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{{RelatedTitles|Summoned Swords}}
 
{{RelatedTitles|Summoned Swords}}
 
 
{{InfoWeapon
 
{{InfoWeapon
|name = Summoned Swords
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|name =
|image = <gallery>
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|image1 = <gallery>
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SummonedSwordDmc5.jpg|DMC5
Summoned Swords.png|Vergil
 
Summoned Sword.png|Nero
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Summoned Swords.png|DMC3
 
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</gallery>
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|label1 = Vergil
|katakana = 幻影剣
 
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|image2 = <gallery>
|romaji = Gen'ei ken
 
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NeroSummonedSwordDMC5.jpg|DMC5
|japname =
 
 
Summoned Sword.png|DMC4
|alternate name =
 
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</gallery>
|title =
 
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|label2 = Nero
|type = Gun
 
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|caption1 =
|creator =
 
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|title1 = {{Nihongo|Summoned swords that elevate ethereally |幻影の飛剣|Gen'ei no hiken|lit. "Phantom flying swords"}}
|user = [[Vergil]]<br />[[Nero]]
 
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|alt1 = Phantom Blades
|appearance =
 
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|alt2 = Mirage Blades
|form =
 
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|jpname1 = {{nihongo|幻影剣||Gen'eiken|lit. "Phantom [double-edged] swords"|(Vergil)|}}
|drops from =
 
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|jpname2 = {{nihongo|幻影刀||Gen'eitō|lit. "Phantom [single-edged] blades"|(Nero)}}
|element =
 
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|type1 = Gun
|game1 = Devil May Cry
 
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|creator1 =
|game2 = Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
 
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|user1 = [[Nero]]
|game3 = Devil May Cry 4
 
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|user2 = [[Vergil]]
|game4 = Devil May Cry 5
 
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|user3 = [[Nelo Angelo]]
|game5 =
 
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|form1 = [[Sparda (Devil Arm)|Force Edge]]
|game6 =
 
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|form2 = Shuriken
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|form3 = Swords
 
|drops from =
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|element1 = [[Demon]]
 
|game1 = [[Devil May Cry]]
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|game2 = [[Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening]] <sup>([[Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening#Special Edition|SE]])</sup>
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|game3 = [[Devil May Cry 4]] <sup>([[Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition|SE]])</sup>
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|game4 = [[Devil May Cry 5]] <sup>([[Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition|SE]])</sup>
 
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'''Summoned Swords''' are magically generated blades resembling the [[Sparda (Devil Arm)|Force Edge]], appearing in ''[[Devil May Cry]]'', ''[[Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening]]'', ''[[Devil May Cry 4]]'', and ''[[Devil May Cry 5]]''.<ref>'''''Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition''''', '''Guns File — Summoned Swords''': "Summon magically generated swords."</ref> They are wielded by Vergil during the final battle with his [[Nelo Angelo]] form during ''Devil May Cry'', ''Devil May Cry 3'' and ''Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition''.<ref>'''''Devil May Cry'', Enemy File — Nelo Angelo''': "By determining which way the phantom blades target, they can be easily dodged."</ref><ref>'''''Devil May Cry'', Enemy File — Nelo Angelo''': "The phantom blades protect the knight by circling around him. Destroy the phantom blades and create an opening to attack."</ref>
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'''Summoned Swords''' also known as '''Phantom Blades'''<ref>'''''Devil May Cry''''', File - Enemy - Nelo Angelo</ref> or '''Mirage Blades''' are [[magic]]ally generated blades, appearing in ''[[Devil May Cry]]'', ''[[Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening]]'', ''[[Devil May Cry 4]]'', and ''[[Devil May Cry 5]]''.<ref>'''''Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition''''', '''Guns File — Summoned Swords''': "Summon magically generated swords."</ref>
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First introduced in final battle against [[Nelo Angelo]] in ''DMC1'', they returned in battles against [[Vergil]] on hardest difficulty mode – Dante Must Die, in ''DMC3'', utilized in both offensive and defensive formations.<ref>'''''Devil May Cry'', Enemy File — Nelo Angelo''': "By determining which way the phantom blades target, they can be easily dodged."</ref><ref>'''''Devil May Cry'', Enemy File — Nelo Angelo''': "The phantom blades protect the knight by circling around him. Destroy the phantom blades and create an opening to attack."</ref> Similar techniques were also used by [[Angelo Credo]] in ''DMC4'' and [[Urizen]] in ''DMC5''.
   
