The Devil is the final boss of Cuphead and is widely considered one of the toughest encounters in the game. This guide will walk you through each phase of the fight, suggest an optimal setup, and provide tips to maximize your chances of success.

Recommended Loadout

• Weapons: Spread & Chaser
• Super: Super Art 2 (Invincibility)
• Charm: Heart (for extra HP)

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Phase 1: The Devil’s True Form

Attacks:

• Trident Summon: The Devil raises his trident and executes one of the following attacks:
  • Bubbles: Spawns bouncing bubbles that must be carefully dodged.
  • Flaming Minions: A set of small flame minions walk toward you. Jump over them or use Smoke Dash.
  • Goat Slam: The Devil transforms into a goat and slams the ground, creating shockwaves. Jump to avoid them.
• Serpent Strike: The Devil’s head detaches and turns into a snake that swoops across the arena. Jump and dash accordingly.
• Spider Drop: The Devil’s head drops down from above. Move away from its landing position.

Strategy:

• Stay near the center of the screen for more reaction time.
• Use Chaser to deal consistent damage while focusing on dodging.
• Use Spread when close for quick bursts of damage.
• Save Super Meter for later phases.
• When The Devil starts summoning, attack aggressively while preparing to dodge.

Once his HP is low enough, he transitions to Phase 2.

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Phase 2: The Fall

Attacks:

• Hands Smash: The Devil’s hands slam onto the platforms. Stay away from where they’re about to land.
• Puppets: Two devilish puppets emerge, jumping toward you. Take them down quickly.
• Bouncing Ball: A giant bouncing ball ricochets across the screen. Its trajectory depends on the height of The Devil’s hands.

Strategy:

• Prioritize dodging over attacking.
• If using Twist-Up, stay on lower platforms to maximize damage output.
• Utilize Smoke Dash to avoid projectiles and enemies.
• Try to keep Super Meter charged for the next phase.

Once you survive this phase, you’ll move to the final confrontation.

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Phase 3: The Final Countdown

Attacks:

• Meat and Bones: The Devil spits out meat chunks that destroy platforms.
• Parry Platforms: Bones create pink platforms that allow you to reset missing platforms.
• Gnome Darts: Random gnomes shoot darts at you.

Strategy:

• Use Parry whenever possible to reset platforms and keep yourself from falling.
• Avoid standing near the edges of the screen to ensure you can reach the next platform.
• Use Super Art 2 (Invincibility) to avoid damage in case you’re in a tight situation.
• Stick with Chaser if mobility is your priority, or Spread for high burst damage when positioned well.

Final Tip:

If you enter this phase with 3 HP, you have a strong chance of winning. Stay calm, keep moving, and take your shots wisely.

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Final Thoughts

The Devil can be frustrating, but with enough practice, he becomes manageable. Mastering his attack patterns and maximizing your damage output while dodging is key to overcoming this challenge. Good luck, and enjoy your victory over Cuphead’s final boss!