Devil May Cry 5 Dante

For Devil May Cry 5 on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled 'Why do they insist on NOT DANTE'. Nero is the primary protagonist of Devil May Cry 5, and you’ll be spending a lot of time with him.

Rebellion is the sword that is left to Dante by his demon father Sparda. Despite its size, Dante can swing it around fast to make quick and painful slashes towards his enemies. Rebellion Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionRebellion Combo APerform a rapid three-stage comboRebellion Combo BA riff on Rebellion Combo A. Damage enemies behind while attacking those in frontHelm BreakerA devastating overhead attack with enough power to shatter even the sturdiest of demonic skull bonesHigh TimeLunge forward and send the enemy into the air. Hold △ to join the enemy in the air for quick follow-up slicesStingerA high-speed lunge attack toward the enemy that skewers them through the middle. While the Devil Trigger is active, the attack is more powerful, but expends the DT GaugeStinger 2A powered-up version of the classic piercing attack. Has longer range than the originalMillion StabRush in to stab the enemy with blinding speed.

Repeatedly tap △ for more stabsBalrog. Balrog is a Devil Arm that is empowered by the sealed power of the king of Fire Hell. It has two modes - Kick Mode & Blow Mode, both allowing Dante to make powerful hits in hand-to-hand combat.

Balrog Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionMode ChangeSwitches between the rapid punches of Blow Mode and the punishing kicks of Kick Mode. The moves at your disposal differ depending on the modeIgnitionActivated by specific actions during Blow Mode or Kick Mode. Emits a burst of Balrog's superheated energy, temporarily boosting your attack capabilitiesIgnition 2Upgraded version of the Ignition attack buff technique.

Effects remain active for longerIgnition 3Ultimate evolution of the Ignition attack buff technique. Dramatically lengthens effect durationLight BlowPerform an agile punch comboFeather ComboPerform a rapid three-hit aerial comboSwitch KickCut loose with a kick as you switch from Blow Mode to Kick ModeHeavy JoltQuickly dash inside the enemy's defenses and leave them reeling with a massive strikeFly DragonAfter charging forward with Heavy Jolt, send out your left fist to pound enemies into the airWelter MoveRide your own momentum after an attack to keep yourself clear of enemy counters. Tilt the LStick left or right to dodge in that directionBantam RevengeExecute a counter in the direction you dodged with Welter Move. Slip through enemy attacks and lay on the pain10 CountsIn Blow Mode, land repeated punches to raise the counter. Reaching a certain number triggers Ignition.

Taking damage, jumping, or evading will reset the counter to zeroBalrog Combo AWhip yourself into a spin to deliver a whirlwind of three hard kicksBalrog Combo BA stylish Balrog Combo A spin-off. You high-speed spin kicks will pull in nearby enemies for more punishmentFrictionSlam downward with a powerful kick from mid-airSwitch BlowLet rip with a punch attack as you switch from Kick Mode to Blow ModeUpdraftA high-flying flip kick that launches enemies upward. Great for intercepting airborne foesRolling BlazeJumping discharges a blast wave that damages nearby enemiesHeat UpDazzle the dance floor and trigger Ignition. You take additional damage while Heat Up is activeCavaliere. Cavaliere is a unique heavy weapon that is also a motorbike. It can grind enemies to a pulp or be split and crush demons into powder with its sheer power. Cavaliere Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionGear WheelLand this attack to drag the enemy into the spinning wheel, dealing combo damageLow GearWhile Gear Wheel is active, press another button for this follow-up attackTop GearWhile the Gear Wheel is active, wait for the weapon to glow before pressing another button for a quicker follow-up attackOvertop GearWhile Gear Wheel is activem press another button just as the attack finishes to trigger a much quicker and more powerful follow-up attackCavaliere Combo ARide your momentum into a three-stage combo attack.

Gear Wheel is active during the first and second stages. Chains into Cavaliere Combo B in Swordmaster style. While Devil Trigger is active, the attack is more powerful, but expends the DT GaugeAir Cavaliere Combo AA two-stage combo attack whirling your twin Cavaliere in mid-air. Activates Gear Wheel. If using Swordmaster style, you can chain into Air Cavaliere Combo B during the comboCross LineCross over your twin Cavaliere for a devastating slam attack.

Activates Gear WheelSlipstreamRide your momentum forward and cross over your twin Cavaliere for a devastating slam attack. Activates Gear Wheel. Can chain into Cavaliere Combo A or Cavaliere Combo B's second stepSlipstream 2An upgrade to the Slipstream pincer attack. Lengthens your movement distance before the strikeHighsideThis high-velocity attack ramps you skyward after the enemy you hit.

Activates Gear WheelBrakingDrag airborne enemies into the spinning wheels and dive into a backbreaking ground impact. Activates Gear WheelIdlingSend enemies flying with blows from your twin CavaliereDevil Sword Sparda. Dante's demon father's sword of his own name. Holding a immense demonic power within, this sword was what was used to seal away the former demon king Mundus.

