====== Malphas ======
**Malphas** is a one time encounter as the level boss of Mission 15.\\
===== Strategy =====
* This fight is exactly the same as [[dmc5:qliphoth-roots|Qliphoth Roots]] however, this time you are dealing with more active enemy.
* If you ever get hit from this boss and trigger the cutscene where V throws a Ragtime. All the detonated Overture will be gone.
* Devil Hunter requires a good [[dmc5:exceed|Exceeds]] of Aerial Combo in a spot where RQ recovers fast. This because, if you hit [[dmc5:enemy#malphas|the magicians]] then your attacks will be much slower.
* Do not deal damage against [[dmc5:enemy#malphas|Malphas]] too hard at the start. This will ruin her behaviour and will teleport more often.
* [[dmc5:vergil|Vergil]] trivializes this fight with JJC. At the same time, make sure to freeze the boss with Heavy Rain Blades before summoning DG. Because [[dmc5:vergil:ng_plus|NG+]] has more DT-Gauge, you can add Blistering Blades for extra damage.
* [[dmc5:nero_dante_v|NG+ Nero]] uses 4 Gerberas directly against the [[dmc5:enemy#malphas|the magicians]] because his DT Bringer Claw can knock down the boss very fast with one Slow World
* It's worth a shot to attempt for Sequential Judgement Cuts as it saves more time.
* Special Edition may affect his behaviour differently due to turbo feature.
===== Video Demonstration =====
It's good to check the [[dmc5:frequently_asked_questions|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]] if you have general questions regarding the bosses.
