Nero Sparda

Nero Sparda

Nero is one of the main protagonists of the Devil May Cry series. He is the son of Vergil, nephew of the legendary demon hunter Dante, and grandson of the legendary Dark Knight Sparda. He was raised in Fortuna and served as a Holy Knight in the Order of the Sword, a religious group that worships Sparda and fights to protect the world from demons. However, he was forced to fight against the Order after encountering Dante and uncovering a conspiracy to take over the world using the Savior. After the Fortuna Incident, Nero is a more experienced Demon Hunter who has since changed his operation to a mobile branch of Devil May Cry.

Hero Information

FULL NAME: Wildman OTHER NAMES: Rodin (early development) Little brat Dreamer Foolish Arrogant brat Young guy Imp Young The young demon hunter The Demon Hunter N Noble hero Insolent human GENDER: Male ♂ AGE: 16-17 (DMC4/DF) 21-22 (BTN prologue) 22-23 (DMC5) SPECIES; Hybrid (1/4 demon, 3/4 human) OCCUPATION: Holy Knight (formerly) Demon Hunter AFFILIATION(S): Order of the Sword (formerly) Devil May Cry GOALS): Protect the world from demons HOME: Fortune FAMILY: Sparda (grandfather) † Eva (grandmother) † Vergil (father) Mother without a name Dante (uncle) ALLIES: Kyrie (love interest), Creed (former mentor), Dante, Trish, Lady, Nico Goldstein (support), V, JD Morrison, Shadow the Hedgehog, Sackboy, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Mega Man, Leon S. Kennedy ENEMIES: Sanctus, Agnus, Dante (formerly), Urizen, Vergil, Dr. Eggman, Jet the Falcon, Meta Knight, G-Man, George, Shao Kahn, Baraka, Noob Saibot TASTES: Working alone, fighting, making taunts and sarcastic jokes, protecting his loved ones, Kyrie, Credo's sense of justice, listening to music DISADVANTAGES: Demons, teamwork, boredom, his demonic abilities (previously), losing his loved ones (especially Kyrie), Credo's death, Nico bothering him, smoking POWERS AND ABILITIES: Demonic Hybrid Physiology Superhuman strength Superhuman speed Superhuman endurance Accelerated healing Combat proficiency Fencing Aim Unarmed Combat Skills Demonic arm Absorption of artifacts World-class engineering skills Demonic Power Manipulation Summon Demonic Suspension Transformation of the Demonic Suspension WEAPONS: Red Queen Blue Rose Demonic Bringer Demonic Breaker HERO TYPE: 1/4 Heroic Demon

Appearance

Nero has white hair combed down and blue eyes, similar to Dante and Vergil. Back in his initial appearance, he wore a long dark blue coat with a brown harness with a red inner lining with the insignia of the Order of the Sword sewn on both shoulders. Underneath the coat, he wears a red hoodie or vest with two zippers under the coat, and a black shirt under that. On his left wrist, he has a red bracelet in place with a small brown belt. Nero's legwear consists of a pair of blue pants held up by a belt with a pink buckle. Over his pants, he wears brown straps with small belts. Nero wears brown boots that reach halfway up his shins. Additionally, he wears two rings on his left hand: one on his index finger that has the emblem of The Order of the Sword on its face and another on his ring finger that bears a rose design, identical to the designs on his belt buckle, brooch, and coat buttons. Nero possesses the Demonic Bringer, which is his demonic right arm that has the palm and last two digits of each finger illuminated in blue, which are connected to blue stripes that run along the back of the arm and which is also connected to a glowing star-shaped patch on the back of his hand. The back of his hand and the back of the Demonic Bringer are both covered in red fur leading to an extended elbow. On the front of his forearm are navy blue stripes.

In Devil May Cry 5, Nero shortens his hair to a faux-hawk-like style, and now wears a more casual punk outfit, consisting of a dark blue hooded jacket, a somewhat torn dark crimson shirt with another one underneath it that is torn and grey in color, a black rope necklace with a silver amulet, a black glove and black brand bracelets on his left wrist, black pants with military-style combat boots.

Personality

In contrast to Dante's laid-back and occasionally flirtatious attitude, Nero is a more serious, sardonic and somewhat antisocial person. He is a hot-tempered character whose emotions can get the best of him, especially when his loved ones are involved.

