The Pawns Boss Strategy

Master the Pawns Boss fight in Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course with our comprehensive guide. Learn strategies, attack patterns, and tips to overcome this challenging encounter.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• The Pawns are not individually weak to any specific weapon, but consistent damage is key.
• Focus on dodging their projectiles and coordinated attacks.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: The King Pawn - The King Pawn attacks with a variety of chess-themed projectiles and charges. Players must parry his crown to deal damage.
2. Phase 2: The Rook Pawns - Two Rook Pawns appear, one on each side of the screen, firing lasers. Players need to dodge these lasers and attack the Rooks.
3. Phase 3: The Bishop Pawns - Two Bishop Pawns appear, moving diagonally and firing projectiles. Players must anticipate their movements and attack.
4. Phase 4: The Knight Pawns - Two Knight Pawns appear, leaping across the screen in an 'L' shape. Players need to time their dodges and attacks carefully.
5. Phase 5: The Queen Pawn - The Queen Pawn appears, unleashing a barrage of powerful attacks. This is the final phase before facing Chef Saltbaker.

Strategy:

• Prioritize dodging over attacking, especially in the earlier phases.
• Learn the attack patterns of each Pawn type to anticipate their moves.
• Use Ms. Chalice's invincible roll to phase through attacks when necessary.
• The Spread weapon can be effective for close-range damage when the Pawns are grouped.
• The Chaser weapon can be useful for dealing consistent damage while focusing on dodging.
• Save your Super Arts for the Queen Pawn or Chef Saltbaker for maximum impact.
• Coordinate attacks with your partner if playing in co-op mode.