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Craig McLeish Overview and Traits

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Craig McLeish is a recruitable partner in Code Vein 2. Check out our guide for an overview of Craig McLeish, including how to unlock them, their location, Link Trait, Partner Trait Bonuses, Blood Codes, and preferred gifts for Trading Points.

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How to Unlock Craig McLeish

Unlocked After Defeating Pioneer Queen Imogen

HTG Craig Character
Craig McLeish is temporarily available as a Partner in the past after defeating Pioneer Queen Imogen.

Before this boss fight, Craig cannot be summoned due to his condition. After defeating Pioneer Queen Imogen and returning to the present timeline, his condition is cured, allowing him to become permanently summonable as a Partner.

Craig can only be summoned in the present timeline; he remains unsummonable when exploring the past.

Craig McLeish Location

Found Sitting at the Couches Near the Hotspring

Overworld Location Map Location
Craig Overworld Location
Craig New Map Location

After you are able to recruit Craig, you can find him satting at the couch near the hotsprings. The Hotsprings can be found by entering the door in the middle of the main hall, and then proceed through the left hallway. After that, ascend the stairs, and you should be able to find him there.

Craig McLeish Blood Codes

Blood Codes

Blood Codes Attributes
Code Vein 2 Patientia Bloodline: Craig 1Patientia Bloodline: Craig 1
Strength IconSTR: 22
Dexterity IconDEX: 10
Mind IconMND: 9
Willpower IconWIL: 6
Vitality IconVIT: 18
Fortitude IconFOR: 16

Fully mastering a Partner or NPC’s Blood Code can grant special rewards, such as Boosters tied to that character’s preferred weapon type.

New Blood Codes are unlocked by interacting with a Mistle after fully mastering a character’s previous Blood Code.

List of All Blood Codes

Craig McLeish Preferred Gifts

Loved Gifts

This section is currently a WIP, so please stay tuned!

Loved Gifts are items that a character highly values. Giving a Loved Gift grants the highest amount of Trading Points and may trigger unique dialogue from that character.

Trading Points can be used to exchange items from that character.

Liked Gifts

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Liked Gifts are items that a character appreciates. These gifts provide a moderate amount of Trading Points.

Hated Gifts

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Hated Gifts are items a character dislikes. Giving these items does not grant Trading Points.

The character may either decline the gift, returning it to your inventory, or discard it, removing it from your inventory entirely.

List of All Valuables: Gifts Guide

Craig McLeish Overview

Craig McLeish Profile

Craig McLeishIcon Craig McLeish
Weapon
Two-Handed Sword IconTwo-Handed Sword
JP Voice Actor
Jonathan David Bullock
CN Voice Actor
Hidenori Takahashi

Craig McLeish Link Trait and Bonuses

Link Trait

Link Trait Effect
Charge Attack Power Up Boosts damage when performing charge attacks, letting you deal stronger hits after charging your strike.

Partner Trait Bonuses

Partner Link Traits 1 Vitality +2
Partner Link Traits 2 Auto Guard If Possible When Hit
Partner Link Traits 3 Guard Defense Up

Partner Trait Bonuses are passive effects granted by a Partner that improve your stats or provide extra combat benefits.

Partners can have multiple trait bonuses, and new bonuses become available as you advance their bond and unlock their higher‑tier Blood Codes.

Once unlocked, Partner Trait Bonuses remain active whenever that Partner is accompanying you.

Who is Craig McLeish?

A Leader Seeking Reclamation

Craig Character Portrait
Craig McLeish is the leader of the Dawn Chorus. After a past incident forced him from his homeland, the Corroded Scar, he found himself without a place to belong.

Determined to reclaim what was lost, he founded the Dawn Chorus and continues to lead its forces across the land in pursuit of their cause.

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Holly AsturiasHolly Asturias Lyle McLeishLyle McLeish Iris MagMellIris MagMell
Jadwiga - Character PortraitJadwiga Craig McLeishCraig McLeish Lavinia Voda - Character PortraitLavinia Voda
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