Basic Combat Mechanics [CODE VEIN] 

The video is really good, but ignores a combat mechanic really important as is the "focus bar". There's nothing about it, how to activate it, and what can it do for you with its increased damage and all the improvements it gives you for a short period. And also having this focus bar active allows players to use a focus only attack, R1+Triangle twice, first one to throw an enemy to the air, and the next to do a special attack while the enemy is flying. Is the same attack animation as when you do a backstab or parry, but in the air, which is pretty cool. Of course, you can keep R1 pressed and push Triangle twice fast, as when you try to do a combo, and there you have it. Something like that can save your character's life. Also the amount of damage you receive while blocking (can be really small, might even be 0 damage with a character build oriented to that) depends on your weapon stats, and your own. Keep an eye on your physical stats. You have to mind your weapon defense and balance, and also fortitude and vitality stats, if my memory serves me right. Blocking is better than receiving a full blow, if you cannot evade or parry, that's it. And only equipping the bayonet won't be enough for the quick dodge, your gear is important too, as the bayonet could be considered as normal speed evade weapon with some armors (because of the weight). The drain command is high damaging, and really useful as increases the amount of maximum ichor like when you parry or backstab, yes. But depending on the type of your special attack (which depends on your type of armor), can be a not a long range attack, but a medium range or short range attack.

Thanks for the video, it helps a lot. So the best veil is the first one? with 8fp you have more time to react

Those crotch stabs with the claw parry LOL