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{{AddDisambig}}Drive may refer to:[[File:Drive_Shockwave_.png|thumb|250px|Drive Shockwave (DMC4)]]
  
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|image = Drive_Shockwave_.png
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|caption1 = Dante performing Drive with Rbellion in Devil May Cry 4
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|weapon1 = [[Rebellion]]
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|weapon2 = [[Rebellion (DmC)]]
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|weapon3 = [[Sparda (Devil Arm)]]
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|weapon4 = [[Devil Sword Dante]]
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|user1 = [[Dante]]
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|user2 = [[Dante (DmC)]]
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|user3 = [[Trish]]
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|user4 = [[Vergil]]
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|game1 = [[Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening]]
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|game2 = [[Devil May Cry 4]]
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|game3 = [[DmC: Devil May Cry]]
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|game4 = [[Devil May Cry 5]]
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([[Dante]]) One of the [[Rebellion]] moves. Normal move in ''[[Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening|DMC3]]'' and a [[Swordmaster Style]] level 3 move in DMC4.
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'''Drive''' is an attack in which the user unleashes powerful shockwaves from their sword. It has appeared in every ''Devil May Cry'' since the [[Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening|third installment]].
   
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==Gameplay==
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([[Vergil]]) One of [[Sparda (Devil Arm)|Force Edge]] moves in'' [[Devil May Cry 4#Special Edition|Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition]]''.
  
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===Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening===
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Drive makes its debut as a Rebellion technique. By holding the melee button, the blade will start to glow red and crackle with white electricity. While charging, Dante is free to use any non-melee attack. Upon release, Dante will swing Rebellion reverse-grip style, running the tip along the ground and launching the shockwave.
   
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The shockwave itself only travels along the ground and will launch enemies it runs through. Since it only travels along the ground airborn enemies are completely uneffected by it and it can be stopped by debris.
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([[Trish]]) One of [[Sparda (Devil Arm)|Sparda]] moves in ''Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition'' (actual name: Maximum Overdrive).
  
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===Devil May Cry 4===
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====Dante====
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Drive is a Dante exclusive technique in the origninal release. This time around, he uses the technique with Rebellion and Swordmaster. Unlike before, Dante takes and holds position while Drive charges up, rendering him immobile. It can reach up to three levels of charge and does not release until the player releases the button. Drive's shockwave no longer travels along the ground, instead flying through the air as a red wave. This shockwave still launches the enemies it hits.
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There are two variations of Drive, the first being '''Quick Drive'''. By pressing the melee and Style button simultaneously with Swordmaster active, Dante will perform a standard slash immediately followed by a weak Drive shockwave.
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The second variation of Drive, '''Over Drive''', launches two additional shockwaves if the Style button is pressed just after the first swing. Over Drive is best used at a distance as the shockwaves will fly under the enemy if they are too close.
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====Vergil====
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In ''Special Edition'', Vergil is able to use Drive with Force Edge. By pressing melee and Trick at the same time, Vergil does a reverse-grip double swipe that fires black shockwaves at an enemy that travel a short distance very quickly. These shockwaves launch the enemy into the air.
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Holding melee just after the initial swipe will cause Vergil to take a stance to charge '''Over Drive'''. Vergil's Over Drive can be charged up to 3 levels and release a large, slow-moving black wave that explodes after traveling a short distance.
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====Trish====
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In ''Special Edition'', Trish launches multiple red and black shockwaves with Sparda to finish her [[Bare Knuckle]] Combo A. These shockwaves do not launch the enemies like most Drives do.
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By holding the attack button on the 4th strike allows Trish to charge '''Maximum Overdrive''' where in she unleashes up to 11 shockwaves if fully charged.
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===DmC: Devil May Cry===
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Dante performs Drive with his incarnation of Rebellion and is executed by holding the melee button. Dante will crouch down and hold the sword reverse-grip behind his back while charging. Dante swings the blade and releases an orange shockwave that knocks the enemy back. Releasing the attack just as the blade flashes will release a stronger blue wave. This iteration of Drive does not launch the enemy.
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'''Over Drive''' adds two more shockwaves by pressing the melee button after the first swing.
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===Devil May Cry 5===
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Despite Rebellion and Sparda making an appearance, only the Devil Sword Dante can use Drive and Over Drive. It is part of Devil Sword Dante's standard moveset and is activated by a front-to-back and melee input. It can be charged up to two levels and Dante stays in a crouched position while he charges it. Over Drive adds two additional shockwaves if the melee button is hit just after the first swing.
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==Trivia==
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*Drive looks and functions similar to [[Lucia]]'s ground Divine Anger attack, but the latter requires different input.
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*Nero has two attacks that seem to function on the same principle of Drive:
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**Nero commonly used Yamato to fire an energy wave at his opponants in his debut game.
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**Nero also has Maximum Bet where swings Red Queen and his Devil Trigger ghost used Yamato to release an X shaped shockeave at the enemy. In ''Devil May Cry 5'', Nero's Bringer claw swipes instead of Yamato
 
