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Toasty

Dec 29, 2020 @ 12:34am

Who's the best character in the game?

Title. If used correctly who's the strongest?

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Originally posted by Peelsepuuppi:

Originally posted by WhatAreYouDoingInMy♂dungeon♂:
I mean he was called mediocre which implied he was inferior to other characters which I find very much false. He requiers more thinking and plays differently but that doesn't mean he is in any way worse than other characters in the game.

I think the title of this thread and the opening post itself are at odds. Who is the best character and who is the strongest character are not necessarily the same thing. Every character can destroy this game when played well. So who's the the best comes down to gameplay preference. Who's the strongest is another matter. Vergil and Dante are the strongest because of couple stupidly OP things they have available.

In my opinion Dante is the most adaptable character because he has access to every tool at any given moment and he has a lot of them. Nero is really close If you plan for the encounters beforehand, which isn't much of an issue because at that level of play you pretty much know this game inside and out.

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Xelane

Dec 29, 2020 @ 12:37am

Dante for sure.

Jetstream Sam has Devil May Cry 5

Dec 29, 2020 @ 2:15am

It depends IMO. Strongest how? In all aspects? If so, I would have to agree with Xelane.
For potential damage output, Vergil.
Defense would go to Nero w/ Gerbera or Dante.
Beginner friendly character would go to V.

Lunar Shower has Devil May Cry 5

Dec 29, 2020 @ 2:24am

Dante is overall the strongest for sure. By far the most versatile character of the bunch, so he can pretty much succeed in any aspect.

Vergil is definitely a close second though, and in all honesty, for most players will probably be stronger since he has a more limited kit, therefore making him a bit easier to play. Lots of easy set up for massive damage as well compared to Dante, who takes a bit more intimate knowledge to get some of that heavier hitting stuff for combos.

Weakest overall is probably V, though, its likely just since I am the least familiar to using his kit appropriately. Nero is the easiest of the bunch to play, but also the most average in terms of what he's capable of, which, should be said, is still pretty deep and very powerful, its just a more specific but limited tool kit overall.

ice

Dec 29, 2020 @ 3:12am

if they added lady and trish back like they did in 4se it would be lady, she was unbelievably broken, which is hilarious being she is the only fully human character we've played

DeadZeus

Dec 29, 2020 @ 3:37am

I'm guessing ppl that say Dante didn't even play as Vergil? Because Vergil is by far the strongest character in the game, He can clear rooms and kill bosses way faster than anyone else....

Without DLC, Dante is the clear winner.

Lynfinity

Dec 29, 2020 @ 4:04am

Originally posted by DeadZeus:
I'm guessing ppl that say Dante didn't even play as Vergil? Because Vergil is by far the strongest character in the game, He can clear rooms and kill bosses way faster than anyone else....

Without DLC, Dante is the clear winner.

Vergil comes on top in terms of potential DPS, sure.

But then Dante says "Royal Guard!" and the king is dethroned in one Royal Release.

DeadZeus

Dec 29, 2020 @ 4:43am

Originally posted by MC Von Neetinator:
Originally posted by DeadZeus:
I'm guessing ppl that say Dante didn't even play as Vergil? Because Vergil is by far the strongest character in the game, He can clear rooms and kill bosses way faster than anyone else....

Without DLC, Dante is the clear winner.
Vergil comes on top in terms of potential DPS, sure.

But then Dante says "Royal Guard!" and the king is dethroned in one Royal Release.

Not even close though, it takes a while, good timings and great risk for a nice Royal Release.

Vergil can deal 4 times Royal release worth of damage in one go with 0 risk and no timming required...

Last edited by DeadZeus; Dec 29, 2020 @ 4:43am

Sixtyfivekills has Devil May Cry 5

Dec 29, 2020 @ 4:47am

Originally posted by DeadZeus:
Originally posted by MC Von Neetinator:
Vergil comes on top in terms of potential DPS, sure.

But then Dante says "Royal Guard!" and the king is dethroned in one Royal Release.
Not even close though, it takes a while, good timings and great risk for a nice Royal Release.

Vergil can deal 4 times Royal release worth of damage in one go with 0 risk and no timming required...

Not if Dante uses his counter RG thingy. Vergil can't move until his JC animation is finished, therefore he takes damage.

Lynfinity

Dec 29, 2020 @ 5:13am

Originally posted by DeadZeus:
Originally posted by MC Von Neetinator:
Vergil comes on top in terms of potential DPS, sure.

But then Dante says "Royal Guard!" and the king is dethroned in one Royal Release.
Not even close though, it takes a while, good timings and great risk for a nice Royal Release.

Vergil can deal 4 times Royal release worth of damage in one go with 0 risk and no timming required...

Donguri be like "You make me laugh."

On a more serious note, what about pure defense then? I mean, even normal blocks do not deplete your HP (unlike 3 and 4) and timings are much more forgiving. Sure, Vergil can dish out tons of damage in a matter of seconds, but Dante is basically untouchable when you know how to use RG properly. That, in my opinion, is a sigh of being stronger.

Even attacks like Judgement Cut End can be blocked/parried like it's nothing. Dante doesn't need pure strength to make his opponent look like an idiot, that's his whole shtick.

DeadZeus

Dec 29, 2020 @ 5:13am

Originally posted by Sixtyfivekills:
Originally posted by DeadZeus:
Not even close though, it takes a while, good timings and great risk for a nice Royal Release.

Vergil can deal 4 times Royal release worth of damage in one go with 0 risk and no timming required...
Not if Dante uses his counter RG thingy. Vergil can't move until his JC animation is finished, therefore he takes damage.

Hell on earth dude.. 4 times in a row... Royal Release once and u need to build it up again, + again, great risk in using it if u misstime it.

There is no contest. Vergil is the strongest playable character in DMC5 by a mile.

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Sixtyfivekills has Devil May Cry 5

Dec 29, 2020 @ 5:14am

Originally posted by DeadZeus:
Originally posted by Sixtyfivekills:
Not if Dante uses his counter RG thingy. Vergil can't move until his JC animation is finished, therefore he takes damage.
Hell on earth dude.. 4 times in a row... Royal Release once and u need to build it up again, + again, great risk in using it if u misstime it.

There is no contest. Vergil is the strongest playable character in DMC5 by a mile.

Oh, I thought we were talking in a way if this game had some sort of PVP.

But yeah, Vergil is stupidly broken, makes DMC 4 Vergil look balanced.

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Peelsepuuppi has Devil May Cry 5

Dec 29, 2020 @ 5:15am

Vergil can Spam Hell on Earth on DMD to kill off optional Mission 8 Urizen fight easy without effort or skill needed. Dante might have the most tools but Vergil is absolutely ridiculous in the way he can break this game with so little effort.

Hell on Earth has invincibility frames through most of it's animation and does insane damage. Having a full SDT is enough to beat most bosses on most modes. Having SDT + DT to charge another SDT gives you 8 Hell on Earths and that kills everything off in the game. Not to mention that Hell on Earth Stuns most bosses when they get hit by it.

This one move turns the entire game into a joke on any difficulty.

If Vergil's Hell on Earth didn't break the game Dante would be stronger character no contest.

Last edited by Peelsepuuppi; Dec 29, 2020 @ 5:16am

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