Classic Dante

"Showtime!"

- Dante

Dante is the main protagonist of the Devil May Cry franchise and appears in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale as a playable character.

Biography
'''THIS PARTY IS GETTING CRAZY! LET'S ROCK!'''

Born from the union of a human and a demon, his mother was killed when he was only eight years old, and got separated from his twin brother, Vergil. As a grown man, he became a Devil Hunter and opened a store called "Devil May Cry", hoping to get revenge on the demon that killed his mother.

THE LEGACY OF DANTE:
 * Devil May Cry
 * Devil May Cry 2
 * Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
 * Devil May Cry 4
 * DmC: Devil May Cry

Opening
Dante was relaxing on his office, until Trish says about a creature who is believed a demon gathering around fighters made of polygon. She asks to him kill this demon and "will grant you a reward". Dante picks his Guns, Rebellion and goes into his journey.

Rival
Name: Demitri Maximoff

Reason: unknown

Connection: Not also are both by CAPCOM: they are both powerful demons and also appeared in the same game as a team: Project X Zone

Ending
Dante, back at hte office, says to Trish that not also the demon is hunted, but he also got a crazy kind of power, and the cutscene ends as dante askes: "Where is my Reward?" and Trish just smiles.

Gameplay
Similiar to what happens to him in Project X Zone, Dante has moves from DMC1, DMC3 and DMC4, but has the same look as DMC1. He is a combo-heavy character, capable on doing long combos and rack up AP fast.

Movelist


(Square Moves)


 * Rebellion Combo - [[File:Btn_square.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]] - Does a Sword Combo.
 * Stinger - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]] + [[File:Btn_square.png]] - Unleashes a powerful thrust after lunging forward.
 * High Time - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]] + [[File:Btn_square.png]] (Hold to rise) - Just like New Dante's Version.
 * Trillion Stabs - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]] + [[File:Btn_square.png]] - Does a lot of stabs.
 * Aerial Rave - [[File:Btn_square.png]] (Air), [[File:Btn_square.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]] (Second blow must connect for third and fourth blow) - Does a few cuts with his sword in the air.
 * Killer Bee - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]] + [[File:Btn_square.png]] (Air), [[File:Btn_square.png]][[File:Btn_square.png]]
 * Fireworks - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]] + [[File:Btn_square.png]] (Air) - Spins a shotgun around his body like a set of nunchucks, randomly blasting nearby enemies.
 * Helm Breaker - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]] + [[File:Btn__square.png]] (Air) - Just like New Dante's version.



(Triangle Moves)


 * Ebony and Ivory - [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (Holdable) - Fires some rounds with his pistols.
 * Gun Stinger - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]] + [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] - Rams a shotgun into an enemy and pulls the trigger to hit them with a concentrated burst of buckshot.
 * Twister - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]] + [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] - Quickly spins out dual sword slashes, creating a heat vortex burning everything in the general vicinity.
 * Tempest - [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (Right after Twister) - Spins upward on an enemy while twirling his dual swords, generating a flame vortex burning everything in its path.
 * Hysteric - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]] + [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] - With the Kalina Ann, fires a huge barrage of mini-missiles at the enemy.
 * Aerial Ebony and Ivory - [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (Air)
 * Shotgun Shot - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]] + [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (Air) - Fires his shotgun.
 * Aerial Twister - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]] + [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (Air)
 * Rainstorm - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]] + [[File:Btn_triangle.png]] (Air) - Rains hundreds of bullets down upon unsuspecting foes that lie waiting below him.



(Circle Moves)


 * Ifrit Combo - [[File:Btn_circle.png]] [[File:Btn_circle.png]] [[File:Btn_circle.png]] - Tri-level attack that ends by knocking the enemy down.
 * Kick 13 - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]] + [[File:Btn_circle.png]] - A quick but powerful flaming back roundhouse kick that knocks the enemy down.
 * Prop Shredder - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]] + [[File:Btn_circle.png]] - Spins his sword at high speeds to slice and dice the enemy to bits.
 * Crystal - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]] + [[File:Btn_circle.png]] - Thrust your nunchucks into the ground's surface to sprout huge ice pillars in your surrounding vicinity.
 * Million Carats - [[File:Btn_circle.png]] (Right After Crystal) - Slams his nunchucks into the ground to create a huge glacier.
 * Yamato Slash - [[File:Btn_circle.png]] [[File:Btn_circle.png]] (Air) - Does a series of slashes with a katana.
 * Sky Star - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]] + [[File:Btn_circle.png]] (Air) - Does an quick air dash.
 * Trick - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Up.png]] + [[File:Btn_circle.png]] (Air) - Teleports down to the stage, surprising unsuspecting foes.
 * Grenadegun - [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Down.png]] + [[File:Btn_circle.png]] (Air) - Fires a grenadegun downwards.