In ''Devil May Cry 4'', [[Nero]] gains the ability to use Summoned Swords after obtaining the [[Yamato]].<ref>'''''Devil May Cry 4''''', '''Yamato — Summoned Swords''': "Summon a magical blade and fling it towards a foe, piercing the enemy through sheer force of will. While in Devil Trigger mode, press {{button|s}}."</ref> Instead of resembling the Force Edge as in other appearances, they appear to be two-pointed {{w|Shuriken}}.
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Summoned Swords became playable Vergil's main means of ranged attacks since ''DMC3SE'', while also continuing to be used in formations. [[Nero]] gains the ability to use Summoned Swords, in [[Devil Trigger]] exclusively, in ''DMC4'' and ''5''.<ref>'''''Devil May Cry 4''''', '''Yamato — Summoned Swords''': "Summon a magical blade and fling it towards a foe, piercing the enemy through sheer force of will. While in Devil Trigger mode, press {{button|s}}."</ref> Dante obtains his counterpart of the technique '''Mirage Swords''', used in multiple formations complementing his various [[Styles|battle styles]], along with [[Devil Sword Dante]] in ''DMC5''.
   
 
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==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
 
===Nelo Angelo===
 
===Nelo Angelo===
Nelo Angelo's Summoned Swords look like blue-green, spectral swords with blue-purple electricity. Moments after impaling, they will shatter.
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[[Nelo Angelo]]'s Summoned Swords look like blue-green, spectral swords with blue-purple electricity. Moments after impaling, they will shatter.
   
 
===Vergil===
 
===Vergil===
In ''[[Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition]]'', Vergil's Summoned Swords look like a blue-green, spectral replica of Force Edge that appear in a puff of blue and purple fire or smoke. They shatter after piercing the enemy releasing more a puff of blue-purple smoke. In ''[[Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition]]'', Vergil's Summoned Swords have a much more blue color and appear in a flash light rather than the smoke or flame.
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In ''[[Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition]]'', [[Vergil]]'s Summoned Swords look like a blue-green, spectral replica of Force Edge that appear in a puff of blue and purple fire or smoke. They shatter after piercing the enemy releasing more a puff of blue-purple smoke. In ''[[Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition]]'', Vergil's Summoned Swords have a much more blue color and appear in a flash light rather than the smoke or flame. Starting in ''[[Devil May Cry 5]]'', Vergil can use a Summoned Sword as a melee weapon, known as [[Mirage Edge]].
   
 
===Nero===
 
===Nero===
Nero's Summoned Swords look like curved, two pointed shuriken with spikes protruding from the center. They glow light blue. While hovering around Nero they will spin. After being embedded in an enemy for a short amount of time, they will disappear in a blue-white smoke. In ''Devil May Cry 5'', after awakening his true Devil Trigger, Nero's Summoned Swords now look like kukri blades.
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[[Nero]]'s Summoned Swords look like curved, two pointed shuriken with spikes protruding from the center. They glow light blue. While hovering around Nero they will spin. After being embedded in an enemy for a short amount of time, they will disappear in a blue-white smoke. In ''[[Devil May Cry 5]]'', after awakening his true [[Devil Trigger]], Nero's Summoned Swords now look like kukri blades.
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==File==
 
===''Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition''===
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'''File (Vergil) — Guns — Summoned Swords'''
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<tabber>
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English=
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{{Tabhead|''English version''}}
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<poem>
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:'''Summoned Swords'''
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:Summon magically generated swords.
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</poem>
 
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Japanese=
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{{Tabhead|''Japanese version''}}
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<poem>
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:'''幻影剣'''
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:魔力によって剣を生成する技
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</poem>
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Translation=
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{{Tabhead|''Wiki translation''}}
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<poem>
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:'''Phantom Swords'''
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:Technique of creating swords by means of demonic power.
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</poem>
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</tabber>
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===''Devil May Cry 5'' and ''Special Edition''===
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'''''DMC5SE'' Official website — Vergil'''
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<tabber>
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English=
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{{Tabhead|''English version''}}
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<poem>
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:'''Mirage Blade'''
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:Never a fan of firearms, Vergil instead relies on these piercing projectiles of demonic energy. While effective as a long-range attack, they're also capable of binding enemies or contributing to combo chains. Foes trapped in a storm of these blades will find no reprieve, only death.<ref>[https://www.devilmaycry.com/5se/us/ Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition | CAPCOM (US)]</ref>
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</poem>
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{{Tabhead|''Japanese version''}}
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<poem>
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:'''幻影剣'''
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:銃器を好まないバージルが、その代わりとなる魔力で生み出した飛剣。遠距離攻撃に用いるだけでなく、敵の拘束やコンボの追撃など、使い方は多種多彩。幻影の刃の嵐に巻き込まれた敵は、ただ、必殺の一太刀に断たれるのを待つばかりだ。<ref>[https://www.capcom.co.jp/devilmaycry/5se/ Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition | CAPCOM (JP)]</ref>
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</poem>
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</tabber>
   
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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===''Devil May Cry 4''===
 
===''Devil May Cry 4''===
 
Nero's Summoned Swords function in much the same way as Vergil's, however; they can only be used while Nero is in Devil Trigger. Unlike Vergil, Nero will fire his [[Blue Rose]] in addition to the Summoned Swords, and using them affects his Devil Trigger Gauge; the gauge will deplete faster when Nero uses this skill. Because using Summoned Swords does not interrupt actions, Nero can use them while performing any action, including [[Buster]], for additional damage.
 
