Skip to content
Understanding the Overworld Map
Cuphead

Understanding the Overworld Map

Navigate Cuphead's DLC 'The Delicious Last Course' with our guide to understanding the Overworld Map, including boss locations and secrets.

By ···10 min read·Multi-source verified
1 reading this guide  

Navigate Cuphead's DLC 'The Delicious Last Course' with our guide to understanding the Overworld Map, including boss locations and secrets.

The Overworld Map in Cuphead's 'The Delicious Last Course' DLC is your gateway to new challenges and secrets. This guide will help you understand its layout and how to progress through Inkwell Isle IV.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Inkwell Isle IV Bosses: Familiarize yourself with the five main bosses: The Moonshine Mob, Esther Winchester, Glumstone The Giant, Mortimer Freeze, and The Howling Aces. Defeating them in order is recommended for efficiency.
  2. 2
    A-Rank Requirements: To achieve an A-Rank on any boss, you must defeat them in under two minutes on Regular difficulty, maintain at least 3HP, land three parries, and use six special attacks. The DLC's secret bosses also count towards this.
  3. 3
    Ms. Chalice Integration: Ms. Chalice is crucial for several achievements. Equip the Astral Cookie charm to defeat bosses with her, and use her Super Art I for specific boss encounters.
  4. 4
    New Weapons: Utilize Porkrind's new weapons like Converge, Crackshot, and Twist-Up, which are beneficial for various trophies.
  5. 5
    King Of Games Champions: Climb the rope ladder to face the King Of Games' Champions (Pawns, Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen). These fights require parrying and have no weapons or charms allowed. Ms. Chalice's dash parry is particularly helpful here.
  6. 6
    The Gauntlet: After defeating the Champions, you'll face 'The Gauntlet,' a sequential battle against all five mini-bosses without failing.
  7. 7
    Secret Antagonist: Completing your quest on Inkwell Isle IV by defeating all five main bosses and collecting ingredients for the Wondertart unlocks Chef Saltbaker, the DLC's secret antagonist.
  8. 8
    S-Rank Difficulty: S-Ranks are exclusive to Expert difficulty, unlocked after finishing the main story and dealing with The Devil. The criteria are the same as A-Ranks.
  9. 9
    Minion Avoidance: For specific challenges, you may need to defeat bosses without killing their minions. Esther Winchester in 'High Noon Hoopla' is a notable example where you must avoid killing the mini-cow.
  10. 10
    HP Maximization: To achieve 9HP, equip the Twin Heart charm and use Djimmi The Great's wish for an extra 3HP. Alternatively, combine the Heart Ring charm with Djimmi or use Ms. Chalice's abilities.
  11. 11
    Secret Puzzles: The Broken Relic charm is key to solving a graveyard puzzle on Isle IV, leading to the 'A Horrible Night To Have A Curse' achievement.
  12. 12
    Cursed Relic & Divine Relic: Completing the secret puzzle rewards you with the Cursed Relic (1HP, random weapons). Beating seven or more bosses with it transforms it into the Divine Relic, offering more HP and abilities.
Tips
  • Ms. Chalice is a valuable asset for many achievements due to her unique abilities, especially her dash parry and increased survivability.
  • Experiment with the new DLC weapons and charms to find combinations that suit your playstyle and specific challenges.
  • Don't underestimate the King Of Games' Champions and The Gauntlet; practice and patience are key.
  • The secret puzzles and achievements often require specific items or conditions, so refer to detailed guides when needed.

100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content