Vergil is the son of the human, Eva, and the demon, Sparda. This makes him a half-demon by birth. He is the elder twin brother of Dante and the father of Nero. Most recognise him as one of the most fearsome and supreme characters from the long-running Devil May Cry series.

Vergil and Dante parted ways after losing their mother as children. Dante embraced his humanity while Vergil buried the light, adopting the more malevolent side of his demonic heritage. And yet, as cold and calculated as he appears, Vergil shuns the use of cheap tricks, dirty tactics and (especially) firearms, deeming them foolish and unworthy of a true warrior.

He craves power above all else but will not fight without honour. His steadfast fearlessness is further honed by Yamato, the weapon that completes his iconic silhouette. This dark-forged katana was left to him by his father Sparda, who bore the title of Legendary Dark Knight. Yamato’s power allows its blade to slice through flesh and dimensions alike, and in the hands of Vergil, one perfectly timed Judgment Cut is often all it takes to shatter a foe’s resolve.