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Devil's Arms/Actions

Firearms may be cool to play with, but to bring down the forces of Hell one must employ the powers of the Devils.The Devil's Arms are melee weapons that Dante can use to evoke demonic magic and destroy the demon hordes. The Devil's Arms inflict much greater damage to enemies than guns.
With the exception of Dante's default weapon, Rebellion, all Devil's Arms are obtained by defeating boss enemies during the course of the game. Up to two Devil's Arms can be equipped during a mission. Press R2 to switch Devil's Arms instantly, even when leaping in mid-air.
Collect Red Orbs dropped be defeated enemies and use them to purchase new actions for Devil's Arms, thus enabling new moves for combo attacks.

Rebellion

Rebellion is Dante's default Devil's Arm in the game, a keepsake sword given to him by his father, Sparda. Although Rebillion is a magic blade, its true power is not yet fully awakened. After Mission 7 this sword changes to become more powerful.

Rebellion: Shop List

Rebellion Combo I

Rebellion Combo II

Press three times to perform a triple-slash combo on a single foe.

Press , pause , . Dante spins Rebellion around his torso as he advances, slashing all nearby enemies before unleashing the force of momentum gathered on the targeted foe.

Helm Breaker

Jump into the air and press . Dante brings his sword down through an enemies head from mid-air, with devastating attack power. Thi move can be performed on enemies on the ground or in the air.

Stinger

Hold R1, move L3 toward the targeted enemy and press . Dante lunges forward and spears the enemy. This move is a great way to to approach enemies swiftly and knock them off balance, so that other attacks may follow.

2,500 Orbs

Stinger: Level 2

Hold R1, move L3 toward the targeted enemy and press . Dante lunges with greater distance and impales an enemy with greater force than the lower level Stinger action.

10,000 Orbs

High Time

Hold R1, move L3 away from the targeted enemy and press . Dante bashes an enemy into the sky. At this point, press X rapidly to keep an enemy suspended while pumping them full of lead. Also, try holding at the end of the move to make Dante rise into the air alongside his enemy. From there, you can slash up the enemy in mid-air or bash them to the ground with a Helm Breaker.

Million Stab

Perform a Rebellion Combo II. Immediately after Dante swings the sword around his torso, start tapping rapidly to begin a Million Stab. Dante stabs the enmy so quicly that it seems like a million swords emanate from his hand. This move can also be performed by tapping during a Stinger attack.

Drive

At medium range from a foe, hold to charge Rebellion, then release the button to send an air blade across the ground toward the foe Dante is facing.

10,000 Orbs

Air Hike

Press X after jumping. Dante uses dark power to create a circular platform under his feet, from which he leaps higher into the air.

20,000 Orbs

Cerberus

The three headed Hellhound that guards the entrance on Temen-ni-gru becomes a three-bar nunchuk set that Dante whips around with great speed (this weapon being my best-friend Michael's favorite). Cerberus inflicts ice damage, and certain attacks are capable of freezing enemies in place. However, it has a more limited attack range than Rebellion, and its combination attacks take a little more button skill to trigger.

Cerberus: Shop List

        ACTION       ?|      RED ORBS
   Revolver: Level 2 |      15,000
            Windmill    |     7,500

Cerberus Combo I

Press five times to perform a combo that strikes enemies in front of Dante and directly behind him as he advances forward across the floor.

Cerberus Combo II

Press twice, pause, then press it twice again. Dante advances forward, knocking all surrounding enemies away. Then he strikes the target for with a devastating windmill attack.

Swing

Jump into the air and press . Dante flips over, slamming any foes into the air with the nunchuks.

Revolver

Hold R1, move L3 toward the targeted enemy and press . Dante lunges forward and spears the enemy. This move is a great way to approach enemies swiftly and knock them off balance, so that other attacks may follow.

Revolver: Level 2

15,000 Orbs

Hold R1, move L3 toward the targeted enemy and press . Dante lunges further forward and spears the enemy with more power than the previous Revolver level.

Windmill

Hold R1, move L3 away from the targeted enemy and press . Dante leans forward and spins the nunchuks inside on and enemy's bones. This is a great action for finishing off an enemy at the end of a combo.

Satellite

Perform a Cerberus Combo II, then rapidly tap during the last move to continue. Dante spins the nunchuks all around his torso, damaging all enemies in a short range around him.

7,500 Orbs

Agni & Rudra

These twin swords stand as guardians to prevent the unworthy to the Three Trial of Temen-ni-gru. One is a sword of fire, the other a blade of wind. When wielding them together, Dante becomes capable of some incredibly fast and deadly attacks (these suckers are my favorite swords).

Agni & Rudra: Shop List

A&R Combo I

Press continuously five times to execute a full combination attack with Agni & Rudra. Dante slashes in circular patterns while propelling himself forward across the ground. His attacks strike enemies strike enemies all around him. When locked-on to an enemy, Dante follows them as the stagger or move.

A&R Combo II

Press , pause, then press it again twice. Dante performs a series of concentrated slashes and piercing thrusts against the enemy he is targeting.

A&R Combo III

Press , pause, press , pause, press . Dante slashes an enemy a few times, then unleashes a rapid series of slices and tops it all off with a powerful kick.

Aerial Cross

Jump into the air, then press . Dante swings both swords in an X-slash attack while mid-air. This move is effective for bashing airborne and jumping enemies out of the sky.

