Devil Trigger:
Making its return from the first game, when engaging Devil Trigger, the character's demonic side is brought to the forefront and they take on the powers bestowed to them by the demon heart amulets they wear.

Extreme Demon State: (Dante Only)
When Dante's health is in the red, engage Devil Trigger and his rage will consume him, transforming him into the image of Sparda. He will immediately take flight and be able to shoot fireballs from his fists. He also begins wielding a sword similar to that of Sparda. This demon state cannot be deactivated, and will continue until Dante "burns out."

Fists of Fury:
When Devil Trigger is engaged, press Attack twice, then swing the control stick back and hold the attack button, Dante will charge up, and then execute a six to seven-hit "Stinger" combo. This can attack multiple enemies.

"Let Go of Me":
While in Devil Trigger, hold Square and Triangle at the same time and Dante will begin manifesting his powers. Release and Dante will unleash a shockwave into the ground around him, damaging all close by enemies.

Heart Attack:
With Devil trigger engaged, hold R1 to target an enemy and press Square and Triangle at the same time, Dante will unleash a blast from his chest.

Twosome Time!:
When things start to get crowded, Dante can target multiple enemies by locking onto one enemy, then swinging your control stick towards another enemy and continuing to fire, Dante will swing around and fire a shot into the off-handed enemy as they get too close.

Wall Walking:
By charging at a wall and pressing Circle, Dante will leap up the wall and kick flip off.

Dodging:
Press the Circle button to do a diving role forward. Press back on the control stick, and continually press the Circle button to do successive back flips. Finally, pressing left or right on the control stick plus the dodge button allows Dante or Lucia to cartwheel in the specified direction.

SWORD ATTACKS

Stinger:
Hold R1, swing the analog stick towards an enemy and tap the attack key, Dante will lunge forward and impale the targeted enemy on his blade.

High Time:
Target an enemy with R1, swing the analog stick away from the enemy and tap the attack key to send them helplessly into the air.

Spinning slash:
Press Triangle twice, pause, tap triangle, pause, the press it twice again to have Dante execute a combo of two down slashes, followed by a High Time, and finish off with a spinning cut.

3 hit combo:
Swing the analog stick back and press triangle, pause, then press it twice more. To execute a twin-slash followed by a spinning cut.

4 hit combo:
Press Triangle 4 times in rhythmic succession. This should result in 3 diagonal slashes, followed by a spinning diagonal slash.

5 hit combo:
Press Triangle 3 times in rhythmic succession, then swing the stick back and tap Triangle twice. Dante should perform a combo consisting of 3 diagonal slashes, a down slash, and then a High Time.

Arial Rave:
Tap Triangle three times while in the air, Dante will kick his enemy twice, then bring them smashing down with his signature "Helm breaker" down slash.

SHOTGUN TRICKS

Dodge & Shoot:
Equip the Shotgun, swing your sword once and Fire. Dante will cartwheel away while pulling both triggers on the nearest foe.

Fireworks!:
Swing your sword twice, then fire the shotgun, Dante will flip the shotgun around his body, firing as quickly as he can in all directions.

Gut Check:
Swing your sword of choice three times at an enemy and fire the shotgun, Dante will execute the three-hit combo, then whirl around, duck under any incoming attack, and empty both barrels into the gut of his target.