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DLC Run & Gun: Doggone Dogfight
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DLC Run & Gun: Doggone Dogfight

Master Cuphead's DLC Run & Gun: Doggone Dogfight! Get tips, strategies, and secrets to conquer every boss and unlock all achievements in this challenging guide.

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Master Cuphead's DLC Run & Gun: Doggone Dogfight! Get tips, strategies, and secrets to conquer every boss and unlock all achievements in this challenging guide.

Walkthrough
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    The "Doggone Dogfight" level is located on Inkwell Isle IV.
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    Players must defeat all five main bosses on Inkwell Isle IV to progress. These bosses are The Moonshine Mob, Esther Winchester, Glumstone The Giant, Mortimer Freeze, and The Howling Aces.
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    Ms. Chalice can be used to defeat bosses, and equipping the Astral Cookie charm is recommended.
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    To obtain an A-Rank or higher, players must defeat the boss in under two minutes on Regular difficulty, have at least 3HP remaining, land three parries, and use six special attacks.
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    Secret bosses on Inkwell Isle IV also count towards the A-Rank requirement.
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    Using Djimmi The Great's wishes for more HP will void progress for the A-Rank achievement.
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    Defeating bosses with Ms. Chalice's Super Art I or Porkrind's new weapons (Converge, Crackshot, Twist-Up) can help with specific achievements.
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    To defeat the King Of Games' Champions (Pawns, Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen), weapons and charms are not allowed, and players must rely on parrying. Ms. Chalice's dash parry is particularly useful here.
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    The King's Gauntlet requires defeating all five Champions sequentially without failing.
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    Completing the quest on Inkwell Isle IV involves defeating all five main bosses and collecting ingredients for the Wondertart, leading to a fight with Chef Saltbaker.
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    S-Ranks can only be obtained on Expert difficulty, unlocked after finishing the main story and dealing with The Devil. The criteria are the same as A-Ranks. The Moonshine Mob is suggested for its relative ease.
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    To defeat a boss on Inkwell Isle IV without killing minions, Esther Winchester in "High Noon Hoopla" is recommended, as only the mini-cow is a kill-able henchman.
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    To achieve 9HP, equip the Twin Heart charm and use Djimmi The Great's wish for an extra 3HP. Alternatively, try this outside of King Dice's Casino or combine the Heart Ring charm with Djimmi after six successful parries. Ms. Chalice is helpful for this.
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    To survive the nightmare (secret achievement), obtain the Broken Relic charm from Porkrind's Emporium and use it for the riddle near the southeast side of Isle IV.
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    Completing the secret achievement unlocks the Cursed Relic charm. Beating seven or more bosses with it equipped transforms it into the Divine Relic, which grants 3HP and additional abilities.
Tips
  • Ms. Chalice is a valuable character for many achievements due to her dash parry and other abilities.
  • The new DLC weapons like Converge, Crackshot, and Twist-Up are useful for various challenges.
  • Pay close attention to the specific requirements for A-Ranks and S-Ranks, as missing even one condition will prevent achievement.
  • The Broken Relic and Cursed Relic charms are key to unlocking secret content and powerful upgrades.

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