Beginner Tips & Strategies

Beginner players can find all 56 Cuphead coins, including DLC and Run 'n Gun totals, to purchase crucial upgrades from Porkrind's Emporium.

Collecting coins is vital for purchasing items from Porkrind's Emporium. There are 56 coins in total: 40 in the base game and 16 in The Delicious Last Course DLC. Quint, a coin himself, explains their scattered presence across the islands. Here's how to find them:

Base Game Coins

1. Inkwell Isle One: Get 3 coins by interacting with the character on Inkwell Isle One.
2. Parry Challenge: Perform four parries in a row without landing, then speak to Buster on Inkwell Isle Two. You can die after getting the parries; only the parries count.
3. Ginger's Coins: Talk to Ginger after connecting the bridges, or by using the secret route behind Wally Warbles.
4. Run 'n Gun Levels: Each Run 'n Gun level contains 5 coins, totaling 30 coins.
5. Secret Coin 1 (Inkwell Isle One): Find this coin next to Chip after defeating each boss on Inkwell Isle One.
6. Secret Coin 2 (Inkwell Isle Two): Locate this coin behind one of the cabins near Funhouse Frazzle, requiring some shortcuts.
7. Secret Coin 3 (Inkwell Isle Three): Discover this coin behind the ticket booth near Cala Maria.
8. Secret Coin 4 (Inkwell Hell): Find this coin behind the left main entrance wall of the casino.

The Delicious Last Course Coins

1. Recipe for Ms. Chalice: Complete "Recipe for Ms. Chalice" to collect a coin.
2. Buckley's Coins: Talk to Buckley to receive 3 coins.
3. The King's Leap: Each defeated champion of The King's Leap awards 2 coins. Defeating the Queen grants an additional coin for completion.