Nero's Summoned Swords function in much the same way as Vergil's, however; they can only be used while Nero is in Devil Trigger. Unlike Vergil, Nero will fire his [[Blue Rose]] in addition to the Summoned Swords, and using them affects his Devil Trigger Gauge; the gauge will deplete faster when Nero uses this skill. Because using Summoned Swords does not interrupt actions, Nero can use them while performing any action, including [[Buster]], for additional damage.
[[File:DEVIL MAY CRY 4 DX10 2017-04-22 20-42-19.jpg|thumb|229x229px|Nero's Summoned Swords in-game.]]
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[[File:DMC4 Nero's Summoned Swords.jpg|thumb|200px|Nero's Summoned Swords in-game.]]
 
If he fires a [[Charged Shot]], multiple Summoned Swords will appear simultaneously before skewering the enemy in quick succession, reminiscent of Vergil's Blistering Swords technique. The number of Summoned Swords in a Charged shot increase by 2 per level, with the Level 3 Charged shot giving a total of 6 Summoned Swords. Furthermore, Nero is allowed to "charge" his Summoned Swords during a Buster giving additional simultaneous swords during the sequence.
 
If he fires a [[Charged Shot]], multiple Summoned Swords will appear simultaneously before skewering the enemy in quick succession, reminiscent of Vergil's Blistering Swords technique. The number of Summoned Swords in a Charged shot increase by 2 per level, with the Level 3 Charged shot giving a total of 6 Summoned Swords. Furthermore, Nero is allowed to "charge" his Summoned Swords during a Buster giving additional simultaneous swords during the sequence.
   
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===''Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition''===
 
===''Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition''===
Vergil's Summoned Swords-related moves from ''Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening'' return, with most of their properties from said game being unaltered. Spiral Swords is no longer needs to be active to use Blistering Swords and Sword Storm. While using Spiral Swords, you can fire Summoned Swords separately. Summoned Swords will no longer fire during recovery animations and taunts. Vergil gains a new move called Heavy Rain Swords which immobilizes enemies with a storm of swords from above. Summoned Swords have also become more integral to his gameplay as he can now warp towards any that have first been embedded by them and can also use this in place of Nero's Devil Bringer by latching onto glowing skulls. Yamato Combo B and Rapid Slash(only in Devil Trigger) can create a Summoned Sword to impale any enemies hit, which then detonate after sheathing his sword.
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Vergil's Summoned Swords-related moves from ''Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening'' return, with most of their properties from said game being unaltered. Spiral Swords is no longer needs to be active to use Blistering Swords and Storm Swords. While using Spiral Swords, you can fire Summoned Swords separately. Summoned Swords will no longer fire during recovery animations and taunts. Vergil gains a new move called Heavy Rain Swords which immobilizes enemies with a storm of swords from above. Summoned Swords have also become more integral to his gameplay as he can now warp towards any that have first been embedded by them and can also use this in place of Nero's Devil Bringer by latching onto glowing skulls. Yamato Combo B and Rapid Slash(only in Devil Trigger) can create a Summoned Sword to impale any enemies hit, which then detonate after sheathing his sword.
   
==''Devil May Cry 5''==
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===''Devil May Cry 5'' and ''Special Edition''===
 
Nero's Summoned Swords function in much the same way as they did in ''Devil May Cry 4''.
 
Nero's Summoned Swords function in much the same way as they did in ''Devil May Cry 4''.
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Vergil's Summoned Swords are renamed to Mirage Blades in the English version of ''Devil May Cry 5'' and its ''Special Edition''.
   
 
==Movesets==
 
==Movesets==
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<div class="moveset-tables">
 
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DMC3SE Vergil=
Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition=
 
''Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition''
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{{Tabhead|''Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition'' – Vergil}}
 
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! Description
 
! Description
 
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| Summoned Swords || {{button|s}} || Hurl magically generated swords at the enemy.
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| Summoned Swords || {{button|s}} || Hurl magically generated swords at the enemy.<br />Level 2 ({{Orb|Red|3}}7500) and 3 ({{Orb|Red|3}}15000) increase fire rate.
 
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| Spiral Swords || {{button|s}} (hold) || Create a barrier of countless swords which surround and protect you.
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| Spiral Swords || {{button|s}} (hold) || {{Orb|Red|3}}20000<br />Create a barrier of countless swords which surround and protect you.
 
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| Sword Storm || {{button|r1}}+{{button|u}}+{{button|s}} (Spiral Swords) || Fire out swords at the enemy after executing a Spiral Swords maneuver. The swords surround an enemy then fire all at once.
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| Storm Swords || {{button|r1}}+{{button|lsu}}+{{button|s}} (Spiral Swords) || Fire out swords at the enemy after executing a Spiral Swords maneuver. The swords surround an enemy then fire all at once.
 
