Code Vein Weapons Guide: The Best Weapons for Your Heroes


In this guide you will learn:

  • What types of weapons are available
  • Where you can find the weapons
  • Which stats you need and which stats scaling the weapons have

Similar to Dark Souls, your weapons have stat requirements and elemental abilities. They are also influenced by your blood code. You should pay special attention to this if you plan to upgrade your weapon. Weapon upgrades are made at Murasame against haze and materials like queen iron.

Each weapon has a requirement for your stats and weight. If you exceed the weight limit, you won't be able to dodge some attacks. If you don't meet the status requirements, your attack will be drastically reduced. For more helpful information on starting the game, check out our Code Vein Guide: The Best Tips & Tricks.

You can equip both a main weapon and a secondary weapon, which can be changed with just one button press. Using the blood codes and your equipment, you'll create unique and versatile builds. In order to know which weapon is best suited for your play style, we have compiled a list of all weapons with their stats and locations.

Table of Contents

  1. Code Vein: Weapon Types
  2. Code Vein: Swords
  3. Code Vein: Two-Handed Swords
  4. Code Vein: pole weapons - halberd, spear, axe, sickle
  5. Code Vein: Two-handed pole weapons - hammer, axe
  6. Code Vein: Bayonets

Code Vein: Weapon Types

There are five weapon types in total. With them you can vary your play style enormously. Each weapon specializes in a different fighting style. With broadswords you are slow, but very strong in attack. With a bayonet you'll attack quickly, but do less damage.

You can choose from the following weapon types:

  • Sword
  • Two-handed sword
  • Polearm: halberd, spear, axe, sickle
  • Two-handed pole weapon: hammer, axe
  • Bayonet

Code Vein: Swords

Easy to use and versatile. They have a short range, but deal out quick attacks and balanced damage. You can equip the following swords with your hero:

The swords in Code Vein are the most balanced weapons in the game.

NameTextLocationAttackValues ScalingRequired valuesSpecial feature
King Slayer BladeA single-edged sword for soldiers of Operation Queen Slayer.
  • Starting equipment in the demo
  • Occasionally dropped by enemies
  • Sold to Rin Murasame for 5000 haze
  • Underground of the ruins of the city
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: C
STRK: D
GES: D
-
Pipe of enslavementA simple weapon made from a metal tube with a withdrawal function.
  • Default weapon when a new game is started
SmashSTRK: C
GES: C
STRK: D
GES: D
-
BroadswordA broad, double-edged sword mass-produced by the transitional government.
  • Depths: Cliff of Rust
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: C
STRK: D -
HanemukuroA curved, single-edged blade modeled after a katana. Created by the revenant Mukuro.
  • Howling Pit (Bottomless Coast)
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: B
STRK: D
GES: C
Attack in a series of three; good for early and mid-game
Steady Blood RedLouis' reliable sidearm.
  • Obtained from Louis for 50 trade points
Slash, PierceSTRK: B
GES: B
STRK: C
GES: C
Attack in a series of three.

Balanced and extremely strong.

Good weapon for late game.

