Equipment

Blades
Short Blade= Blades that specialize in Sunder and Pierce. Fastest attack rate, allows cancels into Advanced Steps or Advanced Jumps anytime during a ground combo. Ground combos can reach a maximum of 5 hits (any combination of Square/Triangle); the last hit can be replaced with a Combo Devour. The ground combo can be ended off at any point with a R+X gun-form change. Air combos can reach a maximum of 3 hits (Square) per jump+diving attack (Triangle). The diving attack can chain into the second ground combo. Step cancelling can be used to traverse terrain quickly.
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 * Aerial Step - limited to one per jump, it is now possible. It can be used as an Advanced Step.
 * Five Combo - the last triangle hit is no longer an overhead attack and is now a piercing stab.
 * Five Combo - the last triangle hit is no longer an overhead attack and is now a piercing stab.
 * Five Combo - the last triangle hit is no longer an overhead attack and is now a piercing stab.
 * Rising Edge (R+Square) - do a somersault attack that can be chained into air combo. Does not consume stamina, but stamina recovery is halted while it is performed.
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Long Blade= Blades that specialize in Sunder. Average attack rate, allows Impulse Edge, which fires a specific bullet for every cast during Blade Mode (R+Square). The bullet is fixed depending on the weapon, although it is of a single element (Blaze/Freeze/Spark/Divine/Recovery), and is either Bomb, Radial, or Shot. Using the Impulse Edge consumes OP and stamina per cast. Ground combos can reach a maximum of 4 hits (any combination of Square/Triangle); the last hit can be replaced with a Combo Devour. The ground combo can be ended off at any point with an Impulse Edge or R+X gun-form change. Air combos can reach a maximum of 2 hits (Square)+vertical spin attack (Triangle) per jump. The vertical spin attack can chain into the second ground combo. The Impulse Edge can extend one's combo extensively and can help with staggering (this is dependent upon one's OP and Stamina gauge and consumption rate).
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! scope="col"|GE2 Changes ! scope="col"|New Abilities ! scope="col"|New Commands Zero Stance (R+Square) - an offensive stance that cancels the combo, much like guard cancelling, allowing infinite combos, except that stamina is recovered when it is performed. Pressing R+Square while in this stance fires Impulse Edge as per normal. It can be used to cancel dashes.
 * Impulse Edge - No longer consumes stamina and now defaults to Radials unless changed through Blood Arts. The damage type follows the blade's damage type and is no longer a separate attribute, though it still functions as bullets.
 * Impulse Edge - No longer consumes stamina and now defaults to Radials unless changed through Blood Arts. The damage type follows the blade's damage type and is no longer a separate attribute, though it still functions as bullets.
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Buster Blade= Blades that specialize in Crush and Sunder. Slowest attack rate, allows Charge Crush, which does extreme damage, as well as cancels into guards at anytime. Charge Crush takes a few seconds to charge up, during which you are immobile and vulnerable (hold Square). If you release the charge early, you will do a normal attack, otherwise, you will do a powerful attack which has double the range of your normal attacks. Charging and holding the charge consumes stamina. Ground combos can reach a maximum of 3 hits (any combination of Square/Triangle); the last hit can be replaced with a Combo Devour. The ground combo can be ended off at any point with a R+X gun-form change. Air combos can reach a maximum of 1 hit (Square)+downward smash attack (Triangle) per jump. The downward smash attack can chain into the second ground combo. The after-delay of Charge Crush can be reduced significantly by Guard Cancelling.
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 * Parrying Upper (R+Square) - a defense stance that allows you to cancel combos, and thus continue combos infinitely. Stamina is consumed when it is performed. You will guard followed by an attack. Releasing the charge of a Charge Crush early while holding R will result in this attack.
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Boost Hammer= Blades that specialize in Crush. Slow attack rate, allows Boost Ignition (R+ Square), which opens up the rocket vent for boosted combos at the expense of stamina. Whilst in this state, Boost Rush (Square), a high speed infinite combo can be used. Interchangeably, Boost Drive (Triangle), a move that rocket propels the user forward can be used. The Boost Ignition can be ended through Boost Impact (R+Square), a powerful rocket propelled downward smash. Ground combos can reach a maximum of 3 hits (any combination of Square/Triangle); any hit after the first can be replaced with a Combo Devour ending the combo. The ground combo can be ended off at any point with a R+X gun-form change. Air combos can reach a maximum of of 1 hit (Square) + downward smash attack (Triangle) per jump. The downward smash attack can chain into the second ground combo. Boost Ignition can be activated at any time on the ground, including while in mid-combo.
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Charge Spear= Blades that specialize in Pierce. Fast attack rate, allows Charge Glide, which sends one through distance, and an evasive Back Flip (R+Square) which cancels guards. Charge Glide takes a few seconds to charge up, however you are able to move while charging (Hold Square). If you release the charge early, you will do a normal attack, otherwise, you will do a glide attack to an enemy, which can be chained into the second step of a combo. If done so, the target will incur increased damage as the spear retains its charged sharpened. Charging consumes stamina, but unlike the Buster Blade no stamina is consumed while charged and stamina can be recovered while holding it. The Charge can be released in midair. Ground combos can reach a maximum of 4 hits (any combination of Square/Triangle); any hit can be replaced with a Combo Devour or R+X gun-form change ending the combo. Air combos can reach a maximum of 2 hits (Square) per jump + diving attack (Triangle). The diving attack can chain into the second ground combo. The usage of an Back Flip, diving attack and re-combo combo can be used to extend the charged duration.
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Variant Scythe= Blades that specialise in Sunder. They possess a fast attack rate, and allow Round Fang (R+Square), which opens up the blade for wider combos (Square) that hit 3 times per swing at the expense of stamina. The swings are done in the movements L L R ad infinitum, and each swing extends the reach until a limit is reached. Round Fang can be ended through hooking the sickle (Triangle) which can then be retracted as an attack (R+Square). Its ground combos can reach a maximum of 4 hits (any combination of Square/Triangle), and any hit can be replaced with a Combo Devour or R+X gun-form change ending the combo. Ground Triangle acts as a mini version of Round Fang and hits extendedly as well, except it hits twice and goes L R R L instead. Air combos can reach a maximum of 4 hits (Square) per jump + vertical spin attack (Triangle). Unlike the other blades, the dive attack cannot chain into the second ground combo. Round Fang can be activated at any time on the ground, including while in mid combo. When in Round Fang/Hook mode, steps can be used to shift your position and it will maintain the mode. As the Hook can be repeatedly used in this manner, it may be a better alternative to air combos as it is high reaching without double jump.
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The evolution of blade attacks, which add additional effects to all manner of blade attacks. Most are gained through natural usage of equipment and evolved by using the Blood Art multiple times, while some require specific missions to unlock them. NPCs have their own missions separate from the storyline which when completed, grant them improved Blood Arts. There are over 200 Blood Arts available in the game.
 * Blood Arts

