Devil May Cry 5: Beat Mission 1's Qliphoth Roots

Q: How to defeat Qliphoth Roots in devil may cry 5?

Mission 1 introduces Nero and the Red Queen sword. You'll learn the basics of Exceed (charging your sword with L2/LT) and dodging (hold R1/RB, then left stick + X/A). The main threat is the Qliphoth Roots, a mini-boss that's easy to avoid if you keep moving and dodge its tentacle attacks. Focus on the main body and ignore the tentacles. Defeating all enemies, including the Roots, unlocks the 'Protect the People' trophy.

Q: How to use Exceed in devil may cry 5?

Mission 1 introduces Nero and the Red Queen sword. You'll learn the basics of Exceed (charging your sword with L2/LT) and dodging (hold R1/RB, then left stick + X/A). The main threat is the Qliphoth Roots, a mini-boss that's easy to avoid if you keep moving and dodge its tentacle attacks. Focus on the main body and ignore the tentacles. Defeating all enemies, including the Roots, unlocks the 'Protect the People' trophy.

Q: How to perform dodge roll in devil may cry 5?

Mission 1 introduces Nero and the Red Queen sword. You'll learn the basics of Exceed (charging your sword with L2/LT) and dodging (hold R1/RB, then left stick + X/A). The main threat is the Qliphoth Roots, a mini-boss that's easy to avoid if you keep moving and dodge its tentacle attacks. Focus on the main body and ignore the tentacles. Defeating all enemies, including the Roots, unlocks the 'Protect the People' trophy.

Q: What is the reward for Main Mission 1 in devil may cry 5?

Mission 1 introduces Nero and the Red Queen sword. You'll learn the basics of Exceed (charging your sword with L2/LT) and dodging (hold R1/RB, then left stick + X/A). The main threat is the Qliphoth Roots, a mini-boss that's easy to avoid if you keep moving and dodge its tentacle attacks. Focus on the main body and ignore the tentacles. Defeating all enemies, including the Roots, unlocks the 'Protect the People' trophy.

Q: How to get Protect the People trophy in devil may cry 5?

Mission 1 introduces Nero and the Red Queen sword. You'll learn the basics of Exceed (charging your sword with L2/LT) and dodging (hold R1/RB, then left stick + X/A). The main threat is the Qliphoth Roots, a mini-boss that's easy to avoid if you keep moving and dodge its tentacle attacks. Focus on the main body and ignore the tentacles. Defeating all enemies, including the Roots, unlocks the 'Protect the People' trophy.

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Walkthrough

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You start off in a tutorial area where you'll learn about the Red Queen sword and its Exceed mechanic. To charge your Ex-Gauge, press and hold L2/LT. This powers up your sword for more damage. You can even time an Exceed charge right after landing a hit to build your gauge mid-combo!
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You'll also get a quick lesson on dodging. Hold down R1/RB, then press the left stick in any direction and press X/A to perform a dodge roll. You're invincible for a few frames during this roll, so get used to using it a lot!
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Now, you'll face the Qliphoth Roots. Don't let the name fool you; it's more of a mini-boss. Your main goal here is to focus on its central body and pretty much ignore the tentacles.
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The Roots has a few attacks to watch out for:
- It can stab the ground where you're standing with a tentacle. This attack is pretty quick, so be ready to dodge roll the moment you see it.
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It might pound the ground with its tentacles, signaling an incoming sweep attack. This can happen with one or two tentacles.
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Sometimes, it will stab the ground and then tentacles will pop up. These are clearly telegraphed, so they're easy to avoid.
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The key to this fight is constant movement and timely dodges. As long as you keep moving and use your dodge roll effectively, you should be able to avoid most of its attacks.
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If you've managed to defeat all the other enemies that appeared before the Roots, landing the final blow on this mini-boss will also unlock the Protect the People trophy/achievement.

Tips

Mastering the timed Exceed charge after a hit is crucial for maximizing your damage output throughout the game.
Don't get greedy with attacks; always be ready to dodge. The invincibility frames on your dodge roll are your best friend.
Focus fire on the main body of the Qliphoth Roots. Attacking the tentacles is a waste of time and resources.

Protect the People Trophy/Achievement (Defeat all enemies in Mission 01)
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