Code Vein 2: How To Save Lyle
Saving Lyle in Code Vein 2 requires using a specific key item tied to his timeline. If you do not obtain and use this item correctly, the timeline locks and Lyle cannot be saved. This guide focuses only on the exact steps needed to save Lyle with no extra decision talk.
How Saving Lyle Works
Lyle is saved by restoring his Bond during Timeline Shift Decision Lyle. The game checks whether you obtained Lyle’s Rusted Sword before allowing the correct outcome. Without this sword, the save route is unavailable and the timeline resolves automatically.
There are no alternate methods or late fixes once the decision begins.
Step 1 Defeat One Armed Hero Lyle
Progress the story until you defeat One Armed Hero Lyle. This fight is required before the save route becomes available. Do not skip dialogue or leave the area immediately after the fight.
Once defeated, the game flags the next step.
Step 2 Speak to Lyle in the Free Roam Era
After defeating One Armed Hero Lyle, go to Forward Base One during the Free Roam Era. Speak to Lyle there to advance his storyline.
This conversation is required to make the rusted sword appear later.
Step 3 Return to Forward Base One in the Present Era
After speaking to Lyle in the Free Roam Era, return to Forward Base One in the present era within the Corroded Scar.
Near the base, you will find a grave with a sword stuck in it.
Step 4 Obtain Lyle’s Rusted Sword
Interact with the sword embedded in the grave to obtain Lyle’s Rusted Sword. This item is mandatory.
If you do not pick up the sword, Lyle’s Bond cannot be restored later.
Step 5 Complete Timeline Shift Decision Lyle
With Lyle’s Rusted Sword in your possession, proceed to Timeline Shift Decision Lyle. The game will now allow you to restore Lyle’s Bond during the decision.
Completing the Timeline Shift with the Bond restored saves Lyle successfully.
What Unlocks After Saving Lyle
Saving Lyle also allows Craig to survive and become a partner in the present era. Craig can then be recruited and will offer Requests that provide additional rewards.
You also gain access to Craig’s Blood Code and Hero Lyle’s Blood Code by completing this timeline correctly.
Final Blurb
Saving Lyle in Code Vein 2 is entirely item dependent. Defeat One Armed Hero Lyle, speak to Lyle in Free Roam, retrieve Lyle’s Rusted Sword from Forward Base One in the present era, and complete Timeline Shift Decision Lyle with the Bond restored. Miss the sword, and the save route is permanently locked.
FAQ
Where is Lyle’s Rusted Sword found
It is located at Forward Base One in the present era, stuck in a grave.
Can Lyle be saved without the Rusted Sword
No, the sword is required to restore his Bond.
Does saving Lyle affect other characters
Yes, Craig survives and becomes a partner with available Requests.
Can the decision be reversed later
No, once Timeline Shift Decision Lyle is completed, the outcome is permanent.
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