Boss Guides

30 total

All known Code Vein 2 bosses in story order with locations, rewards, and strategy notes.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Order + optional bosses

Bosses are ordered by story progression. Optional bosses are marked and can be encountered earlier or later depending on exploration.

11

Main bosses

19

Mini bosses

3

Optional encounters

11

Story chapters

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			Optional			Rewards
1	Edward the Lost Corporal Hot Spring Basement	Mini	Story	MagMell Island	Mastering Control of Time	10,000 Haze, Regen Inducer…
2	Resurgence Abomination Old Residence (Boss)	Mini	Story	MagMell Island	Mastering Control of Time	Tenacious MJ310, 15,000 Haze
3	Alexis the Heartless Bodyguard Cliffside Ruins	Mini	Optional	MagMell Island	Mastering Control of Time	10,000 Haze, Tender Crimson Stone x5
4	Franz the Dejected Assailant Medical Facility (Boss)	Main	Story	MagMell Island	Timeline Shift Decision: Noah	20,000 Haze
5	Josee the Blind Hero Old Residence (Boss)	Main	Story	MagMell Island	Vanquishing the Heroes	25,000 Haze
6	Mutated Survivor Bernd City Hall Ruins	Mini	Story	Sunken City	Slaying the Hero Josee	15,000 Haze, Toughness MJ310
7	Darkborn Leader Dumping Site	Mini	Story	Sunken City	Slaying the Hero Josee	10,000 Haze, Mildness MJ310
8	Metagen Remnant Outer Tower	Mini	Story	Sunken City	Slaying the Hero Josee	15,000 Haze, Awake MJ310
9	Forma Engine Goliath Central Concourse	Mini	Optional	Sunken City	Slaying the Hero Josee	10,000 Haze, Awake MJ310
10	Ravenous Predator Derelict Church	Mini	Story	Corroded Scar	Slaying the Hero Lyle	20,000 Haze, Heavyweight MJ310
11	Bernard the Dead-Eyed Retainer Central Tower	Mini	Story	Corroded Scar	Slaying the Hero Lyle	10,000 Haze, Awake MJ310
12	Tainted Scout Observation Tower	Mini	Story	Corroded Scar	Slaying the Hero Lyle	15,000 Haze, Strength MJ310
13	Tainted Assassin Derelict City	Mini	Story	Corroded Scar	Slaying the Hero Lyle	15,000 Haze, Vitality MJ310
14	One-Armed Hero Lyle Old Factory	Main	Story	Corroded Scar	Slaying the Hero Lyle	40,000 Haze
15	Resurgence Zealot Mirror Lake	Mini	Story	Undead Forest	Slaying the Hero Holly	20,000 Haze, Regen Inducer
16	Holly's Pathos Underground Lab	Mini	Story	Undead Forest	Slaying the Hero Holly	20,000 Haze, Reflex MJ310
17	Over-Boosted Werebeast Fossilized Grove	Mini	Optional	Undead Forest	Slaying the Hero Holly	10,000 Haze, Awake MJ310
18	Hero Holly the Reaper Withered Greenhouse	Main	Story	Undead Forest	Slaying the Hero Holly	30,000 Haze
19	Pioneer Queen Imogen Surveillance Tower	Mini	Story	Sunken City	Timeline Shift Decision: Lyle	20,000 Haze, Accel Vitae
20	Hero Lyle Default Resolution Unit	Main	Story	Corroded Scar	Timeline Shift Decision: Lyle	White Foam Lyle Revenant
21	Retainer of Idris Labs	Mini	Story	Dhampir Citadel	Timeline Shift Decision: Holly	30,000 Haze, Durable MJ310
22	Hero Holly Cathedral	Main	Story	Dhampir Citadel	Timeline Shift Decision: Holly	Flavored Tea Essence
23	Camilo Asturias Area 1: Slums	Mini	Story	Sunken City	Timeline Shift Decision: Josee	20,000 Haze, Buff MH310
24	Alessandro Gobbo Slums	Main	Story	Sunken City	Timeline Shift Decision: Josee	Sunrise Greatsword
25	Hero Josee Valve Chamber	Main	Story	Dhampir Citadel	Timeline Shift Decision: Josee	Self-Important Rev. Effigy
26	Zenon's Minion Underground Prison	Mini	Story	Dhampir Citadel	Slaying the Hero Zenon	20,000 Haze, Buff MH310
27	Zenon Duplicate Unit Underground Mining Site	Mini	Story	Dhampir Citadel	Slaying the Hero Zenon	20,000 Haze, Buff MH310
28	Hero Zenon Training Area	Main	Story	Dhampir Citadel	Slaying the Hero Zenon	50,000 Haze
29	Hero Valentin TBD	Main	Story	Timeline Era Ruins	Slaying the Hero Valentin	150,000 Haze
30	Soul Savior Valentin TBD	Main	Story	Timeline Era Ruins	Slaying the Hero Valentin	Bloody Dragon Grim

Optional encounters may appear earlier or later depending on exploration routes.

General Boss Tips

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Use Partners

Bring companions to create openings and split boss aggro.

Match Resistances

Adjust gear to align with a boss's weaknesses and resistances.

Buff Before Fights

Apply buffs before engaging to maximize your early damage window.

