Read this guide to learn all about the controls and combos you can do in Devil May Cry 5 (DMC 5)! Included here are a controls breakdown and combo list per character for the PlayStation 4 (PS4).
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General Controls for DMC 5
The following are the default controls for Devil May Cry 5 for the PlayStation 4. They are fully customizable from the settings menu and are used across all playable characters.
DMC5 Controls List
| Button | Move |
|---|---|
| L1 | Break Away |
| L2 | Exceed |
| R1 | Lock-On |
| Touchpad | Taunt / Provocation |
| Options | Pause |
| △ | Melee Attack |
| ☐ | Gun Attack |
| ◯ | Devil Breaker |
| X | Jump |
| L Joystick | Move |
| L3 | Change Lock On |
| R | Camera |
| R3 | Reset Camera |
Nero - All Moves List
Check Out The Nero Gameplay Guide!Abilities
| Move | Command & Desc |
|---|---|
| Wall Jump | During a jump, press X near a wall Jump again by pushing off a wall |
| Speed | Hold L Joystick in any direction Keep holding L Joystick in the same direction to build up speed into a full sprint. |
| Table Hopper | While on the ground, just before an attack hits, press R1+L joystick horizontally + X Evade an enemy attack with a slight movement of the body, allowing for easier counter-attacks. |
| Table Hopper 2 | After executing Table Hopper, press R1+L joystick + X Evade in any direction after a Table Hopper. |
| Table Hopper 3 | After executing Table Hopper 2, press R1+L joystick + X An even more effective evasive maneuver that expands upon what you have learned before. |
| Wire Snatch 2 | Press R1+◯ An upgrade to Wire Snatch with a longer reach. |
| Wire Snatch 3 | Press R1+◯ The final Wire Snatch upgrade, extending the wire reach even farther. |
| Air Hike | During a jump, press X Concentrate demonic power into the area under your feet to perform a double jump that can reach higher locations. |
| Enemy Step | In mid-air, press X near an enemy In mid-air, use an enemy as a stepping stone to execute a double jump. |
| EX Provocation | Press and hold L3 + Touchpad A special taunt given only to those who paid a heavy price. Increases Stylish Rank more than a normal taunt. |
Blue Rose
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Normal Shot | Press ☐ Fire two bullets at once |
| Color Up | Press and hold ☐, then release when your left arm glows Load 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 2 | Press and hold ☐, then release when your left arm glows Pack even more power into your Color Up shots. Hold ☐ to fill up the Bullet Gauge, letting you fire three shots once the gauge is full |
| Color Up 3 | Press and hold ☐, then release when your left arm glows The final upgrade to Color Up, cramming explosive power into your special bullets. Hold ☐ to fill up the Bullet Gauge, letting you fire three shots once the gauge is full |
| High Shot | Press ☐ with stock in the Bullet Gauge Fire special bullets more powerful than your regular ammo. Multiple hits will stun the enemy |
| Charge Shot | Press and hold ☐, then release when your left arm begins to glow. Channel the power from your body into the Blue Rose to fire powerful shots that sends foes flying. Hold ☐ while attacking to build up charge. |
| Charge Shot 2 | Press and hold ☐, then release when your left arm begins grows stronger. A powered up version of Charge Shot, packing more pain into each bullet. |
| Charge Shot 3 | Press and hold ☐, then release when your left arm has reached its peak The strongest version of Charge Shot. These demonic bullets run wild inside an enemy's body, detonating after a certain period of time. |
Red Queen
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Red Queen Combo A | While on the ground, press △-△-△-△ A quick and dirty 4-hit sword combo |
| Red Queen Combo B | While on the ground, press △, then △ and tap △ repeatedly A series of heavy blows deal massive damage to anything unlucky enough to get in the way |
| Red Queen Combo C | While on the ground, press △-△, then △-△-△-△ A flashy sword combo versatile enough to lay out unsuspecting foes over a wider area |
| Red Queen Combo D | While on the ground, press △-△-△, then △ A brutal series of strikes culminating in a powerful final blow |
| Roulette Spin | In mid-air, press △-△, then △ Spin the Red Queen's blade in mid-air, cutting up enemies. This attack will allow you to gain a little altitude |
| Aerial Combo | In mid-air, press △-△-△ A series of mid-air sword slashes |
| Shuffle | While on the ground, R1+L joystick back to forward +△ After avoiding an attack by backstepping, rush forward and counter with a fast powerful blow |
| Payline | In mid-air, press R1+L joystick forward + △ A swift mid-air strike that exploits an enemy's weak point. Brushes off enemy attacks when activated |
| Hard Way | While on the ground, hold and release △ A swift strike that exploits an enemy's weak point. Brushes off enemy attacks when activated |
| High Roller | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back+△ Cleave into an enemy, launching them skyward. Continue holding △ to follow the enemy into the air |
