Devil May Cry 5 is filled with hidden challenges in the form of Secret Missions. These are marked by special patternsfound in different levels. To activate them, you must align your view properly. Each Secret Mission offers a unique challenge, and completing them rewards Blue Orb Fragments, which increase Dante, Nero, and V’s max health when collected in sets of four.

This guide will walk you through all 12 Secret Missions, their locations, and tips on how to complete them efficiently.

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1. Secret Mission Locations & Completion Tips

Secret Mission 1 (Mission 2 – Tutorial Mission)

• Location: Found in a dilapidated hotel, surrounding a doorway.
• Objective: Defeat all demons before the timer expires.
• Tip: This is the easiest Secret Mission and acts as a tutorial.

Secret Mission 2 (Mission 3 – Sewer Stairwell)

• Location: At the bottom of the sewer stairwell, look up.
• Objective: Defeat all Red Empusa before they escape.
• Tip: Keep enemies together to maximize damage and efficiency.

Secret Mission 3 (Mission 4 – Nidhogg Hatchlings Path)

• Location:
  1. Grab a Nidhogg hatchling after the collapsing bridge.
  2. Summon Nightmare to break a brick building.
  3. Find a second hatchling inside.
  4. Use both hatchlings to unlock the Secret Mission area.
• Objective: Collect 20 Red Orbs before time runs out.
• Tip: Upgrade V’s speed to complete this faster.

Secret Mission 4 (Mission 5 – Boat Area)

• Location: On the left side of the boat, summon Nightmare to break a weak wall, then climb the stairs.
• Objective: Defeat all enemies without taking damage.
• Tip: Stay mobile, summon Nightmare, and position enemies to one side.

Secret Mission 5 (Mission 8 – Lift Area)

• Location: Near one of the lifts, look right for a hidden platform, then use grapple points to reach a secret alcove.
• Objective: Reach the goal without touching the ground.
• Tip: Time grapple shots precisely and use Air Hike only when necessary.

Secret Mission 6 (Mission 9 – Red Streaked Cave Entrance)

• Location: Before entering a cave, follow the red streaks to a Blue Orb blocked by roots.
• Objective: Defeat all demons in 20 seconds.
• Tip: Use Griffon & Shadow simultaneously for maximum damage output.

Secret Mission 7 (Mission 10 – Closing Doors Area)

• Location: Defeat enemies quickly to access the right-side door.
• Objective: Defeat an enemy using only one bullet.
• Tip: Counter an enemy’s attack before shooting for a guaranteed one-hit kill.

Secret Mission 8 (Mission 11 – Collapsing Building)

• Location: Destroy only the first blood clot, then go to the second floor.
• Objective: Maintain an S-Rank for 50 seconds.
• Tip: Use Balrog for fast attacks and avoid getting hit.

Secret Mission 9 (Mission 12 – Mine Ascent)

• Location: Look for red streaks along the wall in the mine, then turn around to find an alcove.
• Objective: Stay airborne for 15 seconds.
• Tip: Use Cavaliere’s air swings and enemy hits to stay suspended.

Secret Mission 10 (Mission 14 – Nero’s Fight Arena)

• Location: Travel along the edge of the arena, then look back.
• Objective: Reach the goal without touching the ground.
• Tip: Use Griffon’s flight ability and V’s cane attack for forward momentum.

Secret Mission 11 (Mission 15 – Punchline Skate Park)

• Location: Behind an upgrade statue, find a hidden skate park.
• Objective: Reach the goal within 20 seconds.
• Tip: Learn the layout and memorize the best landing spots.

Secret Mission 12 (Mission 16 – Collapsing Platforms)

• Location: While descending as Dante, look for a path with Red Orbs.
• Objective: Collect a set amount of Red Orbs using Dr. Faust.
• Tip: Let an enemy absorb blood before attacking with Dr. Faust’s forward attack.

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2. How to Find Secret Missions Faster

🔹 Look for glowing red patterns on walls—they mark Secret Missions. 🔹 Summon Nightmare to break walls(Missions 4 & 5). 🔹 Use Griffon’s attacks to clear obstacles (Mission 9). 🔹 Keep an eye out for Red Orb streaks—they often lead to Secret Missions. 🔹 Use Air Hike and Snatch to reach higher platforms.

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3. Reward System & Why Secret Missions Matter

Each Secret Mission rewards a Blue Orb Fragment. Collect four fragments to increase maximum health. Since there are 12 Secret Missions, completing all of them grants 3 full Blue Orbs, significantly improving your survivability.

Additionally, these missions test different combat mechanics, making you a more skilled player overall.

Final Tip: Some missions require multiple attempts, so don’t get discouraged! Keep practicing, and you’ll conquer them all.

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4. Summary: Key Takeaways

✅ Secret Missions reward Blue Orb Fragments—boosting health.
✅ Use abilities like Snatch, Air Hike, and Trickster to navigate platforming challenges.
✅ Nightmare and Griffon help break walls & clear obstacles.
✅ Save Devil Trigger for timed combat challenges.
✅ Dr. Faust is crucial for the final Secret Mission (Mission 16).

By following this guide, you’ll find and complete all 12 Secret Missions, ensuring maximum health and full mastery of DMC5’s mechanics. Now, go forth and unlock all the game’s hidden challenges!