Look, we’ll be real with you. We all know that Dante is the start of Devil May Cry. His name is on the stickers, he makes all the cameos, and he’s the head honcho demon hunter. However, he’s not the only playable character that has graced this stylish action franchise. Over the years, many others have teamed with the white-haired wonder, each with their own unique weapons and fighting styles. No matter who you’re controlling, you know they’ll bring a certain panache to the proceedings. With the new Devil May Cry 5 bringing its own unique flair, we thought it was a good excuse to look back. So, lean back, scarf down a piece of pizza and enjoy our look at Devil May Cry‘s rad rogues.
While Devil May Cry has had many ups and downs, it seems that most fans think things are best when we stick close to the original interpretation of Dante. One only has to look at the reaction to DmC Devil May Cry to see what happens when Capcom tries to stray too far from the original’s vision. Ninja Theory took in death threats and fan hate while still putting out an excellent stylish action game.
Is the original really the best version of Dante? Who can say? All we know is that you can’t really go wrong when a box says Devil May Cry on it. That includes Devil May Cry 2, despite that being the low point of the franchise. With Devil May Cry 5 coming out in March of 2019, we’re excited to get back to Dante, Lady, Trish and the gang in the original universe. How will their adventures fair on our souped-up 4K consoles? We’ll know very soon. Whatever Dante ends up doing, we know he’ll do it with some most excellent style.
Keeping it Stylish: Devil May Cry's Rad Rogues
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Keeping it stylish | Devil May Cry's rad rogues
The devil is in the details. Sure, you think of Dante when you think of Devil May Cry, but that's not the only playable character in this series. Not by a longshot. Pull up a chair, grab a slice of pizza, and journey through every sword wielder ever depicted with stylish action. -
Dante
We tried to start this list with something more obscure, but Dante just wasn't having it. The original badass atop the series, the Son of Sparda in a long jacket is "too cool to smoke." Wielding an arsenal of killer weapons and twin pistols, fans will ensure that Dante never dies in Devil May Cry. -
Trish
A demoness created in the image of Dante's mother, Trish starts in the first game as one of your opponents. Afterward, she switches sides, with playable appearances in DMC2 and the special edition of DMC4. Her devil trigger sees her don a pair of shades as she's surrounded by a gaseous yellow fog. -
Lucia
Lucia is a mannequin demon created by Arius. She turned against her creator, becoming one of the main protagonists of Devil May Cry 2. Although she hasn't returned to the series since then, many will remember her distinctive curved swords and throwing knives as highlights of an otherwise disappointing sequel. -
Secretary
Secretary demons are a type of demon you fight quite a bit in Devil May Cry 2. If you master that game and play through several times, you can unlock a Secretary as a bonus playable character. They don't appear in cutscenes, but their playthrough is significantly harder than the main campaign. -
Lady
Appearing in Devil May Cry 3 as a boss character, Lady was made playable in the Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition. She wields Kalina Ann, an impressive missile launcher that doubles as a bladed missile launcher. She may not have demonic powers, but her guns pack a punch. -
Vergil
If Dante is hot fire, Vergil is calm cool and collected. The other Son of Sparda, he goes after Dante as the main bad guy in Devil May Cry 3. He's playable in the special editions of both DMC3 and DMC4 but remains on the side of darkness in the original continuity. -
Nero
Nero is the second protagonist of Devil May Cry 4 and the son of Vergil. Raised in a religious organization known as the Order of the Sword, he joins with Dante after discovering a conspiracy to conquer the world. His Devil Bringer arm gives him much elemental utility in combat. -
V
The newest addition to the Devil May Cry roster, V is a human with no powers of his own. However, he does find kinship with a trio of demons that he can summon to fight for him. Griffon fights from the air and also acts like an English interpreter for his allies Nightmare and Shadow. -
Dante (DmC)
Of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention Ninja Theory's excellent DmC Devil May Cry in this list. That team's version of Dante is a bit more modern and inexperienced but learns his powers with the help of side character Kat. He also looks great with a mop on his head. -
Vergil (DMC)
Ninja Theory's take on Vergil is also a bit different, with him acting as an antihero who cares for his brother rather than a villain. He's still a cold soul, but he's much more experienced than Dante and helps him master his newfound abilities.