| EX High Roller | When the Ex-Gauge is powered: While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back+△ High Roller powered-up by the Red Queen's Exceed system. Revolutions increase depending on the Ex-Gauge level |
| Streak | While on the ground, R1+L joystick forward+△ A magnificent rushing attack that sweeps up surrounding enemies |
| Streak 2 | While on the ground, R1+L joystick forward+△ An improved Streak attack with greatly extended range |
| Ex Streak | When the Ex-Gauge is powered: While on the ground, press R1+L joystick forward+△ Streak powered-up by the Red Queen's Exceed system. Revolutions increase depending on the Ex-Gauge level |
| Split | In the Mid Air, press R1+L joystick back+△ A violent descending slash that slams through an enemy and splits them right down the middle |
| Double Down | When the Ex-Gauge is powered: In mid-air, press R1+L joystick back+△ The propellant ignited on the blade of the Red Queen by the Exceed system powers the weapon downwards, eviscerating the enemy. The attack area increases depending on the Ex-Gauge level |
| Calibur | In mid-air, press R1+L joystick forward+△ Streak towards your foe in mid-air and strike with a heavy blow |
| Ex-Calibur | When the Ex-Gauge is powered: In mid-air, press R1+L joystick forward+△ A version of Calibur powered by the Red Queen's Exceed system, increasing its distance depending on the Ex-Gauge level |
Exceed
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Exceed | Press and hold L2 several times until the Ex-Gauge is filled Unleash powerful attacks by igniting propellant in the blade. Consume one stock of Ex-Gauge to use level 1 Exceed moves |
| Exceed 2 | Press and hold L2 several times until the Ex-Gauge is filled An upgrade to the Exceed system. Consume two stoks of the Ex-Gauge to use level 2 Exceed moves |
| Exceed 3 | Press and hold L2 several times until the Ex-Gauge is filled The final upgrade to the Exceed System. Consume three stocks of the Ex-Gauge to use level 3 Exceed moves |
| Ex-Act | Press L2 after an attack Activate Exceed after an attack to fill one stock of your Exceed gauge. If your timing is off, you only gain a small amount of charge |
| MAX-Act | Press L2 immediately after an attack Right after an attack, activate Exceed with perfect timing to max out your Exceed Gauge |
Devil Bringer
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Showdown | When Devil Trigger is active: While on the ground, press R1+L joystick forward + △ + ◯ An incredibly powerful series of strikes with the Red Queen and your demonic arms |
| Maximum Bet | When Devil Trigger is active: While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back+ △ + ◯ Demonic arms and the Red Queen combine to blow through enemies like a powerful wind. Holding then releasing △ + ◯ will increase its attack strength |
| Flap Top | After jumping, hold X in mid-air Twist your body into the air and unfurl your demonic arms for a second jump. Hold X to extend your air time |
Devil Breaker
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Break Age | With a Devil Breaker equipped: Press and hold ◯ then release when your right arm sparks with more power Unleash the power of your equipped Devil Breaker to perform a devastating attack. The sheer power of this technique will destroy any arm you currently have equipped, as will taking any damage while holding down ◯ |
| Break Away | With a Devil Breaker equipped: Press and hold L1 Rip off your current Devil Breakers to create an explosion of energy held within. Use this to quickly escape from damage |
| Scapegoat | Press ◯, or get attack while holding ◯ with a devil breaker equipped Attacks won't stagger you while using a Devil Breaker, or while activating Break Age. However, taking too much damage will destroy your current arm |
| Battery | With Overture equipped: press ◯ Fire an electric burst from the palm of Overture. The direction changes depending on the state of the enemy |
| Exploder | With Overture equipped: Press and hold ◯, then release after your right arm sparks with more power Overload the energy inside Overture to turn it into a bomb. Shove it into an enemy and it explodes after a set amount of time. Multiple units can be placed at once. Follow up with a bullet or other attacks to detonate it manually |
| Jocky | With Gerbera equipped: Press ◯ or L Joystick + ◯ Release a shockwave from the palm of the Gerbera. Press ◯ to attack in front of you. This attack can negate or reflect enemy projectiles. Press the ◯ + L Joystick to change the shockwave into thrust to move around |
| Stamen Ray / Petal Ray | With Gerbera equipped: Press and hold ◯, then release after your right arm sparks with more power While on the ground, Stamen Ray unleashes a powerful blast. In mid-air, Petal Ray will gather shockwaves in your fingertips for a more penetrating laser. Ricochets off of walls and floors around you |
| Jet Gadget | With Punch Line equipped: Hold ◯ during aerial recover to ride it. Perform various maneuvers with ☐, △, ◯, X Launches the Punch Line like a rocket. Press ◯ after launch to call it back, then hold ◯ when it returns to ride it. Press ☐, △, or ◯ while riding it to do tricks, drop off with X, and blow it up with L1. You can ride it longer at higher Stylish Ranks |
