~~Title: Devil May Cry 3~~
====== Devil May Cry 3 ======
Devil May Cry 3 is a 2005 action-adventure game developed and published by Capcom. It was re‐released in 2006 as Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition, featuring turbo mode, the addition of mid-mission checkpoints, "GOLD mode", and Vergil as a playable character.\\
This wiki focuses mainly on the Special Edition version. Note: The World Record Progression and the best segemented time is shared with both releases.
===== Leaderboards & Categories =====
You will have a choice between these characters [[dmc3:dante|Dante]] and [[dmc3:vergil|Vergil]] then pick their respective categories:
* **New Game** - Beats the game as fast as possible from a new file.
* **New Game+** - Beats the game as fast as possible from a cleared file.
===== Getting Started =====
* Visit the [[dmc3:getting_started|Getting Started]] page for information on how to get started with DMC3 speedrunning.
* Refer to the [[dmc3:start#rules|General Rules]] for rules that apply to all categories of DMC3 speedrunning.
* Check the [[dmc3:frequently_asked_questions|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]] if you have general questions regarding methods and strategies used in DMC3 speedruns.
===== Information & Utilities =====
* [[dmc3:general|General Information]]
* [[dmc3:dt_stun|DT Stun Mechanics]]
* [[dmc3:enemy|Enemy Database]]
* [[dmc3:rank|Rank Criteria]]
* [[dmc3:tools|Tools & Resources]]
* [[dmc3:06port|Common 06 Port Problems & Fixes]]
===== Boss Strategies =====
* [[dmc3:hell_vanguard|Hell Vanguard]]
* [[dmc3:cerberus|Cerberus]]
* [[dmc3:gigapede|Gigapede]]
* [[dmc3:jester|Jester]]
* [[dmc3:agni_and_rudra|Agni & Rudra]]
* [[dmc3:heart_of_leviathan|Heart of Leviathan]]
* [[dmc3:nevan|Nevan]]
* [[dmc3:beowulf|Beowulf]]
* [[dmc3:geryon|Geryon]]
* [[dmc3:lady|Lady]]
* [[dmc3:doppelganger|Doppelganger]]
* [[dmc3:arkham|Arkham]]
* [[dmc3:boss_vergil|Vergil (Boss)]]
===== Tricks =====
There are number of Strategies and movement tricks that can significantly shorten the amount of time needed to progress through the game. Devil May Cry 3 is heavily deterministic game so the following list is only a selection of possible strats most often used in speedruns.
* [[dmc3:cancel|Cancel]] - Bypass certain animations in order to attack or act faster.
* [[dmc3:taunt|Taunt]] - Restores 1.5 stocks of DT and increases Stylish rank.
* [[dmc3:reverse_stinger|Reverse Stinger]] - Ignore enemies target during movement section.
* [[dmc3:despawning|Despawning]] - Make the next wave not appear or force an enemy to despawn.
* [[dmc3:gigazip|Gigazip]] - End Mission 4 after the first mandatory fight.
* [[dmc3:dtflux|DT Flux]] - Unleash a flux of energy which kills or makes high amount of damage in the surrounding area.
===== Rules =====
(These rules apply to all DMC3 speedrun categories. Each category also has its own set of rules in addition to the one listed here.)
* PC runs are ranked by Load Time Removal (LRT) while Console are Real Time Attack (RTA).
* Submissions must contain all footage for the run provided.
* Region is needed for PS2 runs.
* Using a second controller for controlling M19 Vergil or Doppelgänger style is forbidden.
* Using a turbo button function for shooting Summoned Swords is allowed.
* Doing cutscene movement in sections where it is not normally possible in the PC 2006 port is forbidden. Possible ones:
* Mission 4, 5, 7 and 14 - Elevators.
* Mission 12 - Geryon Defeat.
* Mission 17 - Spike room.
===== External Resources =====
* [[srl>rules-faq/glossary/|Speedrun Glossary]]
* [[wp>Devil_May_Cry_3|Devil May Cry 3]] at Wikipedia
* [[fandom>Devil_May_Cry_3|Devil May Cry 3]] Fandom Wiki
* [[sda>DevilMayCry3.html|Devil May Cry 3]] at SpeedDemosArchive
* [[youtube>playlist?list=PLPc8ZPhE5Uhj_0YlF_GyOBfAKDCtbl-Ak|Ultimate DMC3 Archive Part 1]]
* [[youtube>playlist?list=PLPc8ZPhE5Uhh6eExd8sbKgy6jOJkT77zC|Ultimate DMC3 Archive Part 2]]
* [[youtube>watch?v=XRBvnVTCpxw|New Game DMD TAS by Hayate Ayasaki]]
* [[sshof>|The DMC3 SS Hall of Fame]]
* [[src>dmc3se|Devil May Cry 3 Leaderboards]] at speedrun.com
