Achievements & Trophies

Achievements & Trophies

Code Vein offers a compelling suite of 43 achievements/trophies across PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, challenging players to master its combat, explore its intricate world, and uncover its deepest secrets. From story progression to meticulous collection and demanding combat feats, achieving 100% completion requires dedication and strategic planning. This section will guide you through the most significant and challenging achievements, providing actionable strategies and tips to ensure you don't miss a single one.

Understanding Achievement Categories

The achievements in Code Vein can broadly be categorized as follows:

• Story Progression: Unlocked by advancing through the main narrative and defeating key bosses. These are generally unmissable.
• Endings: Tied to specific choices and the collection of Vestiges, determining which of the game's four endings you achieve. These are highly missable and require careful planning.
• Collection: Involving the acquisition of all Blood Codes, Vestiges, Weapons, and Blood Veils. These often require thorough exploration and revisiting areas.
• Mastery: Requiring you to learn all Gifts, master specific Blood Codes, or reach maximum proficiency with certain weapon types.
• Combat Challenges: Demanding specific combat feats, such as defeating bosses under certain conditions or performing a high number of parries.
• Miscellaneous: Covering various other tasks like reviving allies, performing specific actions a set number of times, or interacting with the environment.

Key Achievements & Strategies

Endings & Vestiges: The Path to True Redemption

Code Vein features four distinct endings, three of which are tied to specific achievements. Achieving the "True" ending, Dweller in the Dark, is arguably the most complex and requires meticulous collection of Vestiges. The other two ending achievements are Heirs of the Thirst and To Eternity. The fourth ending, often referred to as the "Bad" or "Neutral" ending, has no associated achievement but is a common outcome if Vestiges are ignored.

Missable Warning: The endings are highly missable! You must collect and restore all Vestiges for specific successors before defeating them. If you defeat a successor without having restored all their associated Vestiges, you will lock yourself out of the "True" ending for that playthrough.

Dweller in the Dark (True Ending)

To unlock this achievement, you must:

1. Collect ALL Vestiges: This is the most critical step. There are numerous Vestiges scattered throughout the game, often hidden in obscure corners or behind optional boss encounters. Pay close attention to the different types of Vestiges (e.g., Isis Vestiges, Fionn Vestiges, Scathach Vestiges, Harmonia Vestiges).
2. Restore ALL Vestiges: After collecting Vestiges, return to the Mistle in the Home Base and interact with the Memory Echoes to restore them. This is crucial for unlocking the full memories of the successors.
3. Save All Successors: For each of the four main successors (Isis, Fionn, Scathach, Harmonia), you must ensure you have collected and restored all their respective Vestiges BEFORE defeating them. After defeating a successor, a "Vestige Core" will appear. Interact with it and choose the option to "Restore the Vestige Core" (or similar wording) to save them. If you simply leave the area, you will condemn them.
4. Defeat the Final Boss: After saving all four successors, proceed to the final boss. The ending you receive will be the "True" ending.

Specific Vestige Locations (Examples):

• Isis Vestige I: Found in the Ruined City Center, near the Park Mistle, often requiring a jump puzzle.
• Fionn Vestige IV: Located in the Ridge of Frozen Giants, often guarded by a powerful Lost.
• Scathach Vestige VI: Deep within the Crypt Spire, requiring careful platforming.
• Harmonia Vestige III: In the Provisional Government Outskirts, often in a side path before the boss.

Recommendation: Use an online guide specifically for Vestige locations. There are too many to list exhaustively here, and missing even one can jeopardize the "True" ending.

Collection Achievements: The Hoarder's Delight

These achievements require you to find every instance of a specific item type. They are time-consuming but generally not difficult, provided you explore thoroughly.

All Blood Codes (The Next Successor)

Unlock all Blood Codes in the game. This includes:

• Story-related Blood Codes: Obtained from defeating bosses or progressing the main quest (e.g., Prometheus, Queen's Breath).
• Successor Blood Codes: Obtained by saving the successors (e.g., Isis, Fionn).
• Exploration Blood Codes: Found hidden in various areas of the game (e.g., Atlas, Eos, Heimdall).
• DLC Blood Codes: If you own the DLC, these will also count towards the achievement.

Strategy: Explore every nook and cranny. Many Blood Codes are found in chests or as drops from specific powerful enemies in optional areas. Some are also given by NPCs after completing their side quests.