Boss order by story chapter

Chapter 2

Mastering Control of Time

1. Edward the Lost Corporal

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Mastering Control of Time in MagMell Island (Hot Spring Basement).

Location

MagMell Island • Hot Spring Basement

Related quest

Mastering Control of Time

Rewards

10,000 Haze
Regen Inducer
Awake MJ310

Boss drops

Formae Power Enhancing Forma x1
Formae Power Enhancing Forma

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Bleed risk from blood rain (reported)

Notes

Elemental weaknesses not confirmed.

Encounter notes

Finally, ascend the middle path to confront the boss, Edward the Lost Corporal. Register at the Revival Point to respawn next to it should you be defeated in the fight.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Hammer sweeps

Start of fight

Mechanics

Slow hammer swings with long recovery windows
Blood rain zones pressure the center of the arena
Charged slam with wide knockback

Counters

Circle to his back after swings
Retreat during blood rain and poke from range

Moveset and phases

All Edward the Lost Coporal Attack Patterns

Strategy notes

Safely Attack from Behind
Keep Your Distance From the Blood Rain
Exploit his slow hammer swings with a bayonet or any long-range Formae and stay behind for safe pokes.

2. Resurgence Abomination

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Mastering Control of Time at the Old Residence in MagMell Island.

Location

MagMell Island • Old Residence (Boss)

Related quest

Mastering Control of Time

Rewards

Tenacious MJ310
15,000 Haze

Boss drops

Object Strength Enhancing Forma x1
Object Strength Enhancing Forma

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Community

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

No status hazards logged.

Notes

Weaknesses and resistances are still being tested by community guides.

Encounter notes

Upon entering the room, you can head left, which leads to the final boss area. Make sure to interact with the Resurrection Stone first, before facing the final boss, Resurgence Abomination.
Community guide lists the location as the Water Treatment Plant in MagMell Island (west side).

Stage mechanics

Community

Phase 1 - Heavy melee pressure

Start of fight

Mechanics

Telegraphed melee swings with obvious windups
Aggressive combo spam if you stay in front

Counters

Block to absorb melee chains
Use Bleeding Shield to nullify physical hits
Parry with Mutinous Bracer for stagger windows
Use your partner to draw aggro

Moveset and phases

All Resurgence Abomination Attack Patterns

Strategy notes

Focus on Blocking His Melee Attacks
Use Your Partner to Draw Aggro
Parry its melee combos with Mutinous Bracer and use Bleeding Shield to nullify attacks.

3. Alexis the Heartless Bodyguard

Mini boss

Optional

Community

Optional mini boss found in the Cliffside Ruins of MagMell Island during early progression.

Location

MagMell Island • Cliffside Ruins

Related quest

Mastering Control of Time

Rewards

10,000 Haze
Tender Crimson Stone x5

Boss drops

Adrenaline

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

No status hazards logged.

Notes

Damage profile leans physical; buff physical resistance.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Charge pressure

Start of fight

Mechanics

Fast charges that close distance quickly
Sword flurry rushes with tight timing
Short recovery after missed charges

Counters

Parry sword flurries for stagger windows
Bait charges and punish the recovery

Strategy notes

Maintain a healthy distance from her bodyguard charges and parry her sword flurries, while buffing your physical resists.

Chapter 3

Timeline Shift Decision: Noah

4. Franz the Dejected Assailant

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered during Timeline Shift Decision: Noah at the Medical Facility in MagMell Island.

Location

MagMell Island • Medical Facility (Boss)

Related quest

Timeline Shift Decision: Noah

Rewards

20,000 Haze

Boss drops

Superbia Bloodline: Frantz x1

Achievement

A Friend's Wish

Resistances & weaknesses

Community

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Laser beam pressure in phase 2 (reported)

Stone risk from laser sweep (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Community guide lists the location as the Forma Storage Tower in MagMell Island (past timeline).

Stage mechanics

Community

Phase 1 - Melee combo openings

Start of fight

Mechanics

Three-hit melee combos leave short punish windows
Claw combo ends in a ground smash
Two-hit sword combo can be punished with heavies
Quick charge can punish heals

Counters

Punish after 3-hit combos
Dodge toward the ground smash to stay in range
Use the 2-hit combo window for heavy attacks
Let Noah draw aggro to heal safely

Phase 2 - Ranged pressure

Mid-fight shift

Mechanics

Ranged attacks become more frequent
Laser beam patterns are difficult to parry
Teleport follow-ups after ranged tells
Laser sweep patterns can inflict Stone

Counters

Prioritize dodging and running
Create spacing during beam patterns
Re-engage after ranged strings end

Moveset and phases

Franz the Dejected Assailant Phase 1 Attack Pattern
Franz the Dejected Assailant Phase 2 Attack Pattern

Strategy notes

Focus on Parrying His Attacks
Weave Attacks Between His Combos
Start Dodging During His 2nd Phase
Parry his melee combos with Mutinous Bracer and dodge Phase 2 lasers, while attacking claw smashes for safe 2-3 hits.

Chapter 4

Vanquishing the Heroes

5. Josee the Blind Hero

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered during Vanquishing the Heroes at the Old Residence in MagMell Island.

