The Rook Boss Strategy

Master the Rook boss fight in Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course with our expert strategy guide. Learn attack patterns, weaknesses, and the best tactics to overcome this challenging foe.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• The Rook is weak to the Spread weapon.
• It has a large health pool, requiring sustained damage.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: The Rook will summon chess pieces to attack you. Dodge the pawns and bishops while shooting the Rook.
2. Phase 2: The Rook will transform into a knight and charge across the screen. Jump and dash to avoid its attacks.
3. Phase 3: The Rook will become a queen and unleash a barrage of projectiles. Focus on parrying the pink projectiles and dodging the rest.
4. Phase 4: The Rook will transform into a king and summon a powerful laser attack. Find the safe spots on the screen and shoot the Rook when it's vulnerable.

Strategy:

• Use the Spread weapon for its high damage output at close range.
• Prioritize dodging over attacking, especially in later phases.
• Parry the pink projectiles whenever possible to build up your super meter.
• Stay mobile and use your dash ability to avoid the Rook's charges and projectiles.
• Learn the attack patterns for each phase to anticipate the Rook's moves.