Blood Veil Upgrades
Upgrading your Blood Veil is a critical aspect of character progression in Code Vein II, significantly enhancing its offensive and defensive capabilities. Each Blood Veil can be upgraded multiple times, with each tier unlocking new stat bonuses and sometimes even passive ability enhancements. The primary materials required for these upgrades are Titanite Shards, Large Titanite Shards, and Titanite Slabs, which can be found scattered throughout the world, dropped by enemies, or purchased from certain merchants like the Wandering Merchant in the Forgotten Sanctuary. The number and type of materials needed increase with each upgrade level.
For example, upgrading the Stinger type Blood Veil, the Venomous Fang, from +0 to +3 might require 5 Titanite Shards and 2 Large Titanite Shards. Reaching +6 could then demand 3 Titanite Slabs and a specific rare material like a Queen's Blood. Each successful upgrade will boost its base attack power, critical hit modifier, and potentially its defensive stats. A +5 Venomous Fang might see its base attack rise to 150 and its critical hit modifier to +18%, while its "Piercing Venom" passive could gain a slight increase in proc chance or damage output. The upgrade path for a Hounds type Veil like the Whispering Prowler would similarly focus on increasing its backstab damage bonus and evasion-related stats.
The process of upgrading Blood Veils is performed at a Workbench, typically found in safe zones or at the base of operations. Interacting with the Workbench will present you with the option to "Enhance Equipment." From there, you can select your Blood Veil and view the required materials and the stat increases for each level. It's advisable to prioritize upgrading your primary Blood Veil early on, as the stat gains are substantial and will make a noticeable difference in combat. Keep an eye out for upgrade materials during your explorations, especially in areas with tougher enemies, as they are more likely to drop rarer upgrade components. Neglecting Blood Veil upgrades will leave you at a significant disadvantage against the increasingly challenging foes you will encounter, such as the formidable bosses in the Depths of Despair.