| Boost Knuckle | With Punch Line equipped: Press and hold ◯, then release after your right arm sparks with more power Unleash the Punch Line's propulsion potential in a haymaker punch. Even larger enemies will be knocked back by a clean hit |
Dante - All Moves List
Check Out The Dante Gameplay Guide Here!Abilities
| Move | Command & Desc |
|---|---|
| Kick Jump | During a jump, press X near a wall Jump again by pushing off of a wall |
| Speed | Hold L Joystick in any direction Keep holding L Joystick in the same direction to build up speed into a full sprint. |
| Air Hike | During a jump, press X Concentrate demonic power into the area under your feet to perform a double jump that can reach higher locations. |
| Devil Trigger | Press L1 Unleash the demon within and transform into a fearsome devil form. Depletes the DT Gauge. Raises attack, defense and speed while activated and restores vitality over time |
| Glider | While Devil Trigger is active: In mid-air, hold X Spread your wings and glide. To change direction, tilt L Joystick while gliding |
| Enemy Step | In mid-air, press X near an enemy In mid-air, use an enemy as a stepping stone to execute a double jump. |
| EX Provocation | Press and hold L3 + Touchpad A special taunt given only to those who paid a heavy price. Increases Stylish Rank more than a normal taunt. |
Rebellion
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Rebellion Combo A | While on the ground, press △ - △ - △ Perform a rapid three-stage combo |
| Rebellion Combo B | While on the ground, press △, then △ - △ A riff on Rebellion Combo A. Damage enemies behind while attacking those in front |
| Helm Breaker | In min-air, press △ A devastating overhead attack with enough power to shatter even the sturdiest of skill bones |
| High Time | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back + △ Lunge forward and send the enemy into the air. Hold △ to join the enemy in the air for quick follow-up slices |
| Stinger | While on the ground, R1+L joystick forward +△ A high-speed lunge attack toward the enemy that skewers them through the middle. While Devil Trigger is active, the attack is more powerful but expends the DT gauge |
| Stinger 2 | While on the ground, R1+L joystick forward +△ A powered up version of the classic piercing attack. Has longer range than the original |
| Million Stab | After executing a Stinger, release L joystick and hold △ Rush in to stab the enemy with blinding speed. Repeatedly tap △ for more stabs. |
Devil Sword Sparda
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Sparda Combo A | While on the ground, press △ - △ - △ Perform a rapid three-stage combo |
| Sparda Combo B | While on the ground, press △, then △ - △ A remix of Sparda Combo A. Damage enemies behind while attacking those in front |
| Helm Breaker | In min-air, press △ A devastating overhead attack with enough power to shatter even the sturdiest of skill bones |
| High Time | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back + △ Lunge forward and send the enemy into the air. Hold △ to join the enemy in the air for quick follow-up slices |
| Stinger | While on the ground, R1+L joystick forward +△ The 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 gauge |
| Stinger 2 | While on the ground, R1+L joystick forward +△ A powered up version of the Stinger that strikes enemies at a longer range |
| Million Stab | After executing a Stinger, release L joystick and hold △ Morph your blade into a spear, close the distance to the enemy and slash them to pieces. Repeatedly tap △ for more slashes. |
Devil Sword Dante
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| DSD Combo A | While on the ground, press △ - △ - △ Perform a rapid three-stage combo |
| DSD Combo B | While on the ground, press △, then △ - △ A different take on DSD Combo A. Damage enemies behind while attacking those in front |
| DSD Combo C | While on the ground, press △ - △, then △ - △ Perform a two-stage attack then launch the enemy upwards for follow-up strikes. Hold △ on the fourth stage to keep the party rocking |
| Aerial Rave | In mid-air, press △ - △ - △ - △ Trap the enemy in a mid-air blitz of sword strikes |
| Helm Breaker | In min-air, press △ A devastating overhead attack with enough power to shatter even the sturdiest of skill bones |
| High Time | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back + △ Propel enemies upward with a mighty sword slash. Hold △ to leap up with them for follow up attacks |
| Stinger | While on the ground, R1+L joystick forward +△ Race towards 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 gauge |
| Stinger 2 | While on the ground, R1+L joystick forward +△ A powerful version of the Stinger that strikes enemies at a longer range |
| Million Stab | After executing a Stinger, release L joystick and hold △ Rush into the enemy's face and give them a pincushion treatment. Repeatedly tap △ for more slashes. |
