carcere Mistle.

Stun Shot

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 4


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Unleash orbs that cause the status ailment stun to build up over time.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion near Hidden Riverside Path Mistle (Corroded Scar).

Stun Web

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 4


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Create a field at the target's feet that causes the status ailment stun to build up over time.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion near Hidden Riverside Path Mistle (Corroded Scar).

Venomous Shot

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 3


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Unleash orbs that cause the status ailment venom to build up over time.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion south of Checkpoint Ruins (Sunken City).

Venomous Web

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 3


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Create a field at the target's feet that causes the status ailment venom to build up over time.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion south of Checkpoint Ruins (Sunken City).

Lightning Chain

Category: Long-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 3 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 3


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Hits a target with a lightning strike that chains into and damages multiple enemies.

Defeat Beastlus Addict inside the Arcade Ruins (Sunken City).

Guard of Honor

Category: Short/Mid-Range Magic


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 0 | Conductivity 4


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Launch successive ice javelins at a target.

In a chest in Sanatorium Underground Facility (Undead Forest).

Offensive Support

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Name

Details

Location

Adrenaline

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily boosts your attack power.

Defeat Alexis the Heartless Bodyguard in East Bay Underground Ruins (MagMell Island).

Flashing Fang

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Increase the power of the next attack by an amount based on the user's stats.

In a chest at end of road just south of Northern Watch Fort (Corroded Scar).

Ranged Impact

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily increases attack power for bayonets and certain bequeathed forma shots.

In building that appears on map northeast of Sunken Pylon (Sunken City).

Super Charge

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily boosts strength of attacks initiated by holding the input.

In chest in Forest Complex (Undead Forest).

Thirsting Blade

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily reduces bleed caused by weapons and increases attack power.

In chest in Western Plateau Military Camp (Corroded Scar).

Double Down

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Spends LP to boost attack power.

At the end of road that terminates at a blocked tunnel northeast of Ruined Town (Undead Forest).

Hunting Feast

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily increases the bleed factor of weapon attacks.

Enter Sunken Pylon (Sunken Town), but do not ride elevator downward. Pass through building to reach edge that overlooks water.

Crushing Might

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily makes it easier to break an opponent's guard.

In chest beyond Resurrection Stone in Limestone Cave (Corroded Scar).

Venom Mark

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 2


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily applies the status ailment venom to your current weapon.

North of Josee's Outpost (Sunken City), near crashed helicopter.

Binding Mark

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 2


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily applies the status ailment stall to your current weapon.

In chest in Riverside Church Ruins (Undead Forest), upstairs in room with Church Key 2.

Numbing Mark

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 2


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily applies the status ailment stun to your current weapon.

In a chest near map jammer in Western Gatehouse Ruins.

Blow of Madness

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Increases the power of the next attack by a fixed amount.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Refugee Village (Sunken City).

Immortal Bane

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily makes attacks reduce more of an enemy's recoverable damage.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion by Sanatorium Mistle (Undead Forest).

Frost Weapon

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily adds ice damage to your current weapon.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion near entrance to Bureau's Castle (Undead Forest).

Ice Barrel

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily adds ice damage to bayonets and certain bequeathed forma shots.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion near entrance to Bureau's Castle (Undead Forest).

Bloodsucking Blades

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily increases the bleed factor of weapon attacks for you and your partner.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of Insula Carcere Mistle.

Blood Weapon

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily adds blood damage to your current weapon.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion north of MagMell.

Blood Barrel

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily adds blood damage to bayonets and certain bequeathed forma shots.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion north of MagMell.

Offensive Order

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily lowers your defense and increases attack power for both you and your partner.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion north of MagMell.

Lightning Weapon

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily adds lightning damage to your current weapon.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion near Hidden Riverside Path Mistle (Corroded Scar).

Lightning Barrel

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily adds lightning damage to bayonets and certain bequeathed forma shots.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion near Hidden Riverside Path Mistle (Corroded Scar).

Flame Weapon

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Froma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily adds fire damage to your current weapon.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion west of Sunken Pylon (Sunken City).

Fire Barrel

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Froma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily adds fire damage to bayonets and certain bequeathed forma shots.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion west of Sunken Pylon (Sunken City).

Merciless Reaper

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Froma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 2 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Ignore some of the enemy's defense and guarding for your next attack.

Defeat Harrison the Pioneer Soldier inside Northern Watch Fort (Corroded Scar).

Out for Blood

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Any Weapon


Temporarily deal more damage to enemies proportional to their bleed buildup. Enemy bleed gets reduced each time damage is dealt.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Insula Carcere prison during Free Exploration Era. Travel to the Lower Prison Area mistle and open the gate to the northeast to reach the entrance to the prison. Go down the first flight of stairs and enter the room on the left.

Overdrive

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Any Weapon


Temporarily boosts Attack for you and your allies. Effect ends when user takes damage.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Forward Base Two (Corroded Scar) during Free Exploration Era.

Precision

Category: Offensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Any Weapon


Temporarily makes it easier for you and your allies to disrupt enemies with weapons.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion next to the In Front of Castle Gate mistle at Pioneer Castle (Corroded Scar) during Free Exploration Age.

Defensive Support

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Name

Details

Location

Warrior Spirit - Rigor

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily reduces damage taken from enemy attacks. More effective the closer the enemy is.

Follow road northeast of Forest Complex (Undead Forest). In chest past large floating enemy, slight west of map jammer.

Defensive Order

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily lowers your attack power and increases defense for both you and your partner.

Defeat Forma Engine Goliath in Cliffisde Ruins (Sunken City).

Healing Casket

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 4 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Consumes regeneration power when using formae and automatically regenerates when LP reaches 0.

