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Devil May Cry 5 is the fifth mainline installment in the classic Devil May Cry franchise. Set a few years after the events of DMC4, Nero and Dante team up with the mysterious V to stop the Demon King Urizen from destroying the world with his demonic Qliphoth tree.

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The Devil May Cry games are characterized by their fast-paced action, flashy attacks, and charmingly cheesy dialogue. If you're wondering how long it will take you to beat Devil May Cry 5, we've got you covered. Below, we'll take a look at how long this game takes to beat, including how long it takes to get 100 percent completion, and how long the DLC is.

How Long Does It Take To Beat Devil May Cry 5?

A screenshot showing V, Nero and Dante in Devil May Cry 5

According to HowLongToBeat, it should take around 11 hours to complete the main story of Devil May Cry 5. This includes the 19 main missions, which take you from the start of the game to its credits. If you do any of the game's side content, like seeking out the Secret Missions or replaying levels for a higher rating, you're likely to spend around 16.5 hours in DMC5.

Of course, due to the game's multiple difficulty levels, including modes where you can only get hit once before you lose, the time it takes to beat may vary, depending on your personal skill level.

How Long Does It Take To 100 Percent Devil May Cry 5?

Dante resting Devil Sword Dante on his shoulder

To 100 percent complete Devil May Cry 5, you'll need to complete every mission on the highest rating, and beat the game on every difficulty level. There are also several secret missions to find and conquer. To do all of this, it will most likely take around 67 hours. This is heavily skill-based, so more skilled players may take less time to 100 percent complete the game.

How Long Does It Take To Beat The DLC?

Vergil in Devil May Cry 5

There are two additional pieces of downloadable content, including the Bloody Palace and a new playable character, Vergil. The Bloody Palace opens an arena where you challenge waves of enemies, and takes around 6 hours to beat.

Unlocking Vergil as a playable character allows you to play as him in any of the game's missions. If you replay the game again with Vergil, it will likely take the same amount of time to beat, clocking in around 11 hours. There are also a few achievements/trophies to earn with Vergil, increasing the playtime by around 2 hours.

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