Master Devil May Cry 4's controls for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. Learn every button prompt for Nero and Dante to unleash stylish combos and devastating attacks.
Alright, let's get you set up with the controls for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. Knowing these inside and out is key to pulling off those awesome stylish combos. We'll break down the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC layouts for both Nero and Dante.
First off, a quick note: L3 and LS mean pushing in the Left Analog Stick, while R3 and RS mean pushing in the Right Analog Stick. The D-pad is just your Directional Pad. Got it? Good.
Nero Controls
When you're playing as Nero, here's what you need to know:
Playstation 3
| Button | Action |
| [] | Gun Attack |
| /\ | Melee Attack |
| O | Devil Bringer |
| X | Jump |
| R1 | Lock-on |
| L1 | Devil Trigger (acquired in Mission 6) |
| L2 | Exceed |
| L3 | Change target |
| R3 | Center Camera |
| Start | Pause Menu |
| Select | Taunt |
| Left Analog | Move character |
| Right Analog | Rotate camera |
Xbox 360
| Button | Action |
| X | Gun Attack |
| Y | Melee Attack |
| B | Devil Bringer |
| A | Jump |
| RB | Lock-on |
| LB | Devil Trigger (acquired in Mission 6) |
| LT | Exceed |
| LS | Change target |
| RS | Center Camera |
| Start | Pause menu |
| Back | Taunt |
| Left Analog | Move character |
| Right Analog | Rotate camera |
Dante Controls
Dante's got a bit more going on, especially with his styles and weapon switching:
Playstation 3
| Button | Action |
| [] | Gun Attack |
| /\ | Melee Attack |
| O | Style Action |
| X | Jump |
| R1 | Lock-on |
| L1 | Devil Trigger |
| R2 | Switch Devil Arm |
| L2 | Switch gun |
| L3 | Change target |
| R3 | Center Camera |
| Start | Pause Menu |
| Select | Taunt |
| Left Analog | Move character |
| Right Analog | Rotate camera |
| D-pad up | Trickster |
| D-pad down | Royal Guard |
| D-pad right | Swordmaster |
| D-pad left | Gunslinger |
Note: Once you get the Dark Slayer style, you can tap any direction on the D-pad twice to switch to that style.
Xbox 360
| Button | Action |
| X | Gun Attack |
| Y | Melee Attack |
| B | Style Action |
| A | Jump |
| RB | Lock-on |
| LB | Devil Trigger |
| RT | Switch Devil Arm |
| LT | Switch gun |
| LS | Change target |
| RS | Center Camera |
| Start | Pause menu |
| Back | Taunt |
| Left Analog | Move character |
| Right Analog | Rotate camera |
| D-pad up | Trickster |
| D-pad down | Royal Guard |
| D-pad right | Swordmaster |
| D-pad left | Gunslinger |
PC Controls
For our PC players, here are the default keybinds that work for both Nero and Dante:
| Key | Action |
| W | Move forward |
| S | Move backward |
| A | Move left |
| D | Move right |
| I | Melee Attack |
| J | Gun Attack |
| K | Jump |
| Space | Lock-on |
| N | Devil Trigger |
| M | Taunt |
| O | Change target (while locked-on) |
| Q | Change long-range weapon (Dante)/Exceed (Nero) |
| E | Change melee weapon (Dante)/Exceed (Nero) |
| L | Buster (Nero)/Style Action (Dante) |
| P | Reset camera |
| Arrow Keys | Rotate camera |
Quick Tip: When an enemy is locked on, you'll see their health bar around the bluish circle that appears on them. Keep an eye on that!
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