Location

MagMell Island • Old Residence (Boss)

Related quest

Vanquishing the Heroes

Rewards

25,000 Haze

Boss drops

Josee the Blind Hero x1
Josee the Blind Hero (Blood Code)

Achievement

True to Oneself

Quest rewards

Josee the Blind Hero Blood Code
Glutton's Eyes Rune Blade

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Head weakpoint (ranged or jump attacks)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Wound risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

After the cutscenes, use a mistle to speak with Lou and then speak with Josee. Finally, return to the present to fight and defeat Josee the Blind Hero.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Sheath stance

Start of fight

Mechanics

Sheath stance into fast draw attacks
Head exposes after leap openings
Aggressive melee rushes

Counters

Use jump or ranged hits on the head
Parry draw attacks for stagger

Phase 2 - Aggressive tempo

Mid-fight shift

Mechanics

Faster combo chains with fewer gaps
Extended chase strings after dodges
Higher wound buildup on hits

Counters

Keep ichor to burst after the shift
Equip wound resistance items

Strategy notes

Use Ranged or Jump Attacks on Her Head
Get Full Ichor Before 2nd Phase
Equip Wound Resistance Items
Try to parry most attacks for more openings.
Stay behind her when she does her sheath stance.
Adapt to her speed and aggression.
Target his head with ranged weapon, such as Stateman's Longbow, or jump attacks, while dodging aggressive melee and staggering him at 50% for drains.

Chapter 5

Slaying the Hero Josee

6. Mutated Survivor Bernd

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Josee at the City Hall Ruins in Sunken City.

Location

Sunken City • City Hall Ruins

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Josee

Rewards

15,000 Haze
Toughness MJ310

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Unique drops beyond rewards are still being verified.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Fire (reported)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Mutation curse hazard (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Enter the outpost through the elevator found on the left side of the building. Then make your way down inside until you reach the boss Mutated Survivor Bernd.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Mutation growth

Start of fight

Mechanics

Mutation growths curse the arena
Ground spikes punish staying still
Slow heavy swings cover wide arcs

Counters

Use Fire Formae to cleanse growths
Stay mobile to avoid spike lines

Strategy notes

Since his mutations curse, use Fire Formae to cleanse the growth and stay mobile to evade his ground spikes.

7. Darkborn Leader

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Josee at the Dumping Site in Sunken City.

Location

Sunken City • Dumping Site

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Josee

Rewards

10,000 Haze
Mildness MJ310

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Unique drops beyond rewards are still being verified.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Light (reported)

Resists

Dark (reported)

Status & hazards

Summon pressure (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Use the elevator from the storage room to reach and destroy the Map Jammer. Then backtrack to the room before the Map Jammer to use the elevator to head up until you reach the boss room. Defeat the Darkborn Leader then head back to Josee's Outpost.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Summon pressure

Start of fight

Mechanics

Summons dark adds in waves
AoE pulses while adds are active
Aggressive melee once adds are cleared

Counters

Clear adds quickly
Use light buffs to counter summons

Strategy notes

Counter his Dark summons with Light buffs and use AoE clears to remove the aids, while rallying for stagger damage windows.

8. Metagen Remnant

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Josee at the Outer Tower in Sunken City.

Location

Sunken City • Outer Tower

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Josee

Rewards

15,000 Haze
Awake MJ310

Boss drops

Glutton's Eyes x2
Glutton's Eyes ×2

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Head weakpoint (reported)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

No status hazards logged.

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Head to the Sunken Pylon just south of Josee's Outpost. Use the elevator that goes down and proceed through the memory incursion. Afterwards, delve deeper in the Sunken Pylon and progress through all memories you encounter. At the end you'll need to fight and defeat the Metagen Remnant.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Fixed moveset

Start of fight

Mechanics

Fixed moveset with readable windups
Head exposed after lunge recoveries
Close-range sweeps punish backsteps

Counters

Dodge toward swings
Target the head for bonus damage

Strategy notes

Dodge Towards Her Attacks
Focus on Attacking Her Head
Assimilate with Josee
Equip Wound Resistance Items
Aim for its head for higher damage.
Patiently wait for openings before striking.
This boss has a fixed moveset, which makes it easy to remember.

9. Forma Engine Goliath

Mini boss

Optional

Community

Optional mini boss located in the Sunken City Central Concourse.

Location

Sunken City • Central Concourse

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Josee

Rewards

10,000 Haze
Awake MJ310

Boss drops

Defensive Order

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Ice (reported)

Resists

Physical front armor (reported)

Status & hazards

Steam/burn risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Armored engine

Start of fight

Mechanics

Steam blasts in a frontal cone
Heavy stomps with short shockwaves
Armored core protected until overload

Counters

Attack from the flank
Watch steam tell and roll late

Phase 2 - Overload exposure

After core overload

Mechanics

Engine core becomes exposed
Short burst window before reset
Head weakpoint accessible during overload

Counters

Freeze with Ice Formae to extend windows
Climb or strike the head during overload

Strategy notes

Target its engine core with Ice Formae to freeze it and avoid its steam blasts, while climbing for its head weakpoint during overload phases.

Chapter 6

Slaying the Hero Lyle

10. Ravenous Predator

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Lyle at the Derelict Church in Corroded Scar.

Location

Corroded Scar • Derelict Church

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Lyle

Rewards

20,000 Haze
Heavyweight MJ310

Boss drops

Community

Nameless Halberd

Community drop listing: 7,140 Haze.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Community

Weaknesses

Head weakpoint (reported)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Miasma ground damage over time (reported)

Notes

Weaknesses and resistances are still being tested by community guides.