Defeat Masterless Soldier at end of Riveside Church Ruins (Undead Forest).

Circular Guard

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 1


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily guards against attacks from all directions when blocking with a shield.

In chest by Church Overlooking the Ruins

Perfect Balance

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Increases disruption resistance for you and your allies against a single enemy attack after forma use.

East of Tower of Regeneration south of Mountain Underground Facility (Sunken City).

Lightning Protection

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily increases defense against lightning.

On ground southwest of Corroded Mine (Corroded Scar), not far from the bridge that extends from the North Bridge Elevator.

Blood Protection

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily increases defense against blood.

Defeat Putrid Darkborn in Cliff Underground Ruins (MagMell Island).

Elemental Wall

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 4 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily increases defense against all elemental attacks.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of Insula Carcere Mistle.

Antibody Generation

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 1


Form Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 1


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily increases resistance to all status ailments.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion outside Sealing Spire (Sealed Grounds).

Inhibit Removal

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 1


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 1


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Curse you and your partner of the status ailment inhibit. Can block the effect if used before being afflicted.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion near entrance to Hidden Lab in Undead Forest.

Prismatic Veil

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily boosts guard defense against elemental attacks for you and your allies.

In Central Underground Facility (Corroded Scar).

Guard Stability

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 1


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily reduces the stamina cost of guarding.

In a chest in Arcade Ruins (Sunken City) after defeating the boss up top.

Juggernaut

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Any Weapon


Increases balance and resistance to enemy attacks, but lowers dodge effectiveness and elemental resistance.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Insula Carcere prison during Free Exploration Era. Travel to the Lower Prison Area mistle and open the gate to the northeast to reach the entrance to the prison. Go down the first flight of stairs and enter the room on the left.

Foulblood Barrier

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 2 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Any Weapon


Creates a single-use barrier around you and your partner that greatly reduces damage.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion next to the In Front of Castle Gate mistle at Pioneer Castle (Corroded Scar) during Free Exploration Age.

Leak Removal

Category: Defensive Support


Ichor Consumption: 1


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 2 | Conductivity 1


Equipment Requirements: Any Weapon


Cures you and your partner of the status ailment leak. Can block the effect if used before being afflicted.

In a chest northeast of Sanatorium (Undead Forest).

Other

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Name

Details

Location

Ablative Blood

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily causes damage taken to be greatly reduced at the cost of ichor.

In chest in Mountain Hamlet (Undead Forest).

Regenerator

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 4 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Increases the amount restored from regeneration for you and your companions.

Defeat Gustave the Cultist Priest in Mountain Underground Facility (Sunken City).

Ichor Regeneration

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 1


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Gradually restores ichor in exchange for a decrease in weapon attack power and defense.

In a chest in the room where you get Cathedral Key near Sealing Spire: Upper Floor mistle (Sealed Grounds).

Hasten

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 3 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily enhances your dodges.

In chest in Insula Carcere, past Lower Cell Block Mistle.

Conservation

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily reduces stamina consumption. The effect ends if you take damage.

Follow the elevated walkways in the Corroded Mine area (Corroded Scar).

Featherweight

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 1


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily reduces stamina costs for jumps and aerial attacks.

In ruins just north of Sunken Pylon (Sunken City).

Vigorous Zeal

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 4 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily increases Vitality and Fortitude.

Near Tower of Regneration northeast of Riverport Watch Fort (Corroded Scar).

Soul Stimulant

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 1


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily boosts attack power of current partner.

In chest in Pioneer Caste (Corroded Scar), past East Wing Mistle.

Floating Light

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 1


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 1 | Conductivity 1


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Creates a ball of light at your feet.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion east of MagMell Island Pier.

Last Guard

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 1 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Receiving fatal damage when LP is over a certain amount will leave you with 1 LP. Only applies once per activation.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion by Sanatorium Mistle (Undead Forest).

Valiant Heart

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Reduces the stamina cost of dodging.

Defeat Mutated Sentinel in Western Gatehouse Ruins (Sunken City).

Somatic Zeal

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 2


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 4 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Temporarily increases Strength and Dexterity.

Complete Valentin's request.

Nightstalker

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 1


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: All Weapons


Reduces the amount of sound you create, making it more difficult for enemies to detect you.

In a chest in East Bay Underground Ruins (MagMell Island).

Supernatural Blood

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 3


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 1 | Conductivity 3


Equipment Requirements: Any Weapon


Enables you to consume HP instead of ichor to cast formae when you have insufficient ichor.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Insula Carcere prison during Free Exploration Era. Travel to the Lower Prison Area mistle and open the gate to the northeast to reach the entrance to the prison. Go down the first flight of stairs and enter the room on the left.

Full Auto

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 4


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 1 | Conversion 3 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Any Weapon


Temporarily gain the ability to shoot bayonets without reloading. Ammo costs still apply.

Buy from Jadwiga's minion in Insula Carcere prison during Free Exploration Era. Travel to the Lower Prison Area mistle and open the gate to the northeast to reach the entrance to the prison. Go down the first flight of stairs and enter the room on the left.

Cleansing Light

Category: Other


Ichor Consumption: 5


Forma Builds: Reliability 0 | Handling 0 | Conversion 4 | Conductivity 0


Equipment Requirements: Any Weapon


For a limited time, a portion of the damage you take after casting formae will slowly heal automatically.

In a chest in Sanatorium (Undead Forest) during Holly's Bond.

Code Vein II Tag Page Cover Art
Action
RPG
Soulslike
Dating Sim
Open-World
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 74 /100 Critics Rec: 48%
Released
January 29, 2026
ESRB
Teen / Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
Bandai Namco Studios
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Genre(s)
Action, RPG, Soulslike, Dating Sim, Open-World