#prometheus blood code

Introduction to Blood Codes and Louis

Blood Codes is a class system in Code Vein that defines the abilities of a  Revenant based on their blood. Each Blood Code is unique to each Revenant that resides within the Gaol of the Mist. Once a Revenant has awakened from their slumber after the BOR parasite has been placed in them, the blood takes on a Code which I believe derives from the characteristics of that Revenant.

As a Third Generation Revenant, Louis was awakened with the Blood Code of Prometheus. After his revival, he was determined to make lives better for all Revenants.

Greek Mythology

Louis’ Blood Code is based on the Greek God Prometheus.

Prometheus is a Trickster Titan who is famously known for gifting humans the element of fire. Zeus was enraged at Prometheus’ trickery and punished him. He forced him to be chained to a rock at the Caucasus and had his liver devoured by a giant eagle. Alas, Prometheus is immortal, so the liver would regenerate every night and then the eagle would continuously rip it out every time.

The liver was thought to be the source of human emotions. I would expand more on this, but if you search this article on google: prometheus bound liver by aeschylus at litcharts. It does a pretty great job breaking down this tidbit of symbolism.

Similarities Between Louis and Prometheus

Prometheus stole fire to save humankind. Louis is researching Blood Beads to help all Revenants. This is the main core of both of their philosophies: They're philanthropic, greatly known for their intelligence and are willing to do anything to help out their species and/or others, even if it means sacrificing themselves.

Prometheus' brother is Atlas in Greek lore and Yakumo Shinonome holds the Blood Code of Atlas. The Great War Titanomachy separated them when Prometheus joined Zeus' side. Their relationship in-game is different from their lore counterparts. With the amount of time Louis and Yakumo have been together, they're best friends and brothers. Everyone in the crew at home is found family, so these two are meant to be the best bro's you'll meet.

Hephaestus is Rin Murasame's Blood code. The relationship in-game is different from the Greek Lore as well. Prometheus stole fire from Hephaestus' workshop on Mount Olympus. Rin does have her workshop at home base, but she and Louis cooperate.

"This code is well-balanced for combat but is somewhat fragile. Its Gifts bolster dodging and parrying." Dodging and Parrying are the main highlights of this Blood Code due to the Prometheus nature, Prometheus was agile and evasive when it came to his laying out his tricks and cleverly carrying out his missions of deception during and after the war. The fragility must be linked with the liver portion of the lore, when he's at his most vulnerable.

Both the liver and Louis can regenerate. Concerning the symbolism of the liver, he does repress himself emotionally but he is passionate about making the lives of Revenants better in exchange. Louis' personality is subdued and he doesn't evoke much emotion since he is completely focused on his mission. However, we do see moments when he gets agitated and frustrated, especially confronting Karen's current state. He has so much empathy for Revenants and he doesn't like to see them suffer, especially in his Vestige memories with Kevin. He was willing to help him and probably many other Revenants since he cares about their survival.

In Louis' eyes, he believes it's his fault for not killing Cruz and feels he has to bear the burden of that mistake. We could interpret the punishment as Louis taking away Cruz's flame (the option of killing her), (In Louis memories, everywhere was in flames after Cruz frenzied) and then helping to save the Successors and Revenants in turn. Of course, he still feels guilty about it all and it’s completely different from Prometheus stealing fire for humans. Louis didn't steal anything tangibly, and he was given a choice that he shouldn't have to make. He was always carrying a punishment throughout his backstory and story in-game.

After Prometheus was saved by Heracles, Zeus ordered him to wear a steel ring from the chains he was bounded to, as a reminder of his punishment. In the game, Louis wears his ring on a chain around his neck.

Prometheus Gifts

Flame Weapon- Temporarily adds fire damage to you and your partner's current weapons Fire Storm- Shoots a series of flaming projectiles that stagger the enemy.

These two Gifts coincide with the story of Prometheus and stealing fire. With the Fire Storm gift, Louis can launch projectiles of flames towards the enemy. Prometheus sent fire to the humans from the workshop on Mount Olympus. With Flame Weapon, he grants you the ability to use flames on your weapon and Prometheus grants Humans flame so that they can use to see, create etc. Prometheus also taught humans how to use fire in metalwork, thus embedding  fire on your weapon.

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Phantom Assault -Vanish like mist, then do a jump slash. An offensive skill performed with One-handed swords / Halberd / Bayonet Deft Parry- Fully restores stamina when you parry an attack. Hasten- Uses the power of ichor to temporarily boost reflexes, enhancing your dodges. Savvy Evasion-Increases the amount of focus gained from dodging attacks. Eternal Blade Dance-An enhanced version of Blade Dance. Increases attack power when you dodge enemy attacks.

These Gifts are all related to evasion. Just as Prometheus snuck the fire away from the workshop, each of these skills is related to his intelligence and his implementing his methods through trickery.

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Blade Dance-Temporarily increases attack power each time you damage an enemy with your weapon One-Handed Sword Mastery-Increases attack power when equipped with a one-handed sword.

Prometheus is linked with science and culture. Enhancing proficiency, creating things relating to science, developing methods on making things better for humans is what these gifts are based on. Also, this goes along with his abilities demonstrated in the Great War when Prometheus allied with Zeus.

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Warding Mark-Temporarily applies the inhibit effect to your current weapon.

The inhibit status prevents the player from using Gifts that are linked with your Ichor. Prometheus brings gifts and resources to humans and prevents the Olympians from taking away resources from humans. This Gift is well placed in the lineup of Gifts for this Blood Code.

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Strength/Dexterity up- Increases strength and dexterity

Prometheus gave humans the strength to survive with fire and taught them to perform tasks with their hands like metalwork.

Concluding Thoughts

Louis is the first character that gives you his Blood Code directly. His Blood Code is his gift to you to use in your battles against the Lost. In turn, you use the Code and the Gifts to expand your horizons within the game. Just like how Prometheus granted humans fire and humans learn to use fire in multiple ways. Louis’ presence is vital for proceeding in the game in the beginning and I commend the devs on creating such a complex character with an amazing correlation to the Greek God Prometheus.