Summary

Devil May Cryis one of the most successful game franchises to come from Capcom, alongsideStreet FighterandResident Evil. The story revolves around Dante, one of the sons of the demon knight Sparda, who stands as a resolute will between humanity and hellspawn who seek to invade the Earth. Dante broke the mold as a character, subverting the cliché of the edgy main protagonist as the charismatic, sword-slinging hero fans know and love.

Over the years, there have been severalDevil May Crygames that focus on demon-slaying action. The franchise has even branched over into comics and animation. In the long history ofDevil May Cry, Dante has wielded many a tool to take on some of the darkest nightmares from hell. Here is every Dante weapon inDevil May Cry 5, ranked.

Lady wielding Kalina Ann in the Devil May Cry show.

11Double Kalina Ann

The Iconic Rocket Launcher Of Lady

The Kalina Ann is the primary weapon of Lady, a deuteragonist who first appears inDevil May Cry 3 and appears in theDevil May Cry anime. While initially, Lady sees Dante as a threat, eventually they reach an understanding that results in a strong relationship further along in the series, and Lady lends Dante her weapon.

InDevil May Cry 5, the Kalina An is modified and given a twin by combining Kalina Ann and Kalina Ann II. Dante unlocks the ability to equip both at once and use them simultaneously in combat. The dual launchers fire a stream of rockets at targets, significantly upgrading the use of both weapons.

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10Cavaliere

An Abundance Of Mobility And Damage

Cavaliere is a new devil arm that appears for the first time inDevil May Cry 5that Dante obtains after defeating Angelo Cavaliere during his playthrough in mission eleven. Cavaliere serves as a two-pronged weapon that transforms between a weaponized motorcycle and two massive axes, which Dante can wield with rotating blades.

The Cavaliere is a slow but staggering weapon that is a great tool for combo extensions against small clumps of enemies. Cavaliere succeeds in being a versatile weapon while also being fun to use.

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9Shotgun And Cyote A

A Classic Compliment To Any Combo

The Shotgun is a must-have that has featured in everyDevil May Crygame since the original. While it has been upgraded and remodeled from time to time, each weapon serves the same purpose. The Shotgun is a hard-hitting modified rifle that has had the barrel cut off to increase impact.

After being remodeled the first time, the Shotgun was dubbed the Cyote A and is a perfect weapon to fit in between long combo strings. The Shotgun fires a powerful burst of buckshot that can extend combos with its stagger and be used in a number of creative ways by Dante’s carrying styles.

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8Balrog

A Boxers Tempo With Devastating Fire Power

Balrog is the most recent addition to the Bracers and Greives family, debuting inDevil May Cry 5. Players can obtain this weapon during Dante’s playthrough by defeating Balrog early on in the story. Balrog seems to be a callback to one of Capcom’s famous characters from the Street Fighter franchise and features movements similar to the character, in a boxing style.

Balrog provides several options not present in past iterations, such as doges, counters, and flicker jabs. Similar to past weapons, however, the Balrog features a heat-up ability that is powered by landing blows on enemies. Balrog is considered the most complete package in the line of gauntlets in theDevil May Cryfranchise.

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7Dr. Faust

The Most Unique Weapon In Devil May Cry

Dr. Faust is one of the most recent additions to Dante’s arsenal and debuted inDevil May Cry 5. Also made by the newest addition to the Devil May Cry cast, Nicolleta Goldstein, Nero’s chief weapon designer and granddaughter of the smith behind Ebony and Ivory. Dr. Faust is an enigmatic weapon in the form of a cowboy hat.

The weapon is the materialized version of a Faust, granting Dante a number of bizarre offensive capabilities utilizing red orbs as a resource. Dr. Faust is arguably one of the most underrated yet overpowered weapons inDevil May Cry 5, with a hidden potential of game-breaking proportions.

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6Devil Sword Sparda

A Legendary Weapon Belonging To The Deon Knight Sparda

Sparda is a name that echoes through the entire Devil May Cry community for his ominous legend, spoken among countless demons who come face-to-face with his sons. As the demon that rallied against his own, the only thing more famous is his weapon. Initially sealed away in the form of Force Edge, it becomes the Demon Sword Sparda once awakened.

Demon Sword Sparda’s moveset is unique as it’s a transforming weapon that can shift between a sword and a scythe. Possessing the god-like power of the Demon Knight makes it an incredibly powerful weapon that has spilled gallons of demon blood over time, making it a pivotal piece of Devil May Cry culture.

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5King Cerberus

Perfect Weapon For Combo Linking

The King Cerberus is a fan-favorite weapon that is a staple in manycombo masters’arsenals inside theDevil May Cry 5. Debuting inDevil May Cry 5, King Cerberus is an upgrade of th original weapon from Devil May Cry 3. obtained by defeating the demon of the same name, the upgraded version serves as a weapon with three forms, the Cerberus weapon offers fast-paced attacks that can strike from a number of positions and inflict elemental damage on enemies.

InDevil May Cry 5, the King Cerberus weapon features three different forms, each with varying elements: a staff, a three-sectioned staff, and nunchaku with Fire, Lightning, and Ice elements.

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4Ebony & Ivory

Staple Pistols Throughout Every Devil May Cry Game

Ebony and Ivory are the trustworthy and iconic custom hand-cannons that Dante takes with him wherever he goes. These high-powered nail drivers fire blinding amounts of rounds at targets with limitless ammo and serve as the best friends to Dante’s left and right hands.

Ebony and Ivory are two forty-five caliber handguns built from scratch by the famous weaponsmith Nell Golstein. Being the only firearms that could withstand Dante’s physical abilities, they serve as lethal executioners for any demon on the wrong side of the weapon.

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3Rebellion

The Most Iconic Sword In Video Games

Rebellion is the most iconic and beloved weapon in theDevil May Cry series. Among the endless list of weapons, nothing feels better in the hand than the cold silver image of Rebellion slicing through foes. Rebellion was passed down to Dante directly from his father and has served as his perfect partner ever since.

The sword embodies Date’s style and personality, being the perfect blade to complement his moveset. It appears to be a solid piece of demonic steel that is the core base for many combos in every Devil May Cry game. Unfortunately, the Rebellion’s time has come to an end as it was destroyed in Devil May Cry 5 and reforged into Devil Sword Dante, leaving a lengthy legacy behind.

Devil May Cry 5 Dante stares at the viewer with a sword slung over his shoulder.

2Devil Sword Donte

A Perfect Upgrade For The Next Generation

Devil Sword Donte is the newest addition to the long line of swords in Dante’s arsenal. Upon learning more about the history of the weapons handed to him and his brother, Dante looked inward to find strength and in doing so, birthed the demonic blade into existence.

The Devil Sword Donte is a drastic change from the Rebellion’s cold and unrelenting appearance, embracing Dante’s demonic heritage with a jagged and ominous design. The weapon features an expanded moveset from Dante’s base Swordstyle that includes spectral blades, increased range and damage, and Dante’s Sin Devil Trigger mode.