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Cheat: Shanoa and Johnathan's Double Jump Boost

Some ledges are just a little bit out of reach -- even for a double jump. Shanoa and Johnathan can reach these areas by performing a double jump with a jump kick toward the ledge at the apex of the jump. The animation for the kick makes the sprite smaller, but you'll still be at the same height during your jump so your feet will land on the ledge. This may work for any character with a double jump and jump kick.

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Cheat: Alucard's Double Jump Boost

Some of the ledges that are just out of reach with a double jump (or even a double jump with a jumpkick across a wide chasm) can be reached with Alucard's mist ability. You don't get much distance, but it can make the difference in tight situations.

For example, you can use this exploit to reach the secret room at the very top of the map in stage 6. This will let you get an extra item when playing alone.

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Cheat: Soma's Yorick Jump

Soma Cruz can catch some serious air with the Yorick soul. Throw the head and downward kick several times on the head to gain height -- about four times a normal jump.

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Hint: Stage 5 Clock Hand Phases

In single player, the clock refers to the system clock; in multiplayer, the clock is determined by the hosting player.

When you start stage 5, the time from your system clock determines if the hour and minute hands of the clockface will be spectral or solid.

The hour and minute hands will be spectral if they are between the hours of 10 and 2, and 4 to 8 (in minute terms, between 00:50 and 00:10, and 00:20 and 00:40).

Between the hours of 2 and 4, and 8 to 10 (or in minute terms 00:10 and 00:20, and 00:40 and 00:50), the hands will be solid, and can be used as ledges to reach higher areas of the stage.

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Easter Egg: Charlotte and Jonathon's Dance Moves

Hold UP while playing as Jonathan or Charlotte and they'll perform hidden moves.

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Hint: Heaven Sword Bladestorm

Unlike other weapons, Alucard's Heaven Sword can only do a magic strike (DOWN, TOWARDS, ATTACK) when a second Heaven Sword is equipped. The Heaven Sword is found from the boss' gold chest in Chapter 3, Normal.