Cuphead DLC Secret Boss: Code & Boss Fight

Solving The Graveyard Puzzle To Unlock The Secret Boss in the Cuphead DLC

Cuphead’s latest DLC, The Delicious Last Course, comes with exciting additions to the game. With an entirely new island, Inkwell Isle IV, to explore, there’s much to do in the game. There are new bosses such as the Moonshine Mob and Doggone Dogfight. But more importantly, there are new secrets and secret bosses that can be unlocked. That is why this guide will discuss the DLC secret boss code and how to defeat the boss!

Key Takeaways
  • Unlock the secret boss in the Cuphead DLC by solving the graveyard puzzle.
  • Start by purchasing the Broken Relic from Porkrind’s Emporium.
  • Gather clues from climbers during a climbing competition, noting their directional hints.
  • Use the clues to interact with tombstones in the graveyard, starting from the middle one, following the climbers’ order.
  • After solving the puzzle, you’ll have the option to nap and face the secret boss in an arena.
  • The boss consists of two giant characters, an angel and a devil, whose attacks change based on your viewing direction.
  • The devil always appears on the side you’re looking at, and both characters shoot projectiles.

Secret Boss Code

The first step of getting to the hidden boss is acquiring and decoding a code. The code in question is actually the graveyard puzzle that we’ve also covered here: Cuphead Graveyard Puzzle: Broken & Cursed Relic. But to make things simpler, we’ll cover the steps here as well.

  1. Get the Broken Relic:
    • Purchase the Broken Relic from Porkrind’s Emporium for 1 coin. You can find coins either from the paper boy near the bridge (if you’ve completed the game once) or behind the shop on a secret pathway.
    • You don’t need to equip the Broken Relic; just have it in your inventory.
      Cuphead DLC Secret Boss Code
      Cuphead – Broken Relic
  2. Talk to the Climbers:
    • Head to the climbers stationed opposite to Porkrind’s shop.
    • Interact with each climber to hear their stories about their positions in a local climbing competition.
    • Pay attention to the directional clues hidden within their dialogues. These clues will help you decode the secret boss code. For example, if a climber mentions “right,” it means the right direction is part of the code.
  3. Decode the Code:
    • Talk to all three climbers and note down their directional clues alongside their positions in the competition (first, second, and third).
      Solving the Cuphead DLC Secret Boss Code
      Cuphead – Graveyard Puzzle
  4. Use the Code at the Tombstones:
    • Head to the graveyard, where you’ll find 9 tombstones with ghosts behind them.
    • Start using the directional clues from the middle tombstone and proceed in the order of the climbers’ positions.
    • For example, if the first climber mentioned “right,” interact with the middle right tombstone.
    • Continue following the order of the climbers’ positions and directional clues.
    • If you input the correct code, ghosts will appear above the tombstones, and all three will fly up, with a beam of light shining on the middle tombstone.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully decoded the secret boss code and unlocked the secret boss fight in the Cuphead DLC.

Secret Boss Fight

Secret Boss Fight Cuphead
Cuphead – Secret Boss Fight

After completing the graveyard puzzle by using the clues from the climbers, you’ll be given the option to take a nap. If you press yes, you’ll be led to an arena where you can face off against a unique boss.

Follow these tips and strategies:

  1. Shift in Boss Attacks: Be aware that the boss and their attacks will shift directions based on the direction you’re facing. The angel’s attacks are harmless, while the devil’s attacks are harmful. As you change your direction, the nature of the attacks also changes. Pay close attention to the projectiles approaching you and adapt accordingly.
  2. Watch out for Attacks:
    • Fireballs: The devil will shoot fireballs at you. Dodge them or change your direction to make them harmless.
    • Vertical Beam: The boss can shoot a vertical beam that stretches across the screen. You can’t dodge it, but changing your direction can render it harmless.
    • Floating Cloud: Avoid the floating cloud with a lightning beam underneath it. You can stand on the cloud to move without changing directions and avoid the lightning attack.
  3. Equipment:
    • Consider using the Tracking Shot weapon for easier aiming while dealing with the boss’s attacks.
    • Equip the Smoke Dash or play as Ms. Chalice with her invincible ground roll to help you dodge attacks. Note that the roll does not work in the air.
  4. Rewards: Defeating the secret boss in the Cuphead DLC will reward you with the Cursed Relic. Equipping this charm restricts your health to 1HP and makes your bullets come from a random weapon, adding an extra challenge to your gameplay.
Cursed Relic
Cuphead – Cursed Relic

However, if you want to unlock the Paladin trophy, you need the Cursed Relic. You’ll need to use it on 7 bosses to turn it into the Divine Relic, which is one of the best charms in the game. Divine Relic lets you switch to any of your weapons during the game but without the 1HP restrictions. If you want to find out more about the trophy or any other achievements, check out: How To 100% Cuphead: All Trophies & Achievements 

With that, you know everything about cracking the secret boss code in the Cuphead DLC! It can be quite confusing due to the climber’s mixed signals. But if you have a general idea of how to approach the puzzle, you’ll be able to solve it with ease! 

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