Devil Sword Sparda Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionSparda Combo APerform a rapid three-stage comboSparda Combo BA remix of Sparda Combo A. Damage enemies behind while attacking those in frontHelm BreakerA devastating overhead attack with enough power to shatter even the sturdiest of demonic skullsHigh TimeThe blade warps into an infernal scythe to launch enemies skyward. Hold △ to follow the launched enemy and administer the coup de graceStingerThe blade shifts into a spear shape to run enemies through in the blink of an eye. While Devil Trigger is active, the attack is more powerful, but expends the DT GaugeStinger 2A powered-up version of the Stinger that strikes enemies at a longer rangeMillion StabMorph your blade into a spear, close the distance to the enemy, and slash them to pieces.

Repeatedly tap △ for more slashesDevil Sword Dante. Devil Sword Dante Abilities AbilitiesDesctriptionDSD Combo APerform a rapid three-stage comboDSD Combo BA different take on DSD Combo A. Damage enemies behind while attacking those in frontDSD Combo CPerform a two-stage attack then launch the enemy upwards for follow-up strikes. Hold △ on the fourth stage to keep the party rockingAerial RaveTrap the enemy in a mid-air blitz of sword strikesHelm BreakerA devastating overhead attack with enough power to shatter even the sturdiest of demonic skullsHigh TimePropel enemies upward with a might sword slash. Hold △ to leap up with them for follow up attacksStingerRace toward the enemy and skewer them on your sword-point before they can react.

While Devil Trigger is active, the attack is more powerful, but expends the DT GaugeStinger 2A powered-up version of the Stinger that strikes enemies at a longer rangeMillion StabRush into the enemy's face and give them the pincushion treatment. Repeatedly tap △ for more stabsDriveThis blistering sword swing creates a shockwave that damages distant enemies. Hold △ to make it hit harderOver DriveA follow-up strike to Drive that lets fly two more shockwaves in rapid successionSwords FormationConjures four swords that automatically attack, evade, and block on your behalf.

Swords disappear after a set time. Consumes 2 units of the DT GaugeSwords Formation 2An upgrade to Swords Formation. Extends time swords can be summoned for, and shortens cooldown until they can be summoned once moreSwords Formation 3The ultimate evolution of Swords Formation. The swords can be summoned for a much longer time, and have a much shorter cooldown until they can be summoned once moreChaserYour conjured swords follow up your melee weapon strikes with automatic attacksInterceptorYour conjured swords detect nearby threats and slash automatically to keep them at bayReactorIncreases the number of times you can repeatedly jump, dash, and use Sky Star and Air TrickEscortBlocking attacks causes your conjured swords to stand guard around you, charging the Royal Gauge.

The swords will block incoming attacks, lessening the damage. Faust Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionRed ShotSpit a high-velocity stream of Red Orbs at the enemy.

Expends the Red Orbs you've collectedSet HatToss the hat, making any enemy it hits drop Red Orbs when struck with a weapon other than Dr. Taking any hits from enemies targeted by Set Hat will make you yourself lose Red OrbsMan In The RedCarpet the area around you with countless Red Orbs that will damage enemies on contact. Expends Red Orbs you've collectedHat TrickInflict damage on all enemies hit by Set Hat while absorbing Red OrbsDr.

Faust 2Increases the Orbs earned and Orbs expended while Dr. Faust is equipped. Uses more Orbs for more attack powerKing Cerberus. King Cerberus Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionCerberus Combo ALet yourself off the leash and hit enemies with this ferocious comboCerberus Combo BAnother breed of Cerberus Combo A.

Sweeps the area around you while hounding enemies out frontSwingWhirl in mid-air, slicing any nearby enemies with split-second speedCrystalSlam a chain into the ground, thrusting a massive glacial blade upward into enemiesIce AgeConjure a skin of rock-hard ice, protecting you from enemy attacksRevolverSpin violently in mid-air before crashing into the enemy, dealing major impact damage. While Devil Trigger is active, the attack is more powerful, but expends the DT GaugeRevolver 2An improved version of the Revolver combo. Gradius gaiden faq free. Longer distance, and a more violent spinLong BarrelYour weapon crackles with lightning as it stretches to full-length, slamming into a distant enemyLong Barrel AirYour weapon crackles with lightning as it stretches to full-length, sniping a distant enemy from mid-airLong RevolverYour weapon crackles with lightning as it stretches to full length, turning mid-air spins into violent attacksThunder ClapLaunches four lightning orbs that slowly chase down their targets.

Ebony & Ivory are Dante's infamous dual pistols that fire their shots rapidly. These guns are built for accuracy and speed, dealing quick damage to take down his foes. Ebony & Ivory Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionNormal ShotFire standard shots that do little damage but can be rapid-firedCharge ShotInfuse a shot with demonic power to deal greater damage. Charges automatically in Gunslinger styleCharge Shot 2An upgrade to Charge Shot.

Longer durationCharge Shot 3The ultimate evolution of Charge Shot. Even longer durationCoyote-A. Built for close range combat, Coyote-A is a shotgun modified by Dante to help in his fight against the demons. It can be quite slow but has incredibly powerful firepower in close quarter combat.

