Meeting Chef Saltbaker

Learn how to defeat Chef Saltbaker, the final boss of Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course. This guide covers his phases, attacks, and strategies for victory.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Chef Saltbaker is the final boss of the DLC.
• He is fought in the level "A Dish To Die For".
• He is a seemingly jolly but manipulative chef.
• The Wondertart requires a literal soul to be completed.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Saltbaker attacks with various kitchen utensils and ingredients. He throws rolling pins, tosses exploding cakes, and summons sentient salt and pepper shakers.
2. Phase 2: Saltbaker dons a chef's hat and uses more aggressive attacks. He throws flaming pans and summons sentient gingerbread men that shoot projectiles.
3. Phase 3: Saltbaker becomes enraged and uses his most powerful attacks. He summons a giant whisk that sweeps across the screen and throws explosive pies.
4. Phase 4: In his final phase, Saltbaker transforms into a giant, monstrous chef. He unleashes a barrage of attacks, including homing projectiles and a screen-filling laser.

Strategy:

• Focus on dodging Saltbaker's attacks, as they can be relentless.
• Utilize Ms. Chalice's abilities, such as her parry dash and invincible roll, to evade damage.
• Prioritize taking out the summoned enemies quickly to avoid being overwhelmed.
• In the final phase, look for openings to attack while dodging his powerful laser.
• Patience and pattern recognition are key to defeating Chef Saltbaker.