(Throws)


 * Front Kick - [[File:Playstation-Rstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Rstick-Right.png]] - Does an kick that launches the enemy away.
 * Beast Uppercut - [[File:Playstation-Rstick-Up.png]] - Uppercuts the enemy.
 * Ebony & Ivory Shots - [[File:Playstation-Rstick-Down.png]] - Throws the opponent down and shoots them a few times.



(Trigger Moves)


 * Item Pick-up - [[File:Btn_r1.png]]
 * Block - [[File:Btn_l1.png]]
 * Evade - [[File:Btn_l1.png]] + [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Left.png]] or [[File:Playstation-Lstick-Right.png]]



(Super Moves)


 * Jackpot! - [[File:Btn_r2.png]] (Level 1): Dante fires two consecutive bullets powered up by demon energy. Whoever he hits or gets caught in the following explosion will be killed.
 * PF398: Revenge - [[File:Btn_r2.png]] (Level 2): Dante transforms Pandora from a bazooka to a laser cannon and shoots it foward, killing everyone it touches.
 * Devil Trigger - [[File:Btn_r2.png]] (Level 3): Dante transforms into his Devil Trigger form. On it, he is faster and all his attacks kill.

Quotes

 * When Selected:
 * "This is going to be one hell of a party!"
 * "Let's rock, baby!"
 * "So many demons, so little time."
 * Prematch:
 * "Showtime!"
 * "Time to get to work, guys."
 * Item Pick-up:
 * "What's this supposed to be?"
 * Using Jackpot:
 * "Jackpot!"
 * Using PF398: Revenge:
 * Using Devil Trigger:
 * Successful KO:
 * "Jackpot!"
 * "Adios, kid!"
 * "Come on, baby face!"
 * "A helpful hint, take a tip from your elders…"
 * "You're a king? Yeah, here's your crown."
 * "This is what I live for! And I'm absolutely crazy about it!"
 * "Dude, the show's over."
 * Respawn:
 * "So you want a piece of me, literally."
 * "I can still fight."
 * "Damn it!"
 * "You sure know how to throw a party."
 * "Whatever."

Introduction

 * Showtime: Dante, facing away from the camera, turns around and says: "Showtime"
 * Let's Get This Party Started: Dante lands on stage.
 * Time To Get To Work: Dante looks at his guns and says: "Time to get to work, guys."
 * Absolutely Crazy About It: Dante gets into a fighting stance.

Winning Screen

 * The Show's Over: Dante smiles triumphantly and aims Ebony and Ivory sideways over each other.
 * One Hell Of A Party: Dante clears his coat.
 * Stealing Your Spotlight: Dante sheats his sword.
 * What's Up?: Dante taunts the enemy.

Losing Screen

 * Dante kicks the camera.
 * Dante falls down.
 * Dante throws his amulet away in anger.
 * Dante gets stabbed in the chest.

Demon Hunter
Dante's default appearance as he is seen in DmC: Devil May Cry.

Alternate Colors
 * Default color: Red Jacket and Black Jeans.
 * Blond Hair, black jacket and boots (Trish Costume)
 * Blue Jacket and faded black boots (Vergil Costume)
 * Dark blue and red Jacket and black jeans and faded dark blue boots (Nero Costume)

Legendary Devil Knight
Dante as Sparda in his human form. Level 3 also changes form in this costume.
 * Default: Purple Jacket, short and black boots
 * Black Jacket, jeans and boots (DmC Human Sparda Appearance)

Coatless Dante
Dante, missing his coat. Available via DLC.

Minions:

 * Rank 8: Trish
 * DLC: Lady

Icons:

 * Rank 5: Dante (Early Artwork)
 * Rank 6: DMC2 Dante
 * Rank 7: Sparda
 * Rank 9: Vergil
 * Rank 11: Trish
 * Rank 12: Nero
 * Rank 14: Ebony & Ivory
 * Rank 15: DMC1 Dante
 * Rank 17: Devil Trigger Form
 * Rank 18: Pandora
 * Rank 20: Agni
 * Rank 21: Rudra
 * Rank 23: Arkham
 * Rank 24: Shop Statue
 * Rank 50: Devil May Cry Logo
 * Rank 200: Amulet

Backgrounds:

 * Rank 16: Dante's Office
 * Rank 19: Nevan (weapon)
 * Rank 22: Rebellion
 * Rank 25: Mallet Island
 * Rank 300: Temen-ni-gru

Trivia

 * Dante is the fourth character from CAPCOM.
 * Dante apppears in two forms: Old and New.