Bandai Namco recently released the latest information, further explaining the partner system of "Code Devouring 2".The new information explains the various buffs that partners can provide when accompanying them, and briefly introduces the six partners that have been revealed so far.
health and bonding
The bond value represents the bond between the player and his partner.When injured, the connection value will be consumed first, and health will be deducted only when the connection value reaches zero; when recovering, health will be restored first, and the overflow will be used to restore the connection value.
Partner buff
bonding qualities
Each Bloodeater partner has unique traits that provide benefits in combat/exploration, but they need to maintain a high bonding value (not exhausted) to take effect.
Partner bonus traits
Selecting a specific partner can permanently improve the player's attributes or enhance the effect of the action, and the effect can be enhanced by cultivating bonds.
partner action
blood attack
The partner can also perform a blood-devouring attack to suck blood from the enemy, and can share part of the blood with the player to restore a small amount of ghost blood.
gift of healing
When the player falls into a coma, the partner can be resurrected through this skill, but after that the partner will be temporarily unable to play.
Partner change
You can change partners at any time at the save point.There is also a special equipment "Guardian's Heart" that does not require a partner to fight.
Bandai Namco also announced the details of the six partners that have been released so far (note: some support skills are tentative translations):
Lou Magmeyer
Weapon: One-Handed Sword | Vampiric Fang Equipment: Bat | Bonding Trait: Recover ghost blood when injured
The support skill "Rainbow Barrier" increases elemental resistance, and "Ascension of Order" extends the duration of the buff; the battle ax skill can reduce the movement speed of enemies hit.
joseph anjou
Weapon: Two-Handed Sword | Vampiric Fang Equipment: Hound | Linked Traits: Improved defense and toughness when charging attacks
The support skill "Armor Crush" makes it easier to stun enemies; the sweeping fire attack can trigger multiple additional pillars of fire.
Leal MacLeish
Weapon: One-Handed Sword | Vampiric Fang Equipment: Death | Connection Trait: Invincible to obtain ghost blood when dodging
Occasionally exerts an "overload" effect on itself and players, increasing attack power until interrupted by an attack; it also has electric sword skills.
Cory Asturias
Weapon: Bayonet Gun | Vampiric Fang Equipment: Poison Stinger | Linked Trait: Increase spell casting speed
The support skill "Elixir of All Purpose" removes all abnormal conditions and is effective against enemies with negative status; the action skill "Blessing Barrage" can launch multiple lasers to attack enemies.
Noah G. Magmeier
Weapons: Dual Swords | Vampire Fang Equipment: Ghost Man | Connection Trait: Reduce energy consumption
The skill "Deep Strike" increases the probability of enemy disintegration, and "Dynamic Record" increases the player's maximum energy value.
Valentin Warda
Weapon: Rune Blade | Vampiric Fang Equipment: Bat | Connection Trait: When the ghost blood is exhausted, health can be consumed to cast spells
Occasionally activate "Authority" to increase the casting speed of both parties; master multi-stage attack spells such as "Thunder Arrow" and "Blood Impact".
"Code Devouring 2" will be launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Steam platforms on January 30, 2026.