Powers and Abilities

Due to his demonic heritage, Nero possesses great power potential and incredible combat prowess. Though stated by Sanctus to not be on Dante's caliber during the period he opposed the Order of the Sword, Nero has shown to easily outclass members of the Order of the Sword and several formidable demons such as Berial and Echidna. He has even defeated Dante when Dante was holding back, with Dante openly acknowledging that Nero was more powerful than most of the many opponents he had faced, though he was defeated when Dante used his full power. Nero achieved his true potential during the events that led to a reborn Vergil fighting Dante, where Nero's desire to save them unlocked his full Demonic Trigger, allowing him to assume his true demon form and become powerful enough to fight his father and win, who was somewhat weakened by his battle with Dante only moments prior. Demonic Hybrid Physiology: Nero possesses both demon and human blood due to his Vergil heritage. As such, he is granted a much more powerful physiology. Superhuman Strength: Nero possesses great strength, able to easily block an attack from Berial's greatsword using his left hand and the Red Queen. He is also able to easily overpower the Scarecrows physically and is able to stop two Bianco Angelo in mid-thrust and throw them aside. He is able to compete against Dante in battle despite his own extreme strength and wielding his Demonic Bringer, he is even able to overpower him, able to throw him away easily. Superhuman Speed: He is also remarkably fast, able to run on Echidna's back faster than the effect of gravity.

Superhuman Toughness: Nero can withstand great amounts of physical damage, displaying such resilience when he was pierced by a spear from Bianco Angelo at full speed and survived. He was also able to survive for a short period of time with a Gladius stabbed in the chest. Accelerated Healing: While in Demonic Trigger, Nero displayed a healing factor capable enough to have given him vitality even after being stabbed by several Bianco Angelos. When Vergil ripped off Nero's arm, Nero used Demonic Breakers as substitutes. By the time he stopped Vergil and Dante from fighting, his true power had awakened and Nero regenerated his entire human right arm in a matter of seconds. Demonic Arm: Nero's right arm and the manifestation of his demonic power, the Demonic Bringer allows Nero to create a spectral arm capable of being controlled by Nero's movements in his right arm. It is durable enough to withstand punishment from the likes of Rebellion. Artifact Absorption: The Demonic Bringer can absorb objects and use their powers or absorb objects to store them. Demonic Power Manipulation: Nero can channel demonic energy into his weapons to empower them with different effects. He can also use this energy to enhance himself, giving himself a temporary boost in strength. Combat Proficiency: Nero's combat skills are great enough that the Order sometimes assigns him missions to carry out on his own and he has earned some respect among his peers. Of some additional interest is his ability to fight competently using only one hand. Swordsmanship: Nero is particularly skilled with a sword, this being his primary form of combat. He is skilled enough to hold his own against Dante in their first fight for a time and even gained the upper hand and disarmed him in their second fight.

Aim: Unarmed Combat: While there aren't many instances of Nero being shown to fight unarmed, he has shown decent proficiency with it. Engineering: Nero upgraded his Red Queen to bypass the limiter placed on the acceleration function, as well as spray a flammable accelerant on the blade. He also designed and built the Blue Rose himself. Weapons: Red Queen: A mechanical blade customized by Nero that has a powerful fuel injection system. When propellant is sprayed onto the blade, it allows Nero to unleash fiery attacks. He is durable enough to clash with people as demonic weapons, such as Rebellion. Blue Rose: A product of Nero's own design, this weapon is a uniquely constructed revolver with two barrels, allowing two shots to be fired almost simultaneously. It is also capable of firing Charged Shots from Nero's channeling of demonic energy from his Demon Bringer. Demonic Bringer: Nero's demonic right arm and manifestation of power. He is able to harness his great strength and demonic powers to attack his enemies. Items inside the Demonic Bringer (previously): Yamato: A legendary sword formerly wielded by Sparda that is said to possess the will and power to split and erase darkness. This sword is capable of unleashing the latent power of Nero and the Demonic Trigger. During the activation of the Demonic Trigger, the spectral entity that represents his soul wields it during combat.

Relations

Kyrie: Nero is very close to Kyrie, having grown up together since they were children. As they grew older, Nero would develop romantic feelings for her. He is very protective of Kyrie and is quick to become enraged if she is put in danger. Creed: As Kyrie's brother, Nero also grew up alongside Credo. As such, he considers Credo to be his own family. Their relationship would be strained as they grew older as Nero's rebellious attitude clashed with Credo's absolute loyalty to the Order. Despite that, Nero still considers him to be someone close to him and would not want to fight him, seen when he asks Credo to stand down during their confrontation. Even so, Nero still considered Credo to be someone important to him and was visibly upset when he was killed. Credo's death would have a lasting impact on Nero and would cause him to hate himself for not having enough power to prevent it. This subconsciously parallels Vergil's frustration at not being able to protect his mother at all. Dante: Nero's initial encounter with Dante was hostile as he believed Dante was about to harm Kyrie. He considered the Demon Slayer an enemy and fought him with the intent to kill. He would be forced to fight Dante again, where the Demon Slayer revealed that he was holding back in their first fight. After Dante showed his intentions to be friendly by letting him keep the Yamato to save Kyrie, Nero would soften towards Dante. This camaraderie is later reinforced when Nero is assisted by Dante who helps him defeat the Savior. After the Savior's death, Dante gives Nero the Yamato for safekeeping, which Nero takes as a sign of trust.