| Drive | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back to forward + △ This blistering sword swing creates a shockwave that damages distant enemies. Hold △ to make it hit harder |
| Over Drive | After executing a Drive, press △ immediately after the shockwave. A follow up strike to Drive that lets fly two more shockwaves in rapid succession |
| Swords Formation | Hold △ and release once the blade glows brighter Conjures four swords that automatically attack, evade. and block on your behalf. Swords disappear after a set time. Conjures 2 units of the DT gauge |
| Swords Formation 2 | Hold △ and release once the blade glows brighter An upgrade to the Swords Formation. Extends time swords can be summoned for, and shortens cooldown until they can be summoned once more |
| Swords Formation 3 | Hold △ and release once the blade glows brighter The 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 more |
| Chaser | Change to Swordmaster style while in Devil Trigger, or while Swords Formation is activated Your conjured swords follow up your melee weapon strikes with automatic attacks |
| Interceptor | Change to Gunslinger style while in Devil Trigger, or while Swords Formation is activated Your conjured swords detect nearby threats and slash automatically to keep them at bay |
| Reactor | Change to Trickster style while in Devil Trigger, or while Swords Formation is activated Increases the number of times you can repeatedly jump, dash, and use Sky Star and Air Trick |
| Escort | Change to Royalguard style while in Devil Trigger, or while Swords Formation is activated Blocking attacks causes your conjured swords to stand guard around you, charging the Royal Gauge. The swords will block incoming attacks, lessening the damage |
Balrog
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Mode Change | Press R1 + L joystick back + △ Switches between the rapid punches of Blow Mode and the punishing kicks of Kick Mode. The moves at your disposal differ depending on the mode |
| Light Blow | In Blow Mode: While on the ground, press △ Perform an agile punch combo |
| Feather Combo | In Blow Mode: In mid-air, press △ - △ Perform a rapid three-hit aerial combo |
| Switch Kick | In Blow Mode: Press R1+L joystick back + △ Cut loose with a kick as you switch from Blow Mode to Kick Mode |
| Heavy Jolt | In Blow Mode: While on the ground, press R1 + L joystick forward + △ Quickly dash inside the enemy's defenses and leave them reeling with a massive strike |
| Welter Move | In Blow Mode: Hold △ after an attack Ride your own momentum after an attack to keep yourself clear of enemy counters. Tilt L joystick left or right to dodge in that direction |
| Bantam Revenge | In Blow Mode: When moving left or right during Welter Move, press △ Execute a counter in the direction you dodged with Welter Move. Slip through enemy attacks and lay on the pain |
| Balrog Combo A | In Kick Mode: While on the ground, press △ - △ - △ Whip yourself into a spin to deliver a whirlwind of three hard kicks |
| Balrog Combo B | In Kick Mode: While on the ground, press △ - △, then △ - △ - △ - △ -△ A stylish Balrog Combo A spin-off. Your high speed spin kicks will pull in nearby enemies for more punishment |
| Friction | In Kick Mode: In mid-air, press △ Slam downward with a powerful kick from mid-air |
| Switch Blow | press R1+L joystick back + △ Let rip with a punch attack as you switch from Kick Mode to Blow Mode |
| Fly Dragon | In Blow Mode: After executing a Heavy Jolt, press R1+L joystick forward + △ After charging forward with Heavy Jolt, send out your left fist to pound enemies into the air |
| Updraft | In Kick Mode: While on the ground, press R1+L joystick forward + △ A high-flying flip kick that launches enemies upward. Great for intercepting airborne foes |
| Heat Up | In Kick Mode: Hold △ after an attack Dazzle the dance floor and trigger Ignition. You take additional damage while Heat Up is active |
| Rolling Blaze | Press X Jumping discharges a blast wave that damages nearby enemies |
Cavaliere
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Gear Wheel | Activated on attack impact Land this attack to drag the enemy into the spinning wheel, dealing combo damage |
| Low Gear | Press any button during Gear Wheel While Gear Wheel is active, press another button for this follow-up attack |
| Top Gear | Press any button while your weapon glows during Gear Wheel While Gear Wheel is active, wait for the weapon to glow before pressing another button for a quick follow-up attack |
| Overtop Gear | Press any button just as an attack finishes during Gear Wheel While Gear Wheel is active, press another button just as the attack finishes to trigger a much quicker and more powerful follow-up attack |
| Cavaliere Combo A | While on the ground, press △ - △ - △ Ride 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 Gauge |
| Air Cavaliere Combo A | In mid-air press △ - △ A two-stage combo attack whirling your twin Cavaliere in mid-air. Activates Gear Wheel. If using Swordmaster style, you can change into Air Cavaliere Combo B during the combo |
