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Code Vein 2: Ranking all weapon types from worst to best
This video ranks the seven types of weapons in Code Vein 2, from the least recommended to the most effective, based on the author's experience and considering different playstyles and formation combinations. The pros and cons of each weapon type are discussed to help players choose the one that best suits their style.
1. 🎮 Introduction to weapon ranking in Code Vein 2
- ✅ The video presents a ranking of the seven types of weapons in Code Vein 2, from worst to best.
- ✅ It is emphasized that all weapon classes have their own strengths and weaknesses, and that it is possible to complete the game with any of them.
- ✅ The ranking is based on the author's experience playing with each weapon for several hours, experimenting with different combinations and learning their movements.
- ✅ The goal is to guide players, whether in their first game or in a second, to choose the weapon that best suits their playstyle.
- ✅ There are no boss spoilers in the video.
00:00 - 00:40
1. 🎮 Introduction to weapon ranking in Code Vein 2
- ✅ The video presents a ranking of the seven types of weapons in Code Vein 2, from worst to best.
- ✅ It is emphasized that all weapon classes have their own strengths and weaknesses, and that it is possible to complete the game with any of them.
- ✅ The ranking is based on the author's experience playing with each weapon for several hours, experimenting with different combinations and learning their movements.
- ✅ The goal is to guide players, whether in their first game or in a second, to choose the weapon that best suits their playstyle.
- ✅ There are no boss spoilers in the video.
00:43 - 01:36
2. 🔨 Position #7: Hammers - Slow but with stun potential
- ✅ Hammers occupy the last place due to their slowness, despite having been slightly improved compared to Code Vein 1.
- ⚠️ They have the longest attack startup time, which makes it difficult to connect with enemies.
- ✅ Although they are strength weapons, there are better options available in the game.
- ⚠️ The bosses in Code Vein 2 are fast and aggressive, which makes hammers a risky choice.
- ✅ They have good stun potential on smaller enemies.
- ✅ Jump attacks offer new combat possibilities.
- ⚠️ They require careful play, learning the attack patterns of the bosses and knowing when to counterattack. They are not for players who mash buttons without thinking.
01:37 - 02:29
3. ⚔️ Position #6: Runed Blades - Ranged support with risk
- ✅ Runed Blades are a new type of weapon in Code Vein 2, designed for ranged support.
- ⚠️ Their weapon form involves launching the blades in an area of effect, leaving the player vulnerable.
- ✅ They allow you to play as support while the blades do their job, healing or using consumables.
- ✅ They have good range in their light and heavy attacks.
- ⚠️ There is a delay in the attack, as the character needs to swing their arm to activate the blades.
- ✅ They require good positioning and timing to be effective.
02:30 - 03:32
4. 🔫 Position #5: Bayonet - Ranged DPS with constant reloading
- ✅ The bayonet is a good option for pure or hybrid range characters.
- ⚠️ Its melee moveset is poor, as it is a blade attached to a rifle.
- ⚠️ It requires constant reloading in the middle of combat, which is problematic in a Souls-like game.
- ✅ It offers unique weapon formations to maintain a high ranged DPS.
- ✅ Unique ability that maintains all ranged attacks, dealing additional damage.
- ✅ Ability that rains down shots, useful against groups of enemies and large bosses.
- ✅ It allows you to stay away from boss attacks.
- ✅ It can be a useful secondary weapon to attack enemies before they get close.
03:33 - 04:21
5. 🗡️ Position #4: One-handed Sword - Balanced and beginner-friendly
- ✅ The one-handed sword is in the middle of the list due to its balance.
- ⚠️ It has a shorter range than most weapons.
- ✅ It has a fast attack speed and short animations, which allows you to dodge enemy attacks.
- ✅ It resembles the katana archetype in Code Vein 2.
- ✅ It's fun to use, but there are better options available.
- ✅ The fire sword is the most recommended.
04:22 - 05:11
6. ⚔️ Position #3: Halberd - Crowd control and exceptional range
- ✅ The halberd is the best weapon for crowd control.
- ✅ It is ideal for situations in which the player is surrounded by enemies.
- ✅ Many halberds have a lateral sweep attack that is good for multiple hits.
- ✅ The Impaler works more like a spear, with direct attacks, which makes it better for one-on-one combat and against bosses.
- ✅ It has incredible range.
- ⚠️ Its attack speed is a bit slow, but it's not a major complaint.
05:12 - 06:03
7. 🗡️ Position #2: Two-handed Sword - Precision and massive damage
- ✅ The two-handed sword is the best of the large weapons.
- ✅ It is precise and allows you to counterattack with a single blow after dodging an enemy attack.
- ⚠️ It is not a weapon for button mashing, but a precise machine.
- ⚠️ It is slow, but it is the queen of slow weapons.
- ✅ It can inflict massive damage per hit.
- ✅ It has great stun potential.
- ✅ It has a unique weapon formula that deflects incoming attacks.
- ✅ There are many two-handed swords with dexterity scaling in the game.
06:04 - 07:00
8. ⚔️ Position #1: Twin Swords - Speed and fast damage
- ✅ Twin swords are the best option, especially for those who like multi-hit dexterity-based weapons.
- ✅ They have the fastest attack speed in the game, which makes them good for applying status effects such as poison or stun.
- ⚠️ They have the shortest range of all weapons.
- ✅ They allow you to quickly enter and exit combat, especially when the boss starts their moveset.
- ✅ If the player's companion is drawing aggression, the boss can be defeated quickly.
- ✅ There are a good number of weapons that end with the player backing away to get out of danger.