Highlights
- The Basement Passage Key is found in Pioneer Castle during 2178: The Hero Lyle’s Era.
- The route is straightforward, with no barriers or extra enemies along the way.
- Defeat the single enemy in the final room to obtain the key.
The key for the Basement Passage in Code Vein 2 is not easy to get and can be missed when the area is not explored properly. This guide details everything you need to know to get to the area inside Pioneer Castle during Lyle’s storyline and how to find the enemy from whom you can obtain the Basement Passage key.
Basement Passage Key Location


You’ll be able to get the Basement Passage key in Pioneer Castle during 2178: The Hero Lyle’s Era. Start from the Central Stairwell (location shown in the map image above) and then go right. Follow the path until you come across an open area from where you can jump down to the lower level.


You’ll find a room to the right, go inside, take the stairs to go up, and then climb a ladder to reach a cafe—Fat Boy’s Pizza. Go right from there, enter a room, and it will lead you to an open area with a room towards the right; inside, you’ll find an enemy. Upon defeating the enemy successfully, it’ll drop the Basement Passage key.
FAQs
1. Will you encounter any other enemies other than the final one who drops the key?
No, you won’t. The path is mostly clear till you reach the enemy who drops the key.
2. Are there any barriers that you might find blocking your path?
No, the path to reach the room isn’t blocked by external barriers.