Encounter notes

Head northeast towards Limestone Cave. Deep inside the cave, you will encounter the boss, Ravenous Predator. Defeat the retainer to trigger a cutscene. After the cutscene, the quest objective completes.
Community guide lists the fight at Limestone Cave in Corroded Scar during 2178: The Hero Lyle's Era.

Stage mechanics

Community

Phase 1 - Head pressure

Start of fight

Mechanics

Double head swipe and double roll patterns punish early dodges
Miasma spit leaves damaging ground zones
Head-forward attacks open brief punish windows

Counters

Dodge the head swipe to the opposite side
Dodge each roll left or right as it comes
Relocate after miasma to keep safe footing

Strategy notes

Dodge his movement-heavy attacks since this boss moves around a lot very quickly.
Bleed buildup with sharp weapons is the most effective way to beat this beast, just be sure to heal through frenzy buffs quickly.

11. Bernard the Dead-Eyed Retainer

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Lyle at the Central Tower in Corroded Scar.

Location

Corroded Scar • Central Tower

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Lyle

Rewards

10,000 Haze
Awake MJ310

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Unique drops beyond rewards are still being verified.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Community

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Lightning damage risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Head northwest from Forward Base Two and descend the canyon to reach the Abandoned Land. Deep in the canyon, you will encounter the boss, Bernard the Dead-Eyed Retainer. Defeat the retainer to complete the quest objective.
Community guide lists the fight in the Abandoned Lands of Corroded Scar; defeating him opens access to Pioneer Castle.

Stage mechanics

Community

Phase 1 - Lightning retainer

Start of fight

Mechanics

Long wind-up melee attacks
Lightning rain strikes
Lightning-infused melee combo

Counters

Parry the long wind-up melee attacks
Dodge the lightning rain and infused combo

Strategy notes

Parry his melee attacks since they have a long wind-up.
Dodge his lightning attacks; one attack rains down lightning, and one is a melee combo that's infused with lightning.
Evade his gaze beams with quick rolls and punish his blind spots with Dark Formae, which also counters the summons.

12. Tainted Scout

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Lyle at the Observation Tower in Corroded Scar.

Location

Corroded Scar • Observation Tower

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Lyle

Rewards

15,000 Haze
Strength MJ310

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Community drop listing: 7,560 Haze.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Encounter notes

At the end of the orange orb tracks, the boss, Tainted Scout, will be awaiting your arrival. Defeating this boss will trigger a cutscene that ends with Lyle rushing back to the Control Room.
Community guide lists the encounter in Pioneer Castle (Corroded Scar).
Community guide lists the fight in Pioneer Castle (Corroded Scar); defeating him is required for One-Armed Hero Lyle.

Stage mechanics

Community

Phase 1 - Rapid strings

Start of fight

Mechanics

Quick successive attacks leave short windows
Aggressive pressure until staggered

Counters

Stagger him to create safe damage windows

Strategy notes

Stagger him as much as possible to get a good amount of time to attack him consistently, since his attacks are always in quick succession.
Track his stealth teleports and deal quick attacks to prevent further escapes with Venom Formae on tainted form for DoT.

13. Tainted Assassin

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Lyle at the Derelict City in Corroded Scar.

Location

Corroded Scar • Derelict City

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Lyle

Rewards

15,000 Haze
Vitality MJ310

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Community drop listing: 7,560 Haze.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Encounter notes

Upon returning to the Control Room, you will find the boss, Tainted Assassin, attacking Craig and the Dawn Chorus. After defeating the boss, a cutscene will play where you receive the Engraved Chorus Dagger, the key to unseal Lyle's cocoon.
Community guide lists the encounter at Pioneer Castle in Corroded Scar (timeline 2178).
Community guide lists the location as the Control Room in Pioneer Castle (Corroded Scar).
Community guide lists the fight in the Control Room of Pioneer Castle (Corroded Scar).

Stage mechanics

Community

Phase 1 - Returning blade pressure

Start of fight

Mechanics

Attacks extend behind you when the blades return
Quick melee strings punish front/back dodges

Counters

Dodge to the sides to avoid getting clipped from behind
Punish after the return attacks finish

Strategy notes

This boss extends his attacks farther to get you from behind. Try to dodge to the sides instead of to the front or back to avoid getting hit from behind when the attacks come back as well.
Parry his dagger rushes and dodge the poison throws, while flanking with your companion to break his guard for executions.

14. One-Armed Hero Lyle

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Lyle at the Old Factory in Corroded Scar.

Location

Corroded Scar • Old Factory

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Lyle

Rewards

40,000 Haze

Boss drops

One-Armed Hero Lyle x1
One-Armed Hero Lyle (Blood Code)

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Quest rewards

One-Armed Hero Lyle Blood Code

Resistances & weaknesses

Community

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

No status hazards logged.

Notes

Weaknesses and resistances are still being tested by community guides.

Encounter notes

After the conversation with Lyle and Craig, fast travel back to the Present with the Bond of Returning. Then, go to Lyle's cocoon to trigger the cutscene to release him from his seal. After the cutscene, you will enter a fight with the boss, One-Armed Hero Lyle. Defeating the boss will play a cutscene that completes the quest.
Community guide lists the location as Forward Base One in Corroded Scar (present timeline 2277).

