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This is a list pertaining to the different input commands in the Devil May Cry series, using the default controls. In Devil May Cry, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Reboot, you can completely customize the controls. This can range from something as simple as changing melee attacks from to , to something more extreme, like setting guns to , or even .

Devil May Cry

Basic Controls
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Action	Command	Description	Image
Move	: Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : WASD Keys : Left Analog Stick	Move Dante. Tilt the Analog Stick halfway to walk, or fully to run.
Jump	: : : : : : : B Button	Jump straight up: hold the analog stick to jump in a direction. Tap for a small hop, or hold slightly longer for a high jump. At certain points in the game Dante will perform an automatic long-jump.
Kick Jump/Enemy Step	Near wall or enemy, press : : : : : : : B Button	Double jump off walls/enemies.
Roll	: ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or + D Key + : R Button+L Stick Left+B Button or R Button+L Stick Right+B Button	Roll to the side to avoid attacks.
Backflip	: ++ : ++ : ++ : ++ : ++ : +S Key+ : R Button + L Stick Back + B Button	Flip backwards to avoid attacks.
Air Hike	While in the air, press : : : : : : : B Button	Double jump. Must be purchased, Alastor and Yamato only. Available for free with Sparda during phase 2 of the battle with Mundus.
Camera	: Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : 8426 Keys : Right Analog Stick	Alter the angle of the camera. (Not always available.)
Melee attack	: : : : : : : X Button	Attack with equipped Devil Arm. See Force Edge, Ifrit, Yamato and Alastor for specific weapon combos.
Check	: or : : : : : L Key : A Button	Examine objects, pick up items, or confirm an on-screen option.
Shoot	: + or + : + or + : + or + : + or + : + or + : : R Button+Y Button or R Button+A Button	Attack with the selected gun. does not need to be pressed if Dante is in the air. does not need to be pressed if Dante is in the air. does not need to be pressed if Dante is in the air. does not need to be pressed if Dante is in the air. does not need to be pressed if Dante is in the air. R Button does not need to be pressed if Dante is in the air. See Ebony & Ivory, Shotgun, Grenadegun and Nightmare-β.
Charged Shot	Hold : + or + : + or + : + or + : + or + : + or + : : R Button+Y Button or R Button+A Button until Dante's hands glow	With Ebony & Ivory, Shotgun and Grenadegun, imbue Dante's gun with demonic power, allowing for a short period of firing Devil Trigger shots for no DT gauge cost. With Nightmare-β, depletes the DT gauge to increase the number of projectiles fired.
Devil Trigger	: : : : : : N Key : L Button	Toggle Devil Trigger mode on and off, or stop/start time with the Bangle of Time equipped. Not available with Force Edge and only available with Sparda in phase 2 of the battle with Mundus.
Map	: : : : : : : ZL Button	Open the sub menu on the Map tab.
Lock on	: : : : : : : R Button	Locks on to the nearest enemy. Control which enemy is targeted by pressing the Left Analog Stick in the direction of the desired target before pressing R Button
Taunt	: : : : : : : ZR Button	Taunt the enemy. Hold to perform a two-handed taunt.
Change weapon	: : : : : : : Press Right Stick	Toggle between Ifrit and Alastor without going to the menu. Can only be used if one of these weapons is equipped and while not in Devil Trigger.
Display sub screen	: : : : : : M Key : + Button	Opens the sub menu on the Item tab.
Pause	: : : : : : Shift Key : - Button	Opens the pause menu.
Underwater Controls
Swim	: : : : : : : B Button	Move in the direction the camera is facing. Hold to swim continuously.
Change directions	Left Analog Stick	Controls the camera and thus what direction Dante will swim in. The left analog stick is vertically inverted, while the D-pad is not.
Quick turn	: Left Analog Stick + : Left Analog Stick + : Left Analog Stick + : Left Analog Stick + : Left Analog Stick + : WASD + : Left Analog Stick + X Button	Performs a fast camera-turn in the direction the D-pad or left analog stick is pressed.
Check	: or : or : or : or : or : or : Y Button or A Button	Examine objects or pick up items.
Aim mode	: or : or : or : or : or : or : Y Button or A Button
Shoot	: + or + : + or + : + or + : + or + : + or + : Space Key + J key or Space Key + L Key : R Button + Y Button or R Button + A Button	Fire the Needlegun. Only available after Dante acquires it.
Mundus Phase 1 controls
Move	Left Analog Stick	Move Dante freely around the screen. Analog stick is vertically inverted, D-pad is not.
Shoot	: or : or : or : or : or : or : Y Button or A button	Launch rapid-fire projectiles.
Speed	: : : : : : K Key : B Button
Vortex	: : : : : : I Key : X Button	Performs a spinning melee attack. Also counts as an evasive move.
Devil Trigger	: : : : : : N Key : L Button	Dante unleashes a mighty demonic dragon, expending the entire DT gauge. The strength of the attack depends on the number of lit runes in the DT gauge.
Options Menu
Highlight	Left Analog Stick or : /// : /// : /// : /// : /// : /// : Dpad Up/Dpad Left/Dpad down/Dpad Right	Move the highlighter.
Select	: or : or : or : or : or : J Key or K Key : Y Buuton or B Button	Confirm selection.
Cancel	: : : : : : I Key : X Button	Cancel selection.
Turn Page	: or : or : or : or : or : N Key or Space Key : L Button or R Button	Change menu pages.