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| Blistering Swords || {{button|r1}}+{{button|d}}+{{button|s}} (Spiral Swords) || Fire out swords in rapid succession at an enemy after executing a Spiral Swords maneuver.
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| Blistering Swords || {{button|r1}}+{{button|lsd}}+{{button|s}} (Spiral Swords) || Fire out swords in rapid succession at an enemy after executing a Spiral Swords maneuver.
 
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|}
 
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DMC4/SE=
Devil May Cry 4=
 
 
{{#tag:tabber|
 
{{#tag:tabber|
 
Nero=
 
Nero=
 
{{Tabhead|''Devil May Cry 4'' – Nero}}
Nero (''DMC4'')
 
 
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{{!}}-
 
{{!}}-
 
{{!}} Summoned Swords {{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|s}} (Devil Trigger)
 
{{!}} Summoned Swords {{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|s}} (Devil Trigger)
'''Xbox''': {{button|x|360}} (Devil Trigger)
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'''Xbox''': {{button|x|xbone}} (Devil Trigger)
 
{{!}}{{!}} Hurl magically generated swords at the enemy.
 
{{!}}{{!}} Hurl magically generated swords at the enemy.
 
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{{!}}-{{!}}
 
{{!}}-{{!}}
Vergil (Special Edition)=
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Vergil (SE)=
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{{Tabhead|''Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition'' – Vergil}}
Vergil (DMC4:SE)
 
 
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{{!}}-
 
{{!}}-
 
{{!}} Summoned Swords {{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|s}}
 
{{!}} Summoned Swords {{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|s}}
'''Xbox:''' {{button|x|360}}
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'''Xbox:''' {{button|x|xbone}}
 
{{!}}{{!}} Launch swords created from demonic power.
 
{{!}}{{!}} Launch swords created from demonic power.
 
{{!}}-
 
{{!}}-
 
{{!}} Spiral Swords {{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|s}} (hold)
 
{{!}} Spiral Swords {{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|s}} (hold)
'''Xbox:''' {{button|x|360}} (hold)
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'''Xbox:''' {{button|x|xbone}} (hold)
 
{{!}}{{!}} Creates a ring of Summoned Swords around you that acts as a shield. Depletes the D.T. Gauge.
 
{{!}}{{!}} Creates a ring of Summoned Swords around you that acts as a shield. Depletes the D.T. Gauge.
 
{{!}}-
 
{{!}}-
{{!}} Sword Storms{{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|r1}}+{{button|d}}+{{button|s}} (hold)
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{{!}} Storm Swords{{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|r1}}+{{button|lsd}}+{{button|s}} (hold)
'''Xbox:''' {{button|rb|360}}+{{button|d}}+{{button|x|360}} (hold)
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'''Xbox:''' {{button|rb|xbone}}+{{button|lsd}}+{{button|x|xbone}} (hold)
 
{{!}}{{!}} Countless swords surround an enemy, then attack all at once, launching them in the air. Depletes the D.T.Gauge.
 
{{!}}{{!}} Countless swords surround an enemy, then attack all at once, launching them in the air. Depletes the D.T.Gauge.
 
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{{!}}-
{{!}} Blistering Swords {{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|r1}}+{{button|u}}+{{button|s}} (hold)
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{{!}} Blistering Swords {{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|r1}}+{{button|lsu}}+{{button|s}} (hold)
'''Xbox:''' {{button|rb|360}}+{{button|u}}+{{button|x|360}}(hold)
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'''Xbox:''' {{button|rb|xbone}}+{{button|lsu}}+{{button|x|xbone}}(hold)
 
{{!}}{{!}}Create swords around you that launch themselves at your enemy one after another. Depletes the D.T. Gauge.
 
{{!}}{{!}}Create swords around you that launch themselves at your enemy one after another. Depletes the D.T. Gauge.
 
{{!}}-
 
{{!}}-
{{!}} Heavy Rain Swords {{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|r1}}+{{button|d}}+{{button|u}}+{{button|s}}
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{{!}} Heavy Rain Swords {{!}}{{!}} '''PS:''' {{button|r1}}+{{button|lsd}}+{{button|lsu}}+{{button|s}}
'''Xbox:''' {{button|rb|360}}+{{button|d}}+{{button|u}}+{{button|x|360}}
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'''Xbox:''' {{button|rb|xbone}}+{{button|lsd}}+{{button|lsu}}+{{button|x|xbone}}
 
{{!}}{{!}}Creates a deadly rainfall of Summoned Swords above your enemy's head, which temporarily stops them. Depletes the D.T. Gauge.
 
{{!}}{{!}}Creates a deadly rainfall of Summoned Swords above your enemy's head, which temporarily stops them. Depletes the D.T. Gauge.
 