| Cross Line | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick forward + △ Cross over your twin Cavaliere for a devastating slam attack. Activates Gear Wheel |
| Slipstream | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back to forward + △ Ride 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 step |
| Slipstream 2 | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back to forward + △ An upgrade to the Slipstream pincer attack. Lengthens your movement distance before the strike |
| Highside | In mid-air, press R1+L joystick back + △ This high velocity attack ramps you skyward after the enemy you hit. Activates Gear Wheel |
| Braking | In mid-air, press R1+L joystick forward + △ Drag airborne enemies into the spinning wheels and dive into a backbreaking ground impact. Activates Gear Wheel |
| Idling | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back + △-△-△ Send enemies flying with blows from your twin Cavaliere |
King Cerberus
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Cerberus Combo A | While on the ground, press △ - △ - △ -△ - △ Let yourself off the the leash and hit enemies with this ferocious combo |
| Cerberus Combo B | While on the ground, press △ - △, then △ -△ Another breed of Cerberus Combo A. Sweeps the area around you while pounding enemies out front |
| Swing | In mid-air, press △ Whirl in mid-air, slicing any nearby enemies with split second speed |
| Crystal | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back + △ Slam a chain into the ground, thrusting a massive glacial blade upward into enemies |
| Revolver | Press R1+L joystick forward + △ Spin 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 gauge |
| Revolver 2 | Press R1+L joystick forward + △ An improved version of the Revolver combo. Longer distance and a more violent spin |
| Long Barrel | Hold △ until electrified. On the ground, release △ Your weapon crackles with lightning as it stretches to full length, slamming into a distant enemy |
| Long Barrel Air | Hold △ until electrified. Release △ in mid-air Your weapon crackles with lightning as it stretches to full length, sniping a distant enemy from mid-air |
| Ice Age | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back to forward + △ Conjure a skin of rock-hard ice, protecting you from enemy attacks |
| Long Revolver | Hold △ until electrified. Press R1+L joystick forward, then release △ Your weapon crackles with lightning as it stretches to full length, turning mid-air spins into violent attacks |
| Thunder Clap | Hold △ until electrified. While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back, then release △ Launches four lightning orbs that slowly chase down their targets |
Ebony and Ivory
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Normal Shot | Press ☐ Fire standard shots to do little damage but can be rapid-fired |
| Charge Shot | Press and hold ☐, then release when your both arms glow brighter. Infuse a shot with demonic power to deal greater damage. Charges automatically in Gunslinger style |
| Charge Shot 2 | Press and hold ☐, then release when your both arms glow brighter. An upgrade to Charge Shot. Longer duration. |
| Charge Shot 3 | Press and hold ☐, then release when your both arms glow brighter. The ultimate evolution of Charge Shot. Even longer duration |
Coyote-A
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Shot Shell | Press ☐ Fire a shotgun blast that peppers enemies in a wide area, or can devastate a single enemy at close range |
| Charge Shell | Press and hold ☐, then release when your right arm glows brighter Channel your demonic power into a solid slug shot |
| Charge Shell 2 | Press and hold ☐, then release when your right arm glows brighter An upgrade to Charge Shell. Faster infusion of power into the shot |
| Charge Shell 3 | Press and hold ☐, then release when your both arms glow brighter. The ultimate evolution of the Charge Shell. Fastest infusion of power into the shot |
Kalina Ann
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Howitzer Shot | With Kalina Ann equipped: Press ☐ Launch a missile with an explosive payload |
| High Explosive | While on the ground, hold ☐ then release when sparks fly from Kalina Ann Launch a powered up missile packed with high explosive |
Dr. Faust
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Red Shot | Press and hold ☐ Spit a high velocity stream of Red Orbs at the enemy. Expends the Red Orbs you've collected |
| Set Hat | Press R1+L joystick forward + ☐ Toss the hat, making any enemy it hits drop Red Orbs when struck with a weapon other than Dr. Faust. Taking any hits from enemies targeted by Set Hat will make you yourself lose Red Orbs |
| Main In The Red | Press R1+L joystick back + ☐ then R1+L joystick back + ☐ again to finish Carpet the area around you with countless Red Orbs that will damage enemies on contact. Expends the Red Orbs you've collected |
| Hat Trick | After executing a Set Hat or Mad Hatter, press ☐ right when you catch the hat Inflict damage on all enemies hit by Set Hat while absorbing Red Orbs |
Trickster Style
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Dash | While on the ground, press L joystick + ◯ Dash in any direction (tilt L joystick) and evade enemy attacks |
