Part 68

Learn how to defeat the powerful Dural and conquer Quest Mode in Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown. This guide covers Dural's strengths, Quest Mode arcades, and player progression.

The Dural encountered during the bonus boss fight at the end of Arcade Mode in the PS3 version of Virtua Fighter 5 is a unique entity. Appearing as a statue on the Sanctuary stage that comes to life, she serves as a formidable opponent. This version of Dural lacks the visual flair of light reflections, making her a solid, easily identifiable target, though no less deadly.

Dural is presented as an exceptionally powerful character, possessing ridiculously high strength, top-notch defense, and blazing speed. She wields the best martial arts set in the game, incorporating every ultimate move, strike, throw, and combo from the entire cast. She can defeat opponents swiftly, utilizing Wolf's Giant Swing and powerful strikes from other characters. Her combos, inspired by characters like Akira and El Blaze, are executed with incredible speed, making them difficult to block due to the deceptive speed of the initial hit. Dural is designed to be accessible even to beginners, allowing them to easily defeat expert players. While challenging against the AI, a human-controlled Dural in the hands of an expert is considered the most dangerous entity in the game and is likely not tournament legal, but recommended for casual play.

Quest Mode, exclusive to the PlayStation 3 version, is a time-consuming mode designed to simulate taking on opponents in arcades. The primary objective is to become the best Virtua Fighter player by defeating opponents across various arcades on the map. Each arcade houses players of different skill levels, allowing players to choose their desired difficulty. As players level up in Quest Mode, tougher opponents will appear. Certain skill levels may become inaccessible as the player progresses. The game features seven arcades, each with distinct player bases and difficulty levels:

• Sega Arena Coast: A welcoming arcade with many beginning players, offering a low challenge and a good place to warm up.
• Sega World North: A well-known arcade frequented by advanced players, providing a significant challenge that pushes players beyond their perceived limits.
• Club Sega Downtown: A crowded arcade packed with many beginner players.