New weapons for Vergil
- Thread starter Ronin
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It's usually a well-known canon that Vergil avoids guns.
Maybe they could explore fighting styles and Japanese weapons beyond the katana? They had plenty to go through, although I don't think iron fan would quite fit Vergil, unless there is a mission where he crossdresses as a geisha. XD
Maybe they could explore fighting styles and Japanese weapons beyond the katana? They had plenty to go through, although I don't think iron fan would quite fit Vergil, unless there is a mission where he crossdresses as a geisha. XD
LordOfDarkness
The Dark Avenger © †
Vergil avoids guns, but it's not like he's never used one.
He doesn't need guns as his summoned swords act as projectiles.
He doesn't need guns as his summoned swords act as projectiles.
Foxtrot94
Elite Hunter
As far as I know, only once, and just in a brief moment of brotherly comradery, to finish off an enemy. He wouldn't use guns as one of his main means of fighting, so giving him a gun in a future game would be totally out of character.
LordOfDarkness
The Dark Avenger © †
Not exactly. As far as we were shown, it was only once. However, it could denote some sort of past experience/potential partnership with Dante that had him using guns as weapons.
Because DMC's story is so ambiguous, we're unlikely to ever know.
Foxtrot94
Elite Hunter
However, we can't but assume that he does not, in fact, use guns, since everything points to that.
Also, considering his natura superhuman abilities, I don't think being good with a gun is unachievable without having used them extensively before.
LordOfDarkness
The Dark Avenger © †
Good point.
But I agree, I don't think it would ideally fit him as a character.
He has his summoned swords, so bullets are kind of pointless.
Lain
Earthbound Immortal
Hmm, personally I just can't imagine Vergil with any modern weaponry - especially guns, well maybe something old like a matchlock pistol would be cool.
I can however totally see Vergil stylin' with some traditional Asian weaponry. I'd say that suits him the best given his themes.
I can however totally see Vergil stylin' with some traditional Asian weaponry. I'd say that suits him the best given his themes.
Demi-fiend
Metempsychosis
Kind of like NGS2 maybe...
Koschei
Well-known Member
Maybe during DMC3, but the fact that he and Dante even have a signature move involving guns suggests that he did use them quite frequently.
Foxtrot94
Elite Hunter
They don't have a signature move with guns, they have a signature word they used to say as kids. In that moment, they thought it was cool to say it again after a long time as they shot the final bullet into Arkham.
Really, Vergil regularly using guns to fight would be like a Predator using a nunchaku. Just... out of place.
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Gray Knight
Well-known Member
Re-suggesting the idea that he uses his summoned Sword as melee weapons. Switching between two swords or one sword at a time. Use of one sword at a time would give a Force Edge esque moveset, use of two swords could give some call backs to Agni and Rudra moves.
Use of the swords like Dante used Lucifer in 4 could be an option if Vergil focused on gaining more control of them.
As a ranged weapon I could see him using a longbow.
If one wants to fit with the japanese theme I could see him use a Naginata.
Use of the swords like Dante used Lucifer in 4 could be an option if Vergil focused on gaining more control of them.
As a ranged weapon I could see him using a longbow.
If one wants to fit with the japanese theme I could see him use a Naginata.
Lain
Earthbound Immortal
It's gotta be Japanese style archery, am I right? :wink:
I also see Vergil as more of a spear guy, rather than a heavier polearm like the Naginata.
Gray Knight
Well-known Member
The Archery thing is partially that, partially the philosophy of it. The Bow requires the strength of the wielder to pull it, whereas a gun can be seen as a crutch to lean on by the weak. (that's why they are called the great equalizers)It's gotta be Japanese style archery, am I right? :wink:
I also see Vergil as more of a spear guy, rather than a heavier polearm like the Naginata.
I see Vergil as using his summoned swords because he wished to use power that was his own (his devil trigger), that he inherited (force edge/yamato) or that he earned (Beowulf).
Eh, he can use the heavier stuff, Beowulf is actually a pretty heavy hitting weapon and Force-edge is a rather large Broadsword so I can see him going for something a bit above average.