Stage mechanics

Community

Phase 1 - Delayed greatsword swings

Start of fight

Mechanics

Long windup melee swings punish early dodges
Quick tackle combo has little to no windup

Counters

Delay dodges until the swing releases
Dodge early against the tackle
Use ranged attacks and magic Formae to keep distance

Strategy notes

Delay Your Dodges from His Melee Attacks
Use Ranged Attacks and Magic Formae
Delay your dodges towards his melee attacks since they have a long wind up before they actually hit you.
Utilize ranged attacks and/or Magic Formae to keep a good distance from him.
Evade deceptive greatsword charges and parry for stagger attacks, then imbue your weapon with a Lightning buff, since it's Lyle's main weakness.

Chapter 7

Slaying the Hero Holly

15. Resurgence Zealot

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Holly at Mirror Lake in the Undead Forest.

Location

Undead Forest • Mirror Lake

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Holly

Rewards

20,000 Haze
Regen Inducer

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Community drop listing: 6,174 Haze.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Community

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

No status hazards logged.

Notes

Community guides list weaknesses/resistances as still being tested.

Encounter notes

Carefully clear the cave of enemies as you descend further down. Defeat the boss, Resurgence Zealot, to play a cutscene about your treatment.
Community guide lists the encounter at Gorge Cave in Undead Forest (timeline 2177).

Stage mechanics

Community

Phase 1 - Spear pressure

Start of fight

Mechanics

Spear thrust chains leave short recovery windows
Back attacks can stagger her
Melee swings are parryable during the windup

Counters

Execute back attacks to stagger
Parry melee attacks with Mutinous Bracer
Use Reaper Jail spin to parry and open a window

Strategy notes

Dodge the halberd swings and avoid getting clipped by its wide arcs.
Stay away from the arena edges with sinkholes and circle to its back for safer hits.

16. Holly's Pathos

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Holly at the Underground Lab in the Undead Forest.

Location

Undead Forest • Underground Lab

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Holly

Rewards

20,000 Haze
Reflex MJ310

Boss drops

12,054 Haze x3

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Summon pressure (reported)

Notes

Arena variants change summon behavior.

Encounter notes

Head to the Forest Complex and make your way through the connected buildings. Interact with Holly's statues to find out more about her past. Deep inside the complex, you will find Holly's Pathos boss. Defeat this boss to clear the quest objective.
Head to the Snowy Mountain Amusement Park and make your way to the carousel area in the middle. Interact with Holly's statues to find out more about her childhood. Deep inside the park, you will find Holly's Pathos boss. Defeat this boss to clear the quest objective.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Summon control

Start of fight

Mechanics

Summons keep the boss protected
Arena variants change summon priority
Boss stays aggressive while summons live

Counters

Defeat summons first in Forest and Amusement Park
Swap targets quickly when summon appears

Phase 2 - Core exposed

After summons fall

Mechanics

Boss becomes vulnerable once summons are cleared
Short stagger windows after summon collapse

Counters

Focus burst damage on the core
Stay ready for the next summon cycle

Strategy notes

Focus Her Two Summons at Forest Complex
Focus on Holly at Abandoned Hilltop Church
Focus on Eliminating the Spectre
In the Forest Complex, defeat the summons of Holly's Pathos first to keep her on the ground permanently.
In the Amusement Park, defeat the summon first to be able to focus on Holly's Pathos.
In the Church, you can concentrate on Holly's Pathos immediately since her summons aren't as much of a threat.

17. Over-Boosted Werebeast

Mini boss

Optional

Community

Optional mini boss located at the Fossilized Grove in the Undead Forest.

Location

Undead Forest • Fossilized Grove

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Holly

Rewards

10,000 Haze
Awake MJ310

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Unique drops beyond rewards are still being verified.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Spear bruiser

Start of fight

Mechanics

Heavy spear swings with long recovery
Long thrusts that overextend
Slow repositioning after misses

Counters

Stay on the left side during thrusts
Punish the long recovery windows

Strategy notes

Its heavy spear swings hit hard but leave long openings for counterattacks.
During the Spear Thrust, stay on its left side to punish the recovery safely.

18. Hero Holly the Reaper

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Holly in the Undead Forest (Withered Greenhouse).

Location

Undead Forest • Withered Greenhouse

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Holly

Rewards

30,000 Haze

Boss drops

Hero Holly the Reaper x1
Hero Holly the Reaper (Blood Code)

Achievement

Penitence

Quest rewards

Hero Holly the Reaper Blood Code

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Fire (reported)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Ailment buildup risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Return to Holly's cocoon at the Withered Greenhouse to release her from her seal. After the cutscene, you will encounter the boss, Hero Holly the Reaper. Defeating the boss will trigger a cutscene that completes this quest.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Reaper magic

Start of fight

Mechanics

Whirlwind scythe sweeps and magic blasts
Ailment buildup if you stay in the open
Flower beds provide safer footing

Counters

Dodge the whirlwinds and keep spacing
Use flower beds to mitigate ailments

Phase 2 - Clone summon

Mid-fight shift

Mechanics

Clone appears and doubles pressure
Short stagger windows after clone attacks

Counters

Eliminate the clone first
Parry melee attacks in the gap

Strategy notes

Focus on Dodging Her Magic Attacks
Use the Flower Beds to Avoid Ailments
Eliminate Her Clone First During 2nd Phase
Parry Her Melee Attacks on Phase 2
In Phase 2, defeat the Hero Holly the Reaper's clone summon first before focusing on the main boss.
Dodge the whirlwind scythe sweeps and parry recoveries for heavies, while stacking resists against reaper buffs and use Fire Formae with quick stance.