Misc Note: Combo Cancel/Trick Combo

 * The ground combo count can be fooled by pressing the step button (circle) the number of combos you want to skip during the animation of a combo. For example, by pressing with a Short Blade; Square, Circle x2 (or in excess) during the backswing, Square, you can immediately do the end combo/Combo Devour. This trick is known to work with the Short, Long and Buster Blades, and not only enables you to do the Combo Devour much earlier; but also allows you to chain a Charge Crush into the second combo of an attack. You can also chain a normal devour into the second combo of an attack, however, this can only be done on corpses and not on living Aragami.

God Eater 2 : Blade Mechanics Changes
Damage calculation of blades.
 * Blade Mechanics


 * Ground Combos can now be canceled into devours at any point in the combo, as compared to before where you could only do so at the end of a combo. Combo Cancel is no longer possible.
 * Quick Form Change is no longer an attack; when you input R+X you perform your current gun's special ability rather than the original upward slash.
 * Lock-on no longer targets different parts, it targets the aragami as a whole

Guns
Sniper Gun= Guns that specialize in long range shots. Slowest firing rate (About 1.75 sec per shot), 25% OP cost reduction for laser type Oracle bullets. Slightly extends the trajectory of bullets.
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! scope="col"|GE2 Changes ! scope="col"|New Abilities ! scope="col"|New Command Assault Gun= Guns that specialize in multiple shots. Fastest firing rate (About 0.5 sec per shot), 25% OP cost reduction for shot type Oracle bullets. Does not alter the trajectory of bullets.
 * Sniper Sight - (Hold L while in aim mode, press Circle to zoom in even further) - Ability to zoom in on the Aragami and target their weak spots with accuracy.
 * Critical Hits - Bullets shot to weak spots will produce an orange circle on impact indicating maximum damage/status infliction has been dealt. Bullets shot from a Sniper Gun hit instantly.
 * Critical Hits - Bullets shot to weak spots will produce an orange circle on impact indicating maximum damage/status infliction has been dealt. Bullets shot from a Sniper Gun hit instantly.
 * Critical Hits - Bullets shot to weak spots will produce an orange circle on impact indicating maximum damage/status infliction has been dealt. Bullets shot from a Sniper Gun hit instantly.
 * Stealth Field (R+Cross/Circle) - Ability to hide one's presence completely from Aragami while in gun form. Deactivated with any move that alerts Aragami to your presence, such as hitting enough times, being hit, using commands/items, changing form etc. Unlimited duration. This cannot be used when you have already been spotted and will be locked, which also means the quick form change will be disabled as well.
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! scope="col"|GE2 Changes ! scope="col"|New Abilities ! scope="col"|New Command Blast Gun= Guns that specialize in blast shots. Slow firing rate (About 1.5 sec per shot), 25% OP cost reduction for crush type Oracle bullets. Slightly shortens the trajectory of bullets.
 * Gunfire - Ability to fire while moving on the ground, with considerably less delay as compared to stationary shooting.
 * Lockon - Able to lockon to the enemy and switch targets as in Blade Form when in aim mode. Allows one to rush/retreat fire down a target. The lockon is maintained even when switched to Blade Form.
 * Feedback - Each shot that hits the target will reward back 2 OP.
 * Lockon - Able to lockon to the enemy and switch targets as in Blade Form when in aim mode. Allows one to rush/retreat fire down a target. The lockon is maintained even when switched to Blade Form.
 * Feedback - Each shot that hits the target will reward back 2 OP.
 * Feedback - Each shot that hits the target will reward back 2 OP.
 * Recoil Shot (R+Cross/Circle) - Ability to fire a blank and use the recoil of it to evade backwards. Can only be used on the ground. Does not consume stamina and can be held down infinitely. Firing is possible while in the retreat.
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 * Rocket Bullets - Introduction of new huge bullets that are ranged and homing.
 * Rocket Bullets - Introduction of new huge bullets that are ranged and homing.
 * Oracle Reserve (R+Cross/Circle) - A new gauge below the OP bar for Blast Guns. Reserve up to 9x100 bars of OP from your OP bar. Bullets and Impulse Edges that go over the limit can use the reserved bars. The status infliction Leak does not affect Oracle Reserve.
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Shotgun= Guns that specialize in close range shots. Average firing rate (About 1.2 sec per shot), has no access to homing modules.
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! scope="col"|GE2 ! scope="col"|Abilities Gunfire - Able to fire while moving on the ground, with considerably less delay as compared to stationary shooting, however, there will be noticeable delay between shots unlike the Assault Gun.
