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Esther Phase 1: Saloon
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

Esther Phase 1: Saloon

Master Esther Winchester's first phase in the High-Noon Hoopla boss fight in Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course. Learn her attacks and strategies to succeed.

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Esther Phase 1: Saloon

Master Esther Winchester's first phase in the High-Noon Hoopla boss fight in Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course. Learn her attacks and strategies to succeed.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Esther Winchester, the corrupted sheriff, will begin the fight by riding her horse.
  2. 2
    She will shoot a series of projectiles from her gun. Dodge these by moving and jumping.
  3. 3
    Periodically, she will fire pink projectiles that can be parried.
  4. 4
    She may also summon her horse to charge across the screen. Jump over the horse.
  5. 5
    Watch out for her saloon doors opening and closing, as they can also be a hazard.
  6. 6
    Continue to dodge and parry until she transitions to her next phase.
Tips
  • Focus on dodging and learning her attack patterns.
  • Utilize Ms. Chalice's invincible roll if you have her as a playable character.
  • The Spread weapon can be effective for dealing damage when you are close enough.
  • Always be ready to parry the pink projectiles to build up your Super Meter.

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