For Lucia, see Cutlaseer, Klyamoor, and Zambak. For Dante, see Rebellion, Merciless, and Vendetta for specific weapon combos. In the HD Collection, Attack is replaced by the top face button, Jump is replaced with the bottom face button, and check/shoot is replaced by the right and left face buttons.ĭevil May Cry 2 Basic Controls ActionĪttack with equipped weapon. The strength of the attack depends on the number of lit runes in the DT gauge. Also counts as an evasive move.ĭante unleashes a mighty demonic dragon, expending the entire DT gauge. Also appears to increase the speed at which he closes range with Mundus. Hold to increase the speed at which Dante moves around the screen. Unlike elsewhere in the game, does not require the use of. Analog stick is vertically inverted, D-pad is not. Use PS2: in combination to swim faster.įire the Needlegun.
: + / / / or Left Analog Stick || Hold to enter aiming mode: in this mode, pressing up causes Dante to swim forward slowly, left or right causes him to strafe in that direction, and down causes him to swim backwards. Performs a fast camera-turn in the direction the D-pad or left analog stick is pressed. The left analog stick is vertically inverted, while the D-pad is not. Hold to swim continuously.Ĭontrols the camera and thus what direction Dante will swim in. Move in the direction the camera is facing. Can only be used if one of these weapons is equipped and while not in Devil Trigger. Toggle between Ifrit and Alastor without going to the menu. Control which enemy is targeted by pressing the Left Analog Stick in the direction of the desired target before pressing /. Not available with Force Edge and only available with Sparda in phase 2 of the battle with Mundus. Toggle Devil Trigger mode on and off, or stop/start time with the Bangle of Time equipped. With Nightmare-β, depletes the DT gauge to increase the number of projectiles fired. With Ebony & Ivory, Shotgun and Grenadegun, imbue Dante's gun with demonic power, allowing for a short period of firing Devil Trigger shots for no DT gauge cost. Switch: R Button + Y Button/A Button (hold until Dante's hands glow) PS2: + or (hold until Dante's hands glow)
See Ebony & Ivory, Shotgun, Grenadegun and Nightmare-β. does not need to be pressed if Dante is in the air. See Force Edge, Ifrit and Alastor for specific weapon combos.Įxamine objects, pick up items, or confirm an on-screen option.Īttack with the selected gun. (Not always available.)Īttack with equipped Devil Arm.
Available for free with Sparda during phase 2 of the battle with Mundus.Īlter the angle of the camera. Must be purchased, Alastor and Yamato only. At certain points in the game Dante will perform an automatic long-jump.ĭouble jump. Tap for a small hop, or hold slightly longer for a high jump. Jump straight up: hold the analog stick to jump in a direction. Tilt the Analog Stick halfway to walk, or fully to run.