Beast Within

Beast Within is a series of transformational techniques that Bayonetta can earn or purchase from the Gates of Hell. These abilities allow Bayonetta to transform herself into different animals to enhance her movement abilities as well as offensive potential. Both Umbra Witches and Lumen Sages are shown to be able to possess Beast Within as a magical power.

While Bat Within is still a major mechanic, Beast Within is largely absent from Bayonetta 3, instead replaced by Demon Masquerade for traversal. However, Jeanne still incorporates Beast Within for her stealth segments, and Bayonetta can still use Beast Within for traversal with Scarborough Fair or Love Is Blue equipped.

Contents

• 1 In-Game Description (Bayonetta)
• 2 Forms
  • 2.1 Panther Within
  • 2.2 Crow Within
  • 2.3 Bat Within
  • 2.4 Snake Within (Bayonetta 2 Only)
  • 2.5 Squirrel Form
  • 3.1 Bayonetta
  • 3.2 Bayonetta 2
    • 3.2.1 Gallery Models
    • 3.2.2 Screenshots

    In-Game Description (Bayonetta) [ ]

    "Unleashing the Beast Within allows you to transform into an animal form and unlock mysterious magical powers."

    Forms [ ]

    Panther Within [ ]

    How To Obtain: Bayonetta: Automatically obtained after completing Chapter 5. Bayonetta 2: Automatically obtained at the start of Chapter I. Bayonetta 3: Purchase and equip Scarborough Fair and/or Love Is Blue. Description: Bayonetta transforms into a black panther, able to run at high speed as well as make far reaching leaps. How To Activate: Bayonetta: Double tapping or while on the ground. Bayonetta 2: Double tapping ZR while on the ground. Bayonetta 3: Tilt and double tap . Attack: In Panther Form, Bayonetta will swipe at an enemy with her claws when the attack button is pressed. Jeanne's Equivalent: Lynx Within Rosa's Equivalent: Tiger Within Balder's Equivalent: Wolf Within

    Crow Within [ ]

    How To Obtain: Bayonetta: Unlocked after Chapter 5; must be purchased for 20,000 at the Gates of Hell. Bayonetta 2: Unlocked after Chapter 1; must be purchased for 20,000 at the Gates of Hell. Bayonetta 3: Purchase and equip Scarborough Fair and/or Love Is Blue. Description: Bayonetta transforms into a large crow, allowing her to fly for a short period of time, How To Activate: Bayonetta: Double tapping or in mid-air. Bayonetta 2: Double tapping ZR in mid-air. Bayonetta 3: Hold . Attack: Pressing summons a group of feathers which can launch at enemies by being pressed again. Pressing summon a ring of feathers with a similar effect. Jeanne's Equivalent: Owl Within Rosa's Equivalent: Falcon Within

    Bat Within [ ]

    How To Obtain: Bayonetta: Unlocked after Chapter 5; must be purchased for 20,000 at the Gates of Hell. Bayonetta 2: Unlocked after Chapter 1; must be purchased for 20,000 at the Gates of Hell. Description: Bayonetta transforms into a swarm of bats when she dodges at the last second. This escapes the attack, pushes the enemy away and can activate Witch Time. While the ability is purely defensive, the attacking enemy will be slightly damaged. How to activate: Dodge at the instant an attack lands. Jeanne's Equivalent: Moth Within Rosa's Equivalent: Hornet Within

    Snake Within (Bayonetta 2 Only) [ ]

    Animal: Cobra How To Obtain: Obtained automatically in Chapter 5. Description: Bayonetta transforms into a cobra that allows her to swim through underwater locations whenever activated. This form acts as an underwater equivalent to Panther Within. How to activate: Double-tap ZR underwater. Jeanne's Equivalent: Centipede Within Rosa's Equivalent: Cobra Within

    Squirrel Form [ ]

    Loki has an ability similar to Beast Within in which he turns into a Flying Squirrel. While in this form, Loki can glide and move around quickly, though he mainly uses this form to ride along with Bayonetta and keep out of sight.