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
To change your equipped items in Cuphead:
- On the overworld map, press the Equip button (top right corner).
- This opens the Equipment Menu, where you can select:
- 2 Shots
- 1 Super
- 1 Charm
- (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.
| Shot | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Peashooter | Free | Standard weapon with long range and average damage. |
| Chaser | 4G | Long range with low damage. No aiming required. |
| Spread | 4G | Short range but deals high damage up close. |
| Roundabout | 4G | Medium damage with boomerang shots. Fires backward for max range. |
| Lobber | 4G | Slow rate of fire but deals high damage. Bounces upon landing. |
| Charge | 4G | Hold 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.
| Super | How to Unlock | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Beam | Mausoleum I | Fires a massive beam of energy for heavy damage. |
| Invincibility | Mausoleum II | Makes you invulnerable for a short time. |
| Giant Ghost | Mausoleum III | Summons 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!
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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