I Tried 100% Speedrunning Cuphead
EazySpeezy・46 minutes read
A speedrun of Cuphead involves playing all levels, bosses, and DLC while collecting items and coins, followed by unique strategies, boss fights, and challenging obstacles through each phase. The goal is to navigate levels strategically, defeat bosses efficiently, and utilize different weapons and abilities to secure victory in a fast-paced manner.
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- The speedrun of Cuphead at 300% speed encompasses playing every level, defeating all bosses on expert mode, collecting coins, and purchasing upgrades, including unique strategies for DLC bosses and specific items from the shop.
- Each boss fight in Cuphead involves distinct phases and strategies, from dodging attacks and using various weapons to parrying ghosts, navigating platforms, and focusing on specific boss mechanics, culminating in a final showdown with the Devil after defeating mini-bosses like Mr. Chimes and King Dice.
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How do you beat the Mausoleum 1 level?
By parrying ghosts to protect the urn and save Miss Chalice.
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Summary
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"Speedrunning Cuphead: Mastering Levels, Bosses, Upgrades"
- Speedrunning Cuphead at 300% speed, starting with player selection and a chat with Outer Kettle before heading to the tutorial level.
- The speedrun involves playing every level, beating every boss on expert mode, collecting every coin, and buying every upgrade in the main game and DLC.
- In Forest Follies, the objective is to dash as much as possible and collect every coin, with enemies easily defeated.
- Mausoleum 1 requires protecting the urn by parrying ghosts, leading to saving Miss Chalice and unlocking DLC levels.
- DLC levels involve unique strategies for each boss, such as parrying for the pawns and using invincibility frames against the KN.
- Shop time follows, where specific items like Crackshot, Charge Shot, Lobber, Roundabout, Spreadshot, and Broken Relic are purchased.
- The code "upright up left" spawns a glowing light for the Angel and Devil boss fight, requiring focus on one boss at a time.
- Howling Aces boss fight involves phases with different attacks, requiring strategic use of charge shots and dodging.
- Mortimore Freeze boss fight has multiple phases, with strategies involving spreadshot, dodging ice cubes, and focusing on projectiles.
- Glum Stone the Giant boss fight includes dodging gnomes, using charge shots, and navigating platforms inside the boss's stomach.
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Mastering Expert Mode: Tips and Strategies
- Expert mode is harder than normal, with Riby and Croak attacking simultaneously in the first phase.
- To deal with Riby, use the spread shot and stick close to Croak in the next phase.
- In the slot machine phase, dodge coin attacks and hit the slot handle when it turns pink.
- Different attacks from Riby and Croak include the tiger, bull, and snake attacks.
- Goopy's phases involve dodging attacks and eventually hitting his face to defeat him.
- Hilda introduces the curse Relic, which needs to be upgraded by beating bosses to transform into the Divine Relic.
- Flying levels are ideal for using the curse Relic as it randomizes weapons and offers better chances at survival.
- Treetop Trouble requires using the crack shot and effective dodge rolls to navigate obstacles.
- Fun Fair Fever involves jumping over obstacles and using different weapons strategically.
- Wally Warbles' level requires careful play to avoid various attacks and earn parries for additional HP.
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Boss Battles and Platform Challenges in Cuphead
- In the first phase, Bey comes down on a horsey that shoots projectiles while dealing with the train intermittently.
- To handle Bey, sit beneath and fire spread shots when the train is absent, but play smarter with charge shots when needed on the train.
- In the final phase, Bey transforms into a carousel, requiring jumping on platforms to dodge the train and land EXs on him.
- Penguins are sent out by Bey, throwing baseballs, but with 3 HP, victory is assured.
- Moving on to the first boss of aisle 3, Rumor Honeybottoms, the security bee can be charge shot from afar.
- Honeybottoms attacks by sticking her head out, necessitating dodging B bullets and spawning pink circles.
- With careful platform movement, damage can be maximized during attacks, leading to a swift victory.
- Rugged Ridge, the next running gun level, involves navigating pyro heads, mountain goats, and a mountain lion.
- An auto-scrolling section with clay golems and Grim Juniors follows, leading to a coin and challenging obstacles.
- Facing Dr. Kahl's robot with the cursed Relic involves targeting different sections strategically to progress through phases and defeat the boss.
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Boss Battles in Cuphead: Strategies and Tips
- The first boss encountered shoots spinny Fireballs, requiring over 20 shots to defeat. Moving on to the Domino's pieces, the boss spawns projectiles and spiky ground, demanding patience to overcome the challenge.
- The rabbit in a hat boss presents two main attacks involving skulls and symbols, necessitating the use of smoke Dash and Parry. Utilizing EXs helps in progressing through the battle.
- Facing King Dice involves a strategy of charging shots and smoke Dashing to dodge attacks, leading to a quick victory. Mr. Chimes, a mini-boss, requires matching cards to wake the monkey for attacks, repeating the process six times before moving on to the final boss, the devil.
