Devil May Cry Peak of Combat Best Gear: Current meta
In Devil May Cry Peak of Combat, Hellish-tier weapons currently define the gear meta, offering the highest base stats and powerful battle buffs. Prioritizing these exclusive Hellish weapons for top-tier hunters like Endless Judgment Vergil, Royal Guard Dante, One-Man Show Dante, and Frosty Grace Lady will maximize damage and utility in both PvE and PvP modes.
Understanding Gear Tiers
The game categorizes weapons into four quality tiers, Rare, Pure (Epic), Legendary, and Hellish, with each successive tier providing higher base ATK, DEF, and HP stats. Pure weapons (Epic) start at ATK 75/DEF 24/HP 184 (Level 1) and scale to ATK 1019/DEF 320/HP 2500 at Level 80, with modest buffs at 2- and 4-star ranks. Legendary weapons begin at ATK 98/DEF 31/HP 239 (Level 1) and scale to 1327/416/3249 at Level 80, featuring significant first-rank buffs and potent 4-star enhancements.
Hellish weapons top the hierarchy with Level 1 stats around ATK 150/DEF 47/HP 368, scaling to ATK 2039/DEF 640/HP 5000 by Level 80, coupled with game-changing battle-entry and skill-triggered buffs.
Acquiring multiple copies of a weapon allows rank-ups to unlock these powerful buffs, making Hellish weapons always BiS (best in slot) for meta characters.
Top Hellish Weapons (Current Meta)
Malevolent Tusk – Endless Judgment Vergil
Malevolent Tusk grants a 10% damage boost upon swapping to Endless Judgment and instantly fills 50% of the Concentration Gauge, enabling swift Judgment Cut chains.
Its 4-star “Motivation” buff further ramps Perfect Judgment Cut damage by 60% and stacks additional end-cut damage, solidifying Vergil’s role as the top DPS hunter.
Cloud Strikers – Royal Guard Dante
Cloud Strikers offers a 10% overall damage increase and reduces Devil Trigger MP drain by 10% for Royal Guard.
The 4-star “Ambush” buff delivers a 45% physical damage spike after Royale Release, enhancing sustained DPS and survivability in boss hunts.
Banshee’s Tune – One-Man Show Dante
Banshee’s Tune provides a 10% damage bonus when One-Man Show enters battle and restores 50% MP, enabling immediate skill chaining.
At 4 stars, “Soft Tone” boosts Electric damage by 40% for 7 seconds after Spinning Jump, optimizing AoE burst potential.
Danger Close – Frosty Grace Lady
Danger Close increases damage by 10% and boosts Explosiveness gained from Dual Pistol Fire by 5, ideal for rapid ice-based combos.
Its 4-star “Ice Age” buff unleashes a 520% ATK AoE freeze and grants 20% ice damage to the entire lineup, crucial for crowd control in high floors.
Legendary Alternatives
For players still chasing Hellish copies, Legendary weapons like Revered Mountain (25% damage boost plus stacking buffs) and Moonlight Whisper (DT damage boost plus damage reduction) serve as strong stopgaps.
These Legendaries scale to ATK 1327 at Level 80 and offer substantial QTE and Style Skill enhancements that pair well with experienced hunters.
Optimizing Your Build
Invest Red Orbs and Spectre materials to max out Hellish weapons first, as the jump from Legendary to Hellish yields the largest damage increase. Pair each weapon with the hunter it’s designed for to trigger exclusive buffs, but feel free to swap among characters of the same weapon category for situational flex.
Remember to unlock all 4-star rank buffs by obtaining five copies of each weapon through gacha pulls, event rewards, and Co-op Challenge drops.
