Cheats & Guides

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Cheats For PlayStation 2

  1. Unlocking All the Modes, Costumes, and Gallery

    At the Start Menu, hold down L1, L2, R1, R2 and rotate the left analog stick until you hear Devil May Cry.

    Contributed by: DragnX 

  2. DMC1 song: Lock and Load

    In the 3rd mission there is a jukebox in the bar. If you slash it with your sword you'll hear a remixed version of "Public Enemy" (a song from the original DMC) for a short period of time.

    Contributed by: Quil 

  3. New outfit for Lady.

    Complete the game with Legendary Dark Knight, lady will wear a new outfit while fighting alongside during the credits screen.

    Contributed by: LACKERN 

  4. Alternate Ending

    Kill 100 enemies during the credits to get a different ending screen.

    Contributed by: Fleeting Image 

  5. How to check your enemy's health level.

    This is very subtle, but you can check an enemy's health by looking at the targeting reticle. It's actually made up of 4 seperate bars that deplete as you attack an enemy.

    Contributed by: MetalGearNoodles85 

  6. Unlimited Devil Trigger

    Once you Beat the Dante Must Die mode, choose the Super Dante Costume. Then, the Devil Trigger will never lower!
    This is Very Useful for Heaven or Hell mode.

    Contributed by: TRin12 

  7. Bonus Art pictures

    Obtained by finishing every difficulty and S/SS ranking every missions.
    Note: In order to have an SS rank in a mission, you need to have an ''S'' in every category: Time, Red Orb, Stylish Points, Damage and Items used. And then look at the ''Total Result'' screen from the mission select.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    SS rank every missions in Dante Must Die! mode. 10th picture
    Finish the game in Easy mode. 1st picture
    Finish the game in Normal mode. 2nd picture
    Finish the game in Hard mode. 3rd picture
    Finish the game in Dante Must Die! mode. 4th picture
    S rank every missions in Normal mode. 5th picture
    S rank every missions in Hard mode. 6th picture
    S rank every missions in Dante Must Die! mode. 7th picture
    SS rank every missions in Normal mode. 8th picture
    SS rank every missions in Hard mode. 9th picture

    Contributed by: SonicNash 

  8. Unlockable Costumes and Characters

    At the mission select screen, press R1 or L1 to select a different outfit or character.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Complete either Easy or Normal Coatless Dante
    Beat Hard Mode DMC1 Coatless Dante
    Complete Normal DMC1 Dante
    Clear Hard Mode Legendary Dark Knight
    Complete Dante Must Die Super Dante

    Contributed by: dwarfkicker, DemonKiller007, Sesha 

  9. Unlockables

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Complete Hard Dante Must Die
    Defeat Shadow enemy at the end of mission 17 Doppleganger style
    Complete Easy or Normal Gallery
    Complete heaven or hell. Gallery completion
    Complete Hard Gallery update
    Complete Normal Hard
    Complete Dante Must Die Heaven or Hell
    Defeat Greyon at the end of mission 12 Quicksilver style
    Complete dante must die. Super gallery update

    Contributed by: dwarfkicker, black 13, ofirissmart, Wario64 

  10. Easy

    Unlock easy mode by doing the following

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Die three times in normal mode. Easy Mode

    Contributed by: Galuna 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Foreign Language FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by Spanettone 351K
Foreign Language FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by _ZaRoN_ 87K
Foreign Language FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by DROSS 116K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by vinheim 135K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by Outbreak 193K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by Lunadea 245K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by MHamlin 161K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by kamran_pro 218K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by kanzakii 125K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by A I e x 132K
In-Depth FAQs Blue Orb/Secret Mission Locations by aki_kun 38K
In-Depth FAQs Boss FAQ by J2DK 133K
In-Depth FAQs Dante Must Die Boss Guide by VampireHorde 44K
In-Depth FAQs Devil Arms FAQ by Wr4ith Bl4d3 39K
In-Depth FAQs Enemy/Boss Guide by Captain Username 100K
In-Depth FAQs File FAQ by EternalEnigma 47K
In-Depth FAQs Game Script by kanzakii 31K
In-Depth FAQs Heaven or Hell Mode Guide by Gojira346 21K
In-Depth FAQs Secret Mission FAQ by AndyTheManAlexis 17K
In-Depth FAQs Song Lyrics by ofirissmart 12K
In-Depth FAQs Weapon/Boss FAQ by worldeater65 44K
In-Depth Guides Battle/Combat Mechanics FAQ by Dahbomb 352K

Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition Cheats For PlayStation 2

  1. Extra Ending after Credits

    Playing as Dante, defeat 100 or more enemies during the credits at the end of the game to view an extended ending.