| Sky Star | In mid-air, press L joystick + ◯ Focus your demonic power into a temporary mid-air platform then move horizontally in any direction (tilt L joystick) |
| Flipper | Press ◯ while being sent flying by an enemy attack Right yourself quickly after being sent flying by an enemy attack |
| Mustang | After executing a Dash, run into an enemy while holding ◯ Dash toward an enemy and kick off them to launch yourself upward |
| Mustang Air | After executing a Sky Star, run into an enemy while holding ◯ Dash towards an enemy with Sky Star and use their body to come back down. Make the enemy your personal staircase back down to the ground |
| Air Trick | Press R1+L joystick forward + ◯ Dash above an enemy's head and appear in mid-air |
| Ground Trick | Press R1+L joystick back to forward + ◯ Dashdownward toward an enemy and appear on the ground |
Swordmaster Style
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Prop | With Rebellion equipped: While on the ground, press ◯ Whip Rebellion around in a high-rev spin, launching the enemy upward |
| Aerial Rave | With Rebellion equipped: In mid-air, press ◯ - ◯ - ◯ - ◯ Trap the enemy in a mid-air blitz of sword strikes |
| Shredder | With Rebellion equipped: While on the ground, press ◯ after executing a Prop Follow up a prop by thrusting your spinning a blade forward to slice the enemy. Hold ◯ to extend duration |
| Prop | With Sparda Equipped: While on the ground, press ◯ With the blade warped into an infernal scythe, throttle it up into a high-rev spin that'll launch the enemy upward |
| Aerial Rave | With Sparda equipped: In mid-air, press ◯ - ◯ - ◯ - ◯ Trap the enemy in a mid-air blitz of sword strikes |
| Shredder | With Sparda equipped: While on the ground, press ◯ after executing a Prop Follow up a prop by thrusting your scythe-shaped blade forward to slice the enemy. Hold ◯ to extend duration |
| Four Handed | With Dante equipped: Press ◯ A multi-hit attack using conjured swords |
| Four Handed | With Dante equipped: Press ◯ A multi-hit attack using conjured swords |
| High Time | With Dante equipped: Press R1+L joystick back + ◯ Use conjured swords to send the enemy soaring skyward |
| Stingers | With Dante equipped: Press R1+L joystick forward + ◯ Launch conjured swords at high speeds to pierce the enemy |
| Middle Break | With Balrog equipped in Blow Mode: While on the ground, press ◯ Spin up a high velocity punch attack that slams into the enemy with powerful cyclone winds |
| Cruiser Dive | With Balrog equipped in Blow Mode: In mid-air, press ◯ Deliver a brutal falling punch to a grounded enemy, coupled with an earthshaking shockwave that'll leave nearby enemies reeling |
| Minimum Dragon | With Balrog equipped in Blow Mode: While on the ground, R1+L joystick forward + ◯ Penetrate the enemy's defenses with a defiant uppercut that'll launch them skyward |
| Rising Dragon | With Balrog equipped in Blow Mode: After executing Minimum Dragon, tap ◯ repeatedly Focus your power into your fist, then release an uppercut so strong, it'll launch you like a missile |
| Break Spiral | With Balrog equipped in Kick Mode: While on the ground, press ◯ Spin around lightning fast to deliver attacks over a wide area. Extend your spin by tapping ◯ repeatedly, and move around during the spin with L joystick |
| Firestorm | With Balrog equipped in Kick Mode: In mid-air, press ◯ Go from a spin into a speedy one-two kick combo that launches enemies into the air |
| Flint Wheel | With Balrog equipped in Kick Mode: While on the ground, press R1+L joystick back + ◯ Make the battlefield your playground, back flipping to get around enemies |
| Cavaliere Combo B | With Cavaliere equipped: While on the ground, press ◯ - ◯ - ◯ Race your transformed motorcycle through the tight turns of a rapid combo. Gear Wheel is active during the first and second stages. You can chain into Cavaliere Combo A during the combo |
| Air Cavaliere Combo B | With Cavaliere equipped: In mid-air, press ◯ - ◯ - ◯ Spin your bike mid-air and slam into enemies in an incredible stunt. Gear Wheel is active during the first and second stages. You can chain into Air Cavaliere Combo A during the combo |
| Full Throttle | With Cavaliere equipped: While on the ground, press R1+L joystick forward + ◯ Straddle your motorcycle and twist the throttle, running down enemies with the spikes extending from the front. While Devil Trigger is active, the attack is more powerful, but expends the DT gauge |
Gunslinger Style
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Ebony Shot | With Ebony & Ivory equipped: While on the ground, press ◯ Fire a high-powered shot that's likely to stagger enemies |
| Auto Charge (E) | With Ebony & Ivory equipped: While on the ground, press ◯ once Dante's left arm glows brighter Auto-charges your demonic power, adding explosive power to your bullets |
| Auto Charge 2 (E) | With Ebony & Ivory equipped: While on the ground, press ◯ once Dante's left arm glows brighter A powered up version of Auto Charge (E). Takes less time to reach full charge |
