Devil May Cry is known for its stylish and deeply complex hack-and-slash combat. Introduced in Devil May Cry was the style-switching mechanic. In this game, Dante can switch between and equip one out of six different styles that will change the abilities of Dante and how he can fight enemies. One of these styles was royalguard, an ability that if properly timed, lets Dante absorb any damage done to him. Here’s a guide to this stylish yet incredibly challenging ability.
Devil May Cry 3- Beginner Friendly
It all begins at Devil May Cry 3, where the style was first introduced. Royalguard is many players’ last style to pick because it isn’t exactly the flashiest thing in the world. There are four styles to choose from at the start of Devil May Cry 3. Trickster is a style focused on evasion and moving around the playing field. Swordmaster is an incredibly unique style that gives Dante’s devil arms extra melee moves. Gunslinger is similar to Swordmaster but gives extra moves to the guns Dante has. Later on in the game, Dante unlocks Quicksilver, a style that lets him stop time, and Doppelganger, a style that gives him a devilish clone that attacks enemies.
Devil May Cry is all about attacking and playing with your enemies in a coy, stylish way. Royalguard is the inverse of this, at the start anyway. It forces the player to pay attention to enemy movement and attack patterns. It’s easily the toughest style to use because it requires the most thought. By tapping the circle button, Dante will activate his royal guard stance. If the player hits circle right as an enemy attack hits Dante, Dante will absorb the damage. It’s a tough style to use, but Devil May Cry 3 is a great way to get used to it due to the design of the enemy attacks.
Devil May Cry 4- Learning Curves
Devil May Cry 4 has two playable characters, Nero and Dante. The player gets a hold of Dante in the second half of the game, and Dante can switch on the fly between all four of his styles. This is incredible for the combat system. It adds a lot of depth and complexity, but it also makes it incredibly overwhelming for new and players alike. Royalguard in Devil May Cry 4 might be the hardest version of the style to use.
The way the enemies fight and attack Dante feels like they were more designed for Nero and not him. The timing on Royalguard in this game too is very strict and tough to get a hold of. Many of the enemies in this game just have irregular animations and attack patterns and are very tough to fight against as Dante. It is fun to experiment with Royalguard on certain bosses though, like Berial for instance.
Devil May Cry 5- The Culmination
Lastly in Devil May Cry 5, Dante still has access to his infamous defensive style. It’s still challenging to use, but Dante has a bit of an easier time using this style in this game. The enemies are almost like a combination of 3 and 4. Some of them have tougher styles to get down, but some of the others are easier to track.
The greatest boss to practice this style on his easily Cavaliere Angelo. This is an early boss fight for Dante at the end of Mission 11. It’s great because Cavaliere has a ton of moves that are just begging to be guarded against. This style is a tough one to master, but easily one of the most satisfying skills to get down in this stylish series.
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