V is a man clad all in black and carries a cane. He has tattoos all over his body. The man visits Dante one day at his "Devil May Cry" shop and asks him to kill demons. V fights by using familiars to dispatch his opponents.
V’s Weapons and Skills
Shadow
Input
Details
△
After summoning Shadow, you can order it to perform melee attacks with the △ button.
V summons a demonic shadow which transforms into various forms. Shadow generally takes the appearance of a quadrupedal demonic beast, but V can freely change its appearance. It can also change into a blade or needle and perform melee attacks in order to assist V.
Griffon
Input
Details
□
After summoning Griffon, you can order it to perform long-range attacks with the □ button.
Griffon is a demon with the appearance of a large bird of prey. V uses Griffon to remotely attack enemies with lightning powers. He can also use Griffon to pick him up and fly short distances.
Nightmare
Input
Details
L1
Nightmare can be summoned with three or more Devil Trigger gauges. Nightmare automatically attacks surrounding enemies and disappears upon depletion of the Devil Trigger gauge.
V summons a gargantuan demon using all of his power. Whenever V summons Nightmare, it sometimes turns into a meteorite, and sometimes it bursts through the wall. While it is a bit slow, Nightmare possesses unmatched power and unbeatable durability. Nightmare kills surrounding enemies with physical attacks and pulsating laser beams.
Checkmate
Input
Details
○
Approach enemies in a state of death and press ○
V's summoned creatures cannot deliver the death blow to enemies. V himself must strike the last blow to kill enemies when they are near death.
Farthest Move
Input
Details
R1+L Analog Stick+×
Performs an emergency evasion with the Shadow.
Devil Trigger
Input
Details
L2+△ or L2+□
One part of the Devil Trigger gauge is consumed and Shadow or Griffon automatically attack enemies. Their attacks are strengthened for a brief period.
Book
Input
Details
Press and hold R2
Charges the Devil Trigger gauge. Charging leaves V open to enemy attacks.