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Devil May Cry 5=
 
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''Devil May Cry 5''
 
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Nero=
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{{Tabhead|''Devil May Cry 5'' – Nero}}
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
 
 
{{{!}} class="wikitable"
! Action
 
 
{{!}}- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
! Command
 
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! style="width: 15%" {{!}} Action
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! style="width: 25%" {{!}} Command
 
! Description
 
! Description
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{{!}} '''Summoned Swords''' {{!}}{{!}} In DT,<br />'''PS''': {{button|s}}<br />'''Xbox''': {{button|x|xbone}}<br />'''PC''': {{button|rclick|pc}} {{!}}{{!}} Use demonic power to summon blades and send them flying at your foe.<br />More blades appear during Charge Shot for additional attacks.
| Summoned Swords || {{button|s}} || Hurl magically generated swords at the enemy.
 
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Vergil=
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{{Tabhead|''Devil May Cry 5'' – Vergil}}
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! style="width: 15%" {{!}} Action
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! style="width: 25%" {{!}} Command
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! Description
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{{!}} '''Mirage Blade''' {{!}}{{!}} '''PS''': {{button|s}}<br />'''Xbox''': {{button|x|xbone}}<br />'''PC''': {{button|rclick|pc}} {{!}}{{!}} Launch swords created from demonic power.<br />'''Mirage Blade 2''' ({{Orb|Red|5}}7500): A stronger, faster and farther-reaching version.<br />'''Mirage Blade 3''' ({{Orb|Red|5}}45000): The strongest, fastest and farthest-reaching form.<br /><br />Levels 2 and 3 increase the number of Mirage Blades that can be summoned, and strengthens skills that use them.
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{{!}} '''Spiral Blades''' {{!}}{{!}} '''PS''': Hold {{button|s}}<br />'''Xbox''': Hold {{button|x|xbone}}<br />'''PC''': Hold {{button|rclick|pc}} {{!}}{{!}} {{Orb|Red|5}}1200<br />Creates a ring of Mirage Blades around you that acts as a shield.<br />Consumes DT Gauge when performed.
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{{!}} '''Storm Blades''' {{!}}{{!}} '''PS''': {{button|r1}}+{{button|lsd}}+ hold and release {{button|s}}<br />'''Xbox''': {{button|rb|xbone}}+{{button|lsd}}+ hold and release {{button|x|xbone}}<br />'''PC''': {{button|shift|pc}}+{{button|up|pc}}+ hold and release {{button|rclick|pc}} {{!}}{{!}} {{Orb|Red|5}}4500<br />Countless swords surround an enemy, then attack all at once, launching them into the air.<br />Consumes DT Gauge when performed.
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{{!}} '''Blistering Blades''' {{!}}{{!}} '''PS''': {{button|r1}}+{{button|lsu}}+ hold and release {{button|s}}<br />'''Xbox''': {{button|rb|xbone}}+{{button|lsu}}+ hold and release {{button|x|xbone}}<br />'''PC''': {{button|shift|pc}}+{{button|down|pc}}+ hold and release {{button|rclick|pc}} {{!}}{{!}} {{Orb|Red|5}}13500<br />Create swords around you that launch themselves at your enemy one after another<br />Consumes DT Gauge when performed.
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{{!}} '''Heavy Rain Blades''' {{!}}{{!}} '''PS''': {{button|r1}}+{{button|lsd}} to {{button|lsu}}+ hold and release {{button|s}}<br />'''Xbox''': {{button|rb|xbone}}+{{button|lsd}} to {{button|lsu}}+ hold and release {{button|x|xbone}}<br />'''PC''': {{button|shift|pc}}+{{button|down|pc}} to {{button|up|pc}}+ hold and release {{button|rclick|pc}} {{!}}{{!}} {{Orb|Red|5}}9500<br />Creates a deadly rainfall of Mirage Blades above your enemy's head, temporarily pinning them in place.<br />Consumes DT Gauge when performed.
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</tabber>
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</div>
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==Similar Abilities==
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==='''[[Credo|Angelo Credo]]'''===
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[[File:Summoned swords gallery.jpeg|thumb|200px| Angelo Credo using summoned swords against Nero]]
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Angelo Credo can conjure golden gladii. He uses them in a manner similar to Vergil's storm swords/blades attack. They can be broken by activating Devil Trigger near them or simply batting them away with a melee weapon. He can also summon a javelin which he throws at Nero.
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===Urizen===
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[[Urizen]] summons swords covered with multiple spikes, usually in conjunction with his time dilation bubble. They are purplish-pink in color and disappear magically out of thin air after attacking. They are weak to firearms.
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===[[Dante]]===
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[[File:Escort_vs_Griffon's_lightning.gif|thumb|200px|Dante uses escort sword formation to defend against Griffon's lightning.]]
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After getting the [[Devil Sword Dante]], he gets the ability to create fiery red swords from the split center of the blade. They are employed with the skill "Swords Formation". The behavior of the swords vary depending on the style currently toggled; Chaser for Swordsmaster, Interceptor for Gunslinger, Reactor for Trickster and Escort for Royalguard.
   