MacheteA large cleaver made from a single piece of steel. Requires tremendous strength.
  • Ridge of Icy Souls
  • Depths: Silent White
Slashing, SmashingSTRK: B
GES: C
STRK: C
GES: D
-
Silver Wolf BladeA silver one-handed sword from the Cerberus security unit.
  • Center of the Transitional Government
Slash, ButterflySTRK: C
GES: C
VST: E
WIL: D
STRK: D
GES: D
-
Fire ClawA longsword used by the Successor of the Claw.
  • Obtained after the battle against the Successor of the Claw
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: A
VST: C
WIL: B
STRK: D
GES: B
VST: D
WIL: C
Fire damage
IcebloodThe stabbing weapon used by the Bladebearer, one of Mido's minions.
  • Obtained after the battle against the Bladebearer and the Cannoneer
Slash, PierceSTRK: C
GES: B
VST: B
WIL: C
STRK: D
GES: C
VST: C
WIL: D
Ice Damage
Evening Red SwordA deformed Queen Slayer blade stained with miasma.
  • Occasionally dropped by enemies
  • Center of the ruins of the city
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: D
STRK: D-
ExecutionerThe preferred sword of Jack, the crypt keeper.
  • Obtained from Jack Rutherford for 50 trade points
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: A
VST: C
WIL: C
STRK: D
GES: B
VST: D
WIL: D
-
Black SwordA sword with a black, single-edged chain blade.
  • Cathedral of the Sacred Blood
  • Crypt Tip
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: A
GES: D
STRK: B-
Broadsword of the LostA one-handed sword used by fallen revenants who have become Lost.
  • Occasionally dropped by enemies
  • Can be found in chests
  • Underground of the city ruins
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: D
STRK: D
GES: D
-
Blood Red Long SwordA one-handed sword crafted after the long blade of a godslinger.
  • Sold to Rin Murasame for 10 vapor
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: C
VST: C
WIL: C
STRK: D
GES: D
VST: D
WIL: D
-

Code Vein: Two-Handed Swords

They are powerful and have a long-range attack. However, attacks with two-handed swords are rather slow. If you want to deal a lot of damage in a large radius, you should use a two-handed sword. You can equip the following two-handed swords:

Two-handed swords deal a lot of damage, but they are also slower than one-handed swords.

NameTextLocationAttackValues ScalingRequired valuesSpecial feature
King Slayer GreatswordA two-handed sword for revenants of Operation Queen Slayer.
  • Underground of the ruins of the city
SmiteSTRK: B
GES: D
STRK: C-
Two-Handed SwordA long two-handed blade mass-produced by the transitional government.
  • Sold to Rin Murasame for 3500 vapor
  • Center of the ruins of the city
  • Depths: Towns of Sacrifice
  • Depths: Cliff of Rust
SlashingSTRK: B
GES: E
STRK: CPerfect against normal enemies.
NagimukuroBlade modeled after a Japanese greatsword. Created by a revenant named Mukuro.
  • Cathedral of the Sacred Blood
SlashSTRK: C
GES: B
STRK: D
GES: C
-
Oni CurseThe sword that has served Yakumo in countless battles.
  • Obtained from Yakumo Shinonome for 50 trading points
SlashSTRK: A
GES: E
STRK: BPerfect for boss fights and normal opponents.
Deformed BladeA two-handed sword with a blade similar to an elongated tooth.
  • Cinder Cave
  • Depths: Arachnid Grotto
SlashingSTRK: B
GES: D
VST: D
WIL: D
STRK: CBlood Damage
Black GreatswordA two-handed sword with a black, single-edged chain blade.
  • Cinder Cave
Slashing, SmashingSTRK: B
GES: D
VST: D
WIL: C
STRK: C
WIL: D
-
Silver Wolf King's BladeA golden two-handed sword used by Silva after he fell into madness.
  • Obtained after the battle against the Skull King
SlashingSTRK: A
VST: C
WIL: D
STRK: B
VST: D
-
Judgment BladeA two-handed sword of the inquisitive and corrupted revenant Mido.
  • Obtained after the battle against Juzo Mido
SlashingSTRK: A
VST: D
STRK: B-
Evening Red GreatswordA deformed Queen Slaughterer greatsword stained with miasma.
  • Depths: Misty Ruins
SmiteSTRK: C
VST: D
STRK: D -
Two-Handed Sword of the LostA two-handed sword used by fallen revenants who have become Lost.
  • Crypt Tip
Slashing, SmashingSTRK: C
VST: D
STRK: D -
Silver Wolf SwordA silver two-handed sword used by the Cerberus security unit.
  • Suburb of the Transitional Government
  • Center of the transitional government
Slashing, SmashingSTRK: A
VST: E
STRK: B-
Glistening GreatswordA two-handed sword, fashioned after the giant saw of a God Devourer.
  • Sold to Rin Murasame for 10 haze
SmiteSTRK: ASTRK: B-

Code Vein: Rod Weapons - Halberd, Spear, Axe, Sickle

Attacks with a polearm have a long range and thus cause high area damage. You act at normal speed in a 360 degree radius. You can equip the following pole weapons:

Pole weapons in Code Vein have long range.

