Check out this Devil May Cry 5 (DMC5) guide on how to get and farm Red Orbs! Including info on best farming methods and recommended use of Red Orbs.
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How To Get & Farm Red Orbs
Red Orbs Farming Method Summary
| Method | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Break Red Orb chunk | ★★★ |
| Defeat enemies | ★★★ |
| Finish mission with high Style rank | ★★・ |
| Search map for hidden orbs | ★★・ |
| Turn off Auto-Assist | ★★・ |
| Purchase in platform's store | ★・・ |
Break Red Orb Chunks
Red Orb chunks can normally be found throughout the game. Destroying these will drop a few amount of Red Orbs to add to what you already have in your inventory.
Find & Destroy Red Orb Trees
In the game, be sure to destroy any of the Red Orb trees that you locate. These contain much more Red Orbs than the chunks you find along the way.
Defeat Enemies
The more techniques and moves you use to defeat an enemy, the more Red Orbs they will drop. Use a combination of your weapons, moves, and techniques to increase the amount of Red Orbs the enemies drop.
Recommended! Defeat Enemies That Glow Red
During certain missions, you'll encounter enemies that a distinct red glow. Be sure to destroy them as they drop a large amount of Red Orbs. They also don't have a lot of HP so they're easy to defeat.
Finish Mission With High Style Rank
You'll receive more Red Orbs when you complete a mission with a high Style Rank. Since this is one of the best ways to farm Red Orbs, do your best to get a high Style Rank in every mission!
Check Out How To Get S Rank Tips Here!No Continues Reward 1.2x Red Orbs
Not using any continues will also multiply the number of Red Orbs you get at the end of the mission by 1.2x! Play hard and play smart to avoid dying in the middle of a mission!
Search Map For Hidden Red Orbs
When going through your missions, always look in every direction for any hidden Red Orbs. When found and picked up, they grant a large amount to add to your inventory!
Check Out Hidden Red Orb LocationsTurn Off Auto-Assist
Auto-assist will allow you to execute combos more easily when it is turned on, upping your stylish rank. However, it will also reward you with less Red Orbs at the end of the mission. If you want to get more Red Orbs, turn off auto-assist!
Purchase From Platform's Store
Another method of getting enough Red Orbs is to purchase them from your platform's shop. Prices and availability will change according to your currency and location.
Use Of Red Orbs
Recommended Usage Of Red Orbs
| Method | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Purchase skills | ★★★ |
| Item purchase | ★★・ |
| Continue mission | ★・・ |
Use Red Orbs To Purchase Skills
The top priority in spending Red Orbs is to use them to unlock your character's skills. With more skills in your arsenal, you'll be able to create better combos & make more powerful moves in battle.
Check Out Recommended Abilities To Unlock!Spend Red Orbs For Item Purchases
Red Orbs can be spent to purchase items in Nico's shop. It's recommended to spend them on Blue Orb Fragments or Gold Orbs, even Devil Breakers for Nero.
Check Out Nico's Van / Item Shop Price List!Respawn In Mission With Red Orbs
When your HP falls to 0 during the mission, you can choose to spend your Red Orbs to revive and continue with the mission. This can be done in lieu of using Gold Orbs which are more valuable and harder to obtain.
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Mission Walkthrough
| All Mission Guide | All Secret Mission |
Game Modes
| The Void | Bloody Palace |
Character Information
| Nero Gameplay Guide | Dante Gameplay Guide |
| V Gameplay Guide | Controls & Character Movesets |
| Dante Style Change Guide | - |
Game Database
| All Weapon List | All Devil Breakers List |
| All Orb List | Item Shop List |
| All Consumable Item List | Trophy Unlock List |
Useful Information
Boss Guide & Tips
| Goliath Boss Fight | Vergil Boss Fight |
| Urizen Boss Fight | Malphas Boss Fight |
| King Cerberus Boss Fight | Cavaliere Angelo Boss Fight |
| Miraggio Angelo Boss Fight | Gilgamesh Boss Fight |
| Elder Geryon Knight Boss Fight | - |
