Cannoneer and Blade Bearer | Boss in Code Vein Code Vein guide, walkthrough

Last update: 16 October 2019

The battle with these bosses is one of the hardest battles in the entire game. It requires the player to have a lot of patience and to pay attention to the territory. When one boss is about to attack, the second is already preparing to support. The fight is very uneven, as you are facing two bosses. These bosses don't have a second phase, so you don't have to fear that the fight will be even harder.

Location: Area M-11, Upper Level

Rewards: 63 560 Haze, Iceblood, Burning Disaster

Cannoneer deals mainly fire damage, while Blade Bearer deals ice damage. It is good to have a Blood Veil with good protection against these two types of damage. This also works the other way when you want to damage them - for example, a Blade Bearer takes more damage when you put fire status on your weapon. All this is of great importance because even when you follow the recommendations listed above, the fight is still a challenge. We advise focusing on attacking one opponent until they die. There is no point in focusing on two bosses at the same time. Cannoneer is much more durable and dangerous from long range, however, he is very weak in close combat. Blade Bearer is great in close-combat, but she is much less durable than the other boss. Together, they form the perfect combination. We recommend focusing on the Blade Bearer first due to the fact that she is much more dangerous, both in duet and solo. Besides, can kill her faster than the other boss.

You won't have a lot of opportunities to attack your enemies, so it is good to equip a weapon that deals very large damage with a single swing. Keep your eyes open - when one boss is resting, the other can attack you. The best way to deal with them is to lock the camera on them only when you want to attack, and only then. This allows you to observe everything that happens around, and locking the camera on them during the attack gives you greater confidence that your attack will hit the enemy. Remember that Cannoneer's ranged attacks are blocked by the pillars - use them as cover. However, Blade Bearer's attacks will hit you even if you hide behind the columns.

The bosses don't have many attacks but you still need to learn them to understand how the bosses fight. Blade Bearer will very often charge at you and perform a series of three slashes. They are easy to avoid and they fill the Focus Gauge rather fast. However, you need to pay attention to what Cannoneer is doing. Attack Blade Bearer once, maximum twice after you avoid her third attack. When you see that she is out of balance, attack her with everything you have. Cannoneer will try to stop you. Usually, he uses an attack that creates a wave of fire under your feet - shortly after that, the fire explodes dealing you massive damage. When you see that his hand is glowing red, look at the ground to check if there is fire beneath you. Beware, of his fireball which deals a lot of damage - this is a very fast attack and has a slight tracking meaning that this attack doesn't go in a straight line. He usually performs it when you start healing, so do it behind a pillar to ensure you don't get injured.

Besides slashes with her weapon, Blade Bearer also has a few ice attacks. When you see her hand go back a bit (the one holding the sword) and stop for a moment, she will perform a long-range attack that can even go through the pillars. Avoid it at the moment when the ice projectile is being shot in your direction. This is also a good opportunity to deal her damage. Remember, you deal her more damage by attacking her back. She also has a leap that she ends with thrusting her sword into the ground. This move creates several ice spikes. She can also surround herself with ice spikes when her hand glows red.

If you manage to defeat Blade Bearer first, Cannoneer shouldn't be a problem for you. He usually attacks from a distance. At close range, he swings his hand. He can also create an explosion signaled by raising a glowing red hand up. When you fight with him, it is better to choose a weapon that performs quick attacks. A good idea is to have at least poison on the weapon. Strong attacks don't make a difference to him. Also, they are slower, so it is better to deal him a few quick attacks than a single more powerful. However, beware of his flamethrower, both solo and in duet. It doesn't inflict much damage, but it can easily throw your character out of balance and make vulnerable to further attacks. To avoid his flamethrower attack, go in the opposite direction from that in which he began the attack.

Remember to pay attention to your surroundings and have patience. You can't attack the bosses whenever you want to. One or a maximum of two attacks is enough. Otherwise, you will get quick damage that will lead to your death. You must treat them with respect. Also, watch what is happening around you. Avoid situations where you have Cannoneer on one side and Blade Bearer on the other. Stand in such a place to be able to keep an eye on both bosses. Use healing items only when you know that you are not in danger - when the opponents have performed their attack and you are behind a cover.