    Contributed by: JDotCDot 

  2. Unlockables

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Complete the game as Dante or use a memory card with a DMC3 save data Bloody Palace Mode
    Complete Easy or Normal mode Coatless Dante
    Beat easy or normal with vergil Coatless Vergil
    Clear Hard Corrupt Vergil
    Complete Hard Mode. DMC1 Coatless Dante
    Complete Normal mode DMC1 Dante
    Die three times in normal mode. Easy Mode
    completing Normal mode Hard Mode
    Beat Dante Must Die mode. Heaven or Hell mode
    Complete Hard Mode. Legendary Dark Knight
    Clear VMD Super Corrupt Vergil
    Finish The Game On Very Hard Difficulty Super Dante
    Beat Dante Must Die mode. Super Sparda
    Complete Very Hard Super Vergil
    Complete the game as Dante or use a memory card with a DMC3 save data Vergil Mode
    You must beat the Hard level Very Hard Difficulty

    Contributed by: Super Saiyan Gokou, scorch109, dwarfkicker, DemonKiller007, solidhatzi, U_Metal, red soul 

  3. Gallery Unlockables

    Complete the following tasks to unlock Gallery items (please note that SS rank is obtained by achieving an S rank in each of the 5 categories - Time, Orbs, Stylish Points, Damage, and Items Used - for any given level):

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Complete the game on Easy Clear Bonus Art #1
    Obtain an S rank on every mission in Dante Must Die! Clear Bonus Art #10
    Obtain an SS rank on every mission in Easy Clear Bonus Art #11
    Obtain an SS rank on every mission in Normal Clear Bonus Art #12
    Obtain an SS rank on every mission in Hard Clear Bonus Art #13
    Obtain an SS rank on every mission in Very Hard Clear Bonus Art #14
    Obtain an SS rank on every mission in Dante Must Die! Clear Bonus Art #15
    Complete the game on Normal Clear Bonus Art #2
    Complete the game on Hard Clear Bonus Art #3
    Complete the game on Very Hard Clear Bonus Art #4
    Complete the game on Dante Must Die! Clear Bonus Art #5
    Obtain an S rank on every mission in Easy Clear Bonus Art #6
    Obtain an S rank on every mission in Normal Clear Bonus Art #7
    Obtain an S rank on every mission in Hard Clear Bonus Art #8
    Obtain an S rank on every mission in Very Hard Clear Bonus Art #9
    Complete the game on Easy or Normal Concept Art, E3 Promotional Video, & Crazy Gameplay Video
    Complete the game on Very Hard Event Promotional Video & DMC3 Original Demo
    Complete the game on Easy or Normal Gallery Mode
    Complete the game on Hard Hi-Res CG Art, Kazuma Kaneko\'s Illustrations, Motion Capture Video, & Video Storyboard

    Contributed by: Evil Dave 

  4. Unlock Everything

    To unlock everything in the game (including game play modes, character costumes, galleries, etc) enter this code at the title screen.

    Effect Effect
    Hold R1 + R2 + L1 + L2 + D-pad Up/Left + Left Analog-stick Down/Right Unlocks Everything

    Contributed by: Haven_Relis 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Codes and Secrets Secrets Guide by dwarfkicker 30K
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Dio_Strife 321K
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Spanettone 443K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by vinheim 154K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Berserker 384K
In-Depth Guides Battle/Combat Mechanics FAQ by Dahbomb 352K
In-Depth Guides Boss Guide by 7540 21K
In-Depth Guides SS Rank FAQ by Gen2000 93K
In-Depth Guides Vergil Guide by shin_vae_victus 51K

Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition Cheats For PC

  1. Everything Unlocked (Note: This requires a game pad.)

    At the Title Screen, Hold Button 5 + Button 6 + Button 7 + Button 8 + D-pad Up/Left + Left Analog-stick Down/Right until "Devil May Cry" is heard. This will unlock all bonus modes, alternate costumes, and gallery entries.

