Sally Stageplay

Defeat the dramatic diva Sally Stageplay in Cuphead. Master four theatrical phases with precise platforming and dodging using recommended loadouts.

Objective: Defeat the dramatic diva, Sally Stageplay, and claim her soul contract. This multi-act boss battle will test your platforming prowess and dodging dexterity across four distinct phases, each with its own unique challenges and theatrical flair.

Recommended Loadout:

• Primary Shot: Peashooter for consistent damage and range, especially in phases where Sally is directly in front of you.
• Secondary Shot: Roundabout is invaluable for hitting Sally while facing away, particularly during Act 1's umbrella attacks and Act 4's chaotic final moments. Alternatively, Spread can be devastating at close range if you can safely get in.
• Charm: Smoke Bomb is highly recommended for its invincibility frames, allowing you to reposition or escape tight situations without taking damage. Coffee can also be useful for faster EX meter generation if you're confident in your dodging.
• Super Art: Energy Beam offers high damage output for quickly ending phases, while Invincibility can save you from otherwise unavoidable damage.

General Strategy Tips:

• Parry Opportunities: Sally Stageplay offers numerous parry chances throughout the fight, crucial for building your EX meter quickly. Always be on the lookout for pink projectiles!
• Stage Awareness: Pay close attention to the background and foreground elements, as many of them are hazards or indicators of incoming attacks.
• Prioritize Dodging: While dealing damage is important, surviving is paramount. Learn attack patterns and prioritize dodging over aggressive offense if it means taking unnecessary hits.

Act 1: The Grand Performance

Sally begins her theatrical assault on a lavish stage, showcasing her acting chops and a surprising array of attacks.

• Sally's Attacks:
  • Kiss Attack: Sally blows a series of pink, heart-shaped kisses across the screen. These are easy to parry and should be your primary source of EX meter in this phase.
  • Umbrella Float: Sally occasionally jumps and floats across the stage using an umbrella. While floating, she is vulnerable. Use Roundabout to hit her from behind as she moves away, or position yourself to shoot her directly.
  • Fan Attack: Sally may pull out a fan and send a gust of wind across the stage, pushing Cuphead/Mugman. This attack deals no damage but can push you into other hazards.
• Stage Hazards:
  • Baby Toss: Sally's husband, positioned above the stage, will periodically toss crying babies down. These babies bounce across the stage and are a constant nuisance. They cannot be parried.
  • Falling Props: Occasionally, a large stage light or other prop will fall from above, indicated by a shadow on the ground. Move out of the way quickly.
• Strategy: Focus on parrying the pink kisses to build your EX meter. Keep an eye on the babies and falling props while continuously firing at Sally. Use Roundabout effectively when she's floating with her umbrella.

Act 2: Rooftop Rendezvous

The scene shifts dramatically to a stormy rooftop, where Sally continues her assault amidst the elements.

• Sally's Attacks:
  • Lightning Summon: Sally will stand on a higher platform and summon bolts of lightning to strike the lower platforms. The lightning strikes are telegraphed by a glowing area on the ground. Move quickly to avoid them.
  • Giant Wave: Sally's most prominent attack in this phase is summoning a massive wave that sweeps across the screen from left to right. This wave covers the lower half of the screen.
• Stage Hazards:
  • Rising Platforms: To avoid the giant wave, you must jump onto a series of rising platforms that appear from the bottom of the screen. These platforms are temporary and will disappear after the wave passes.
  • Falling Debris: Throughout this phase, various stage props (such as wooden planks or debris) will fall from the top of the screen. These are indicated by shadows and can be dodged.
  • Lightning Strikes: Beyond Sally's direct lightning, ambient lightning will also strike randomly across the rooftop, adding to the chaos.
• Strategy: This phase is heavily focused on platforming and dodging. Your primary goal is to stay on the rising platforms to avoid the giant wave. Keep an eye on Sally's position and the lightning strike indicators. Damage Sally whenever safe, but prioritize survival. There are no direct parry opportunities in this phase.

Act 3: Heavenly Host

Sally ascends to a heavenly realm, surrounded by cherubic figures and celestial dangers.

• Sally's Attacks:
  • Heart Toss: Sally floats in the center, throwing a continuous stream of pink hearts in various patterns. These hearts are parryable and are your main source of EX meter in this phase. The patterns can be straight, arcing, or spread out.
  • Cherub Summon: Sally summons a large, angry cherub that flies around the screen, firing projectiles.
• Stage Hazards:
  • Cherub's Projectiles: The giant cherub will fire two types of projectiles:
    • Small Orbs: These are typically fired in a spread pattern, making them tricky to navigate.
    • Large, Slow-Moving Orbs: These orbs move slowly but cover a larger area. They are often fired in conjunction with the smaller orbs, creating a dense bullet curtain.
  • Angel Statues: Two angel statues flank Sally. They are static but can obstruct your shots.
• Strategy: Focus fire on Sally, who remains in the center. Continuously parry her pink hearts to build your EX meter. The cherub is invulnerable, so ignore it and concentrate on dodging its projectiles while aiming at Sally. Use Smoke Bomb to phase through dense projectile patterns if needed.

Act 4: The Grand Finale

The battle returns to the stage for a chaotic conclusion, with Sally and her husband teaming up for one last performance.

• Sally & Husband's Attacks:
  • Joint Projectiles: Sally and her husband, now both on stage, will throw various projectiles. Sally typically throws her signature pink kisses (parryable), while her husband throws a mix of babies (non-parryable) and possibly other stage props. The patterns are often overlapping and unpredictable.
  • Leap Attack: Sally may occasionally leap across the stage, dealing damage if she lands on you.
• Stage Hazards:
  • Audience Roses: The audience, now fully engaged, will throw pink roses onto the stage. These roses bounce and are parryable, providing additional EX meter opportunities amidst the chaos.
  • Falling Stage Props: Similar to Act 1, various stage lights and props will continue to fall from above, indicated by shadows.
• Strategy: This phase is a test of endurance and quick reflexes. Both Sally and her husband are vulnerable. Prioritize dodging the onslaught of projectiles from all directions. Use Roundabout to hit both bosses simultaneously if they are close. Continuously parry the pink kisses and audience roses to maintain your EX meter. Use your Super Art to burst down one of the bosses if you have the opportunity, as eliminating one significantly reduces the incoming attacks. Keep moving and use Smoke Bomb to escape tight spots. The fight ends when both Sally and her husband are defeated.