How to Beat Ribby and Croaks: Fiery Fisticuffs

Master the Fiery Fisticuffs boss fight in Cuphead with our expert guide. Learn Ribby and Croaks' attack patterns, weaknesses, and effective strategies to achieve victory.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Ribby and Croaks — A duo of frog boxers. Their primary weakness is their tendency to telegraph their attacks, giving you a window to counter.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: The Brothers' Brawl
   Ribby and Croaks will trade blows, using punches and kicks. They also have a move where they spin rapidly, creating a damaging vortex. Dodge their attacks and look for openings to strike.
2. Phase 2: The Bat Barrage
   The frogs will summon a swarm of bats that fly across the screen. You'll need to parry the pink bats to clear a path and avoid the others.
3. Phase 3: The Caged Fury
   Ribby and Croaks will jump into a cage and begin to pound on it, sending shockwaves. Jump over the shockwaves and continue to attack.
4. Phase 4: The Final Round
   The brothers will combine their attacks, becoming more aggressive. This is the final push, so use your strongest attacks and parry when necessary to finish them off.

Strategy:

• Focus on dodging first, then attacking. Ribby and Croaks have a lot of fast-paced attacks that can quickly drain your health.
• Utilize parries, especially on the pink bats in Phase 2, to build up your super meter.
• Experiment with different weapons. The Spread shot can be effective in close range, while the Chaser can help with consistent damage from a distance.
• Don't get discouraged! This is a tough fight, and it may take several attempts to learn their patterns and find the right strategy.