Devil May Cry 2

Basic Controls
PS2PS3PS4360XB1PCSwitch
Action	Command	Description	Image
Move	: Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : WASD Keys : Left Analog Stick	Move.
Attack	: : : : : : : X Button	Attack with equipped weapon. For Dante, see Rebellion, Merciless, and Vendetta for specific weapon combos. For Lucia, see Cutlaseer, Klyamoor, and Zambak. For Trish, see Sword of Sparda.
Jump	: : : : : : : B Button	Jump
Flip Escape	: Any direction+ : Any direction+ : Any direction+ : : : : A Button	Evade attacks by jumping in various directions.
Air Hike	While in the air, press : : : : : : : B Button	Jump even higher in the air while jumping.
Kick Jump	While midair near a wall : : : : : : : B Button	Jump higher than usual by kicking off the wall.
Wall Hike	While near a wall, press : : : : : : L Key : A Button	Run up on the wall and leap.
Shoot	: : : : : : J Key : Y Button	Fire ranged weapons.
Confirm	: : : : : : : B Button	Confirm on-screen option or open doors
Lock-on	: : : : : : : R Button	Lock-on to a target.
Disengage Lock-On	: : : : : : E Key : ZR Button	Cancel automatic lock-on.
Devil Trigger	: : : : : : N Key : L Button	Unleash the Devil inside.
Switch Firearm	: : : : : : Q Key : ZL Button	Switch firearm.
Switch Target	: : : : : : C Key : Click Left Stick	Switch lock-on target.
Menu Action
Select	: /// : /// : /// : /// : / / / : WASD keys : Left Analog Stick	Move the highlighter to select options.
Confirm	: : : : : : K Key : A Button	Confirm choice.
Back	: : : : : : I Key : X Button	Return to previous menu or exit menu.
Cancel	: : : : : : L Key : B Button	Cancel selection.

Air Controls

Air Controls
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Action	Command	Description	Image
Move Higher	: : : : : : K Key : B Button	Gain altitude.
Move Lower	: : : : : : L Key : B button	Lose altitude.
Attack	: : : : : : : X Button	Attack.
Long-ranged Attack	: : : : : : J Key : Y Button	Use ranged attack.

Underwater Controls

Underwater Controls (Lucia & Trish)
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Action	Command	Description	Image
Attack	: : : : : : : X Button	Attack.
Shoot	: : : : : : : Y Button	Fire the Bow Gun or use Cranky Bombs as Lucia, or fire Nightmare-γ as Trish.
Swim Up	: : : : : : : B button	Swim up.
Swim Down	: : : : : : : A Button	Swim down.

