Just Frame refers to performing certain action performed on a specific frame or set of frames during an animation in Devil May Cry games.
Just Frame actions
Just frame actions are actions that are performed with frame specific timing that either enhance an ability or are an upgraded version of an ability. All Side Rolls in the series will increase Style Meter gain if performed just before an attack lands.
Examples
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalguard Style | Block & Charge | Completely nullifies damage. | |
| Air Block | Completely nullifies damage. |
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Queen | Max-Act | Completely fills the Exceed Gauge. | |
| Table Hopper | Turns the normal side roll into a triple slide that covers more distance. | ||
| Royalguard Style | Royal Block | Completely nullifies damage and increases the Royal Gauge by a larger amount. | |
| Air Block | Completely nullifies damage and increases the Royal Gauge by a larger amount. |
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last-Second-Evade | Awards additional Style Points. | ||
| Demon Mode | Demon Evade | Evade enemy attacks and provides a strength boost to the next attack. Can be used multiple times in a row to increase the boost effect. | |
| Parry | Completely nullifies damage. Additionally stuns opponents and bosses. Can be performed against most enemy attacks, as well as specific boss attacks. |
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
Just Attack
Certain attacks are enhanced by performing them at a frame specific time.
Examples
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalguard Style | Release | Increases damage. | |
| Air Release | Increases damage. |
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalguard Style | Royal Release | Increases damage. | |
| Air Release | Increases damage. |
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Mode | Payoff | Launches the enemy up into the air with an uppercut after an Angel Lift. | |
| Demon Mode | Kicker | Launches the enemy away with a spin kick after a Demon Pull. *Only the Just Frame version of this move applies the cinematic camera angle and alternate kick animation. |
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
Just Charge
Main article: Just Charge
Just Charges are attacks released on a specific time during the charge period that enhances the attack in various ways.
Examples
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgamesh | Gilgamesh Combo A | Each hit gains additional damage. Can be executed with a Level 2 Charge as well. | |
| Gilgamesh Combo B | Each hit gains additional damage. Can be executed with a Level 2 Charge as well. | ||
| Raising Dragon | Gains a damage increase | ||
| Divine Dragon | Gains a damage increase | ||
| Straight | Gains more power. | ||
| Shock! | Gains more power and range. Can be executed with a Level 2 Charge as well. | ||
| Royalguard Style | Royal Block | Completely nullifies damage and increases Royal Gauge gain | |
| Royal Release | Increases damage. | ||
| Yamato (4:SE) | Judgement Cut | Intantanously releases and increases damage. | |
| Beowulf (4:SE) | Beowulf Combo A | Each hit gains additional damage. Can be executed with a Level 2 Charge as well. | |
| Beowulf Combo B | Each hit gains additional damage. Can be executed with a Level 2 Charge as well. | ||
| Beast Uppercut | Becomes a more powerful Rising Dragon. | ||
| Rising Dragon | Becomes a more powerful Dragon Breaker. |
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebellion | Drive | Increases damage and turns the shockwave blue. | |
| Osiris | Raze | Gives Osiris its maximum charge and increases damage. | |
| Ebony & Ivory | Ricoshot | Increases damage of each bounce. | |
| Yamato (DmC) (VD) | Judgement Cut | Becomes Perfect Slice. Increases damage and number of slashes. | |
| Rising Star | Becomes Solar Flare. Increases damage and lifts all enemy types. | ||
| Atomic | Becomes Volcano. Launches all enemies. |
| Weapon/Style | Attack | Effect | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
Background
Just Frame is a concept in gaming that involves inputting commands with frame specific timing to achive unique effects or to performs actions when it would otherwise be impossible.
Trivia
- In Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition, while on max concentration, Vergil can charge Beowulf up to three levels, instead of the two that are common to most gauntlet type weapons. The attacks release instantly independently of player's input when charge level 3 is reached, and the resulting attack is identical to a Just Charged level 2 attack. However, in Devil May Cry 5 Speial Edition, each charable move of Beowulf at various charge level is assigned with independent Just charge bonus, instead of simple evolution to the next charge level.