 
==Other Appearances==
 
==Other Appearances==
 
===''[[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]''===
 
===''[[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]''===
The Summoned Swords appear in ''Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3'', as one of Vergil's Hyper Combo moves. In their default state they resemble the Spiral Swords but they can be reconfigured (by sacrificing another bar of meter) to operate as the Sword Storm or the Blistering Swords. In addition to these is his LV3 Hyper Dark Angel which has him summon swords behind the enemy in rapid fashion as he repeatedly slices them with Yamato, only raining down on them after sheathing his sword.
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The Summoned Swords appear in ''Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3'', as one of Vergil's Hyper Combo moves. In their default state they resemble the Spiral Swords but they can be reconfigured (by sacrificing another bar of meter) to operate as the Storm Swords or the Blistering Swords. In addition to these is his LV3 Hyper Combo Dark Angel, which has him summon swords behind the enemy in rapid fashion as he repeatedly slices them with Yamato, only raining down on them after sheathing his sword.
 
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The Summoned Swords appear in ''DmC: Devil May Cry'' as the [[Sword Illusion]]s.
 
   
 
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Summoned Sword Nelo Angelo.jpg|Nelo Angelo's Phantom Blades impaling [[Dante]] in ''[[Devil May Cry]]''
 
SummonedSwordDmc5.jpg|Summoned Sword of [[Vergil]] in ''[[Devil May Cry 5]]''
 
SummonedSwordDmc5.jpg|Summoned Sword of [[Vergil]] in ''[[Devil May Cry 5]]''
 
NeroSummonedSwordDMC5.jpg|Summoned Sword of [[Nero]] in ''[[Devil May Cry 5]]''
 
NeroSummonedSwordDMC5.jpg|Summoned Sword of [[Nero]] in ''[[Devil May Cry 5]]''
8967375.jpg|Urizen's Summoned Swords in Mission 17 of [[Devil May Cry 5]]
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DMC5 Urizen's Summoned Swords.jpg|Urizen's Summoned Swords in Mission 17 of ''[[Devil May Cry 5]]''
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DMC5SE Vergil ability promotional image (8).jpg|Vergil using the Mirage Blades in ''Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition''
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DMC5SE Vergil ability promotional image (9).jpg|Vergil using Heavy Rain Blades in Legendary Dark Knight Mode DMC5SE
 
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Latest revision as of 09:21, 12 October 2023

Summoned Swords also known as Phantom Blades[1] or Mirage Blades are magically generated blades, appearing in Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening, Devil May Cry 4, and Devil May Cry 5.[2]

First introduced in final battle against Nelo Angelo in DMC1, they returned in battles against Vergil on hardest difficulty mode – Dante Must Die, in DMC3, utilized in both offensive and defensive formations.[3][4] Similar techniques were also used by Angelo Credo in DMC4 and Urizen in DMC5.

Summoned Swords became playable Vergil's main means of ranged attacks since DMC3SE, while also continuing to be used in formations. Nero gains the ability to use Summoned Swords, in Devil Trigger exclusively, in DMC4 and 5.[5] Dante obtains his counterpart of the technique – Mirage Swords, used in multiple formations complementing his various battle styles, along with Devil Sword Dante in DMC5.

Appearance

Nelo Angelo

Nelo Angelo's Summoned Swords look like blue-green, spectral swords with blue-purple electricity. Moments after impaling, they will shatter.

Vergil

In Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition, Vergil's Summoned Swords look like a blue-green, spectral replica of Force Edge that appear in a puff of blue and purple fire or smoke. They shatter after piercing the enemy releasing more a puff of blue-purple smoke. In Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition, Vergil's Summoned Swords have a much more blue color and appear in a flash light rather than the smoke or flame. Starting in Devil May Cry 5, Vergil can use a Summoned Sword as a melee weapon, known as Mirage Edge.

Nero

Nero's Summoned Swords look like curved, two pointed shuriken with spikes protruding from the center. They glow light blue. While hovering around Nero they will spin. After being embedded in an enemy for a short amount of time, they will disappear in a blue-white smoke. In Devil May Cry 5, after awakening his true Devil Trigger, Nero's Summoned Swords now look like kukri blades.

File

Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition

File (Vergil) — Guns — Summoned Swords

English version

Summoned Swords
Summon magically generated swords.

Japanese version

幻影剣
魔力によって剣を生成する技

Wiki translation

Phantom Swords
Technique of creating swords by means of demonic power.

