Cuphead Boss List: All Bosses in Cuphead, Organized by Isle

Cuphead is known for its challenging and fun boss fights. In this guide, we’ll list all the bosses you’ll encounter in the game and break them down by each island. Whether you’re looking to conquer the Root Pack or face off against the Devil himself, this Cuphead boss list will help you learn about every boss and their different phases. We’ll also go over how boss fights work and the difficulties you can choose from. Let’s dive in!

How Boss Fights Work in Cuphead

In Cuphead, boss fights are divided into phases. Each phase introduces new challenges and attack patterns. The goal is to progress through these phases by dealing damage to the boss. Some bosses start off easy, but things get more difficult as you move on!

Boss Phases

Most bosses in Cuphead have multiple phases. As you defeat each phase, the boss will change form and become more difficult. You’ll need quick reflexes and the ability to memorize attack patterns to succeed.

Boss Difficulties

Cuphead offers three difficulty levels:

• Simple: This is the easiest difficulty. Boss fights are shorter and have fewer phases.
• Regular: This is the standard difficulty. You’ll face the full number of phases.
• Expert: The hardest difficulty. Bosses are faster, tougher, and require precise timing.

Boss Fight Achievements

As you defeat bosses, you’ll unlock achievements. Here’s a list of the main boss-related achievements in the base game:

• Taking Names: Defeat a boss
• A Walk in the Park: Defeat every boss in Inkwell Isle I
• Sheriff: Obtain and A-Rank or higher on all bosses in Inkwell Isle I
• A Day at the Fair: Defeat every boss in Inkwell Isle II
• Boss: Obtain and A-Rank or higher on all bosses in Inkwell Isle II
• A Trip Downtown: Defeat every boss in Inkwell Isle III
• Mayor: Obtain and A-Rank or higher on all bosses in Inkwell Isle III
• King: Obtain and A-Rank or higher on all bosses in Inkwell Hell
• Swing You Sinner: Defeat the Devil
• Put on a Show: Get an S – Rank
• Ceramic Strike: Defeat a boss with an Extra Special move
• Porcelain Power: Defeat a boss with a Super Art

Each of the achievements listed above will trigger when you defeat a boss in the game. You know you’ve unlocked it when the achievements/trophy pops up on your screen in-game.

Inkwell Isle I Bosses (5 Bosses)

Inkwell Isle I is where you start your Cuphead journey. Here you’ll encounter some of the first bosses in the game. Defeat all five to move on to Inkwell Isle II.

1. The Root Pack

The Root Pack is a trio of plant bosses you’ll fight in Botanic Panic. There are four possible phases:

• Sal Spudder (a potato)
• Ollie Bulb (an onion)
• Chauncey Chantenay (a carrot)
• Secret Phase: Horace Radiche

2. Goopy Le Grande

Goopy Le Grande is a big slime that you’ll battle in Ruse of Ooze. This boss has three phases:

• Slime
• Big Slime
• Tombstone

3. Hilda Berg

Hilda Berg is an airplane boss in Threatenin’ Zepplin. This fight has six phases:

• Normal form
• Blimp
• Taurus
• Gemini
• Sagittarius
• Crescent Moon

4. Cagney Carnation

Cagney Carnation is a flower boss in Floral Fury. This boss has two phases:

• Nice Cagney
• Angry Cagney

5. Ribby and Croaks

Ribby and Croaks are a pair of frogs you fight in Clip Joint Calamity. There are three phases:

• Frogs take turns attacking
• Frogs pincer attack
• Slot Machine phase

Inkwell Isle II Bosses (5 Bosses)

Inkwell Isle II ramps up the difficulty with tougher bosses. You’ll need to beat all five bosses to move on to Inkwell Isle III.

