Playing as Dante in Devil May Cry 5
You'll get to play as Dante starting in Mission 10 of DMC 5.
The game introduces you to the other playable characters, Nero and V, before Dante becomes playable. So, you'll have a bit of time to get acquainted with their unique playstyles.
Core Mechanics
- Weapon Switching: Dante can carry multiple melee and ranged weapons and swap between them instantly during combat. Experiment with different combinations to find what works best for you in various situations.
- Style System: This is what makes Dante truly unique. He has four main combat styles:
- Swordmaster: Enhances melee weapon attacks, adding new moves and extending combos. Great for aggressive close-quarters combat.
- Gunslinger: Focuses on ranged weapons, providing new firing modes and powerful gun-based attacks. Excellent for keeping enemies at bay or adding ranged elements to your combos.
- Trickster: Emphasizes mobility and evasion. Grants access to quick dodges, dashes, and even teleportation, making it invaluable for staying safe and closing distances.
- Royal Guard: A defensive style that allows you to block and parry enemy attacks. Perfectly timed blocks can lead to powerful counters. It's the most challenging style to master but highly rewarding.
- Devil Trigger (DT): Dante's signature transformation. When activated, it boosts his power, speed, and grants access to special attacks. Managing your DT gauge is crucial for tougher fights.
- Sin Devil Trigger (SDT): A more powerful form of Devil Trigger unlocked later in the game. It offers even greater power and unique abilities.
- Lock-On: Essential for focusing your attacks and abilities on specific enemies, especially in crowded encounters.
Tips for Playing Dante
- Experiment with weapons and Styles: Don't be afraid to try out all of Dante's tools. Each weapon and style has its own strengths and weaknesses.
- Master Style switching: The key to playing Dante effectively is seamlessly switching between styles in the middle of combos to extend them, evade attacks, or create openings.
- Learn basic combos: Start with simple attack strings for each weapon and gradually incorporate style actions into them.
- Utilize air combat: Dante excels in aerial combat. Use jump cancels and air-specific moves to keep enemies juggled.
- Practice Royal Guard: While difficult, mastering Royal Guard can turn the tide of battle and lead to massive damage output.
- Manage your devil trigger: Use DT strategically for bursts of power or to recover health.
- Understand enemy weaknesses: Some enemies are more vulnerable to certain weapon types or styles.
- Don't be afraid to die: Dante has a high skill ceiling. It takes time and practice to become proficient. Learn from your mistakes and keep experimenting.
Getting Started
When you first start playing as Dante, it's a good idea to:
- Focus on Swordmaster and Gunslinger: These styles are generally more straightforward and will help you get a feel for his basic combat.
- Try out his default weapons: Rebellion (sword) and Ebony & Ivory (pistols) are reliable starting points.
- Practice basic combos with these weapons in Swordmaster and experiment with Gunslinger's different firing modes.
- Get comfortable with the Lock-On system and switching targets.
Conclusions
Dante offers a deep and rewarding combat system that will keep you engaged for hours. Have fun unleashing his demonic power with style!
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