Controls: Gameplay

Learn the ins and outs of Devil May Cry 5's controls for Nero, V, and Dante. Master every button prompt and action to unleash stylish combos and defeat demons!

Alright, let's get you up to speed on how to actually *play* Devil May Cry 5. It might seem like a lot at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be pulling off insane combos like a pro. We've got three distinct characters, and they all have their own unique button layouts, so let's break 'em down.

Nero’s Controls

Nero's got his trusty Red Queen sword and Blue Rose gun, plus that awesome robotic arm, the Devil Breaker. Here’s what you need to know:

PS4 Control	Xbox Control	Action
Left Analog Stick	Left Analog Stick	Move Nero
Right Analog Stick	Right Analog Stick	Move camera
Triangle	Y	Use Red Queen (sword)
Square	X	Use Blue Rose (gun)
X	A	Jump (Double Jump requires skill)
Circle/Hold Circle	B	Use Devil Breaker
L1	LB	Break Away
L2	LT	Use Exceed
R1	RB	Lock-on
L3	Push in Left Stick	Switch targets while locked-on
R3	Push in Right Stick	Reset camera
Touchpad	View Button	Taunt
Options	Menu	Opens up menu

V’s Controls

V is a bit different – he commands his demonic familiars, Shadow and Griffon, to do most of the fighting. He’s more about positioning and letting his pets do the dirty work.

PS4 Control	Xbox Control	Action
Left Analog Stick	Left Analog Stick	Move V
Right Analog Stick	Right Analog Stick	Move camera
Triangle	Y	Have Shadow attack
Square	X	Have Griffon attack
X	A	Jump (press again for double jump)
Circle	B	Finish off a dying enemy
L1	LB	Activate Devil Trigger (summons Nightmare); Requires at least three bars
R1	RB	Lock-on
R1 + Left/Right on Left Stick + X	RB + Left/Right on Left Stick + A	Dodge with Shadow
R1 + Down on Left Stick + X	RB + Down on Left Stick + A	Dodge backwards with Griffon
R2	RT	Read Book (only in battles)
L3	Push in Left Stick	Switch targets while locked on
R3	Push in Right Stick	Centers camera
Touchpad	View Button	Taunt
Options	Menu	Opens up menu

Dante’s Controls

Dante, the legendary demon hunter, has the most complex moveset. He can switch between melee and ranged weapons on the fly, and has multiple combat Styles.

PS4 Control	Xbox Control	Action
Left Analog Stick	Left Analog Stick	Move Dante
Right Analog Stick	Right Analog Stick	Move camera
Triangle	Y	Use melee weapon
Square	X	Use ranged weapon
X	A	Jump (Double Jump requires skill)
Circle	B	Style Action
L1	LB	Devil Trigger
L2	LT	Switch between ranged weapons
R1	RB	Lock-on
R2	RT	Switch between melee weapons
Directional Pad	Directional Pad	Switch between Styles
R3	Push in Right Stick	Reset camera
Touchpad	View Button	Taunt
Options	Menu	Opens up menu

Getting a handle on these controls is your first step to becoming a true Devil Hunter. Don't worry if it feels overwhelming; practice makes perfect. You'll be chaining combos and looking stylish in no time!