Devil May Cry 5 and Special Edition

DMC5SE Official website — Vergil

English version

Mirage Blade
Never a fan of firearms, Vergil instead relies on these piercing projectiles of demonic energy. While effective as a long-range attack, they're also capable of binding enemies or contributing to combo chains. Foes trapped in a storm of these blades will find no reprieve, only death.[6]

Japanese version

幻影剣
銃器を好まないバージルが、その代わりとなる魔力で生み出した飛剣。遠距離攻撃に用いるだけでなく、敵の拘束やコンボの追撃など、使い方は多種多彩。幻影の刃の嵐に巻き込まれた敵は、ただ、必殺の一太刀に断たれるのを待つばかりだ。[7]

Gameplay

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

Vergil's Summoned Swords are his equivalent for guns. However, unlike guns, they do not recoil and therefore cannot cause him to hover in mid-air. When using Spiral Swords, the Devil Trigger gauge is reduced by two full runes. Furthermore, because summoning the swords does not interrupt the current action, they can be used at any time, even during recovery animations and combos. Spiral Swords serve as a useful defensive technique, shielding Vergil from harm while performing attacks with long start-up or recovery.

As a boss, Vergil only uses Summoned Swords in "Dante Must Die" mode. Alternatively, during fights, Vergil will use the Spiral Swords if the player hasn't received any damage from him. He will create a shield around him, which pushes the player away and will create the Spiral Swords while saying "Don't get so cocky.". The player can then use Nevan's Jam Session to destroy all of Vergil's swords as he's summoning them.

Devil May Cry 4

Nero's Summoned Swords function in much the same way as Vergil's, however; they can only be used while Nero is in Devil Trigger. Unlike Vergil, Nero will fire his Blue Rose in addition to the Summoned Swords, and using them affects his Devil Trigger Gauge; the gauge will deplete faster when Nero uses this skill. Because using Summoned Swords does not interrupt actions, Nero can use them while performing any action, including Buster, for additional damage.

DMC4 Nero's Summoned Swords

Nero's Summoned Swords in-game.

If he fires a Charged Shot, multiple Summoned Swords will appear simultaneously before skewering the enemy in quick succession, reminiscent of Vergil's Blistering Swords technique. The number of Summoned Swords in a Charged shot increase by 2 per level, with the Level 3 Charged shot giving a total of 6 Summoned Swords. Furthermore, Nero is allowed to "charge" his Summoned Swords during a Buster giving additional simultaneous swords during the sequence.

In several attacks, like the Maximum Bet and Showdown, Nero can utilize the Summoned Swords even without using the Blue Rose.

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition

Vergil's Summoned Swords-related moves from Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening return, with most of their properties from said game being unaltered. Spiral Swords is no longer needs to be active to use Blistering Swords and Storm Swords. While using Spiral Swords, you can fire Summoned Swords separately. Summoned Swords will no longer fire during recovery animations and taunts. Vergil gains a new move called Heavy Rain Swords which immobilizes enemies with a storm of swords from above. Summoned Swords have also become more integral to his gameplay as he can now warp towards any that have first been embedded by them and can also use this in place of Nero's Devil Bringer by latching onto glowing skulls. Yamato Combo B and Rapid Slash(only in Devil Trigger) can create a Summoned Sword to impale any enemies hit, which then detonate after sheathing his sword.

Devil May Cry 5 and Special Edition

Nero's Summoned Swords function in much the same way as they did in Devil May Cry 4.

Vergil's Summoned Swords are renamed to Mirage Blades in the English version of Devil May Cry 5 and its Special Edition.

Movesets

Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition – Vergil
Action Command Description
Summoned Swords Button ps4 square Hurl magically generated swords at the enemy.
Level 2 (DMC3 Red Orb7500) and 3 (DMC3 Red Orb15000) increase fire rate.
Spiral Swords Button ps4 square (hold) DMC3 Red Orb20000
Create a barrier of countless swords which surround and protect you.
Storm Swords Button ps4 r1+Button ps4 ls-up+Button ps4 square (Spiral Swords) Fire out swords at the enemy after executing a Spiral Swords maneuver. The swords surround an enemy then fire all at once.
Blistering Swords Button ps4 r1+Button ps4 ls-down+Button ps4 square (Spiral Swords) Fire out swords in rapid succession at an enemy after executing a Spiral Swords maneuver.

Devil May Cry 4 – Nero
Action Command Description
Summoned Swords PS: Button ps4 square (Devil Trigger)

Xbox: Button xbone x (Devil Trigger)

Hurl magically generated swords at the enemy.

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition – Vergil
Action Command Description
Summoned Swords PS: Button ps4 square

Xbox: Button xbone x

Launch swords created from demonic power.
Spiral Swords PS: Button ps4 square (hold)

Xbox: Button xbone x (hold)

Creates a ring of Summoned Swords around you that acts as a shield. Depletes the D.T. Gauge.
Storm Swords PS: Button ps4 r1+Button ps4 ls-down+Button ps4 square (hold)

Xbox: Button xbone rb+Button ps4 ls-down+Button xbone x (hold)

Countless swords surround an enemy, then attack all at once, launching them in the air. Depletes the D.T.Gauge.
Blistering Swords PS: Button ps4 r1+Button ps4 ls-up+Button ps4 square (hold)

Xbox: Button xbone rb+Button ps4 ls-up+Button xbone x(hold)

Create swords around you that launch themselves at your enemy one after another. Depletes the D.T. Gauge.
Heavy Rain Swords PS: Button ps4 r1+Button ps4 ls-down+Button ps4 ls-up+Button ps4 square

Xbox: Button xbone rb+Button ps4 ls-down+Button ps4 ls-up+Button xbone x

Creates a deadly rainfall of Summoned Swords above your enemy's head, which temporarily stops them. Depletes the D.T. Gauge.

