Gilgamesh
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The Gilgamesh is a set of gauntlets, greaves, and mask which appears in Devil May Cry 4, and is obtained from Echidna's Hell Gate, which it was used to power. It is made of a devilish metal which absorbs organic material and transforms it to steel[1], and its techniques can be empowered by engaging the thrusters on the gauntlets and greaves. It is wielded by Dante during the game.
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[edit] Just Charge
When performing one of Gilgamesh's chargeable attacks, the Devil Arm will flash to indicate when a level of charge has been achieved. By releasing the appropriate 
or 
button at the instant the Devil Arm flashes, Dante will perform an attack which has double the power of the normally charged attack, and a slightly more impressive animation.
The technique is unnamed, but is unofficially known as "Just Charge", "Just Frame", and "Flash Strike".
[edit] Movesets
[edit] Devil May Cry 4
[edit] Sword
| Action | Command | Description |
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| Gilgamesh Combo A | ,,, | Put foot to throat with this high-octane finisher. Any part of this combo can be charged by holding down .
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| Gilgamesh Combo B | ,,—,, | Lightning fast kicks rock an opponent with speed and fury. Any part of this combo can be charged by holding down .
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| Full House | (mid-air) | Focus upon an opponent from mid-air and dive down feet first to send them on your full boat down the River Styx. |
| Draw |  + + | Quickly step backward and allow an enemy attack to fly harmlessly astray. |
| Straight | (hold and release, Draw) | After retreating with a Draw, quickly leap forward with a powerful counter-punch. |
| Kick 13 | + + | A dramatic display of power as you face down an enemy and unleash a flurry of powerful kicks. |
| Flush |  | Transform simple jumps into damage dealing attacks. |
[edit] Swordmaster Style
| Action | Command | Description |
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| Shock! | (ground) | Slam your fist into the ground and unleash a shockwave that rattles everything in its path. Holding increases the power of the attack.
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| Shocking! | (mid-air) | Shock attack executed in mid-air. |
| Beast Uppercut | ++ | Lunge towards an enemy and launch them into the air with a heavyweight uppercut. |
| Rising Dragon | ++ (hold and release, 1st shine) | An uppercut infused with demonic power that rises to the heavens in an ascent that spells certain doom. |
| Divine Dragon | ++ (hold and release, 2nd shine) | Filed with even greater power, this rising uppercut includes a deadly spin, truly adding insult to devastating injury. |
| Real Impact | ++ | After knocking the wind out of an enemy with a debilitating body blow, knock the life out of them with an attack that will rattle their ancestors. Holding increases the power of the attack.
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[edit] Background
Gilgamesh was a quasi-historical king who is the central character of the Epic of Gilgamesh. He was a superhuman who became bored with his rule, and went on an adventure in which he became friends with the half-wild Enkidu and ended up seeking a method of immortality to prevent his own death.
[edit] Trivia
Echidna is weak to the Gilgamesh, as she often is low to the ground and it is able to deal large amounts of damage in the small windows of vulnerability that she has.
This weapon is an expanded version Beowulf from Devil May Cry 3, keeping most of the basic moves, many of the special and Sword Master moves, and improving on the charge mechanic.
A possible inspiration for the name of this weapon is a rumored sequel to the 2007 movie Beowulf which would focus on Gilgamesh. The demon Beowulf has a cameo appearance in Devil May Cry 4 on a movie poster referencing the movie.
The attacks Full House, Straight, Draw, and Flush are references to Poker.
[edit] References
- ↑ Devil May Cry 4, Dante's Arms File — Gilgamesh: "Made of a devilish metal that absorbs organic material and transforms it to steel, this weapon will shock and awe enemies with its brute force."
