| Unholy Rank | Unholy EXP |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 500 |
| 2 | 1300 |
| 3 | 2800 |
| 4 | 5300 |
| 5 | 9300 |
| 6 | 15300 |
| 7 | 24300 |
Dante's Unholy abilities focused on using the Scythe to attack enemies or using abilities to protect himself.
Unholy Abilities[]
| Action | Requirements | Cost | Command (PS3) | Command (360) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death's Grasp | — | — |  |
 |
Grab an enemy with Dante's scythe. |
| Diabolic Ascension | — | — |  (hold) |
 (hold) |
Launch nearby enemies into the air. |
| Vile Flurry | — | — |  ,,, |
 ,,, |
Initiate a quick combo. |
| Repayment | Rank 0 | 1500 |  |
 |
Counter an enemy attack. |
| Impaler | Rank 0 | 1000 | , |
, |
Initiate a Fierce Attack that hits enemies multiple times. |
| Diabolic Rupture | Rank 0, Impaler | 1500 | , (mid-air) |
, (mid-air) |
Initiate a Fierce Attack and finishing move. |
| Vile Wind | Rank 0, Vile Flurry | 1000 | (hold) |
(hold) |
Dash backward then forward with a sweeping attack. |
| Retribution | Rank 1, Repayment | 2000 | (counter) |
(counter) |
Return a projectile back at the enemy. |
| Death's Pillar | Rank 1, Impaler | 1500 | ,,, |
,,, |
Initiate a Fierce Combo that knocks enemies to the ground and breaks their blocks. |
| Soul Stabber | Rank 1 | 2000 | + |
+ |
Execute a high-frequency focus attack combo. |
| Vile Tornado | Rank 1, Vile Wind | 2000 | + |
+ |
Execute a sweeping focus attack. |
| Diabolic Hammer | Rank 2, Death's Pillar | 2000 | + |
+ |
Initiate a deadly focus attack combo for massive damage. |
| Soul Crusher | Rank 2, Soul Stabber | 2500 | + (mid-air) |
+ (mid-air) |
Thrust the scythe down on enemies with a critical attack. |
| Vile Cyclone | Rank 2, Vile Tornado | 2500 | + (mid-air) |
+ (mid-air) |
Slice enemies in the air with a focus attack. |
| Abominable Slam | Rank 3, Diabolic Slash | 2500 | (hold, mid-air) |
(hold, mid-air) |
Break enemy defenses from above with a critical attack. |
| Diabolic Slash | Rank 3, Diabolic Hammer | 2500 | + (mid-air) |
+ (mid-air) |
Scar the ground with a fierce attack. |
| Soul Shatter | Rank 3, Soul Crusher | 3000 | + (Soul Stabber) |
+ (Soul Stabber) |
Launch enemies into the air with a forceful finishing move. |
| Vile Hurricane | Rank 3, Vile Cyclone | 3000 | + (Vile Tornado) |
+ (Vile Tornado) |
Send enemies flying with a critical attack. |
| Diabolic Guillotine | Rank 4, Diabolic Slash | 3000 | + (repeatedly, Diabolic Hammer) |
+ (Diabolic Hammer) |
Unleash a flurry of critical attacks with a damaging finish. |
Unholy Magic[]
| Action | Requirements | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lust Storm | (1:) — (2:) Rank 2 (3:) Rank 3 |
(1:) — (2:) 2500 (3:) 5000 |
Surround yourself with a storm of dark energy that deals energy to enemies. Level 2 deals more damage to enemies. Level 3 has an increased range and blocks ranged attacks from enemies. |
| Sins of the Father | (1:) — (2:) Rank 4 (3:) Rank 5 |
(1:) — (2:) 2500 (3:) 5000 |
A magic pendant protects Dante and attacks any nearby enemies. Level 2 travels an increased distance. Level 3 projects three blades at once. |
| Suicide Fruit | (1:) — (2:) Rank 6 (3:) Rank 7 |
(1:) — (2:) 2500 (3:) 5000 |
Slam the rotting fruit of a Suicide Tree into the ground, stunning nearby enemies. Level 2 has an increased range of destruction. Level 3 has an even more increased range of destruction. |
Unholy Upgrades[]
| Action | Requirements | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death's Reach | Rank 1, Death's Grasp | 2000 | Dante's grab attack now reaches enemies at a greater distance. |
| Wisdom of Horace | Rank 2 | 2500 | The Mana bar increases in scale. |
| Fortitude of Hector | Rank 2 | 2500 | The Health bar increases in scale. |
| Redemption Cell | Rank 3 | 2500 | A cell is added to Dante's Redemption meter, extending its duration. |
| Relic Slot | Rank 4 | 3000 | An additional relic slot is unlocked. |
| Wisdom of Lucan | Rank 5 | 4000 | The Mana bar increases in scale. |
| Fortitude of Latinus | Rank 5 | 4000 | The Health bar increases in scale. |
| Mental Sap | (1:) Rank 6 (2:) Rank 7 |
(1:) 4000 (2:) 6000 |
Enemies release Mana when destroyed by Dante's scythe. Level 2 causes enemies to release an increased amount of Mana. |