Mephisto & Faust
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The Mephisto is a lower-level demon that appears in Devil May Cry 4. It covers itself with a cape of black mist composed of a special gas that allows it to pass through solid objects and float through the air.[1] However, if the cape is removed through use of fire arms or the Devil Bringer, the Mephisto is revealed to simply be a red scorpion-like demon, unable to defend itself and a coward. The Mephisto is also able to extend its spear-like fingers, allowing it to impale a victim before they can react.[2]
The Faust is a larger relative of the Mephisto, and is considerably more intelligent, cruel, and violent, though it is still cowardly when unshrouded.[3] Its true body is white, somewhat larger than the Mephisto's, and possesses several tendrils around its head that give the appearance of hair; the mist that covers the Faust also takes the appearance of a fedora on its head. Like the Mephisto, they are able to extend their fingers, but can do this with more than one finger at a time, and can even detach their fingers to hover in the air and attack on their own. Faust are often accompanied by a pair of Mephisto's.
[edit] Background
Heinrich Faust is the main character of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Drama "Faust", in which he sells his soul to a devil named Mephistopheles.
[edit] References
- ↑ Devil May Cry 4, Lesser Demons File — Mephisto: "A floating demon wrapped in a black cape of special gas that allows it to pass through objects. Mephisto appears to its foes as a black demon of death; however, in truth its physical form is nothing but a tiny coward."
- ↑ The Art of Devil May Cry 4 (2008), pp. 35, Mephisto: "Mephisto is a lower-level demon that emits a black mist as it floats in the air. The black mist allows it to pass through solid objects. It can also grow and shrink its sharp fingers at will, making them into powerful weapons that can stab prey from long distances."
- ↑ Devil May Cry 4, Lesser Demons File — Faust: "While closely related to Mephisto, Faust is leagues more intelligent and cruel. While its tiny, cowardly physical form is unchanged, Faust’s capacity for violence makes Mephisto seem like a mere infant. Gunfire can be effective in disrupting the effects of his magical black cloak."
