Urizen is one of the toughest bosses in Devil May Cry 5, capable of dealing massive damage if you’re not careful. However, with the right strategies, movement, and attack rotations, you can take him down while minimizing or completely avoiding damage. This guide will break down each phase of the fight, best weapons and styles, and optimal damage-dealing techniques.

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1. Understanding Urizen’s Attack Phases

Urizen’s fight is divided into three main phases, each with distinct behaviors:

Phase 1 – Melee Attacks & Stagger Opportunities

• Urizen focuses on close-range melee attacks that are relatively easy to avoid.
• Use Balrog in Kick Mode to maximize damage—Real Impact can stun him twice in this phase.
• Each stun allows 2-3 reps of Real Impact, which makes up a large portion of the fight’s damage.
• When he teleports away for a brief monologue, use this opportunity to set up Dr. Faust’s Meteor Attack or rush in for another stagger.

Pro Tip: The faster you land your Real Impact hits, the easier it is to control the fight and maintain a high style ranking.

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Phase 2 – Projectile-Based Offense

• Urizen switches to ranged attacks, launching projectiles and summoned swords.
• Avoid his projectiles by watching ground indicators and using Air Trick to dodge.
• His summoned swords can be destroyed with Dante’s Four-Handed (Swordmaster style attack).
• If you time it right, jumping off Urizen and double jumping is a safe way to avoid incoming swords.

Pro Tip: Use Air Trick through projectiles and continue your onslaught without interruption.

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Phase 3 – Devil Trigger & Aggressive Melee Attacks

• Urizen activates Devil Trigger, making him more aggressive.
• New melee combos include a downward punch into a shoulder tackle—this move can knock you out of the air.
• Key move to watch: A spike-wall attack that covers red-marked ground areas.
  • Move to an area without red markings to avoid damage.
  • Watch for an immediate teleport attack afterward—this is where many players take unexpected hits.

Pro Tip: Use Sin Devil Trigger only at safe moments, as the transformation leaves you vulnerable for several seconds.

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2. Best Weapons & Style Setup

To make the fight easier, choose weapons and styles that maximize damage and mobility:

✅ Balrog (Kick Mode) – Best for Real Impact, which stuns Urizen and allows high-damage follow-ups.
✅ Dr. Faust – The Meteor Attack can deal massive damage, especially when Urizen is in mid-monologue.
✅ Devil Sword Dante – Great for Four-Handed attacks to destroy summoned swords.
✅ Sin Devil Trigger (SDT) – When properly used, SDT can quickly drain Urizen’s health bar.

Pro Tip: If you can reach Triple-S Style Rank, Quad S lets you quickly activate and deactivate SDT for both mobility and damage.

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3. No-Damage Execution Strategy

Opening Tactics

• Stay airborne using Balrog Kick Mode.
• Stun Urizen with Real Impact as early as possible.
• Monitor his teleport animations to predict attack sequences.

Mid-Fight Adaptation

• Use Dr. Faust’s Meteor Attack when Urizen is briefly monologuing.
• Destroy summoned swords quickly to avoid unnecessary dodging.
• Keep your movement unpredictable to prevent getting locked down by his shoulder tackle or spike attacks.

Closing the Fight

• Avoid taking risks in Phase 3—prioritize survival over style.
• Use Sin Devil Trigger only when Urizen is staggered.
• If SDT runs out, disengage immediately to prevent being left vulnerable.

Final Tip: Be patient. Rushing in without a plan will almost always result in taking damage.

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4. Summary of Key Strategies

✅ Phase 1: Use Balrog & Real Impact to stagger Urizen twice for maximum damage.
✅ Phase 2: Destroy Summoned Swords and use Air Trick to avoid projectiles.
✅ Phase 3: Watch for the ground spikes and his shoulder tackle move.
✅ Use Sin Devil Trigger strategically—don’t transform in unsafe moments.
✅ Quad S is incredibly useful if you can maintain Triple-S Style Rank.

By following this guide, you’ll dominate Urizen, avoid damage, and secure your S-Rank. Now go out there and show him who’s boss!