Cuphead Item List: All Shots, Supers, and Charms Explained

Cuphead shop.

Cuphead is all about fast-paced combat, and the right equipment can make all the difference. To power up, you can buy items from Porkrind’s Emporium using coins collected throughout the game. Items in Cuphead fall into three categories: Shots, Supers, and Charms. Mixing and matching these will help you defeat bosses and collect souls for The Devil.

Below is the complete Cuphead item list, including all available Shots, Supers, and Charms, along with their effects and costs.

How to Equip and Change Items in Cuphead

The Cuphead Equipment/Item screen.
From this screen you can change the items you have equipped.

To change your equipped items in Cuphead:

  1. On the overworld map, press the Equip button (top right corner).
  2. This opens the Equipment Menu, where you can select:
    • 2 Shots
    • 1 Super
    • 1 Charm
  3. (Update: Patch 1.3.2 Feature) – You can now change items from the Retry screen during boss fights, eliminating the need to return to the overworld.

All Shots in Cuphead Base Game (6 Total)

Shots determine your firing style and EX move. Each shot costs 4 Gold Coins unless otherwise stated.

ShotCostDescription
PeashooterFreeStandard weapon with long range and average damage.
Chaser4GLong range with low damage. No aiming required.
Spread4GShort range but deals high damage up close.
Roundabout4GMedium damage with boomerang shots. Fires backward for max range.
Lobber4GSlow rate of fire but deals high damage. Bounces upon landing.
Charge4GHold to charge up a powerful shot. No rapid fire.

All Supers in Cuphead (3 Total)

Supers are powerful abilities activated when you have 5 EX Cards. These are unlocked by completing Mausoleum Challenges.

SuperHow to UnlockEffect
Energy BeamMausoleum IFires a massive beam of energy for heavy damage.
InvincibilityMausoleum IIMakes you invulnerable for a short time.
Giant GhostMausoleum IIISummons a ghost that deals damage while you move separately.

How to Afford Every Item in Cuphead

Since every item costs gold coins, you’ll need to collect them from:

  • Run ‘N’ Gun levels – Each level contains 5 coins.
  • Hidden overworld coins – Scattered across all 3 Worlds and the Finale.
  • NPCs – Some characters reward coins for completing challenges.

Tip: Buying all items unlocks the Butter-and-Egg Man achievement!

Looking for more help in Cuphead? Check out our Cuphead walkthrough and guides hub, where you’ll find boss strategies, achievement guides, and more!

There are additional items players can unlock in Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course DLC. Check out that items list to learn what they are and how to get them!

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