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P-Ranking Explained and Strategies — Cuphead Guide
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P-Ranking Explained and Strategies — Cuphead Guide

Learn how to unlock Cuphead's secret black and white mode and the two-stripe filter. This guide details the pacifist runs and Grade A requirements.

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Learn how to unlock Cuphead's secret black and white mode and the two-stripe filter. This guide details the pacifist runs and Grade A requirements.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In World 3, speak to the turtle on the docks. He will challenge you to clear all platforming levels without killing enemies.
  2. 2
    Complete the following six platforming levels without attacking any enemies: Forest Follies, Treetop Trouble, Funfair Fever, Funhouse Frazzle, Perilous Piers, and Rugged Ridge.
  3. 3
    Upon completing a level pacifist, the flag at the end will display a 'P'.
  4. 4
    After completing all six levels pacifist, return to the turtle in the World 3 hub to unlock the Black and White mode.
  5. 5
    Additionally, speak to the fork wearing a monocle outside the World 3 shop.
  6. 6
    Achieve a Grade A or higher on all boss battles. Occasional Grade B is acceptable, but aim for Grade A.
  7. 7
    Completing this will unlock a two-stripe filter for the game.

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