Chapter 8

Timeline Shift Decision: Lyle

19. Pioneer Queen Imogen

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Timeline Shift Decision: Lyle at the Surveillance Tower in Sunken City.

Location

Sunken City • Surveillance Tower

Related quest

Timeline Shift Decision: Lyle

Rewards

20,000 Haze
Accel Vitae

Boss drops

Pioneer Queen Imogen (Blood Code)

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Quest rewards

Pioneer Queen Imogen Blood Code

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Light (reported)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Pulse AoE risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Continue through the narrow tunnels to find the boss, Pioneer Queen Imogen. Defeating the boss will trigger a cutscene with Craig back at the Pioneer Castle. After, you will obtain permanently unlock Craig as a Partner, and you will receive the Pioneer Queen Imogen Blood Code.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Disc barrage

Start of fight

Mechanics

Throwing disc patterns with varied timing
Stagger window after multiple parries
Short ranged pulses after discs

Counters

Parry to trigger stagger windows
Dodge disc timing and punish during stagger

Phase 2 - Summon pulse

Mid-fight shift

Mechanics

Summon waves increase arena pressure
AoE pulses after summon casts

Counters

Use Light Formae to clear summons
Reposition before pulse detonation

Strategy notes

Get a feel for the timing of each throwing disc attack she makes. Dodge these as much as possible and be ready to dodge continuously in case she throws more than you expect.
She enters a staggered state within a few successful parries. Aim to do this for a big window to land attacks on her.
Use Light Formae to clear summons and focus on the queen right after, dodging her AoE pulses and punishing her guard drops.

20. Hero Lyle

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered during Timeline Shift Decision: Lyle in Corroded Scar (Default Resolution Unit).

Location

Corroded Scar • Default Resolution Unit

Related quest

Timeline Shift Decision: Lyle

Rewards

White Foam Lyle Revenant

Boss drops

Hero Lyle x1
Hero Lyle (Blood Code)

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Quest rewards

Hero Lyle Blood Code
Patientia Bloodline: Craig 1 Blood Code
Absolute Executioner Offensive Formae

Resistances & weaknesses

Community

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

No status hazards logged.

Notes

Weaknesses and resistances are still being tested by community guides.

Encounter notes

A dialogue with Craig will occur and he will ask you to let him join you in freeing Lyle. Return to Lyle's cocoon with Craig to release Lyle's seal. You will encounter the boss, Hero Lyle. Defeating the boss will trigger a cutscene, marking the end of the quest.
After the conversation with Lyle and Craig, fast travel back to the Present with the Bond of Returning. Then, go to Lyle's cocoon to trigger the cutscene to release him from his seal. After the cutscene, you will enter a fight with the boss, One-Armed Hero Lyle. Defeating the boss will play a cutscene that completes the quest.
Community guide lists the location as Pioneer Castle in Corroded Scar (present timeline 2277).

Stage mechanics

Community

Phase 1 - Aggressive melee rush

Start of fight

Mechanics

Aggressive melee chains across the arena
Short punish windows after parries

Counters

Parry with Mutinous Bracer
Use Reaper Jail to parry and regain Ichor
Let Craig draw aggro so you can re-buff safely

Strategy notes

Focus on Parrying His Melee Attacks
Use Craig to Draw Aggro
Focus on parrying his melee attacks to cancel his attack combos.
Use Craig to get Hero Lyle's attention, giving you a decent window to cast buffs.
Bait his one-arm swings and roll behind him to deal Lightning damage on his armored parts, while dodging his multi-hits.

Chapter 9

Timeline Shift Decision: Holly

21. Retainer of Idris

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Timeline Shift Decision: Holly in the Dhampir Citadel labs.

Location

Dhampir Citadel • Labs

Related quest

Timeline Shift Decision: Holly

Rewards

30,000 Haze
Durable MJ310

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Unique drops beyond rewards are still being verified.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Quest rewards

Idris's Talon

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

High armor vs stagger (reported)

Status & hazards

No status hazards logged.

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Return to the Withered Greenhouse to restore Camilo's fading bond. This will initiate a time jump into Camilo's frenzy. Interact with the monument which gives you a trial from the Progenitor Idris. You will encounter the boss, Retainer of Idris further inside.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Tentacle guard

Start of fight

Mechanics

Sweeping tentacle attacks from multiple angles
Heavy armor frames reduce stagger
Wide arcs punish greedy combos

Counters

Maintain lateral movement
Wait for big swings to end before committing

Strategy notes

Expect sweeping tentacle attacks from multiple angles and keep lateral movement.
The construct is heavily armored, so wait for big swings to end before committing.

22. Hero Holly

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered during Timeline Shift Decision: Holly at the Cathedral in the Dhampir Citadel.

