Read this Devil May Cry 5 (DMC5) guide about Nero - including info on Nero's voice actor, gameplay, weapon, ability and Devil Breaker tips and techniques, combo moves, character controls, & more!
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Nero - Character Overview
| English VA | Johnny Yong Bosch |
|---|---|
| Character Debut | Devil May Cry 4 (2008) |
Nero first appeared in Devil May Cry 4 as a young Devil Hunter who works for the Order of the Sword. Somehow related to Dante, and inherited powers from Sparda, he has lost his arm and now fights demons with the use of his weapons & Devil Breakers.
Recommended Abilities For Nero
Ability Recommendation and Criteria
| 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 |
Wire Snatch 2 Is Required
Wire Snatch is frequently used for fighting enemies as Nero. It is very useful to pull enemies closer to connect combos. At the start, this might be expensive to get but prioritize this when buying upgrades for Nero.
Be Formidable In The Air With Air Hike
Air Hike allows you to double jump, making it easier to the pull off combos in the air. It might be expensive at first, but once earned, it's useful anywhere, so prioritize this skill as well.
Recommended Skills
| Ability | Details |
|---|---|
| Streak | 【Weapons】Red Queen A rushing attack that sweeps up surrounding enemies |
| Split | 【Weapons】Red Queen A descending slash that slams through an enemy and cuts them right down the middle |
| Combo B | 【Weapons】Red Queen · Red Queen Combo derivative · Effective against single enemies |
| Roulette Spin | 【Weapons】Red Queen · Spin the Red Queen midair to cut up enemies · This attack will give you some air time |
| Payline | 【Weapons】Red Queen A quick mid-air rushing strike that exploits an enemy weakpoint |
| Color Up 2 | 【Weapons】Blue Rose Hold □ to charge the Blue Rose for a powerful attack |
| Max Act | 【Weapons】Red Queen (Exceed) Fill up the Exceed gauge immediately after an attack by pressing L2 |
| Breaker Plus | 【Weapons】Devil Breaker Increase the size of your Devil Breaker magazine by 1. |
Combo B is Recommended To Get Early
For early skills, Red Queen Combo B is recommended. Since it only requires repeated presses of Δ, the combo is easy to pull off. Also, since many boss fights are one to one, this is a great early addition to your arsenal of moves.
Attack Up Using MAX Act
Nero's Exceed deals additional damage to your Red Queen attacks. With MAX Act, you can instantly charge up your Exceed gauge, to allow you to deal even more damage, so master this move.
Nero Exclusive Techniques
Unique Battle Techniques Exclusive To Nero Gameplay
Nero has unique techniques that he can use in battle that is not available when playing as Dante or V. Make sure to check each technique to know how to use them in battle effectively.
| Technique | Details |
|---|---|
| Exceed | · Sword power rises to 1 to 3 times · Usage timing is limited |
| EX Act | · Compatibility with Exceed · Chargeable while attacking · Timing is difficult and practice is needed |
| Devil Breaker | · Pull enemies closer · Buster Skills are strong · Breaks when special skill is used |
Rev Up Red Queen's Exceed System
Nero's blade, the Red Queen, is powered with the Exceed System - a combustion engine that when revved up will wrap the blade in flames. Using the Exceed System will raise the Red Queen's attack power so you can deal more damage to foes.
Always Use EX Act To Maintain Exceed Gauge
When fighting enemies, always aim to use EX Act (L2 whenever you strike with Red Rose) to instantly fill up your Exceed gauge. This keeps your damage up, allowing you to kill enemies faster! Don't worry about breaking your combo as missing EX Act on hits does not affect your combo string.
Use Devil Breakers For Dynamic Fights
In DMC 5, Nero is able to exclusively use Devil Breakers. Combo the Devil Breaker technique Wire Snatch with the Buster Arm to create powerful techniques to destroy demons. It's recommended to use these together to start and finish Nero's combos.
Check Out All Weapon List Here!Taunt Enemies To Keep Stylish Rank Up
You can taunt your enemies to maintain your Stylish points in the middle of the battle. When your foes are in the distance, use Taunt to draw them nearer to you.
Nero's Recommended Combo Flow
Best Combo Procedure For Nero
| 1 | Use Devil Breaker to Wire Snatch enemies closer |
|---|---|
| 2 | Attack using the Red Queen |
| 3 | Attack using the Blue Rose |
| 4 | Finish combo by using Devil Breaker Buster Arm |
1. Use Devil Breaker's Wire Snatch To Start Combo
Use the Wire Snatch technique to draw enemies closer to Nero or pull Nero closer to his targets. This is a great combo starter and can be used in a lot of combat situations.
2. Attack With The Red Queen
After using Wire Snatch, pull out Nero's Red Queen and slash at your enemies. You can use the Red Queen whether in the air or on the ground. Rev it up to use the Exceed System & deal powerful damage to demons.
3. Shoot Enemy With Blue Rose
You can up your Stylish points and combo by shooting at enemies with the Blue Rose in between usage of the Red Queen. The gun is useful in attacking enemies in the air. You can also jump, use the gun, jump again and then use the Red Queen for more Stylish points.
4. Finish Combo With Devil Breaker Buster Arm
Nero's Devil Breaker Buster Arm is a very powerful weapon. It is recommended to be used as the combo finisher to annihilate his foes and bring up his Style rank.
Check Out Nero's Move Sets Here!Devil 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 | - |