Coyote-A Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionShot ShellFire a shotgun blast that peppers enemies in a wide area, or can devastate a single enemy at close rangeCharge ShellChannel your demonic power into a solid slug shotCharge Shell 2An upgrade to Charge Shell. Faster infusion of power into the shotCharge Shell 3The ultimate evolution of the Charge Shell. Fastest infusion of power into the shotKalina Ann. A special anti-demon sword created for Nero, the Red Queen can be revved up to burst into flames - burning all enemies that get hit by its burning blade.

Blue Rose is a special revolver that shoots two bullets at the same time. It specializes in hitting long-range targets and Nero has a special 'Color Up' skill that allows this gun to hit multiple targets at once. Blue Rose Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionNormal ShotFire two bullets at once.Color UpLoad up special bullets with more power than regular bullets. Hold □ to fill up the bullet gauge, letting you fire three shots once the gauge is full.Color Up 2Pack even more power into your Color Up shots.

Hold down □ to fill up the bullet gauge, letting you fire three shots once the gauge is full.High ShotFire special bullets more powerful than your regular ammo. Multiple hits will stun the enemy. Devil BreakerSkillsOvertureFirst available Devil Breaker in-game.

Normally a four-legged beast, Shadow transforms into different forms - needles, blades, etc. To attack enemies. When Shadow is summoned, V's speed is boosted, allowing him to move around more quickly. Shadow's Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionShadow Combo AFollow up Shadow's claw attack with a series of piercing tentacle strikes.

Griffon specializes in thunder attacks that can hit long-range targets. It can also lift V and fly around with him in tow.

When V summons Nightmare, he calls upon a brutal beast with massive strength and insane durability. It can pound enemies to the ground with its fist or disintegrate foes with its high-intensity laser beams. Nightmare's Abilities AbilitiesDescriptionNightmare Combo ANightmare unleashes a brutal flurry of punches at the enemyNightmare Combo BA new combo for Nightmare, spreading his powerful blows across a wider areaDominationNightmare fires a thick laser straight ahead. Use LStick to adjust the angle slightlyStrongpointNightmare's sweeping laser strike that burns enemies over a wide areaCritical PositionNightmare sweeps a laser attack from ground to skyDesperadoNightmare swings down both fists for a hearty ground slamIllegal MoveNightmare moves instantly towards the targetWeapon - Cane.

When demons invade, the PlayStation social team answers the call. We’ve been honing our skills with Dante, Nero, and V since Devil May Cry 5 released last week. Oh, the things we’ve learned while slicing and blasting the putrid minions of Urizen.DMC5 packs in surprising gameplay depth, so use these demon-slaying tips to up your game and know where to spend those Red Orbs.Nero. The Flow of Battle – Nero’s chargeable Blue Rose gun and Royal Queen blade powerful tools you must manage in battle. Try simultaneously revving up the Red Queen’s Exceed gauge while charging up the Blue Rose’s bullets.

The resulting firepower stuns enemies, and the flaming sword dishes out pain. Breaker, Breaker – With all the tools at Nero’s disposal, don’t forget the new Devil Breakers! The Gerbera Breaker – obtained early on – deals potent shockwaves of damage that knock enemies back. The all-or-nothing Breakage attack summons a break beam of energy to devastate foes. Must-Have Nero Skills. Streak – Close the gap with this rushing attack. Split – Slash enemies to the ground from mid-air.

MAX Act – Charge up your sword mid-combo by tapping L2 in sync with swings.V. Remap Those Buttons – V’s primarily attacks via his spectral familiars, Griffon and Shadow. By default these pals are mapped to face buttons.

Tinker with remapping Griffon to a shoulder button to make it easier to execute moves that require holding buttons. Nightmare Treasures – Playing as V and see a suspicious wall or shiny collectible trapped behind a barrier? Try summoning Nightmare, who will sometimes clobber open routes to hidden goodies.

Must-Have V Skills. Guillotine (Shadow) – Shred enemies from the air for chunky damage. Blockade (Griffon) – Blast forth crackling pillars of electricity. Trigger Heart – Keep Nightmare in the fray longer.Dante.

Dante’s Many Tricks – Finally playing as Dante is rad, but his bounty of weapons and styles can make him a lot to handle. Avoid the urge to quickly buy complicated new skills and take time to practice Dante’s dual pistols, shotgun, swordplay, and melee-based weapons. Each weapon combination can be paired with a flashy combat Style like Trickster or Royal Guard, so there’s a lot to explore before digging deeper. Switch Up Styles – Remember to try Dante’s four unique styles in addition to juggling his many guns and melee weapons.

The Swordmaster and Gunslinger Styles have signature moves associated with each weapon (break dance with Balrog or brandish a shotgun like nunchucks. Mix and match!. Must-Have Dante Skills. Stinger — Perfect for reaching far-off baddies. Ari Hike — Double jump to reach hidden areas. Trigger Heart — Stay in Devil Trigger mode longer.Above all, have fun! Don’t put too much performance pressure on your first DMC5 run (grades aren’t everything).

Missions can be replayed at any time, and unlockable difficulty modes present more opportunities to hone your skills. Your weapons and purchased abilities even carry over into other difficulty modes. Good luck, and stay stylish!