Code Vein is known for being a difficult experience. Brutality is part and parcel for games within the so-called "Souls-like" genre. While punishing boss encounters are to be expected, Code Vein is also notorious for not holding the player's hand in other aspects of gameplay. Exploration itself can be frustrating when the objective isn't spelled out. Players may hit a roadblock when searching for the Goddess Statue location in Code Vein, but this guide will ease the burden by showing where this landmark can be found.

Players will be directed to investigate the statue of the goddess after clearing the Dried-up Trenches area. This level culminates in the challenging Insatiable Despot boss fight. Gamers who have not yet triumphed over the Insatiable Despot can use the tried-and-true method of staying behind the boss and aiming for his legs. This is the best way to whittle down the enemy while avoiding his powerful attacks. Soon after claiming victory, players will reach the point in Code Vein where they will have to investigate the statue of the goddess in the old city ruins to proceed.

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Code Vein is generous enough to tell the player to explore the Ruined City Center to find the goddess's statue. Beyond that, gamers are expected to use their own knack for discovery or some help from friends in Code Vein co-op play to find the statue in question. Alternatively, the map below will show the exact location in the Ruined City Center where the goddess statue can be found.

After teleporting to the Park Ruins area of the Ruined City Center, players should descend the ladder directly ahead of the spawn point and proceed down along the ledge. The goddess statue will be in view, and players can interact with it upon seeing the "Descend Ladder" prompt.

The ladder activated by the goddess statue leads to the next area, the Cathedral of the Sacred Blood. This zone is infamous for being as intricate and confusing as a maze. Many fans would benefit from being aware of missables in the Cathedral of the Sacred Blood. Even hardcore completionists are sure to overlook something in the labyrinthine level, including a rare and valuable Pure Blood item.

Players making their way through Code Vein for the first time will have to overcome the game's steep learning curve. By the time gamers find the goddess statue and enter the Cathedral of the Sacred Blood, they will already have come against some intense challenges. It can take many failed attempts and plenty of research to fully understand how to conquer Code Vein. However, learning about the best weapons in Code Vein is a great first step towards making it even further in the game.

Code Vein is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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