Location

Dhampir Citadel • Cathedral

Related quest

Timeline Shift Decision: Holly

Rewards

Flavored Tea Essence

Boss drops

Hero Holly x1
Hero Holly (Blood Code)

Achievement

Warm Rays

Quest rewards

Monica's Music Box
Lise's Hair Ornament

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Slow (reported)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Toxic/poison risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Return to Holly's cocoon at the Withered Greenhouse to release her from her seal. After the cutscene, you will encounter the boss, Hero Holly the Reaper. Defeating the boss will trigger a cutscene that completes this quest.
Head outside the Sanatorium and interact with the Cocoon to fight and defeat Hero Holly.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Ranged suppression

Start of fight

Mechanics

Gatling gun volleys lock down lanes
Wide melee swipes punish staying close
Short pauses after full volley

Counters

Sprint to break line of fire
Stay behind to punish recovery

Phase 2 - Toxic wave cycle

Mid-fight shift

Mechanics

Wailing toxic waves sweep platforms
Zone control forces constant movement
Punishes slow stance builds

Counters

Use platforms to avoid wave paths
Maintain mobility and quick stance

Strategy notes

Focus on Sprinting from Her Gatling Gun
Stay Behind Her Melee Attacks
Inflict Slow with Lou and Idris's Conceit
Use platforms to evade all the wailing toxic waves, as well as buff resists and recoveries, while prioritizing mobility and aggro for safe pokes.

Chapter 10

Timeline Shift Decision: Josee

23. Camilo Asturias

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Timeline Shift Decision: Josee in Sunken City (Area 1: Slums).

Location

Sunken City • Area 1: Slums

Related quest

Timeline Shift Decision: Josee

Rewards

20,000 Haze
Buff MH310

Boss drops

Lost Camilo

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Quest rewards

Luxuria Bloodline: Camilo
Lost Camilo

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Fire (reported)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Acid/poison risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Complete the bridges and pathways leading to the westmost island of the area where you will encounter the boss, Camilo Asturias. Defeating him will trigger a series of cutscenes that unlocks Holly as a permanent Partner.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Trap fields

Start of fight

Mechanics

Trap fields and acid pools deny space
Mutated legs slam with wide coverage
Short windows after trap detonation

Counters

Use Fire Formae and stay mobile
Target legs to slow him down

Strategy notes

Prepare Fire Formae and mobile weapons to evade his traps and acid pools, while targeting his mutated legs to slow him down.

24. Alessandro Gobbo

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered during Timeline Shift Decision: Josee in the Sunken City Slums.

Location

Sunken City • Slums

Related quest

Timeline Shift Decision: Josee

Rewards

Sunrise Greatsword

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Unique drops beyond rewards are still being verified.

Achievement

Messiah

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Bleed buildup (reported effective)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Blood attack risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Knight escort

Start of fight

Mechanics

Knight bodyguard blocks openings
Split aggro when partner draws fire
Gobbo stays aggressive behind the escort

Counters

Defeat the knight first
Use companion to split aggro

Phase 2 - Blood rush

After escort falls

Mechanics

Blood attacks with wider hitboxes
Aggressive rushes to close distance
Punishes lingering at mid-range

Counters

Maintain distance during blood bursts
Use Bleed builds to melt HP

Strategy notes

Prioritize Defeating the Knight First
Have Josee Draw Aggro for Gobbo
Avoid His Blood Attacks
Use Bleed build to melt his HP and maintain distance on rushes, which also makes a good sense to bring Noah for some tanking.

25. Hero Josee

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered during Timeline Shift Decision: Josee in the Dhampir Citadel Valve Chamber.

Location

Dhampir Citadel • Valve Chamber

Related quest

Timeline Shift Decision: Josee

Rewards

Self-Important Rev. Effigy

Boss drops

Hero Josee x1
Hero Josee (Blood Code)

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Quest rewards

Hero Josee Blood Code

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Head weakpoint (reported)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Blind lunge pressure (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Blind lunges

Start of fight

Mechanics

Fast lunge strings with short gaps
Close-range pressure to punish retreat
Short recovery after full combo

Counters

Parry lunges and stay close
Punish after full combo strings

Phase 2 - Stance break

Mid-fight shift

Mechanics

Harder stance that resists heavy hits
Head weakpoint opens during recovery
Faster follow-up swipes

Counters

Use quick weapons to break stance
Target the head for extra DPS

Strategy notes

Parry Her Melee Attacks
Stay at Close Range to Avoid Hits
Parry his blind lunges and circle him for backstabbing, then break stance in Phase 2 with quick weapons and focus on his head for extra DPS.

Chapter 11

Slaying the Hero Zenon

26. Zenon's Minion

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Zenon in the Dhampir Citadel Underground Prison.

Location

Dhampir Citadel • Underground Prison

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Zenon

Rewards

20,000 Haze
Buff MH310

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Unique drops beyond rewards are still being verified.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Gravity orb risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

After the memory, proceed outside and take the stairs until the you reach the boss room where you'll fight Zenon's Minion. Defeating the boss gives you Zenon's pass, and you can open the big gate that houses Zenon's cocoon.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Gravity brute

Start of fight

Mechanics

Thrust chains punish frontal dodges
Wide sweeps catch side rolls
Gravity orb zones control the arena

Counters

Dodge horizontally for thrusts
Get close during scream tells

Strategy notes

Dodge horizontally to avoid thrusting attacks and vertically to avoid wide, sweeping attacks.
When he flashes red, get close to avoid his frontal scream attack.
Keep your distance when he uses his gravity orb attack.