Devil May Cry 3

Basic Controls

Basic Controls
PS2PS3PS4360XB1PCSwitch
Action	Command	Description	Image
Move	: Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : WASD Keys : Left Analog Stick	Move the character. Tilt the analog stick partway to walk, and press it all the way down to run.
Jump	: : : : : : : B Button	Jump
Kick Jump/Enemy Step	While midair near a wall : : : : : : : B Button	Double jump off walls/enemies.
Roll	: ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or + D + : R Button+L Stick Left+B Button or R Button+L Stick Right+B Button	Roll to the side to avoid attacks.
Backflip	: ++ : ++ : ++ : ++ : ++ : +S Key+ : R Button + L Stick Back + B Button
Air Hike	While in the air, press : : : : : : : B Button	Double jump. Must be purchased with Red Orbs. Not available with all weapons.
Attack	: : : : : : I Key : X Button	Attack with equipped Devil Arm. See Rebellion, Cerberus, Agni & Rudra, Nevan, Beowulf, Yamato, and Force Edge for specific weapon combos.
Long-ranged Attack	: : : : : : J Key : Y Button	Shoot equipped Firearm or Summoned Swords.
Style	: : : : : : : A Button	Perform a style-specific action. See Trickster Style, Gunslinger Style, Swordmaster Style, Royalguard Style, Doppelganger Style, Quicksilver Style, and Dark Slayer Style.
Camera	: Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : 8426 keys : Right Analog Stick	Alter the angle of the camera. (Not always available.)
Reset Camera	: : : : : : F Key : Click Right Stick	Center camera behind character. (Not always available.)
Check	: : : : : : L Key : A Button	Check the environment
Devil Trigger	: : : : : : N Key : L Button	Unleash the devil inside.
Lock-on	: : : : : : : R Button	Locks on to the nearest enemy. Control which enemy is targeted by pressing the Left Analog Stick in the direction of the desired target before locking-on.
Switch Lock-on	: + : + : + : + : + : F Key : Press Left Stick	Switch lock-on target.
Taunt	: : : : : : Shift Key : - Button	Taunt the enemy.
Item Screen	: : : : : : Up Arrow Key : Up Button	Open the Items screen.
File Screen	: : : : : : Left Arrow Key : Left Button	Open the File screen.
Map Screen	: : : : : : Right Arrow Key : Right button	Open Map.
Equip Screen	: : : : : : Down Arrow Key : Down Button	Open the Equip screen.
Menu Controls
Select	: /// or Left Analog Stick : /// or Left Analog Stick : /// or Left Analog Stick : /// or Left Analog Stick : /// or Left Analog Stick : Up, Down, Left, Right Keys : Up, Down, Left, Right Buttons or Left Analog stick	Move the cursor to highlight options.
Confirm	: : : : : : K Key : A Button	Confirm highlighted option.
Cancel	: : : : : : L Button : B Button	Cancel selection.

Dante's Actions

Dante's Controls
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Action	Command	Description	Image
Switch Firearm	: : : : : : : ZL Button	Cycle between equipped Firearms.
Switch Devil Arm	: : : : : : : ZR Button	Cycle between equipped Devil Arms.
Free Ride	Jump on to a fallen enemy	Jump on a grounded enemy to lock your feet in a surfing stance on top of them. Only works on certain enemies. You can fire Ebony & Ivory while performing Free Ride.
Pole Play	When near a pole, press : : : : : : I Key : X Button	Spin around a pole, kicking any enemies in the nearby vicinity.
Free Style Mode (Switch Only)
Trickster	:	Switch to Trickster Style
Swordmaster	:	Switch to Swordmaster Style
Royalguard	:	Switch to Royal Guard Style
Gunslinger	:	Switch to Gunslinger
Quicksilver	: , or while Swordmaster is active.	Switch to Quicksilver
Doppelganger	: , or while Gunslinger is active.	Switch to Doppelganger

Vergil's Actions

Vergil's Controls (Special Edition Only)
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Action	Command	Description	Image
Switch Devil Arm	: / : / : / : / : / : E Key/Q Key : RZ Button/LZ Button	Cycle between Devil Arms. Press to cycle clockwise through options. Press to cycle counter-clockwise through options. Press to cycle clockwise through options. Press to cycle counter-clockwise through options. Press to cycle clockwise through options. Press to cycle counter-clockwise through options. Press to cycle clockwise through options. Press to cycle counter-clockwise through options. Press to cycle clockwise through options. Press to cycle counter-clockwise through options. Press Q Key to cycle clockwise through options. Press E Key to cycle counter-clockwise through options. Press RZ Button to cycle clockwise through options. Press LZ Button to cycle counter-clockwise through options.

Devil May Cry 4

Basic Controls

Basic Controls
PS3PS4360XB1PC
Action	Command	Description	Image
Move	: Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : WASD Keys	Move the character. Tilt the analog stick partway to walk, and press it all the way down to run.
Speed	(Hold) : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : WASD Keys	Run with incredible speed. Must be purchased with Proud Souls.
Jump	: : : : :	Jump.
Kick Jump	When near a wall, press : : : : :	Double jump off walls.
Side Roll	: ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or ++ : ++ or ++	Roll to the side to avoid attacks.
Air Hike	While in the air, press : : : : :	Double jump. Must be purchased with Proud Souls.
Enemy Step	When near an enemy, pess : : : : :	Double-jump off of an enemy. Must be purchased with Proud Souls.
Attack	: : : : : I Key	Attack with equipped weapon. See Red Queen, Rebellion, Gilgamesh, Lucifer, Yamato, Beowulf, Force Edge, Kalina Ann and Bare Knuckle for specific combos.
Shoot	: : : : : : J Key	Fire ranged weapon. See Blue Rose, Ebony & Ivory, Coyote-A, Pandora, Summoned Swords, Kalina Ann, Handguns, Shotgun and Luce & Ombra
Charged Shot	Hold : : : : : J Key	Execute a Charged Shot. Must be purchased with Proud Souls.
Check	: / : / : / : / : L Key	Examine the environment.
Lock-on	: : : : :	Lock onto a target.
Switch Lock-on	: : : : : C Key	Switch lock-on target.
Devil Trigger	: : : : : N Key	Unleash the Devil inside.
Camera	: Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : 8426 keys	Move the camera. Not always available.
Taunt	: : : : : Shift Key	Taunt the enemy.
Pause	: : PS5: : : XBS: : M Key	Pauses gameplay and brings up the pause menu.