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Revision as of 11:32, 1 July 2020

Drive is an attack in which the user unleashes powerful shockwaves from their sword. It has appeared in every Devil May Cry since the third installment.

Gameplay

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

Drive makes its debut as a Rebellion technique. By holding the melee button, the blade will start to glow red and crackle with white electricity. While charging, Dante is free to use any non-melee attack. Upon release, Dante will swing Rebellion reverse-grip style, running the tip along the ground and launching the shockwave.

The shockwave itself only travels along the ground and will launch enemies it runs through. Since it only travels along the ground airborn enemies are completely uneffected by it and it can be stopped by debris.

Devil May Cry 4

Dante

Drive is a Dante exclusive technique in the origninal release. This time around, he uses the technique with Rebellion and Swordmaster. Unlike before, Dante takes and holds position while Drive charges up, rendering him immobile. It can reach up to three levels of charge and does not release until the player releases the button. Drive's shockwave no longer travels along the ground, instead flying through the air as a red wave. This shockwave still launches the enemies it hits.

There are two variations of Drive, the first being Quick Drive. By pressing the melee and Style button simultaneously with Swordmaster active, Dante will perform a standard slash immediately followed by a weak Drive shockwave.

The second variation of Drive, Over Drive, launches two additional shockwaves if the Style button is pressed just after the first swing. Over Drive is best used at a distance as the shockwaves will fly under the enemy if they are too close.

Vergil

In Special Edition, Vergil is able to use Drive with Force Edge. By pressing melee and Trick at the same time, Vergil does a reverse-grip double swipe that fires black shockwaves at an enemy that travel a short distance very quickly. These shockwaves launch the enemy into the air.

Holding melee just after the initial swipe will cause Vergil to take a stance to charge Over Drive. Vergil's Over Drive can be charged up to 3 levels and release a large, slow-moving black wave that explodes after traveling a short distance.

Trish

In Special Edition, Trish launches multiple red and black shockwaves with Sparda to finish her Bare Knuckle Combo A. These shockwaves do not launch the enemies like most Drives do.

By holding the attack button on the 4th strike allows Trish to charge Maximum Overdrive where in she unleashes up to 11 shockwaves if fully charged.

DmC: Devil May Cry

Dante performs Drive with his incarnation of Rebellion and is executed by holding the melee button. Dante will crouch down and hold the sword reverse-grip behind his back while charging. Dante swings the blade and releases an orange shockwave that knocks the enemy back. Releasing the attack just as the blade flashes will release a stronger blue wave. This iteration of Drive does not launch the enemy.

Over Drive adds two more shockwaves by pressing the melee button after the first swing.

Devil May Cry 5

Despite Rebellion and Sparda making an appearance, only the Devil Sword Dante can use Drive and Over Drive. It is part of Devil Sword Dante's standard moveset and is activated by a front-to-back and melee input. It can be charged up to two levels and Dante stays in a crouched position while he charges it. Over Drive adds two additional shockwaves if the melee button is hit just after the first swing.

Trivia

  • Drive looks and functions similar to Lucia's ground Divine Anger attack, but the latter requires different input.
  • Nero has two attacks that seem to function on the same principle of Drive:
    • Nero commonly used Yamato to fire an energy wave at his opponants in his debut game.
    • Nero also has Maximum Bet where swings Red Queen and his Devil Trigger ghost used Yamato to release an X shaped shockeave at the enemy. In Devil May Cry 5, Nero's Bringer claw swipes instead of Yamato
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