All Weapons (Weapon Collector) & All Blood Veils (Blood Veil Collector)

Collect every unique weapon and Blood Veil. This includes:

• Shop Purchases: Many basic weapons and Veils are available from Murasame at the Home Base.
• Enemy Drops: Certain enemies have a chance to drop their specific weapon or Blood Veil. Farming may be required.
• Chest Finds: Powerful and unique items are often found in chests.
• Boss Drops: Some bosses drop unique weapons or Veils.
• Trading: Some items can be obtained by trading with specific NPCs using Old-world Materials.

Strategy: Maintain a checklist. Purchase everything available from Murasame as soon as it appears. Revisit areas to farm enemies you suspect drop unique gear. Don't forget the items obtained through trading.

Mastery Achievements: The Art of Combat

These achievements test your dedication to mastering the game's combat mechanics and Gift system.

All Gifts (Gifted)

Learn all Gifts available in the game. Gifts are learned by:

• Mastering Blood Codes: Equip a Blood Code and use its Gifts repeatedly in combat, or use Awake materials to instantly master them.
• Finding Vestiges: Restoring certain Vestiges unlocks new Gifts.
• Purchasing: Some basic Gifts can be purchased from merchants.

Strategy: As you acquire new Blood Codes, make a point to master their Gifts. Equip a Blood Code, then equip the Gifts you need to master. Use them frequently in combat or, for faster progression, use Awake materials. These materials drop from enemies or are found in the environment. Prioritize mastering Gifts that can be inherited by other Blood Codes.

Combat Challenges: Proving Your Mettle

These are often the most difficult achievements, requiring precise execution and a deep understanding of boss mechanics.

Defeating a Boss Without Taking Damage (e.g., Silent Guardian, Unscathed Successor)

While there isn't a single achievement for "all bosses without damage," some specific bosses might have associated challenges in DLC or future updates. The general principle for any "no-hit" challenge is universal.

General Strategy for No-Hit Boss Fights:

1. Know the Boss: Understand their attack patterns, tells, and openings. Watch videos, practice, and learn their phases.
2. Optimal Build:
   • Blood Code: Choose a Blood Code with high mobility (e.g., Assassin, Hades) or powerful ranged Gifts (e.g., Isis, Artemis).
   • Weapon: A fast weapon (e.g., One-Handed Sword, Bayonet) for quick attacks and retreats, or a powerful ranged weapon.
   • Blood Veil: A light Blood Veil for maximum mobility (e.g., Ivory Grace, Night Claw).
   • Gifts:
     • Mobility: Shift, Dash, Haste are invaluable for dodging.
     • Buffs: Adrenaline, Bridge to Glory, Overdrive to maximize damage and shorten the fight.
     • Debuffs: Venom or Stun Gifts can create openings.
     • Ichor Management: Blood Sacrifice, Siphon Warrior to maintain Ichor for Gifts.

Miscellaneous Achievements

Revive an Ally (Deep Connection)

Simply revive your companion 50 times. This will naturally unlock over the course of a playthrough, especially if you're playing aggressively or against tough bosses. You can also farm this by intentionally letting your companion get downed in a safe area and reviving them repeatedly.

Perform a Back Attack (Backstabber)

Perform a back attack 50 times. This is a standard mechanic in many action RPGs. Sneak up on enemies or dodge behind them during combat to perform a back attack. This will unlock naturally through gameplay.

General Tips for 100% Completion

• New Game+ Considerations: Some achievements might be easier or even require New Game+ cycles (e.g., if you missed a Vestige for an ending). However, most can be obtained in a single, well-planned playthrough.
• Backup Saves: For the ending achievements, consider backing up your save file to a USB drive or cloud storage before critical boss fights (especially the successors). This allows you to reload and try different choices without replaying the entire game.
• Thorough Exploration: Code Vein's levels are often labyrinthine. Explore every dead end, breakable wall, and hidden path. Many Vestiges, Blood Codes, and unique items are off the beaten path.
• Talk to NPCs: Regularly speak with all NPCs at the Home Base. They often provide side quests, lore, or even give you items that contribute to collection achievements.
• Use a Checklist: For collection achievements (Blood Codes, Vestiges, Weapons, Veils), maintaining a personal checklist or using an online guide's checklist is highly recommended to avoid missing anything.
• Don't Rush: Enjoy the journey. Code Vein's world is rich with detail. Rushing through will likely lead to missed achievements.

By following this comprehensive guide and paying close attention to the details, you'll be well on your way to earning every achievement and trophy Code Vein has to offer, truly becoming a master of its challenging and rewarding world.