    Contributed by: cilaf 

  2. Gallery Items

    Complete the game to unlock gallery mode. Then complete either the missions or game under the following difficulty to unlock the following gallery items.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Get an "S" rank on all missions in Dante Must Die!. Bonus Art 1
    Get an "S" rank on all missions in Dante Must Die!. Bonus Art 10
    Get an "SS" rank on all missions in Easy. Bonus Art 11
    Get an "SS" rank on all missions in Normal. Bonus Art 12
    Get an "SS" rank on all missions in Hard. Bonus Art 13
    Get an "SS" rank on all missions in Very Hard. Bonus Art 14
    Get an "SS" rank on all missions in Dante Must Die!. Bonus Art 15
    Complete the game on Normal. Bonus Art 2
    Complete the game on Hard. Bonus Art 3
    Complete the game on Very Hard. Bonus Art 4
    Complete the game on Dante Must Die!. Bonus Art 5
    Obtain an "S" rank on all missions in Easy. Bonus Art 6
    Obtain an "S" rank on all missions in Normal. Bonus Art 7
    Obtain an "S" rank on all missions in Hard. Bonus Art 8
    Obtain an "S" rank on all missions in Very Hard. Bonus Art 9

    Contributed by: ElBombero 

  3. Unlockable difficulty levels

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Complete the game as Dante or Vergil under the hard difficulty setting. Dante Must Die
    Complete the game under the normal difficulty setting. Easy
    Complete the game under the normal difficulty setting. Hard
    Complete the game under the hard difficulty setting. Very hard

    Contributed by: ElBombero 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Codes and Secrets Secrets Guide by dwarfkicker 30K
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Spanettone 443K
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Dio_Strife 321K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Berserker 384K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by vinheim 154K
In-Depth Guides Battle/Combat Mechanics FAQ by Dahbomb 352K
In-Depth Guides Boss Guide by 7540 21K
In-Depth Guides SS Rank FAQ by Gen2000 93K
In-Depth Guides Vergil Guide by shin_vae_victus 51K

Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition Cheats For Nintendo Switch

  1. Additional Vergil costumes

    Clear the game on the corresponding difficulties as Vergil to unlock the following

    Unlockable
    Normal Coatless
    Hard Corrupt Vergil
    Clear the game on Dante Must Die. Super Corrupt Vergil
    Clear the game on Dante Must Die Super Vergil

    Contributed by: Kaihedgie 

  2. Unlock Outfits and difficulty modes for Dante.

    Various game modes can be unlocked by completing the game as Dante or any form of Vergil here's a list.

    Unlockable
    Clear all missions in any mode Dante topless
    Clear all normal mode missions DMC 1 outfit Dante
    Clear all normal mode missions DMC 1 Vest Date
    Die 3 times in any mode. Easy mode
    Clear all Dante Must Die mode missions Heaven Or Hell mode
    Clear all Dante Must Die mode missions Infinite Devil Trigger Dante
    Clear all hard mode missions Infinite Devil Trigger Sparda
    Clear all Hard mode missions Very Hard mode

    Contributed by: sighn02 

  3. Unlock Hard Mode

    Beat the game as Dante on normal difficulty.

    Unlockable
    Beat Normal Mode. Hard Mode

    Contributed by: sighn02 

  4. Hidden After Credits Cutscene

    During the credit sequence combat, kill 100 or more demons to unlock a special after credits cutscene.

    Unlockable
    Kill 100 demons during credit sequence Secret credit cutsene

    Contributed by: sighn02 

  5. Unlock everything

    To temporarily unlock everything in the game (including game play modes, character costumes, etc) enter this code at the title screen. Note that saving and loading is disabled and you cannot earn any achievements.

    Effect
    Hold R + ZR + L + ZL + D-pad Up/Left + Left Analog-stick rotate around in a circle slowly until you hear "devil may cry" Unlocks everything

    Contributed by: JayHackKek 

  6. Unlock Vergil

    Beat the game as Dante on either Freestyle or Classic mode to play as Vergil.

    Unlockable
    Beat game as Dante 1st. Vergil

    Contributed by: sighn02