NameTextLocationAttackValues ScalingRequired valuesSpecial feature
King Slayer HalberdA polearm weapon for Operation Queen Slayer revenants.
  • Memories of [Your character's name]
Slash, PierceSTRK: C
GES: C
STRK: D
GES: D
-
Beard AxeA long pole weapon mass produced by the transitional government.
  • Center of the ruins of the city
SlashingSTRK: C
GES: C
STRK: D
GES: D
More damage than a sword; weighs less than a two-handed sword.
StakeA thin spear with a pointed head.
  • Howling Pit
  • Depths: Swirling Flood
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: D
GES: B
GES: C-
ShrapnelA respectful rod weapon in red and silver, named after a red gemstone.
  • Ridge of Icy Souls
SlashSTRK: C
GES: B
VST: C
WIL: D
STRK: D
GES: C
VST: D
Blood damage
DawnThe polearm used by the faithful Io.
  • Obtained from Io for 50 trade points
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: B
GES: C
VST: C
WIL: D
STRK: C
GES: D
VST: D
-
Black HalberdA polearm weapon with a pitch black blade.
  • City of Flaming Rain
  • Depths: Rocky Ruins
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: D
GES: A
VST: C
WIL: D
STRK: C
GES: B
VST: D
Perfect against most bosses in the game.
Assassin's SickleThe tool of an executioner who lived in the Howling Pit.
  • Obtained after the fight against the Penetrating Executioner
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: A
VST: D
WIL: C
STRK: D
GES: B
WIL: D
Ice damage
Evening Red HalberdA deformed Queen Slaughterer halberd stained with miasma.
  • Center of the ruins of the city
  • City of Flaming Rain
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: D
GES: C
GES: D-
Bearded Axe of the LostA pole weapon used by fallen revenants who have become Lost.
  • Center of the ruins of the city
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: D
STRK: D-
Axe of DestructionA destructive weapon of a particularly strong member of Cerberus.
  • Obtained after the battle against the Silver Wolf Berserker
SlashSTRK: A
GES: D
STRK: B-
Sky Blue SpearHalberd crafted after the spear of a godslinger with large targets.
  • Sold to Rin Murasame for 10 haze
Slashing, PiercingSTRK: C
GES: D
VST: C
WIL: C
STRK: D
VST: D
WIL: D
-

Code Vein: Two-Handed Rod Weapons - Hammer, Axe

Two-handed pole weapons perform powerful attacks with long range. However, these are done at a slow speed. If you want to deal a lot of damage in a large radius, these two-handed polearms are for you:

The two-handed polearms are slow, but deal a lot of damage.

