Expert Difficulty Tips

Conquer Cuphead's Expert Difficulty with our comprehensive guide. Learn strategies, tips, and tricks to overcome the toughest challenges and achieve S-Ranks.

The Delicious Last Course DLC for Cuphead introduces new challenges and bosses that will test even the most seasoned players. This guide provides expert tips and strategies to help you master the game's expert difficulty and achieve 100% completion.

Expert Difficulty Tips:

• A-Rank Requirements: To achieve an A-Rank, you must defeat bosses in under two minutes on Regular difficulty, maintain at least 3HP, land three parries, and execute six special attacks.
• Secret Bosses Count: Remember that the DLC's two secret bosses are included in the requirements for certain achievements, such as obtaining an A-Rank on all bosses in Inkwell Isle IV.
• Ms. Chalice Advantages: Ms. Chalice is invaluable for several achievements. Her dash parry ability simplifies fights against the King of Games' Champions, and she's a great asset for the 'Hearty' achievement (9HP).
• Weapon Synergies: New DLC weapons like Converge, Crackshot, and Twist-Up are effective for various trophies, including 'Decadent' (defeating 10 bosses with Ms. Chalice) and 'Ranger' (A-Rank on all bosses). Crackshot, in particular, is useful against Chef Saltbaker.
• Minion Avoidance: For the 'High Hat' achievement (defeating a boss without killing minions), focus on bosses like Esther Winchester, where the only killable minion is the mini-cow in 'High Noon Hoopla'.
• HP Management: The 'Hearty' achievement (9HP) can be obtained by equipping the Twin Heart charm and using Djimmi The Great's wish for an extra 3HP. Combining the Heart Ring charm with Djimmi and parrying can also yield 9HP.
• Secret Relics: The Broken Relic charm is crucial for unlocking secrets, particularly the graveyard puzzle on Isle IV. Completing the 'A Horrible Night To Have A Curse' quest rewards you with the Cursed Relic, which can be upgraded to the Divine Relic.
• S-Rank Strategy: S-Ranks are exclusive to Expert difficulty. The Moonshine Mob is a recommended target for an S-Rank on Inkwell Isle IV if you don't mind its unique minions.