Invincibility: Temporary Protection

Learn how to achieve temporary invincibility in Cuphead's DLC. This guide details the mechanics and strategies to utilize invincibility frames effectively during boss fights and gameplay.

Invincibility in Cuphead, often referred to as temporary protection or invincibility frames (i-frames), is a crucial mechanic for survival, especially during challenging boss encounters in The Delicious Last Course DLC. While not a permanent state, understanding how to trigger and utilize these brief moments of invulnerability is key to mastering the game.

How Invincibility Works:

1. Dashing: The primary way to gain temporary invincibility is by performing a dash. During the dash animation, Cuphead, Mugman, or Ms. Chalice are briefly invulnerable to damage. This is essential for passing through projectiles or enemy attacks that would otherwise hit.
2. Ms. Chalice's Parry/Dash Parry: Ms. Chalice has a unique ability to parry in the air. Her standard parry, when timed correctly, can grant a brief moment of invulnerability. Furthermore, her EX Move, the