
In Code Vein 2, weapons are how you inflict damage, and each one has its own special attacks and customizable Formae. Though you can improve weapons throughout the game to keep them useful, certain ones stand out as being particularly powerful.
This guide is a listing of the 7 best weapons in Code Vein 2, one from each major group.
Bayonet
Sunset Bayonet Rifle
Base Slash Damage: 120
Base Crush Damage: 120
Formae:
- Heart Breaker
You can find this Rifle-class Bayonet in the abandoned trains at Josee’s Outpost, or by defeating enemies who are already carrying one.
Silver Shot Shotgun
Base Slash Damage: 108
Base Crush Damage: 108
Formae:
- Trigger Rush
- Crushing Might
Between the two Shotgun Bayonets, the Silver Shot is better because it deals more damage and has a strong secondary Formae ability.
Acquire it from Jadwiga’s Minion located in MagMell Island’s south-west.
Grenade Launcher
Base Slash Damage: 104
Base Crush Damage: 104
Formae:
- Heavenly Strike
- Heart Breaker
This special Bayonet, which lets you throw grenades, is the only one of its kind. You can buy it from Jadwiga’s Minion at the Corroded Scar location.
Halberd
Tainted Halberd
Base Slash Damage: 197
Formae:
- Sacrificial Edge
Okay, so halberds are awesome for dealing with groups of enemies – they really help keep those mobs away from me. And the Tainted Halberd? Seriously good. It does a base damage of 197 with each slash, which is pretty powerful!
Farm for the Tainted Halberd on MagMell Island by seeking out and battling enemies that use them.
Hammer
Forma Mech-Hammer Goliath
Base Crush Damage: 215
Formae:
- Mighty Smash
- Perfect Balance
Although the Tainted Hammer deals a bit more basic crushing damage than the Forma Mech-Hammer Goliath, the Goliath’s special moves and customization options make it the superior hammer overall.
Find this for sale in the north-east of Insula Carcere at Jadwiga’s Minion.
One-Handed Swords
Blade of Tenacity: Thunderstrike
Base Slash Damage: 98
Base Lightning Damage: 25
Formae:
- Thunderclap
- Looming Slash
- McLeish’s Cog
- Overdrive
With its powerful slashing attacks, lightning damage, and versatile moves, the Blade of Tenacity: Thunderstrike is the best choice for a one-handed sword.
Acquired from Lyle McLeish at maximum affinity in exchange for 12 Trading Points.
Rune Blades
Glutton’s Eyes
Base Slash Damage: 70
Formae:
- Orbital Blade
- Healing Counter
Okay, so I’ve been testing out a bunch of Rune Blades, and the Glutton’s Eyes is seriously a cut above the rest. What really sets it apart are the amazing special moves – things like fire attacks and the ability to attack while you’re in the air. It just feels so much more versatile and powerful than anything else I’ve tried.
After you defeat the Metagen Remnant, you’ll automatically receive the Glutton’s Eyes Rune Blade from Josee.
Twin Blades
Twin Fangs Of The Lone Wolf
Base Slash Damage: 62
Formae:
- Blazing Roar
- Offensive Order
- Lightning Chain
The fast-paced, combo-focused weapon style doesn’t have many options, but the Twin Fangs Of The Lone Wolf are easily the best. These blades deal both slashing and piercing damage, and with three different Formae, they’re effective whether you’re fighting on the ground or in the air.
Purchase these from Jadwiga at the start of MagMell for just 10 Haze.
Two-Handed Swords
Glutton’s Heavyblade
Base Slash Damage: 142
Base Fire Damage: 35
Formae:
- Adrenaline
- Precision
- Unquenchable Flame
- Judgment Cutter
Despite having relatively low base damage, the Glutton’s Heavyblade Two-Handed Sword is a powerful weapon thanks to its built-in fire damage and four strong Formae options.
Acquired from Josee Anjou at maximum affinity in exchange for 12 Trading Points.
Those are all of the best weapons from each class and sub-class to be found in Code Vein 2.
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