Evil Incarnate DIO (邪悪の化身ディオ, Ja'aku no Keshin DIO) or Shadow DIO in the English localization, appears as a playable character in the Capcom games. He was part of the original roster in JoJo's Venture as a secret unlockable character.
Command List and Gameplay
In the game where Active Stands are prevalent, Shadow DIO is a passive Stand user. He can deal a lot of damage with full offensive attacks without an Active Stand via a solid amount of frame-traps and pseudo-disjointed pokes with his silhouette-version of The World, even though he lacks the more defensive and utility-type traits of having an active Stand. His Stand attacks are effective as surprises, and capable of juggling and/or short bread-and-butter combo finishers. Combined with his own attacks, he deals a lot of damage in a short time, more so within The World, when he stops time.
Movelist
Unique Attack (特殊技)
WORLD XXI
WORL D21
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NORMAL
Special Move (必殺技)
Throwing Knives
スロゥナイフス
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Throwing Knives Follow-Up
スロゥナイフス追 加 入力 可
+ (After Throwing Knives) Stingy Eyes
+ A Glimpse of Fear
+ Divine Drink
なじむぞッ!
+ Super Combo (スーパーコンボ)
Punishment
パニッシュメント
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Charisma!
カリスマ!
+ (Level 2 Gauge) Time Stop!
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+ WRYYYYYY!
+ (Follow up with + for another stock)(※ Only available in Heritage for the Future.)
Story Mode
His Story Mode in JoJo's Venture features no storyline, only an assortment of fights. In Heritage for the Future, the incarnation of evil, DIO awaits the arrival of the Joestar Group to annihilate his adversaries and become the ultimate being.
In Super Story Mode on the PS1 version, after finishing Super Story Mode once, four extra stages are unlocked adapting various characters' encounters with DIO.
Story Mode
Story Mode
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EndingWith the tremendous power of his Stand, The World, DIO put an end to the Joestar bloodline. Along with the influence of his Stand, DIO's twisted and evil life continued on.
DIO:
Descendants of Jonathan... Destruction was the only path on which fate could lead you. He who conquerors the world yields to nothing. Not even fear. I have destroyed the Joestar bloodline, and in doing so, have eliminated the only reason to fear! Ha ha ha ha!
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The 21st Tarot Card (Extra)
(21番目のタロットカード 21-banme no Tarotto Kādo)
(21番目のタロットカード 21-banme no Tarotto Kādo)
Avdol decides to tell Jotaro about his meeting with DIO in Cairo around four months ago, and the battle begins as a flashback. After the fight, Avdol runs without a second thought and manages to narrowly avoid falling under DIO's control.
Secret Factor: I didn't even think about fighting him. (戦おうなどとは考えもしなかった)
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DIO's Curse (Extra)
(DIOの呪縛 DIO no Jubaku)
(DIOの呪縛 DIO no Jubaku)
Kakyoin remembers his meeting with DIO, who approached him and asked to test his unique ability. After the fight, DIO implanted a flesh bud into Kakyoin's brain, influencing him into pledging his undying loyalty to DIO.
Secret Factor: That's a flesh bud made of DIO's cells. (それはDIOの細胞からなる「肉の芽」)
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The Man with the Star Birthmark (Extra)
(星のアザをもつ男 Hoshi no Aza o Motsu Otoko)
(星のアザをもつ男 Hoshi no Aza o Motsu Otoko)
Polnareff recounts his meeting with DIO one year ago. DIO offered to relieve Polnareff of the memories that were troubling him, and implanted a flesh bud within him after battling him. Polnareff was then ordered to dispose of the Joestar group.
Secret Factor: The flesh bud influenced him to side with him. (肉の芽で仲間に引き込まれていた)
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Shooting DIO?! (Extra)
(DIOを撃つ!? DIO o Utsu!?)
(DIOを撃つ!? DIO o Utsu!?)
Meanwhile, Hol Horse meets with DIO in Cairo to report the defeats of his latest minions. DIO dismisses Hol Horse's report and urges him to battle the Joestars directly, inciting Hol Horse to attack him. After the fight, Hol Horse puts his gun to DIO's head, but DIO somehow appears behind him. Praising his tenacity, DIO leaves Hol Horse to contemplate the overwhelming power of his Stand.
Secret Factor: How did he get behind me...? (どうやっておれの背後へ・・・？)
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Victory Lines
Victory Lines- “I have risen above the mortal plane, to where death dare not reach! (おれは人間を超越するッ！)”
- “You are too weak... So weak that it causes pain for both of us! (エイイッ 貧弱 貧弱ゥ！)”
- “Fast or slow... It makes no difference at all! (そんな ねむっちまいそうなのろい動きで このＤＩＯが倒せるかァー！？)”
- “Feast now, as you devour your mortal pride! (ＵＵＵＲＲ ＲＲＹＹＹ！！)”
- “Was it your strategy to have me pity your pathetic ability? (策を弄すれば弄するほど人間には 限界があるのだよ)”
- “Such inferiority! Your very presence makes me feel dirty! (このきたならしい阿呆がァーッ！！)”
- “Remember and savor every moment of your life, even the most painful ones. (お前は今まで食ったパンの枚数を おぼえているのか？)”
- “If you serve me, you could be granted with the contentment of immortality! (ようこそ！ 我が永遠の肉体よ！)”