Check out this Devil May Cry 5 (DMC5) guide to know the recommended best skills and moves to unlock! Learn which of Dante's, Nero's, and V's moves are best to unlock.
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Dante: Recommended Abilities & Moves
| Ability | Criteria For Usage |
|---|---|
| Speed | · Unlocks faster movement · Allows you to search for items and collectibles more efficiently |
| Air Hike | · Allows you to double jump · Air combos become easier |
| Trigger Heart | · Devil Trigger form is prolonged |
Increase Duration Of The Sin Devil Trigger
Having a longer duration to your Sin Devil Trigger is a priority when unlocking abilities for Dante. This will let you stay in Sin Devil Form for longer, letting you hit harder for extended periods of time!
Nero: Recommended Abilities & Moves
| Ability | Criteria For Usage |
|---|---|
| Wire Snatch 2 | · This skill is versatile and can be used in combat · Extends range and is easy to use |
| Air Hike | · Allows you to double jump · Air combos become easier |
| Speed | · Unlocks faster movement · Allows you to search for items and collectibles more efficiently |
Extend Your Range With Wire Snatch 2
Having an increased range to your Wire Snatch ability is very useful as it can pull further enemies toward you so you can maintain your combo. Even if the cost is slightly higher in the beginning, it is worth it.
Become Better In Aerial Combat With Air Hike
The Air Hike is useful as there are lots of opportunities to use this in combat. It will help you evade attacks, keep yourself in the air, and more. The Air Hike may be a bit more expensive than others, but it is a worthwhile investment.
V: Recommended Abilities & Moves
| Ability | Criteria For Usage |
|---|---|
| Quick Play | · Move faster · Allows you to search for items and collectibles more efficiently |
| Trigger Heart | · Reduce gauge consumption when summoning Nightmare · Increase combat duration for Nightmare |
| White Gainer | · Allows you to maintain Devil Trigger gauge with increased chance to get White Orbs · Allows you to search for items and collectibles more efficiently |
Get Trigger Heart To Summon Nightmare For Longer
Nightmare is a very powerful summon that can assist V in dicey situations. Having the Trigger Heart allows Nightmare to stay on the battlefield for longer, and dish out immense damage to enemies!
Manage Your DT Gauge With White Gainer
Since V frequently uses his DT Gauge for his summons, it is important to have the White Gainer ability. This will increase your chances of getting white orbs when exploring missions!
How To Unlock Abilities & Moves
Buy Skills & Devil Breakers At Nico's Shop
To unlock new skills and moves, and to replenish Nero's Devil Breaker, you must purchase them at Nico's shop using the red orbs you've earned.
Nico's Van Shop Item List: Guide & PricesDevil May Cry 5 Related Articles
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 | - |