1. Baroness Von Bon Bon

Baroness Von Bon Bon is a candy-themed boss in Sugarland Shimmy. She has four phases:

• Subject fights (phases 1-3)
• Whippet Creampup (final phase)

2. Beppi The Clown

Beppi the Clown is a circus boss in Carnival Kerfuffle. This boss has four phases:

• Bumper Car
• Balloon
• Horse Ride
• Chair Swing

3. Djimmi The Great

Djimmi the Great is an aerial boss in Pyramid Peril. There are five phases:

• Flying Carpet
• Pillar
• Sarcophagus
• Cuppet
• Giant Genie

4. Grim Matchstick

Grim Matchstick is a dragon boss in Fiery Frolic. This boss has two main phases:

• Dragon
• Hydra

5. Wally Warbles

Wally Warbles is a bird boss in Aviary Action!. This fight has three phases:

• Normal
• Willy Warbles
• Injured Wally

Inkwell Isle III Bosses (7 Bosses)

In Inkwell Isle III, the stakes are higher with seven challenging bosses. You’ll need to beat these to face the final challenges.

1. Rumor Honeybottoms

Rumor Honeybottoms is a bee boss in Honeycomb Herald. There are three phases:

• Security Bees
• Normal
• Airplane Phase

2. Captain Brineybeard

Captain Brineybeard is a pirate boss in Shootin N’ Lootin. There are four phases:

• Octopus gun
• Summon sea animals
• Ship shoots cannonballs
• Ship phase

3. Sally Stageplay

Sally Stageplay is a theater boss in Dramatic Fanatic. This boss has four phases:

• Normal
• Sally’s house
• Goddess form
• Angel form

4. Werner Werman

Werner Werman is a military rat in Murine Corps. There are three phases:

• Can-tank
• Flamethrower
• Katzenwagen

5. Dr. Kahl’s Robot

Dr. Kahl’s Robot is a giant robot in Junkyard Jive!. There are three phases:

• Automaton
• Malfunctioning Automaton
• Dr. Kahl

6. Cala Maria

Cala Maria is a mermaid boss in Shipwreck Shore by Tully the Turtle. She has three phases:

• Normal
• Medusa
• Medusa Eels

7. Phantom Express

Phantom Express is the final boss on Inkwell Isle III, found in Railroad Wrath. There are four phases:

• Blind Specter eyeballs
• Conductor
• Lollipop Ghouls
• Head of Train

Inkwell Hell Bosses (2 Bosses)

The final bosses of Cuphead await you in Inkwell Hell.

1. Casino & King Dice

The Casino and King Dice fight is probably one of the hardest segments of Cuphead (even harder then the Devil imo), as it is basically a test of endurance.

The idea behind this fight is essentially to complete a boss rush all the way to the King Dice boss fight. This is done in the form of a Craps game where Cuphead rolls the die to determine who he will fight.

There are 9 bosses you can potentially fight in this section. If you want to see all the fights, watch this Boss Fight Database video. They are as follows:

• Tipsy Troop: Boss fight consists of three alcoholic beverages who do different attacks.
• Chips Bettigan: A stack of poker chips.
• Mr. Wheezy: A lit cigar in an ashtray.
• Pip and Dot: A domino piece.
• Hopus Pocus: A rabbit in a hat.
• Phear Lap: A skeleton horse at a racetrack.
• Pirouletta: A Roulette wheel.
• Mangosteen: An 8 Ball
• Mr. Chimes: A monkey and cymbal.

After completing the boss rush, you will face off against the level boss King Dice.

King Dice is a relatively simple boss fight with only one phase. In the phase, King Dice will set his hand on the table and release a number of marching playing cards. You need to parry the pink cards to avoid damage. Focus the head and this section is easy!

2. The Devil

The final boss fight in the base game is, rightfully so, with The Devil. The Devil is located in the tower next to the Casino. Once you defeat King Dice you will gain access to the One Hell of a Time level. To complete this level you must defeat four phases and five form changes from The Devil boss.

1. Devil.
2. Giant Devil.
3. Minion summons.
4. Bloody tears.

Each boss in Cuphead offers unique challenges. By understanding their phases and attack patterns, you’ll be better prepared to take on the most difficult bosses the game has to offer. Whether you’re aiming for a simple victory or going for an A+ rank, this guide will help you every step of the way. Best of luck in your Cuphead journey!

For an even greater challenge, don’t miss our Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course boss list. This expansion introduces new, tough bosses with unique mechanics that will put your skills to the test. Whether you’re struggling with a specific boss or looking for strategies, our guide breaks down each fight, providing helpful tips to help you conquer them. Check it out now for expert strategies and boss phase breakdowns!

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