Menu Controls
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Action	Command	Description	Image
Menu Controls
Select	: /// or Left Analog Stick : /// or Left Analog Stick : /// or Left Analog Stick : /// or Left Analog Stick : Up, Down, Left, Right Keys	Change the selected option.
Select	: : : : : K Key	Confirm selection.
Cancel	: : : : : L Key	Cancel selection.

Nero's Actions

Nero's Controls
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Action	Command	Description	Image
Devil Bringer	: : : : :	Perform a Buster attack with Nero's demonic arm.
Exceed	: : : : :	Rev the Red Queen to charge the Exceed gauge.
Table Hopper	Just Side Roll	Evade an enemy attack with a slight movement of the body, allowing for easier counter-attacks. Can be performed up to 3 times in a row. Must be purchased with Red Orbs.
Rainbow	While Speed is active, press : : : : :	Execute a jumping kick attack.
Devil Trigger	: : : : : N Key	Unleash the Devil inside.

Dante's Actions

Dante's Actions
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Action	Command	Description	Image
Switch Devil Arm	: : : : :	Cycle through Devil Arms.
Switch Firearm	: : : : :	Cycle through firearms.
Style Action	: : : : :	Perform a style action. See Trickster Style, Gunslinger Style, Swordmaster Style, Royalguard Style, and Dark Slayer Style for style-specific combos.
Trickster	: : : : : Up Arrow Key	Enter the Trickster Style.
Gunslinger	: : : : : Left Arrow Key	Enter the Gunslinger Style.
Swordmaster	: : : : : Right Arrow Key	Enter the Swordmaster Style.
Royalguard	: : : : : Down Arrow Key	Enter the Royalguard Style.
Dark Slayer	: /// : /// : /// : /// : Up, Right, Down, Left Arrow Key	While in a Style, press that style's respective direction to enter Dark Slayer Style.

Vergil's Actions

Vergil's Actions
PS4XB1PC
Action	Command	Description	Image
Change Sword →	: : : : :	Cycle through Devil Arms.
Change Sword ←	: : : : :	Cycle through Devil Arms.
Trick Action	: : : XBS: :	Teleport to a spot directly above your head.
Devil Trigger	: : : N Key	Unleash the Devil inside.

Lady's Actions

Lady's Actions
PS4XB1PC
Action	Command	Description	Image
Change Gun →	: : : : :	Cycle through Guns.
Change Gun ←	: : : : :	Cycle through Guns.
Wire Action	: : : : XBS: :	Use Kalia Ann's wire for traversal or combat.
Burst Attack	: : : N Key	Throw genades in all directions.

Trish's Actions

Action	Command (Xbox)	Command (PS)	Description
Attack (Sparda)			Perform a melee attack with the Sparda.

DmC: Devil May Cry

Basic Controls

Basic Controls
PS3PS4360XB1PC
Action	Command	Description	Image
Move	: Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : Left Analog Stick : WASD Keys	Move the character. Tilt the analog stick partway to walk, and press it all the way down to run.
Jump	: : : : :	Jump.
Kick Jump	While in the air near a wall, press : : : : :	Double jump off walls.
Evade	: / : / : / : / :
Enemy Step	In the air, and near an enemy, : : : : :	Jump off the enemy while in the air. Doing so resets abilities such as Aerial Evade.
Basic Melee Attack	: : : : : I Key	Attack with equipped weapon. See Rebellion (DmC),Arbiter,Osiris,Eryx,Aquila and Yamato (DmC) for specific combos.
Special Melee Attack	: : : : :	Use special attacks. See Rebellion (DmC),Arbiter,Osiris,Eryx,Aquila and Yamato (DmC) for specific combos.
Shoot	: : : : : J Key	Fire ranged weapon. See Ebony & Ivory (DmC),Revenant,Kablooey and Sword Illusion.
Center Camera	: : : : : F Key
Angel Mode	Hold : : : : :	Allows access to angelic attacks and actions.
Demon Mode	Hold : : : : :	Allows access to demonic attacks and actions.
Ophion	While in Angel or Demon Mode, press : : : : : J Key	Use Rebellion's whip form for combat or traversal.
Angel Boost	While mid-air in Angel Mode, press : : : : :
Angel Evade	While in Angel Mode, press : / : / : / : / :	Evade enemy attacks with increased distance.
Demon Evade	While in Demon Mode, press : / : / : / : / :	Evade enemy attacks and provides a strength boost to the next attack. Can be used multiple times in a row to increase the boost effect.
Devil Trigger	: + : + : + : + : F Key + C Key	Enters Devil Trigger (DmC).
Camera	: Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : Right Analog Stick : 8426 keys	Move the camera. Not always available.
Pause	: : : : : M Key	Pauses gameplay and brings up the pause menu.

