Check out this Devil May Cry 5 (DMC 5) main story walkthrough and guide for Mission 5 - The Devil Sword Sparda. This includes gameplay and battle tips, mission tricks and techniques, & more.
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Mission Progression & Walkthrough
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Mission 5 - Walkthrough
Mission 5 - Walkthrough Chart
1 | Proceed forward until a fight starts |
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2 | Destroy the blood clot to unblock the path |
3 | Proceed forward to unblocked path to trigger a cutscene |
4 | Go to the far side of the room and jump up using the wooden pallets |
5 | Destroy the clot while evading the claw monster |
6 | Jump down and then jump up towards the steel containers. A fight will start once you reach the top |
7 | Proceed forwards and jump down. Head towards the right and destroy the clot |
8 | A fight will start as soon as you destroy the clot |
9 | After the fight ends, path will be unblocked. Head first to the small path to the right to get a Blue Orb fragment |
10 | Proceed through the unblocked path |
11 | Climb up the wooden pallets and steel containers |
12 | Proceeding forward will trigger a claw monster to appear near the Red Orb tree |
13 | Proceed forward and jump down to trigger a cutscene and fight the Empusa Queen |
14 | Proceed forward to the unblocked path and fight the claw monster |
15 | Jump up to a small corner of the room to collect the Purple Fragment |
16 | Proceed forward and destroy the blood clot along the way to unblock the path down |
17 | Jump down to the sewers and proceed forwards until a fight is triggered |
18 | When the sewer path branches off, proceed to the right to collect a Gold Orb. Left path takes the mission forward |
19 | Proceed forward until you reach the surface. Collect the orbs and call Nico for upgrades |
20 | Proceed forward to trigger a cutscene and a boss fight with Elder Geryon Knight |
Mission 5 Tips & Tricks
1. You Will Play As V In This Level
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You will be playing as V in this mission. Make sure to learn his moves and familiarize yourself with his combat style.
Check Out V Gameplay Guide & Tips Here9: The Blue Orb Fragment Is Hidden In A Narrow Path
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After unblocking the path, instead of going straight through the path, take a quick detour first at the path to the right near a container van. Head straight, and the fragment will be at the end.
Check Out All Blue Orb Fragment Locations!13. Avoid The Empusa Queen's Swinging Arms
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Simply dodge its swinging arms and attack after while it recovers.
15. Purple Fragment Is Hidden In Corner Above
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Use your familiars to glide you to the spot where the Purple Orb can be found.
Check Out All Purple Orb Fragment Locations!18. Gold Orb Is In A Corner To The Left
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You can find the Gold Orb near some steel bars.
Check Out All Gold Orb Locations Here!Elder Geryon Knight Boss Tips & Strategy
Check Out Boss Fight Guide Here!Beware Of Its Lunge Attack
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When he starts to raise his lance to his side, prepare for an incoming lunge attack.
Dodge To The Side For Its Projectile Attack
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His projectile attacks are quite fast, so be sure to dodge to the side when flames surround his arms as he raises it.
The Horse Will Start Glowing For A Barrage of Attacks
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He will pull up his horse and will start glowing. After the charge, he will emit a shockwave and starts a series of attacks.
He Strikes The Ground For Close Range Shock Attack
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He can also strike the ground with his lance for a short range shock attack. Stay away when he points his lance downwards.
He Can Teleport To Your Side
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When you damage him enough, he starts to teleport all over the area, and can sometimes appear near you for a close range attack so prepare to dodge as he jumps through a portal.