27. Zenon Duplicate Unit

Mini boss

Community

Mini boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Zenon in the Dhampir Citadel Underground Mining Site.

Location

Dhampir Citadel • Underground Mining Site

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Zenon

Rewards

20,000 Haze
Buff MH310

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Unique drops beyond rewards are still being verified.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Elemental AoE risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

The Sunken City lab is located at the very south of the region. The elevator leading to the hidden lab is found in a dilapidated building. Head down the lab and proceed until the boss room where you will fight Zenon Duplicate Unite One.
The Corroded Scar lab is located at the north west section of the region. The elevator to the lab is found inside a broken down warehouse with yellow trucks. Head to the lab and proceed until you reach the fight with Zenon Duplicate Unit Two.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Elemental variants

Start of fight

Mechanics

Shared base moveset across variants
Elemental AoE differs by unit
Frontal channel beams punish greed

Counters

Stay behind during channel attacks
Prepare mixed resist gear

Strategy notes

All three variants will possess the same base moveset with minor variances.
Stay within range, as their varied elemental attacks will be the trickiest to avoid.
Position behind them when they channel their frontal AOE elemental attack.

28. Hero Zenon

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered during Slaying the Hero Zenon in the Dhampir Citadel Training Area.

Location

Dhampir Citadel • Training Area

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Zenon

Rewards

50,000 Haze

Boss drops

Hero Zenon x1
Hero Zenon (Blood Code)

Achievement

Duty Fulfilled

Quest rewards

Hero Zenon Blood Code
Zenon Pass
Zenon Pass: Top-Level Clearance

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Venom DoT on wings (reported effective)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Orb field elemental damage (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

After completing the labs, speak to Lou at a mistle then return to the present and interact with Zenon's cocoon to fight Hero Zenon.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Aerial dive

Start of fight

Mechanics

Fast melee with long windups
Aerial dives that punish slow heals
Short windows after landing

Counters

Dodge or parry windups
Use a companion to distract

Phase 2 - Orb field

Mid-fight shift

Mechanics

Persistent rotating orbs limit safe zones
Multi-size orbital hazards sweep paths
Punishes staying too close

Counters

Wait out orb cycles
Re-engage after orb patterns end

Strategy notes

Dodge Late from His Melee Attacks
Retaliate When He Performs A Jump Attack
Keep Your Distance During 2nd Phase
Sprint and Dodge His Rotating Projectiles
Hero Zenon has plenty of fast attacks with a very telegraphed windup. Dodge or parry them as they come, but be careful of the follow-up attacks.
In his second phase, Hero Zenon can summon persistent orbs that limit the areas where you can safely engage him. Avoid them until they disappear.
When Hero Zenon summons multiple rotating orbs of varying sizes, refrain from attacking him until this attack concludes.
Bring along a companion to distract his flights and counter his aerial dives with ground pounds, then use Venom on his wings to stack DoT.

Chapter 12

Slaying the Hero Valentin

29. Hero Valentin

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered late in the story at the Timeline Era Ruins.

Location

Timeline Era Ruins • TBD

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Valentin

Rewards

150,000 Haze

Resistances & weaknesses

Community

Weaknesses

No confirmed weaknesses yet.

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Luna Rapacis (curse) affliction in phase 2

Notes

No additional notes.

Encounter notes

Community guide lists the location as Luna Rapacis in the Sealed Grounds (present timeline 2277).

Stage mechanics

Community

Phase 1 - Lifesteal vortex

Start of fight

Mechanics

Area-wide vortex pulls you in and heals the boss
Large AoE detonation at the end of the vortex

Counters

Sprint away during the pull
Dodge just before the green particles burst

Phase 2 - Curse lasers

Mid-fight shift

Mechanics

Ranged laser attacks inflict Luna Rapacis
Luna Rapacis blocks healing and banishes your partner

Counters

Equip curse resistance items
Use Luna Vaccine or Resistance Booster - Curse
Focus on evasion until the affliction fades

Strategy notes

Buff your Dark Formae and equip anti-heal debuffs for this fight, while parrying his soul blasts and interrupting his own buffs with charged heavies.

30. Soul Savior Valentin

Main boss

Community

Main boss encountered late in the story at the Timeline Era Ruins.

Location

Timeline Era Ruins • TBD

Related quest

Slaying the Hero Valentin

Rewards

Bloody Dragon Grim

Boss drops

Community

Unique drops are still being verified.

Unique drops beyond rewards are still being verified.

Achievement

Achievement details pending.

Resistances & weaknesses

Inference

Weaknesses

Venom DoT (reported effective)

Resists

No confirmed resists yet.

Status & hazards

Holy blast risk (reported)

Notes

No additional notes.

Stage mechanics

Inference

Phase 1 - Holy barrage

Start of fight

Mechanics

Holy blasts from range
Arms shield the core
Punishes standing in the open

Counters

Use cover and target arms
Punish after holy volley ends

Phase 2 - True ending surge

Mid-fight shift

Mechanics

Faster holy volleys
Expanded arena pressure
Shorter recovery windows

Counters

Maintain Venom DoT
Use platforms for cover

Strategy notes

Stack Dark Formae and Venom DoT for this true ending boss, then target his arms to disable his Holy blasts and use platforms for cover.

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