Definitive Edition Controls
PS4XB1
Action	Command	Description	Image
Lock-on	Hold : :
Cycle Target	: :
Evade	: :

Dante (DmC)'s Actions

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Action	Command	Description	Image
Double Jump	While in the air, press : : : : :	Jump again while in the air.
Gun Special	: + : + : + : + : +
Switch Firearm	: : : : : Up Arrow Key	Cycle through firearms.
Switch Angel Weapon	: : : : : Left Arrow Key	Cycle through Angel Weapon.
Switch Demon Weapon	: : : : : Right Arrow Key	Cycle through Demon Weapon.

Vergil (DmC)'s Actions

Action	Command			Description
	Xbox	PS3	PC
Trick Up	/	/
Trick Down	+ /	+ /	+
Doppelganger	+ (hold)	+ (hold)		Vergil summons a Doppelganger to fight besides him. the Doppleganger will do same attacks and use the same mode that vergil.
Doppelganger Mode Switch	Angel mode: Nephilim mode: Demon mode:	Angel mode: Nephilim mode: Demon mode:	Angel mode: Nephilim mode: Demon mode:
Doppelganger Delay Switch

Devil May Cry 5

Basic Controls

Action	Command	Description
Move	PS/Xbox: Move Left Analog Stick PC: WASD	Move the character. Tilt the analog stick partway to walk, and press it all the way down to run.
Speed	PS/Xbox:Move Left Analog Stick (Hold) PC: WASD (Hold)	4500 Run with incredible speed. Cannot be activated in battle. Must be purchased with Red Orbs.
Jump	PS: Xbox: PC:	Jump.
Kick Jump	PS: (near wall) Xbox: (near wall) PC: (near wall)	Double jump off walls.
Roll	PS:+/+ Xbox:+/+ PC:+A/D+	Roll to the side to avoid attacks.
Backflip	PS:++ Xbox:++ PC:+S+	Flip out of the way from incoming attacks.
Air Hike	PS: (mid-air) Xbox: (mid-air) PC: (mid-air)	20000 Double jump. Must be purchased with Red Orbs.
Enemy Step	PS: (near enemy) Xbox: (near enemy) PC: (near enemy)	45000 Double-jump off of an enemy. Must be purchased with Red Orbs.
Attack	PS: Xbox: PC:	Attack with equipped weapon. See Red Queen, Shadow, Rebellion, Balrog, Devil Sword Sparda, Cavaliere, Devil Sword Dante, King Cerberus, Yamato, Beowulf and Mirage Edge for specific combos.
Shoot	PS: Xbox: PC:	Fire ranged weapon. See Blue Rose, Griffon, Ebony & Ivory, Coyote-A, Kalina Ann, Dr. Faust, Kalina Ann II, Double Kalina Ann and Mirage Blades
Charged Shot	PS: (Hold) Xbox: (Hold) PC: (Hold)	Execute a Charged Shot. Must be purchased with Red Orbs.
Check	PS:/ Xbox:/ PC:	Examine the environment.
Lock-on	PS: Xbox: PC:	Lock-on to an enemy.
Switch Lock-on	PS:while holding press Xbox:while holding press PC:while holding press Ctrl	Switch Lock-on target.
The Next Objective	outside of combat PS:(Hold) Xbox:(Hold) PC:Ctrl(Hold)	show the way to the next objective.
Camera	PS/Xbox:Right Analog Stick PC:Mouse	Move the camera.
Reset Camera	PS: Xbox: PC:ALT	Center camera behind character.
Auto-assist off/on	PS: (Hold) Xbox: (Hold) PC:ALT (Hold)	tip: dont play with Auto-assist on. when Auto-assist is on you will see the "auto" icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Devil Trigger	PS: Xbox: PC:F	Unleash the Devil inside.
Provocation	PS: (also work in the air) Xbox: (also work in the air) PC: R (also work in the air)	Taunt the enemy.
EX Provocation	PS:+ (Hold) Xbox:+ (Hold) PC:Ctrl+R(Hold)	3000000 A special taunt given only to those who paid a heavy price. Increases Stylish Rank more than a normal taunt.
Special Provocation	PS:+ Xbox:+ PC:Ctrl+R	A unique taunt given only to those who completed the Bloody Palace. Have unique effects.
Pause	PS: Xbox: PC:ESC	Pauses gameplay and brings up the pause menu.

