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It adds a new playable character in the form of Ms. Chalice and plenty of additional levels and boss fights too. Players also have new charms and weapons at their disposal, provided they have enough coins to go on a shopping spree at Porkrind’s Emporium.
9 Twist-Up
Unfortunately, Twist-Up happens to be the worst weapon added in The Delicious Last Course and doesn’t feel like something that most Cuphead players will stick with outside of trying it once to see if they like it. That’s not to say that everybody will hate it, however.
Though it shoots blue tornadoes, Twist-Up’s combat effectiveness isn’t all that spectacular outside of being useful against clusters of smaller enemies. It just isn’t as accurate or steady as the very best weapons in Cuphead, which is a shame considering how aesthetically pleasing it is to watch in motion.
8 Converge
When designing the Converge weapon, it feels as though Studio MDHR’s main motivation was to create something that felt like a hybrid combination of the Spread and Chaser weapons included in the base version of Cuphead. To that end, the team succeeded, though only to a certain degree.
Players who like keeping their distance will get the most out of Converge, but it doesn’t do as much damage as the Spread weapon and isn’t even close to as easy and automatic as the Chaser. In some ways, it emulates those two other weapons but reduces the effectiveness of what makes them feel so special.
7 Crackshot
Crackshot may feel like the best new weapon added in The Delicious Last Course expansion. Realistically, though, it is a much less reliable version of either the Chaser or Roundabout weapons. The best case scenario for a weapon that shoots a beam that breaks into smaller projectiles is for it to be fired in the direction of either multiple enemies or a large target.
By now, some players may be tired of the weapons available in Cuphead since it launched, so, at the very least, Crackshot provides a fresh splash on a familiar tool. Of course, depending on one’s playstyle, it may well end up being one of the best weapons in Cuphead, although most players will probably end up opting for something else.
6 Chaser
The Chaser does what its name suggests and chases down the nearest target when fired. The damage isn’t stellar and the shots themselves move rather slowly, but being able to focus on dodging and parrying while simply holding down the attack button can change the dynamics of a boss fight.
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Not every level needs to be approached the same way, and though some may see the Chaser as the training wheels of Cuphead weapons, there’s no shame in using what works best for the individual player. It may be situational, but that’s arguably true of many of the best weapons in Cuphead.
5 Lobber
When it comes to the Lobber, it’s best for players who enjoy using the Peashooter but aren’t afraid to trade off a bit of accuracy and ease of use in exchange for better damage numbers. The Lobber fires in an arc that flies upward, and, if it hits the ground before hitting the target, it’ll then bounce forward.
When looking at its Special, it is simply a bigger version of the basic shot but damages a larger area upon impact. It is best used to apply splash damage to a group of smaller enemies gathered close to one another.
4 Charge
Charging up an attack is a mechanic that’s at the core of video game design. Players must make their shot count as the time between their attacks is lengthened, but the damage upon impact is much higher, provided they’re accurate with their shots. The Charge weapon is Cuphead’s take on this very concept.
If it was easier to use, Charge would likely be one of the very best weapons in Cuphead, but the skill needed to master it isn’t universally feasible. Thankfully, for those learning to use the Charge shot, it still does damage, far less, of course, if it isn’t properly charged and shot with the right timing.
3 Peashooter
The Peashooter is the prototypical jack-of-all-trades weapon. It may not output the most damage or provide the most advantages in combat, but it’s reliable and consistent. Players start with this weapon and will likely find comfort in strength in it as it will be the weapon they have the most time with early on in Cuphead.
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The Peashooter’s special attack is also quite solid as it’s a larger energy blast that’s a bit slow moving but deals solid damage and will hit a specific target three total times before evaporating. As a result, it’s one of the best weapons in Cuphead regardless of a player’s skill level.
2 Roundabout
The Roundabout weapon is similar to the Chaser rounds in terms of the types of enemies or bosses that it’s most effective on. These are foes who require the player to focus on the level and dodging and place the act of damaging the opponent as a tertiary priority.
Some would perhaps argue that the Roundabout is a bit harder to use since it doesn’t home in on enemies as the Chaser does. While this is certainly true, the difference in damage makes it hard not to go with the Roundabout in the previously specified scenarios.
1 Spread
Most players refer to the Spread in Cuphead as the “shotgun” of the game due to its high volume of damage at a limited range. Players trade the comfort of shooting things from a range for the ability to hit a single target from three different angles, possibly all at once.
The Super for the Spread shot works in a similar way as eight large red spikes will fire off from the center of the player’s body. It’s a good way to clear space and safely get out of a bind where the player feels trapped and/or surrounded by enemies. For this alone, many players view the Spread as the best weapon in Cuphead.
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course is available on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
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