In Cuphead, mastering the art of parrying is crucial for gaining an advantage in battles against bosses and in run-and-gun levels. Parrying is not only essential for filling your super meter, but it also contributes to achieving better grades and unlocking various in-game rewards. Here’s a comprehensive overview of parryable objects you can encounter in the original game, along with notable examples from the DLC, The Delicious Last Course.

Original Game Bosses

1. The Root Pack
– Curled Worm (Phase One): This parryable object appears as the fourth item after three balls of dirt.
– Pink Tears (Phase Two): These tears can be parried to help build your super meter.

2. Goopy Le Grande
– Pink Question Marks: Arising when Goopy takes medicine to grow bigger, you only have one chance to parry these in succession.

3. Ribby and Croaks
– Ribby’s Middle Flame Attack (Phase One): This flame is parryable, adding to your meter efficiently.
– Slot Machine Lever (Phase Three): Hitting this lever during the boss fight grants you the opportunity to hit the “parry sweet spot,” which involves three consecutive parries.

4. Cagney Carnation
– Pink Seeds (Phase One): These seeds can be parried to keep your momentum going.
– Pink Pollen (Phase Two): This pollen enhances your chances of accumulating super meter as well.

5. Hilda Berg
– Pink Bullets: Occasionally, blimps will fire pink bullets in phase one which are parryable.
– Pink Stars (Final Phase): These stars can also be used for parrying in the last phase.

6. Baroness Von Bon Bon
– Pink Jellybean Soldiers: These soldiers provide numerous parry opportunities throughout the fight.
– Pink Cotton Candy: Another object that allows for parrying.
– Rolling Candy Wheels (Final Phase): While not necessary, parrying these can be beneficial for accumulating extra EX meter.

7. Djimmi the Great
– Specific parry opportunities exist, although detailed examples were not provided.

Additional Notes on DLC and Other Bosses

The Delicious Last Course expansion introduces an array of new parryable objects, which magnify the importance of timing in parrying. Additionally, playing as Ms. Chalice provides unique mechanics such as a double jump and dash parry, facilitating parrying opportunities even further.

Charms That Affect Parrying

– P. Sugar Charm: This charm simplifies parrying by automatically parrying pink objects upon touch, making it easier to time your parries.
– Whetstone Charm: This transforms your parries into attacks, allowing you to inflict damage on bosses directly with each successful parry.

Summary Table of Parryable Objects

| Boss | Parryable Objects |
|———————–|—————————————————-|
| The Root Pack | Curled worm, pink tears |
| Goopy Le Grande | Pink question marks |
| Ribby and Croaks | Middle flame, slot machine lever |
| Cagney Carnation | Pink seeds, pink pollen |
| Hilda Berg | Pink bullets from blimps, pink stars |
| Baroness Von Bon Bon | Pink jellybeans, pink cotton candy, rolling candy |

While these bosses and their respective parryable objects cover significant aspects of the original game and the DLC, there are additional bosses and run-and-gun stages featuring more parryable items. Engaging in parrying improves gameplay performance, builds your super meter, and can lead to perfect grades or unlocks.

For a more exhaustive list, there are various video compilations available that illustrate every parryable object throughout the game and DLC. If you need specifics regarding additional bosses or run-and-gun stages, feel free to ask!