| Ivory Shot | With Ebony & Ivory equipped: While on the ground, press ☐ Fires a three-round burst of low damage shots that place firing speed above stopping power |
| Auto Charge (I) | With Ebony & Ivory equipped: While on the ground, press ☐ once Dante's right arm glows brighter Auto-charges your demonic power, adding piercing capabilities to your bullets |
| Auto Charge 2 (I) | With Ebony & Ivory equipped: While on the ground, press ☐ once Dante's right arm glows brighter A powered up version of Auto Charge (I). Takes less time to reach full charge |
| Rainstorm | With Ebony & Ivory equipped: In mid-air, press ◯ Revolve in mid-air and shower the ground below in a storm of bullets. Hold ◯ to shoot straight down |
| Fireworks | With Coyote-A equipped: While on the ground, tap ◯ repeatedly Twirl your shotgun like a nunchaku, shooting as you go |
| Fireworks Air | With Coyote-A equipped: In mid-air, press ◯ Trigger the spinning shotgun technique Fireworks in mid-air |
| Backslide | With Coyote-A equipped: While on the ground, press R1 + L joystick back + ◯ While locked into an enemy, quickly fire a shot at the enemy behind you |
| Multiple | With Kalina Ann equipped: While on the ground, press ◯ Automatically lock on to multiple enemies and launch a storm of homing missiles |
| Blaster | With Kalina Ann equipped: In mid-air, press ◯ Fire a cannon blast straight downward |
| Mad Hatter | With Dr. Faust equipped: Press ◯ Send your Orb-bladed hat spinning around you, striking multiple enemies as it flies. Enemies hit by this attack will discharge Red Orbs on subsequent strikes from weapons other than Dr. Faust |
| Magic Hat | With Dr. Faust equipped: Press R1 + L joystick back + ◯ then ☐ after activation The hat floats around Dante, unleashing its Red Shot attack like a turret. Expends Red Orbs. Execute the same command after the activation to call the hat attack |
Royal Guard Style
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Block | While on the ground, press ◯ Blocks enemy attacks and neutralizes damage while filling the Royal Gauge. This technique expends the DT gauge each time it is activated. While blocking, you can move around with L joystick |
| Air Block | In mid-air, press ◯ Activates a mid-air version of Block, neutralizing damage and filling the Royal Gauge. This technique expends the DT gauge each time it is activated. |
| Royal Guard | Just as an enemy attacks, press ◯ Blocks an enemy attack as close as possible to defend without expending the DT Gauge. Fills the Royal Gauge more than a standard Block |
| Release | While on the ground, press R1+L joystick forward + ◯ Release the energy built up in your Royal Gauge, dealing massive damage to enemies |
| Air Release | In mid-air, press R1+L joystick forward + ◯ Release the energy built up in your Royal Gauge in mid-air, dealing massive damage to enemies |
| Royal Release | Just as an enemy attacks, press R1+ L joystick forward + ◯ Draw in an enemy attack before releasing the energy built up in your Royal Gauge to deliver a tremendous blast of damage |
Sin Devil Trigger
| Move | Command & Desc. |
|---|---|
| Accumulate | In human or devil form, hold L1 Expend the DT gauge and charge the SDT Gauge |
| SDT Combo | Press △ - △ - △ Perform a crushing three-stage combo attack that unleashes the full power of the devil sword Dante |
| The Ombra | Press ☐ Energy blasts from your palms slam into the enemy with terrific force |
| Air Raid | During a jump, press X while falling Spread your wings and hover in the air. Tilt L joystick to move while hovering, or press X to fold your wings and fall to earth |
| Advent | Press ◯ Move at hyper speed, reaching the enemy in the blink of an eye |
| Sin Stinger | Press R1+L joystick forward + △ Charge into the enemy surround by the whirlwind of Swords Formation. Tears through any enemy, leaving tattered shreds in your wake. Hold △ to keep the attack going |
| Judgement | Press △ + ◯ Unleash all of your power at once, bathing nearby enemies in lethal damage. Expends all of your SDT Gauge |
| Sin Inferno | Press R1+L joystick back + △ Slam a thunderous punch into the ground, making the fires of hell erupt around you and launch any nearby enemies into the air |
| Demolition | Press and holdL2 Grab an enemy and trigger a blast from within, shattering the enemy with raw explosive power |
| The Luce | Press and hold R2 Focus energy into your outstretched wings and raze the earth with a laser barrage. Hold R2 to keep the attack going |
| Quadruple S | While transformed into Sin Devil Trigger form with Stylish Rank SSS, press and hold L1 when the SDT Gauge glows When transformed into Sin Devil Trigger with Stylish Rank SSS, press L1 while the SDT Gauge is glowing to disengage your transformation. This allows you to unleash your Sin Devil Trigger power for a moment and attack |
V - All Moves List
Check Out The V Gameplay Guide!Abilities
| Move | Command & Desc |
|---|---|
| Quickplay | Continue holding L Joystick in the same direction Utilize Shadow's celerity for high-speed movement. Cannot be activated in battle or while Shadow is stalemated |
