Devil May Cry 5 - Swordmaster Style Features

Style Overview

Four Unique Styles for Dante

Dante can actively switch between the Trickster, Gunslinger, Swordmaster, and Royal Guard styles during battle. Each style has a unique action when pressing ○. You can switch between styles using the directional pad.

You can switch to Swordmaster Style by pressing right on the directional pad.

About Swordmaster Style

Focus on Melee Attacks

Swordmaster is a style that specializes in close-range attacks. A variety of actions can be performed with the ○ button. These attacks range from launching the enemy in the air or unleashing powerful strikes with Dante's Devil Arms.

Style Actions (Rebellion)

Prop Shredder

While on the ground.

Spins Rebellion in front of Dante.

Can launch light enemies into the air.

Round Trip

R1+left analog stick backward +○

Throws Rebellion to continuously damage enemies.

It is possible to attack with another weapon when Round Trip hits.

Dance Macabre

R1+left analog stick forward+○ repeatedly

Approach enemies and unleash consecutive attacks.

Features a powerful blow at the end of the combo.

Style Actions(Balrog)

Middle Break (Blow Mode)

While on the ground.

A technique where Dante throws continual punches and tornadoes.

The tornado will burst into flames upon ignition.

Cruiser Dive (Blow Mode)

While in the air.

Performs a downward punch.

Flames appear upon ignition.

Minimum Dragon (Blow Mode)

R1+left analog stick forward+○

Performs an uppercut.

Divine Dragon (Blow Mode)

R1+left analog stick forward+○ (repeated)

Performs a jumping uppercut.

Is slightly stronger than Mini Dragon.

Divine Dragon Max (Blow Mode)

R1+left analog stick forward+○ (repeated again)

Has a slightly longer timing due to the successive hits, but the attack sends Dante rotating upward.

A powerful attack that hits multiple times.

Real Impact (Blow Mode)

R1+left analog stick forward during ignition+○

Performs a powerful three-stage uppercut.

If it connects, there will be a brief pause before the opponent is sent high into the air.

Can be used only during ignition.

Break Spiral (Kick Mode)

○ While on the ground

Perform breakdancing kicks to surrounding enemies before finishing with a kick upwards.

You can extend the dance by moving the left analog stick continuously while pressing ○.

Spiral Money (Kick Mode)

During ignition, R1+left stick forward+○

Can only be used during ignition.

Perform continuous kicks that send out flames.

Does high damage on the finishing blow.

Style Actions List (King Cerberus)

※Coming soon.

Style Actions List (Cavaliere)

※Coming soon.

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