Jet-Stream

Hold R1, move L3 toward an enemy, and press . Dante sprints toward the foe and delivers two quick and powerful chops upon arrival. This is a great move for attacking an enemy standing a medium range.

Jet-Stream: Level 2

Hold R1, move L3 toward an enemy, and press . Dante sprints toward the foe and slashes them four times. Enemies surrounding the target foe might also suffer damage if hit.

10,000 Orbs

Jet-Stream: Level 3

Hold R1, move L3 toward an enemy, and press . Dante sprints toward the foe, slashes them four times, then finishes with a devastating wind and fire X-slash attack.

15,000 Orbs

Whirlwind

Hold R1, move L3 away from the direction Dante faces and press . Dante connects the sword hilts, spins and slashes upward through enemies, releasing flames and air blades.

7,500 Orbs

Million Slash

Perform an A&R Combi III, then start tapping rapidly just before Dante performs the usual final kick of the combo. Dante finishes instead by slashing an opponent six thousand ways from Sunday.

Air Hike

Press X after jumping. Dante uses dark power to create a circular platform under his feet, from which he leaps higher into the air.

20,000 Orbs

Nevan

Nevan is the vampiric demon goddess of the underworld, who lures the souls of men into her opera house of damned with her haunting voice. When Dante defeats her, she becomes a guitar axe of devastating power. Although one of the most unconventional weapons in video game history, Nevan is an extremely effective demon slaying tool once a player becomes accustomed to its use (this weapon being my friends Robs & Dereks favorite).

Nevan: Shop List

Tune-Up

Press while standing still on the ground. Dante swings the guitar in a small semi-circle, striking opponents for small amounts of damage. This basic attack is the initial move of many of Nevan's combo attack.

Nevan Combo I

Perform Tune-Up, then press again without touching L3. Dante releases a swarm of bats surrounded with electric demonic energy.

Nevan Combo II

Perform Tune-Up, then move L3 to the left briefly and press . Dante strums the guitar repeatedly, then releases several bat swarms at a foe.

Jam Session

Perform Tune-Up, then a Nevan Combi II. As Dante executes the second move, tap repeatedly to start a Jam Session. Dante slides across stage on his knees, strumming the guitar furiously. He creates a large swarm of bats that attack all enemies in the surrounding area.

Nevan Combo III

Perform Tune-Up, then move L3 to the right briefly and press . Lightning strikes the enemy Dante is facing.

Air Play

Jump into the air and press . Dante summons three small swarms of bats, which fly towards an enemy after Dante returns to earth.

Reverb Shock

Hold R1, move L3 toward the targeted enemy and press . Dante slides across the ground and bashes the enemy with his guitar.

Reverb Shock: Level 2

Jump into the air and press . Dante summons three small swarms of bats, which fly towards an enemy after Dante returns to earth.

7,500 Orbs

15,000 Orbs

Bat Rift

Hold R1, move L3 away from the targeted enemy and press . Dante slashes upward through an enemy, knocking them into the air.

Bat Rift: Level 2

Hold R1, move L3 away from the targeted enemy and hold down on . Dante knocks an enemy into the air, then summons small swarms of bats that home in on the enemy as they fall.

10,000 Orbs

Air Raid

In DT state, jump into the air, then press R1+X to begin flying above enemies for a limited time.

20,000 Orbs

Thunder Bolt

While performing Air Raid, press X to strike enemies on the ground with lightning bolts.

Vortex

While performing Air Raid, press . Dante spirals toward the enemy, spearing them with his entire body.

Volume Up

Purchasing this option before or during a mission decreases the anount of guitar strumming required to summon bats, in moves such as Nevan Combo I, Nevan Combo II, Jam Session and Air Play.

20,000 Orbs

Beowulf

These gauntlets and greaves use the heavenly power of flash to strike down demonic enemies with holy retribution. Although extremely powerful, the Beowulf set requires that Dante gets up close and personal with his target. However, the punches and kicks he can deliver with this set leave even the toughest enemies reeling.

Beowulf: Shop List

Beowulf Combo I

Press three times. Dante punches with each fist, then kicks an enemy into the air.

Beowulf Combo II

Press twice, then pause, then twice more. Dante punches twice, launches a series of rapid side kicks, then does a standing split and kicks the enemy to the ground with his heel.

Killer Bee

Jump into the air and press . Dante pauses mid-air, then flies diagonally downward at a foe with a slice kick.

Straight

Hold R1, move L3 toward an enemy and press . Dante flies at an enemy to deliver a devastating punch.

Straight: Level 2

Hold R1, move L3 toward an enemy and press . Dante flies further at an enemy to deliver a much more devastating punch.

10,000 Orbs

Beast Uppercut

7,500 Orbs

Hold R1, move L3 away from an enemy and press . Dante lunges forward and knocks an enemy up into the air with a savage uppercut.

Rising Dragon

Hold R1, move L3 away from an enemy and press . Beast Uppercut is required before this action becomes available to purchase. This move is like the Beast Uppercut, except Dante rises into the air alongside the target foe. This enables him to continue attacking more easily with other moves.

15,000 Orbs

Air Hike

Press X after jumping. Dante uses dark power to create a circular platform under his feet, from which he leaps higher into the air.

20,000 Orbs

Hyper Fist

Perform a Beowulf Combo II, then repeatedly tap upon finishing to perform Hyper Fist. Dante fires off a cannonade of super punches at a foe, virtually beating them out of existence.