Unholy Abilities

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.