Nero's Actions

Action	Command (Xbox)	Command (PS)	Description
Color Up	(Hold)	(Hold)	Load up special bullets with more power than regular bullets.
High Shot	Press with stock in the bullet gauge.	Press with stock in the bullet gauge.	Fire special bullets more powerful than your regular ammo. Multiple hits will stun the enemy.
Devil Breaker			Perform a regular attack of the equipped Devil Breaker. See Overture, Gerbera, Punch Line, Helter Skelter, Buster Arm, Tomboy, Ragtime, Rawhide, Pasta Breaker, Sweet Surrender and Mega Buster for more details
Break Age	Hold until the Devil Breaker starts to show sparking effect, then release .	Hold until the Devil Breaker starts to show sparking effect, then release .	Use a very powerful move which will destroy your equipped Devil Breaker, the move depends on the arm used.
Scapegoat	Press  while getting attacked, or get attacked while holding  with a Devil Breaker equipped	Press  while getting attacked, or get attacked while holding  with a Devil Breaker equipped	Prevent an attack from staggering Nero using the equipped Devil Breaker, or while preparing to use Break Age. You still take some damage, and your current arm will be destroyed.
Wire Snatch	+	+	Extend a wire from the right arm to reel in foes from a distance. Large or heavy enemies cannot be pulled in. Can be enhanced with Rawhide.
Wire Bound	+ (Targeting a Grim Grip)	+ (Targeting a Grim Grip)	Latch onto a Grim Grip to travel long distances in a heartbeat. Using Wire Snatch against enemies that cannot be pulled in will execute a Wire Bound instead. Can be enhanced with Rawhide.
Break Away			Sever and detonate your arm, losing a Devil Breaker in your magazine.
Exceed	press and hold repeatedly	press and hold repeatedly	Rev the Red Queen to charge the Exceed gauge.
Ex-Act	Press immediately after an attack.	Press immediately after an attack.	fill one level of the Exceed gauge,
MAX-Act	Ex-Act at the right timing after attack.	Ex-Act at the right timing after attack.	45000 Fill the Exceed gauge to the maximum.
Table Hopper	Just before the enemy's attack hits, +//+.	Just before the enemy's attack hits, +//+.	3000 Evade an enemy attack with a slight movement of the body, allowing for easier counter-attacks. Must be purchased with Red Orbs. Pressing +///+/+///+ after executing a Table Hopper expands the abilities of the normal Table Hopper maneuver by further evading in any direction, and pressing it again executes an even more effective maneuver that expands upon what you have learned before. Upgrades must also be purchased.
Rainbow	(while running)	(while running)	Execute a jumping kick attack.
Air Provocation	in mid-air	in mid-air	useful for evasion in the air, can be Ex-Act and MAX-Act.
Devil Trigger			When your DT gauge is at level 3 or higher, press to activate Nero's Devil Trigger form. Your HP will slowly recover while in this state, and you gain boosts to attack, defense and speed. Press again to deactivate this form.
Buster			Perform a Grab attack with your demonic arms.Throws vary according to the enemy.
Devil Buster	While Devil Trigger is in effect press	While Devil Trigger is in effect press	Perform a stronger Grab attack with your demonic arms. Throws vary according to the enemy.
Snatch	+	+	Works the same way as Wire Snatch in Human Form. Send forth the Devil Bringer and grasp a distant enemy within its clutches. Large or heavy enemies cannot be pulled in
Dual Snatch	While Devil Trigger is in effect press +	While Devil Trigger is in effect press +	Unfurl twin demonic arms to grasp two enemies at once in devil form. Large or heavy enemies cannot be pulled in.
Hell Bound	+	+	Works the same way as Wire Bound in Human Form. Grab a Grim Grip to move long distances in a heartbeat. Using Snatch against enemies that can't be pulled will execute a Hell Bound instead.
Hold	After Buster Hold on light enemies.	After Buster hold on light enemies.	Grab an enemy and use it as a shield. Enemies who cannot be snatched up cannot be used as shields.
Dual Hold	After Devil Buster Hold	After Devil Buster hold	Grab two enemies and use them as a shield. Enemies who cannot be snatched up cannot be used as shields.
Bringer Knuckle	Press immediately after an attack.	Press immediately after an attack.	Follow up with a ferocious attack from your demonic arm. The type of attack changes depending on the position and the condition of the enemy.
Double Bringer Knuckle	Press immediately after an attack in Devil Trigger.	Press immediately after an attack in Devil Trigger.	Unleash a brutal combo from your twin demonic arms. The type of attack changes depending on the position and the condition of the enemy.
Flap Top	(mid-air)	(mid-air)	50000 Twist your body into the air and unfurl your demonic arms for a second jump. If you have Air Hike for Nero this movement will work as a triple jump. Hold to extend you air time.
Recovery Provocation	+ +	+ +	A taunt unlocked by defeating all enemies with Nero on the credits, fill 2 Health squares if it is not interrupted, can only be used once per mission.
Special Provocation	+	+	A unique taunt given only to those who completed the Bloody Palace Using Nero.

