Sanctus Diabolica

HP
16,000

====== Sanctus ====== **Sanctus Diabolica** is the final boss of this game which is encountered in Mission 20.\\ ==== Nero ==== * At the start of the fight always move [[dmc4:nero_dante|Nero]] back for a bit then Taunt to have enough DT-Gauge for the first cycle phase. * If you can MAX-Act pretty well then EX3-Calibur can instantly break the shield. However, keep in mind that getting MAX-Act all the time can be dangerous for optimal cycles. * If you plan on using Holy Water in Roulette Spins, make sure to give [[dmc4:enemy#sanctus_diabolica|Sanctus]] some time after the 1st cycle. * The first time of shield breaking can give you ability to stop [[dmc4:enemy#sanctus_diabolica|Sanctus]] from moving around instantly with Blue Rose shots. * To get Roulette Spins consistently your inital jump before the hit must be a long forward jump. * [[youtube>embed/ZEGUZ0RUtME?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|There is many variety tests against this boss]] and players have 3 options on how to kill the boss: Busterless, 1 Buster or Double. * These are the options to pick: > **2 Buster** - [[youtube>embed/pNyPfuQ_Xy0?autoplay=0&wmode=transparent&start=0|Recommended for new runners]]

Phase 1 : Showdown → Snatch → Buster
Phase 2 : Holy Water → Showdown → Snatch → Buster

> **1 Buster** - If you failed to remain DT during the first buster then you are likely forced to buster for the second time

Phase 1 : Showdown → Snatch → Buster or Roulette Spin x3 → Snatch → Buster 
Phase 2 : Roulette Spin → Air Hike → Roulette Spin → Roulette Spin → Snatch → Roulette Spin till death

> **Busterless** - A recipe for the disaster

Phase 1 : Roulette Spin → Air Hike → Roulette Spin → Roulette Spin → Snatch → Roulette Spin
After Ground : Roulette Spin x3 → Jump Away → Calibur → Aerial Combo [if the Calibur wasn't EX3]
Phase 2 : Roulette Spin → Air Hike → Roulette Spin → Roulette Spin → Snatch → Roulette Spin till death

If you use Holy Water during the teleport, [[dmc4:enemy#sanctus_diabolica|Sanctus]] won't get staggered and proceed to attack you like nothing happened.

In some spot, if you break [[dmc4:enemy#sanctus_diabolica|Sanctus]] too fast, it can cause him to stun. This mean you can salvage the fight from heavy time loss.

===== Video Demonstration =====

Busterless cycle

1 Buster cycle

It's good to check the [[dmc4:frequently_asked_questions|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]] if you have general questions regarding the bosses.