| Promotion | While Nightmare is active: Press L1+◯, or X in the air near Nightmare to mount. Press L1 + X or X in the air to dismount Ride atop the demonic beast Nightmare |
| Enemy Step | In mid-air, press X near an enemy In mid-air, use an enemy as a stepping stone to execute a double jump. |
| EX Provocation | Press and hold L3 + Touchpad A special taunt given only to those who paid a heavy price. Increases Stylish Rank more than a normal taunt. |
Cane
| Move | Command & Desc |
|---|---|
| Checkmate | Press ◯ Finish off dying enemies |
| Gambit | Press R1 + ◯ A teleportation technique. Throw your cane at a target to appear next to them. Using this move to a dying enemy will kill them instantly |
| Touch And Move | Press ◯ the moment you finish off an enemy with Checkmate Teleport to the next target the moment you finish off the enemy in front of you |
| Promotion | While Nightmare is active: Press R1+ rotate L joystick once + ◯ Rain down demonic canes from on high finishing off all dying enemies in the area at once. Expends the DT gauge |
Griffon
| Move | Command & Desc |
|---|---|
| Bullet | Press ☐ Shoot balls of lightning from Griffon's maw |
| Blockade | Hold and release ☐ Use Griffon's power to launch a pillar of lightning at foes |
| Blockade 2 | Hold ☐ longer, then release Power up Blockade to summon three pillars of lightning at once |
| Blockade 3 | Hold ☐ as long as possible, then release The strongest version of Blockade, calling five pillars of lightning into the battlefield |
| Round Robin | Press R1 + L joystick back + ☐ Move Griffon near V and unleash electric strikes across the area |
| Round Robin 2 | Press R1 + L joystick back + hold and release ☐ This Round Robin upgrade rains even more electric strikes on foes in the area |
| Round Robin 3 | Press R1 + L joystick back + hold ☐ longer, then release The strongest version of Round Robin, pouring even more electric strikes |
| Flank Attack | Press R1 + L joystick forward + ☐ Griffon charges at enemies, launching them into the air |
| Double Check | Press R1 + L joystick back to forward + ☐ Use Griffon's power to fire an electric shock that slams into enemies |
Shadow
| Move | Command & Desc |
|---|---|
| Shadow Combo A | While on the ground, press △ - △ - △ Follow up Shadow's claw attack with a series of piercing tentacle strikes. Automatically becomes an air attack for airborne targets |
| Shadow Combo B | While on the ground, press △, then △-△ An extra combo for Shadow, knocking away enemies with a swing of his tail and rending them with enormous fangs |
| Shadow Combo C | While on the ground, press △ - △, then tap △ repeatedly A combo to follow up Shadow's claw attack, changing his neck into a whip to flay nearby foes |
| Breakthrough | Press R1 + L joystick forward + △ Shadow dives into the ground and dashes ahead, attacking with tentacles as it moves |
| Hedgehog | While on the ground, hold and release △ Shadow transforms into spikes that jut out in all directions to attack |
| Hedgehog 2 | While on the ground, press and hold △ The upgrade to Hedgehog adds needles that erupt from the ground behind Shadow |
| Arbiter | While on the ground, press R1 + L joystick back + △ Shadow's tail transforms into an axe to launch foes. Hold △ to have him follow enemies into the air |
| Bayonet | In mid-air, press △ Shadow changes his whole body into a spinning blade, striking enemies with a spin attack |
| Guillotine | In mid-air, press R1 + L joystick forward or back + △ A spinning charge attack that transforms Shadow's body. Press press R1 + L joystick forward for diving or R1 + L joystick back for a drop attack |
| Skewer | While on the ground, press R1 + L joystick back to forward + △ Shadow transforms his head into a needle to stab at enemies. V can even stand on the needle during this attack. |
Nightmare
| Move | Command & Desc |
|---|---|
| Nightmare Combo A | During Promotion: While on the ground, Press ◯ - ◯ - ◯ Nightmare unleashes a brutal flurry of punches at the enemy |
| Nightmare Combo B | During Promotion: While on the ground, Press ◯ - Press ◯, then tap Press ◯ repeatedly A new combo for Nightmare, spreading his powerful blows across a wider area |
| Strongpoint | During Promotion: While on the ground, press R1 + L joystick forward + ◯ Nightmare's sweeping laser strike that burns enemies over a wide area |
| Critical Position | After Strongpoint is activated, press and hold ◯ Nightmare's sweeps a laser attack from ground to sky |
| Desperado | During Promotion: In mid-air, press ◯ Nightmare swings down both fists for a heart ground slam |
| Illegal Move | During Promotion: While on the ground, press R1 + L joystick back to forward (or forward twice) Nightmare moves instantly towards the target |
| Domination | Hold ◯ during Illegal Move Nightmare fires a thick laser straight ahead. Use L joystick to adjust the angle slightly |
How to Unlock Moves
Moves are Bought from Nico's Shop
Moves can be purchased from Nico's Portable Shop for red orbs. From her van, you can buy moves and customize the moves list for Dante, Nero, and V.
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