Code Vein - Communal Gifts Explained in Painstaking Detail
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0:00 - Introduction
1:27 - Ephemeral Refrain (tremendous for high ichor costing actives):
+2 ichor cost to active gifts
Drain ratings increased 50% (multiplicative with chromes)
Dark/Light values increased 50%
60 second duration
9:20 - Fatal Surge (exceptional for physical/drain attacks):
Regeneration capability removed
Physical/drain damage doubled (multiplicative with Final Journey)
Stamina cost for weapon strikes reduced 50% (additive with Concentration)
60 second duration
24:10 - Blood Awakening (outstanding for low ichor/low cooldown actives):
50% reduction in physical/drain damage
-2 ichor cost to active gifts
Active gift cooldown reduction of 50%
Casting speed of active gifts reduced 33%
60 second duration
34:06 - Reckless Abandon (good for physical/drain attacks):
50% increase to physical/drain damage
-35 defense reduction on slash/crush/pierce
Dodge altered to a fast variant (does not change mobility)
60 second duration
42:44 - Conviction Spike (great for invasions at low difficulty):
50% reduction in all drain values
50% increase to balance (multiplicative with Balance Up)
60 second duration
53:41 - Lupinus Vita (good for bosses that attack fast and frequently):
+15 stamina reduction on block
+100 physical damage on block added to next attack (+150 for gifted weapon)
60 second duration
1:17:57 - Farewell
Hopefully this helps everyone understand what is happening with the communal gifts when used. Sorry it's so long.