V's Actions

Action	Command	Description
Forced Move	PS:+/+ Xbox: +/+ PC: Shift + A/D + Space	Utilize Shadow's celerity to dodge enemy attacks quickly in any direction. Cannot be activated while Shadow is stalemated and unable to fight.
Switchback	PS:++ Xbox: ++ PC: Shift + S + Space	Grab onto Griffon to move backwards. Cannot be activated while Griffon is stalemated and unable to fight.
Quickplay	PS/Xbox:Left Analog Stick (Hold) PC:WASD (Hold)	4500 Use Shadow's celerity for high-speed movement. Cannot be activated in battle or while Shadow is stalemated. Must be purchased with Red Orbs.
Hanging	PS: (mid-air, hold to glide) Xbox: (mid-air, hold to glide) PC: Space (mid-air, hold to glide)	Grab onto Griffon to jump higher into the air. Continuing to hold Griffon lets you glide slowly back to earth. Cannot be activated while Griffon is stalemated and unable to fight.
Cane Attack	PS: Xbox: PC: M3	Attack an enemy with V's Cane. Necessary to finish off weakened enemies.
The Book	PS: Xbox: PC:	Concentrate to fill your DT gauge in battle. Hold to continue storing power.
Nightmare	PS: Xbox: PC:	Expend your demonic power to summon Nightmare, a beast from the underworld.
Promotion	PS:+/ Xbox: +/ PC:	20000 Ride atop the demonic beast Nightmare
Devil Trigger	PS:+/ Xbox: +/ PC:	Expend DT to power up Shadow or Griffon. When powered up, the demons act autonomosly.
Special Provocation	PS:+ Xbox: + PC:	A unique taunt given only to those who completed the Bloody Palace Using V.

Dante's Actions

Action	Command	Description
Switch Devil Arm	PS: Xbox: PC:	Cycle through Devil Arms.
Switch Firearm	PS: Xbox: PC:	Cycle through firearms.
Style Action	PS: Xbox: PC:	Perform a style action. See Trickster Style, Gunslinger Style, Swordmaster Style, and Royalguard Style for style-specific combos.
Trickster	PS: Xbox: PC:	Enter the Trickster style.
Gunslinger	PS: Xbox: PC:	Enter the Gunslinger style.
Swordmaster	PS: Xbox: PC:	Enter the Swordmaster style.
Royalguard	PS: Xbox: PC:	Enter the Royalguard style.
Devil Trigger	when your DT is at level 3 or higher, press PS: Xbox: PC:	Activate Dante's Devil Trigger form. Your HP will slowly recover while in this state, and you gain boosts to attack, defense and speed. Press again to deactivate this form.
Accumulate / Sin Devil Trigger	Hold PS: Xbox: PC: to Fill SDT Gauge when is not full, Hold and release to transform when SDT Gauge is Full	Expend the DT gauge to fill the SDT gauge. When the SDT gauge is full, hold to activate Dante's Sin Devil Trigger form, you lose access to Dante's weapons, Styles and HP does not recover while in this state, but you gain huge boosts to attack, defence and gain access to Dante SDT's unique moveset. You cannot deactivate this form manually unless you have Quadruple S (50000): when your Stylish Rank reaches SSS and you activate SDT, for 5 seconds your SDT will not consume the SDT Gauge and you can deactivate it by pressing // during those 5 seconds.
Special Provocation	PS':+ Xbox:+	A unique taunt given only to those who completed the Bloody Palace Using Dante. Dante will point behind him a heart formed by Mirage Swords appears. Then sweeps his hair back, while Dante's hair is slicked back the amount of his DT gauge acts as a modifier to his melee weapon damage – from ×0.8 at empty gauge to ×1.2 at full gauge. hair stays slicked back until Dante gets hit or activates Devil Trigger or Sin Devil Trigger.