NameTextLocationAttackValues ScalingRequired valuesSpecial feature
King Slaughterer HammerMass-produced hammer for Operation Queen Slayer revenants.
  • Starting equipment in the demo
  • Occasionally dropped by enemies
  • Sold to Rin Murasame for 5000 haze
  • Memories of [Your character's name]
SmiteSTRK: B
GES: D
STRK: C -
Hammer of EnslavementNothing more than a handle with a heavy concrete block. Barely handled weapon for revenants.
  • Standard weapon when a new game is started
SmashSTRK: B
GES: D
STRK: C -
Steamroller HammerA large hammer used by Oliver, who succumbed to thirst and became a Lost.
  • Obtained after the fight against Oliver Collins
SmashSTRK: A
GES: D
STRK: B-
Heavy AxeA long pole weapon mass produced by the transitional government.
  • Can be found in chests
  • Is occasionally dropped by enemies
  • Sold to Rin Murasame for 3500 haze
  • Underground of the ruins of the city
SlashSTRK: B
GES: E
STRK: C-
Impulse anchorA robust mechanical hammer. Creates shockwaves when struck on the ground.
  • Cathedral of the Sacred Blood
Smash, PierceSTRK: C
GES: E
STRK: D -
Mighty HammerA massive hammer, used by the lost who have been made larger by miasma.
  • Cinder Cave
  • Depths: Arachnid Grotto
SmashSTRK: A
GES: D
STRK: BVery high damage; blood damage
Silver Wolf WarhammerA silver warhammer from the Cerberus security unit.
  • Center of the Transitional Government
SmashSTRK: A
GES: C
STRK: B
GES: D
-
Labrys of the TyrantA double axe that shines in dull gold.
  • Obtained after the battle against the Insatiable Despot
SlashingSTRK: A
GES: D
VST: D
WIL: D
STRK: B-
Evening Red HammerA deformed queen slayer hammer stained with miasma.SmiteSTRK: C
GES: D
STRK: D Blood Damage
Scorched WarhammerA warhammer deformed by great heat of flame.
  • City of Flaming Rain
SmashSTRK: B
GES: D
VST: C
WIL: D
STRK: C
VST: D
Fire damage
Heavy Axe of the LostAn axe used by fallen revenants who have become Lost.
  • Occasionally dropped by enemies
SlashingSTRK: A
GES: C
STRK: B
GES: D
Blood Damage

Code Vein: Bayonets

Bayonets can shoot enemies from a distance, but also deal damage in close combat. However, they do not cause too much damage there. The attack with a bayonet is very fast. If you like to attack from a distance, the following bayonets are the right ones for you:

With a bayonet you can damage your enemies even from a distance.

NameTextLocationAttackValues ScaleRequired valuesSpecial feature
King Slayer BayonetA mass-produced bayonet for Operation Queen Slayer revenants.
  • Memories of [Your character's name]
Slash, PierceGES: A
VST: C
WIL: B
GES: D
VST: D
WIL: D
-
BrodiaeaThe bayonet that Mia always kept close.
  • Obtained from Mia for 50 trade points
Slash, PierceGES: A
VST: C
WIL: B
GES: C
VST: D
WIL: C
-
Uprising SuppressorA bayonet made from recycled weapon parts and scrap metal.
  • Dried Up Trenches
  • Sold to Rin Murasame for 3500 haze
SlashingSTRK: B
GES: C
VST : C
WIL: B
STRK: D
GES: D
VST: D
WIL: C
Large area damage, thus good against large groups of enemies.
BayonetA mass-produced bayonet with a saw blade made by the transitional government.
  • Obtained from Mia for 50 trade points
Smash, PierceGES: A
VST: C
WIL: B
GES: C
VST: D
WIL: C
-
Rubellite Piercing BayonetA respectful bayonet in red and silver, named after a red gemstone.
  • Cathedral of the Sacred Blood
  • Depths: Zero District
Slashing, PiercingGES: A
VST: C
WIL: C
GES: D
VST: D
WIL: D
Blood Damage
Burning DisasterThe weapon of the Canon, one of Mido's minions. Shoots blazing hot arcs of flame.
  • Obtained after the battle against the Bladebearer and Cannoneer
SlashSTRK: B
GES: A
VST: B
WIL: E
STRK: C
GES: B
VST: C
Fire damage
Evening Red BayonetA deformed queen slayer bayonet stained with miasma.
  • Occasionally dropped by enemies:
  • Center of the ruins of the city
  • Memories of [your character's name]
  • Ridge of Icy Souls
  • City of Flaming Rain
Slash, PierceGES: C
VST: C
WIL: D
GES: D
WIL: D
-
LibertadorBayonet used by the crypt guard Eva.
  • Obtained from Eva for 50 trade points
Slashing, PiercingGES: C
VST: B
WIL: B
GES: D
VST: C
WIL: C
-
Bayonet of the LostA bayonet used by fallen revenants who have become Lost.
  • Occasionally dropped by enemies
  • Underground of the city ruins
SlashGES: C
VST: D
WIL: C
WIL: D-

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