Devil May Cry 5 – Nero
Action Command Description
Summoned Swords In DT,
PS: Button ps4 square
Xbox: Button xbone x
PC: Pc rclick1
Use demonic power to summon blades and send them flying at your foe.
More blades appear during Charge Shot for additional attacks.

Devil May Cry 5 – Vergil
Action Command Description
Mirage Blade PS: Button ps4 square
Xbox: Button xbone x
PC: Pc rclick1
Launch swords created from demonic power.
Mirage Blade 2 (DMC5 Red Orb7500): A stronger, faster and farther-reaching version.
Mirage Blade 3 (DMC5 Red Orb45000): The strongest, fastest and farthest-reaching form.

Levels 2 and 3 increase the number of Mirage Blades that can be summoned, and strengthens skills that use them.
Spiral Blades PS: Hold Button ps4 square
Xbox: Hold Button xbone x
PC: Hold Pc rclick1
DMC5 Red Orb1200
Creates a ring of Mirage Blades around you that acts as a shield.
Consumes DT Gauge when performed.
Storm Blades PS: Button ps4 r1+Button ps4 ls-down+ hold and release Button ps4 square
Xbox: Button xbone rb+Button ps4 ls-down+ hold and release Button xbone x
PC: Pc shift1+Pc up1+ hold and release Pc rclick1
DMC5 Red Orb4500
Countless swords surround an enemy, then attack all at once, launching them into the air.
Consumes DT Gauge when performed.
Blistering Blades PS: Button ps4 r1+Button ps4 ls-up+ hold and release Button ps4 square
Xbox: Button xbone rb+Button ps4 ls-up+ hold and release Button xbone x
PC: Pc shift1+Pc down1+ hold and release Pc rclick1
DMC5 Red Orb13500
Create swords around you that launch themselves at your enemy one after another
Consumes DT Gauge when performed.
Heavy Rain Blades PS: Button ps4 r1+Button ps4 ls-down to Button ps4 ls-up+ hold and release Button ps4 square
Xbox: Button xbone rb+Button ps4 ls-down to Button ps4 ls-up+ hold and release Button xbone x
PC: Pc shift1+Pc down1 to Pc up1+ hold and release Pc rclick1
DMC5 Red Orb9500
Creates a deadly rainfall of Mirage Blades above your enemy's head, temporarily pinning them in place.
Consumes DT Gauge when performed.

Similar Abilities

Angelo Credo

Summoned swords gallery

Angelo Credo using summoned swords against Nero

Angelo Credo can conjure golden gladii. He uses them in a manner similar to Vergil's storm swords/blades attack. They can be broken by activating Devil Trigger near them or simply batting them away with a melee weapon. He can also summon a javelin which he throws at Nero.

Urizen

Urizen summons swords covered with multiple spikes, usually in conjunction with his time dilation bubble. They are purplish-pink in color and disappear magically out of thin air after attacking. They are weak to firearms.


Dante

Escort vs Griffon's lightning

Dante uses escort sword formation to defend against Griffon's lightning.

After getting the Devil Sword Dante, he gets the ability to create fiery red swords from the split center of the blade. They are employed with the skill "Swords Formation". The behavior of the swords vary depending on the style currently toggled; Chaser for Swordsmaster, Interceptor for Gunslinger, Reactor for Trickster and Escort for Royalguard.

Other Appearances

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

The Summoned Swords appear in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, as one of Vergil's Hyper Combo moves. In their default state they resemble the Spiral Swords but they can be reconfigured (by sacrificing another bar of meter) to operate as the Storm Swords or the Blistering Swords. In addition to these is his LV3 Hyper Combo Dark Angel, which has him summon swords behind the enemy in rapid fashion as he repeatedly slices them with Yamato, only raining down on them after sheathing his sword.

Gallery

See also

References

  1. Devil May Cry, File - Enemy - Nelo Angelo
  2. Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition, Guns File — Summoned Swords: "Summon magically generated swords."
  3. Devil May Cry, Enemy File — Nelo Angelo: "By determining which way the phantom blades target, they can be easily dodged."
  4. Devil May Cry, Enemy File — Nelo Angelo: "The phantom blades protect the knight by circling around him. Destroy the phantom blades and create an opening to attack."
  5. Devil May Cry 4, Yamato — Summoned Swords: "Summon a magical blade and fling it towards a foe, piercing the enemy through sheer force of will. While in Devil Trigger mode, press Button ps4 square."
  6. Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition | CAPCOM (US)
  7. Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition | CAPCOM (JP)