Vergil's Actions

Action	Command	Description
Switch Devil Arm	PS: or Xbox: or PC: Q or E	Cycle through Devil Arms.
Side dash	During a melee attack in human form, or in SDT, PS: +/+ Xbox: +/+ PC: Shift + A/D + Space	Dash to the side to evade enemy attacks.
Trick Up	PS: Xbox: PC: M3	Teleport directly upwards.
Air Trick	PS: + Xbox: + PC: Shift + M3	Mark your target with a Mirage Blade, then teleport to its location. If multiple enemies are marked, choose the enemy to teleport to with Left Analog Stick.
Trick Dodge	On ground, PS: LS+ Xbox: LS+ PC: WASD + M3	9000 Teleport in the direction indicated with Left Analog Stick.
Trick Down	PS: + to + or +++ or in SDT: ++ Xbox: + to + or +++ or in SDT: ++	17500 Teleport diagonally down and back if performed in mid-air, or backwards if on the ground.
Grim Trick	To a Grim Grip, PS: + Xbox: + PC: Shift + M3	Mark a Grim Grip with a Mirage Blade, then teleport to it.
Block	With Concentration at level 1 or higher, PS: press Xbox: press PC: press Shift when attacked by an enemy	25000 Defend against enemy attacks, preventing damage. Decreases the Concentration Gauge. If the Gauge is at level 2 or higher, you'll parry with finesse.
Accumulate / Sin Devil Trigger	Hold PS: Xbox: to Fill SDT Gauge, Hold and release to transform when SDT Gauge is Full	Vergil unshackles his true power to become the demon within. Depletes the SDT Gauge to raise attack, defense, movement speed, and slowly recovery vitality. Press / to end the effect.
Doppelganger	Press PS: (Human form) or any buttons on D-pad Xbox:(Human form) or any button on D-Pad	Use demonic power to create a Devil Clone that will follow Vergil, mimicking his movements. You can alter the speed at which it acts with and to speed up or slow down, and to return to normal. Press /(Human form only) or to dismiss the clone. Consumes DT Gauge.
World of V	Press PS: +rotate LS once+ Xbox:+rotate LS once+ PC: Shift + WASD once + M3	Use the power of Yamato to cleave devil from man, allowing V and his minions to unleash a devastating attack that restores vitality on use. Enemies defeated will drop green orbs with greater frequency. Consumes Concentration Gauge.
Special Provocation	PS:+ Xbox:+	A unique taunt given only to those who completed the Bloody Palace Using Vergil.

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat

Basic Controls

Action	Command (Mobile)	Command (Pc)	Description
Move	Left Analog Stick		Move the character. Tilt the analog stick partway to walk, and press it all the way down to run.
Jump	Jump Icon/Button		Jump.
Attack	Sword Button

Dante's Actions

Action	Command (Mobile)	Command (Pc)	Description
Devil Trigger

Lady's Actions

Action	Command (Mobile)	Command (Pc)	Description
Burst Attack			Annihilate any and all enemies around you with a few grenades. Uses all of your Burst Gauge.pgrades must also be purchased.

Vergil's Actions

Action	Command (Mobile)	Command (Pc)	Description
Devil Trigger

Ledge Jump

Ledge Jumping is an action, which is performed by using dashing or rushing moves off a ledge. This will propel the player forward over a large distance.

Nero ledge jumping.

Devil May Cry

Moves that trigger ledge jump: Stinger

Devil May Cry 3/Special Edition

Dante's moves that trigger ledge jump: Stinger, Dash*, Gun Stinger, Jet Stream, Reverb Shock, Straight.

*Note: The dash from Dance Macabre does not trigger ledge jump.

Vergil's moves that trigger ledge jump: Rapid Slash, Stinger.

Devil May Cry 4

Nero's moves that trigger ledge jump: Streak (Ex-Streak), Speed, Rainbow.

Dante's moves that trigger ledge jump: Stinger, Dash*, Gun Stinger, Speed.

*Note: The dash from Dance Macabre does not trigger ledge jump.

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition

In Special Edition Speed does not trigger ledge jump.

Vergil's moves that trigger ledge jump: Rapid Slash, Stinger.

Lady's moves that trigger ledge jump: Rush Hour.

None of Trish's moves trigger ledge jump.

Devil May Cry 5/Special Edition

Nero's moves that trigger ledge jump: Streak (Ex-Streak), Rainbow.

V's Moves that trigger ledge jump: Quickplay (while Shadow is active).

Dante's moves that trigger ledge jump: Stinger, Dash*, Gun Stinger.

*Note: The dash from Dance Macabre does not trigger ledge jump.

Vergil's moves that trigger ledge jump: Rapid Slash, Stinger.