Glumstone the Giant might seem overwhelming at first, but once you learn his patterns, he becomes one of the easier bosses in the DLC. This guide will walk you through each phase, the best weapons and charms to use, and key strategies to ensure an S-rank victory.

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Recommended Loadout

• Charm: Miss Chalice (for extra life and double jump) or Smoke Bomb (for dodging projectiles)
• Weapons: Crackshot and Twist-Up (Roundabout and Charge Shot are also solid choices)
• Alternative: Heart Ring if you’re struggling with taking damage

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Phase 1: The Giant’s Attacks

This phase can feel chaotic, but each attack has a pattern. Learn them, and you’ll breeze through it.

Bad Breath Attack

• Glumstone stretches his mouth down and spits clouds at you.
• This is the best phase to deal damage since his hitbox extends lower.
• Parries: Easy to get here—aim for three if possible.

Geese Attack

• When Glumstone honks his horn, geese fly across the screen.
• Move to the right or left, drop down, and walk to the opposite side while shooting.
• Avoid ducking on platforms, as their random movement makes it risky.

Bear Attack

• If the rightmost platform is still available, stand there to avoid damage.
• If the right platforms are gone, stand on the second furthest right platform and lock your weapon diagonally upwards.
• If no right-side platforms remain, move to the far right, jump-dash, and EX attack before landing.
• Smoke Bomb users can dash through the bear but won’t deal damage, making it less effective.

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Phase 2: Puppet and Ball Attack

This is where things get tricky, as you’ll have to track both the puppets and the bouncing ball.

Tracking the Ball

• If both hands are at the same height, the ball will bounce in the middle.
• If one hand is higher, the ball will bounce away from it.
• Always keep moving to avoid surprise hits from the puppets.

Damage Strategy

• Best Positioning: Stay on the ground as much as possible.
• Best Weapon: Twist-Up (hits hands without needing to jump).
• Super Usage: Cuphead/Mugman Super 1 or Chalice Super 3 (both hit both hands simultaneously).
• Avoid: Spread and Lobber as they require precise aiming.

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Phase 3: The Stomach Battle

This phase is arguably the most creative in the DLC and has a simple but dangerous setup.

How the Platforms Work

• Glumstone spits meat (destroys platforms) and bones (creates parryable platforms).
• Parrying the pink platform resets all platforms.

Positioning Strategy

• Stay in the center of the screen to maximize access to parryable platforms.
• Avoid getting stuck on the left or right edge when the parryable platform is far away.

Weapon Choice

• Twist-Up: Good but requires you to be near the edges.
• Crackshot: Reliable and effective; shoot upwards when the boss is above you.

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Final Thoughts

• Best Phase for Parrying: Phase 1 (Bad Breath Attack)
• Best Phase for Supers: Phase 2 (Puppet and Ball Attack)
• Hardest Part to Manage: Getting caught on the far left or right in Phase 3
• Overall Difficulty: Moderate—easier than some other DLC bosses once you know the tricks

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Conclusion

Glumstone the Giant might have been intimidating at first, but with the right strategies, he becomes one of the easiest bosses in Cuphead’s DLC. Have you S-ranked Glumstone yet? Let us know in the comments!

Good luck, and happy shooting! 🎮