 * Lockon - Able to lockon to the enemy and switch targets as in Blade Form when in aim mode. Allows one to rush/retreat fire down a target. The lockon is maintained even when switched to Blade Form.
 * Scatter Bullets  - Introduction of cumulative damage to scatter bullets; damage increases when more of the bullet successfully lands on the enemy, as indicated by orange circles.
 * New Command
 * Rush Fire (R+Cross/Circle) - The exact reverse of Recoil Shot; you rush forwards instead of backwards. Does not consume stamina and can be held down infinitely. Firing is possible while in the rush, and stops the advancement of the character. Rush Fire cancels the delay of a shot and can be used to fire twice in succession.
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 * New Command
 * Rush Fire (R+Cross/Circle) - The exact reverse of Recoil Shot; you rush forwards instead of backwards. Does not consume stamina and can be held down infinitely. Firing is possible while in the rush, and stops the advancement of the character. Rush Fire cancels the delay of a shot and can be used to fire twice in succession.
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Bullet recipes made by users. List of Blood attribution that can be given to bullets. Damage calculation of bullets.
 * Bullets
 * Blood Bullets
 * Bullet Mechanics

God Eater 2: Gun Mechanics Changes

 * Guns are now highly specialized and no longer have access to bullet types deemed not fitting to them. As such, bullet recipes can no longer be shared between the different gun types. OP cost reduction has been abolished, and trajectory length changes appear to have been abolished as well. The number of slots in a bullet recipe has also been reduced for certain gun types.
 * Advanced recipes obtained from Avatar Cards are no longer usable at lower levels; higher end modules require the Blood level of the gun to be unlocked on the bullet copier's end to be equippable.
 * The size of regular bullets has been significantly reduced. XS size bullets have been removed (available in Rage Burst and labeled as SS). LL size bullets have been added.
 * Advanced Piercing bullets have been removed and relegated to the Shotgun's Blood Attribution which does not pass through more than a single target.
 * Recovery Bullets are now a separate category and cannot be created with non-deco bullets.
 * Assault Guns are no longer able to start off with a Control module and must start off with a slave bullet.
 * Bullet duration options have longer duration options available.
 * All Aragami bullets that are obtained, through devouring and otherwise will now correspond to the gun type. This is even regardless of whether it was passed from another God Eater.
 * Condensed Aragami Bullets can now be fired freely; firing them off will not consume the Burst bar.

Shields
Buckler Shield=
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Shields that have the lowest defense, fastest deployment rate and lowest stamina consumption. It blocks a relatively low amount of damage when it guards.
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Shield=
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Shields that have modest defense, average deployment rate and average stamina consumption. It blocks a very high amount of the incoming damage when guarding.
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Tower Shield=
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Shields that have the highest defense, slowest deployment rate and greatest stamina consumption. It blocks all the incoming damage when guarding.
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Misc Note: Shields

 * Shields function as armor in the God Eater universe - their stats apply when unguarded as well. When guarding, depending on the shield type, a specific percentage of the attack is voided.
 * If a shield is deployed and released immediately after sustaining an attack, the knockback will not be effected.

God Eater 2 : Shield Mechanics Changes
Shield specifics.
 * Shield Mechanics
 * Physical Defense is now one category.
 * Block Damage Reduction/Movement Impairment is no longer in effect; leaving only Guard Deployment Speed as the unique characteristic of each shield.
 * Devour is possible while guarding as well.
 * Just Guard - a new mechanic where guarding right before being hit results in an orange circle on the shield, resulting in no loss to the player in health/stamina save for knockback.

Other
Changes the base God Arc, granting effects while in Burst mode. Their effects are amplified while in Link Burst mode. Changes the attachments to the God Arc, granting additional skills. Changes the timed release boost of the God Arc. Changes the player's appearance, and is purely for aesthetic reasons.
 * Control Units
 * Upgrades
 * Link Support Device
 * Clothes