Chef Saltbaker Strategy

Master Chef Saltbaker in Cuphead's DLC! Learn strategies, tips, and tricks to defeat the final boss of The Delicious Last Course and achieve victory.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Chef Saltbaker has multiple phases, each with unique attack patterns.
• He is vulnerable to parries, especially during certain attack animations.
• Using Ms. Chalice with her dash parry can be advantageous.
• New DLC weapons like Crackshot can be effective.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Chef Saltbaker attacks with various kitchen utensils and ingredients. Dodge his projectiles and parry the pink ones.
2. Phase 2: He transforms into a giant salt shaker, raining down salt. Focus on dodging and parrying the falling salt.
3. Phase 3: Chef Saltbaker uses his chef's hat as a weapon, spinning it around and throwing knives. Timing your dodges and parries is crucial here.
4. Phase 4: In his final form, he conjures a large oven and throws flaming ingredients. Prioritize survival and look for parry opportunities.

Strategy:

• Focus on learning each phase's attack patterns and telegraphs.
• Utilize Ms. Chalice's abilities, especially her dash parry, for increased survivability and offense.
• Experiment with different weapon combinations to find what works best for your playstyle. Crackshot is often recommended for its homing capabilities.
• Patience is key. Don't get discouraged by failed attempts; learn from each run.
• Parry pink projectiles whenever possible to build meter for supers or to extend your air time.
• For the final phase, focus on dodging the flaming ingredients and parrying the pink ones that appear.