After the collapse of the Order, Nero would follow in Dante's footsteps and become a demon hunter. Dante gives him a neon sign to form his own branch of the 'Devil May Cry' business. Nero seems to look up to Dante and considers himself lesser, which is shown when he considers whether or not he needed to get involved when Dante fought Urizen. It is also why he became angry when Dante calls him "dead weight", as he considered Dante's words to be a reflection of his own abilities and works to prove his worth. After learning that Dante was his uncle and had called him dead weight to avoid the burden of killing his own father, Nero decides to stop Dante and Vergil from killing each other by stopping their fight. When Dante and Vergil depart for the Underworld, Dante entrusts Nero with protecting the human world during his absence. Vergil: Nero's relationship with his absent father Vergil was complicated from the start. His first encounter with Vergil was when the latter cut off his Demonic Bringer arm to retrieve Yamato, leaving a deep resentment in him for Vergil, who he thought was the demon Urizen. Nico Goldstein: Nero first met Nico when she came to his house asking for Order documents. After she helps fix Red Queen, Nero forms a trust with her and helps her look for her documents. Nico would later join her company branch 'Devil May Cry'. Nico acts as Nero's support on his missions, providing him with transportation, rest space, and equipment at all times. Nico's technological and weapon-making skills make her an invaluable asset, especially after Nero loses his arm, but her chaotic and mischievous attitude often becomes a source of frustration for Nero. Despite that, the two work well together and Nico is ready to help Nero if he needs her assistance.

Techniques

#### 1. **Red Queen** The Red Queen is Nero's sword and has several movements and techniques: - **Streak**: A quick attack that involves dashing forward with a slash. - **Helm Breaker**: An aerial attack that knocks down enemies from above, combining a jump with a vertical strike. - **Prop Shredder**: A combo that ends in a series of quick hits at close range, ideal for finishing combos. - **Overdrive**: Charges the sword to perform an attack with increased damage. This allows him to perform a powerful blow, followed by a series of additional attacks if executed correctly. #### 2. **Blue Rose** The double-barreled pistol that Nero uses has multiple functions: - **Charged Shot**: Charges a powerful shot, capable of dealing considerable damage to enemies. - **Double Shot**: Fires two bullets simultaneously, allowing you to attack two enemies or perform a devastating attack against just one. - **Firing Rate Shot**: Allows Nero to rapidly fire at enemies, maintaining pressure while moving.

#### 3. **Devil Breakers** Introduced in **Devil May Cry 5**, Devil Breakers are mechanical arms that Nero can equip. Each has unique abilities: - **Odin**: Allows Nero to launch an energy attack that passes through enemies and detonates around them. - **Buster Arm**: Equips Nero with a mechanical arm that allows him to grab and throw enemies, as well as perform a powerful “buster” that deals significant damage. - **Gerbera**: Allows Nero to perform a quick ranged attack that unleashes focus energy. It can also be used to quickly dodge in critical moments. - **Ragtime**: Creates a gravity field that slows down time within its area, allowing Nero to move around it while enemies move slowly. - **Torture**: Uses a torture attack on enemies that, when completed, deals bonus damage and spectacular visual effects. #### 4. **Grapple and Exceed System** Nero uses Grapple to pull enemies towards him, allowing: - **Grapple Hook**: Allows you to get closer to or push away enemies, making it easier to combine ranged and melee attacks. - **Exceed System**: A system that allows Nero to increase the Red Queen's attack power by charging its engine. He can use it in conjunction with sword swings to deal more damage, combining attacks with the necessary precision. #### 5. **Devil Trigger** - **Transformation**: Activates his demonic power, significantly increasing his health, damage and speed for a limited period. In this state, his appearance transforms, granting him additional abilities. - **Devil Form**: In his Devil Trigger form, Nero can perform special attacks that deal increased damage and have an area effect, while healing slowly.

#### 6. **Combination Attacks** Nero has the ability to mix sword and bullet attacks: - **Gun Slayer**: Combine attacks from Red Queen and Blue Rose to perform fluid combos, dealing damage at both close and long range. - **Aerial Rave**: Allows Nero to carry enemies into the air and continue the attack with Red Queen without losing the combo. #### 7. **Combat Skills** - **Evasion**: His evasion technique is exceptional, using jumps and acrobatics to dodge enemy attacks. - **Parry and Counterattack**: Nero has the ability to block attacks and counterattack at the right time, dealing additional damage to enemies. #### 8. **Resilience and Superhuman Strength** - **Immunity and Resistance**: Nero has a remarkable resistance to demonic attacks thanks to his heritage, making him a difficult opponent to defeat. - **Speed ​​and Agility**: His agility allows him to move quickly around the battlefield, evading attacks and counterattacking in an instant.