====== NG Nero / Dante Mission 17 ====== Target LRT - sub 3:40 The final push. Easily the second hardest mission in the entire run. Learning how to set up the cycles in **Mission 17** takes plenty of time, and getting it consistently is a miracle. This mission has to be practised a lot. Before you start, sell Trickster Lv4 and buy the two Pandora upgrades. The Pandora upgrades are required for [[dmc4:chapters:ng_nero_dante:m18|Mission 18]], so we're consolidating the buys here. Any newer runners should also purchase Pin-Up for Lucifer as it is a great way to deal consistent damage in close quarters, and it's a good DPS backup strategy for the upcoming [[dmc4:bosses:agnus]] boss fight if you mess up any [[dmc4:tricks:distorting|Distortion]] or [[dmc4:tricks:just_frame_attacks]] strategies. After that, buy 1 Holy Water from the Items shop as well. ===== Port Caerula & Residential District ===== > **Port Caerula** * Generally the Divekick into [[dmc4:tricks:just_frame_attacks]] is the quickest way to kill a [[dmc4:enemy#scarecrows|Scarecrow]]. * If you're going for the Shock approach, the right [[dmc4:enemy#scarecrows|Scarecrow]] should be hit with a Divekick first to make the triple kill more consistent. * Once the 6th [[dmc4:enemy#scarecrows|Scarecrow]] has been killed, the two [[dmc4:enemy#Bianco Angelo|Bianco Angelos]] and [[dmc4:enemy#Alto Angelo]] will spawn. Perform the Balls manip on them to end the fight. * The Balls manip JC version is a bit tricker to pull off. Try the Non JC version initially or you can do the standard cycle. * Baiting the [[dmc4:enemy#Alto Angelo]] in the air after the 1st formation attack guarantees either Balls or Kamikaze if played correctly with the camera. > **Residential District** * You can get a RI setup on the spawning [[dmc4:enemy#Assault]] as soon as you enter the arena when you turn around. * Using DT with the Pandora Jealousy move instantly removes the cloak on the [[dmc4:enemy#Mephisto|Mephistos]]. Use E&I CS on them if you don't have DT. * Use Stinger on [[dmc4:enemy#Assault|Assaults]] to stun them and go for a RI or a Straight. * It is possible to gang up [[dmc4:enemy#Assault|Assaults]] for a Shock setup. * Grab the red Orb Crystal before leaving. * The optimal cycle is consistent until the Shock part. Learn this cycle once you get comfortable with the enemy spawns and doing Distorted Straights. ===== General Notes ===== * In the **Business District / Terrace**, eliminate 4 [[dmc4:enemy#scarecrows]], wait for the enemies to spawn and use a Holy Water. * Setup a Shock on the right of the crossing and you can hit two [[dmc4:enemy#Basiliks]] right away. Eliminate the final [[dmc4:enemy#Basiliks|Basilisk]] right after. * In the **Opera House Plaza**, use E&I CS on the [[dmc4:enemy#Mephisto]] and RI. Use a Holy Water as soon as the [[dmc4:enemy#Alto Angelo|Alto Angelos]] are spawned. * Use two DT Pandora Jealousy to quickly get rid of the [[dmc4:enemy#Faust]] cloak with E&I CS and Shotgun as backup. Finish off the [[dmc4:enemy#Faust]] with a Distorted RI. ===== Agnus ===== * Before entering the boss arena, hold Lock-On at the door and then enter through the door. This will prevent you from sprinting and [[dmc4:bosses:agnus|Agnus]] from going in a bad spot for damage dealing. * You should always start the fight by walking forward, waiting for [[dmc4:bosses:agnus|Agnus]] to initiate and begin a Straight. Aim for a Level 2 Straight and then do a Distorted RI. This is a consistent way to get the stun from the first phase. * Advanced runners should do 2 Divekicks and prepare a Level 2 Distorted Straight followed by a DT Stinger. If done perfectly, [[dmc4:bosses:agnus|Agnus]] will stun for a second time and the fight will be over. * Newer runners should drop down after Divekicks, start spamming Pin-Up and throw a rose after [[dmc4:bosses:agnus|Agnus]] flies away. After that, you must seek an opening for a RI from certain attacks like the fireballs or continue to spam Pin-Up. Both good choices. * Unfortunately, the [[dmc4:enemy#Basiliks]] will sometimes get in the way or attack you at the wrong time and there's not much you can do about it. * You can ignore the Perfect [[dmc4:bosses:agnus|Agnus]] cycle and the Knockdown RI Setup videos as those are merely just for showcase for what is it possible with this boss. ===== Fight Cycles ===== > **Port Caerula** * [[youtube>embed/354cc26aGfw?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Standard Cycle]] * [[youtube>embed/zeohfGtuzIQ?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Shock + Balls Non JC version]] * [[youtube>embed/mQLstEbahtY?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Shock + Kamikaze JC version]] > **Residential District** * [[youtube>embed/Tn4x9u0VBik?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Standard Cycle]] * [[youtube>embed/L5BqUHCQjFA?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Optimal + Shock Cycle]] > **Business District / Terrace** * [[youtube>embed/IFrQ66S8kng?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Standard Cycle]] > **Opera House Plaza** * [[youtube>embed/yuSIISKl94E?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Standard Cycle]] > [[dmc4:bosses:agnus|Agnus]] * [[youtube>embed/9hTptZXvj48?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Standard Cycle with Distorted Straight to DT Stinger]] * [[youtube>embed/dJ3QfARnoAs?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Standard Cycle with Pin-Up]] * [[youtube>embed/n2ZliBejQRk?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Standard Cycle with Pin-Up + RI Finisher]] * [[twitchclip>AnnoyingMagnificentSmoothieAMPTropPunch|Perfect Agnus Cycle (requires two Distorted Just Straights)]] * [[youtube>embed/oa8_5Pc7IZA?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Agnus Knockdown RI Setup]] ===== Video References ===== * [[youtube>embed/jclo_MkPNEs?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Mission 17 Community Gold]] * [[youtube>embed/7oAuaMI9ido?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Ball/Kamikaze Patterns Tutorial]] \\