Mission 16: Diverging Point: Dante

Devil May Cry 5 guide · Dante descends to the bottom of the Qliphoth

Dante descends deeper into the Qliphoth through a series of vertical shafts and cavernous drops to reach the core. The mission consists of platforming downwards, fighting through waves of tough demons, and concluding with a boss battle against King Cerberus. Players must choose their descent paths carefully to explore optional battle arenas and collect hidden upgrades.

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Blue Orb Fragment: Located in a hidden side tunnel accessible during the descent down the deep rocky shaftPurple Orb Fragment: Resting on a secluded ledge during the drop sequence through the crumbling Qliphoth chambersBlue Orb Fragment | When dropping down the large central shaft, look for a side platform with glowing red orbs leading to a hidden ledge before dropping straight to the bottom; jumping past it without landing locks off the area.Purple Orb Fragment | In the descent sections, an alcove containing a Purple Orb Fragment can be permanently bypassed if you fall down the main shaft too far without exploring ledges.

Items

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Gold Orb: Found resting on an isolated stone platform along one of the alternate descent paths

Secrets

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Secret Mission 12 | Near the lower sections of the descent, look for an alcove containing red lights and stand on the designated platform to align the glowing red sigils on the opposite wall.

Enemies

King Cerberus

Weak to Fire, Ice, Lightning (counter with opposite elements)

Possesses three heads representing fire, ice, and lightning, shifting fighting styles and elemental attacks throughout the encounter.

Behemoth

Weak to Exposed tongue/head

Heavy armored beast that becomes enraged and much faster once its lock and armor are broken.

Chaos

Lizard-like demon that spins rapidly with deadly blades; knock it out of its spin to expose its soft body.

Fury

Weak to Parries

Fast-teleporting demon that attacks in quick strikes; time melee hits or use Royalguard to parry its dashes.

Shops and people

Divinity Statue: Upgrades, skills, items, and weapon abilities

Tips

Switch Dante's weapon modes and styles frequently against King Cerberus, and use Royalguard or Trickster to evade his massive area-of-effect elemental bursts.
Dr. Faust's ranged attacks can safely break enemy super armor from a distance if you find yourself overwhelmed in the tight shaft arenas.

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