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Optimal EX Move Usage
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Optimal EX Move Usage

Learn the optimal EX move usage for every weapon in Cuphead's Delicious Last Course DLC. Master these techniques to overcome challenging bosses and achieve higher ranks.

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Learn the optimal EX move usage for every weapon in Cuphead's Delicious Last Course DLC. Master these techniques to overcome challenging bosses and achieve higher ranks.

This section of the guide focuses on the strategic use of EX moves for each weapon in Cuphead, particularly within The Delicious Last Course DLC. Mastering EX moves is crucial for maximizing damage output and efficiently defeating bosses.

Walkthrough
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    Understand EX Moves: EX moves are powerful, enhanced versions of your weapon's primary fire, activated by pressing the EX button (typically Y or Triangle) while holding down the fire button. They consume one card from your super meter.
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    Weapon-Specific EX Moves: Each weapon has a unique EX move with different properties and applications. For example:
    • Peashooter: EX Peashooter fires a larger, more damaging projectile.
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    Spread: EX Spread unleashes a wider, multi-hit blast.
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    Chaser: EX Chaser fires a homing projectile that deals more damage than the standard shot.
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    Lobber: EX Lobber creates a larger, lingering projectile that deals damage over time.
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    Charge: EX Charge fires a concentrated beam that pierces enemies.
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    Roundabout: EX Roundabout fires a projectile that splits into smaller, damaging shards upon impact.
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    Converge (DLC): EX Converge fires three projectiles that home in on the target.
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    Crackshot (DLC): EX Crackshot fires a projectile that bounces between enemies.
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    Twist-Up (DLC): EX Twist-Up fires a projectile that spins and deals damage to anything it touches.
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    When to Use EX Moves:
    • Maximizing Damage: Use EX moves during boss vulnerabilities or when you have a clear shot to deal significant damage quickly.
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    Interrupting Attacks: Some EX moves can interrupt boss attack patterns, providing a brief window for you to attack or reposition.
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    Clearing Minions: Certain EX moves, like Spread's or Crackshot's, are effective at clearing out groups of minions.
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    Conserving Meter: While powerful, be mindful of your super meter. Don't waste EX moves if a standard shot will suffice or if you need the meter for a Super Art.
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    Synergy with Charms and Supers:
    • Coffee Charm: The Coffee charm passively regenerates your super meter, allowing for more frequent EX move usage.
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    Super Arts: Coordinate EX move usage with your Super Arts. For instance, use an EX move to build meter quickly for a Super Art, or use a Super Art when the boss is stunned by an EX move.
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    Boss-Specific Strategies: Certain bosses may have phases or attack patterns where a specific EX move is particularly effective. For example, using a piercing EX move against a boss with multiple hitboxes or a wide-area EX move against a boss that summons many small enemies.
Tips
  • Practice using each weapon's EX move in training or against easier bosses to get a feel for their range, damage, and timing.
  • Pay attention to the visual and audio cues that indicate your super meter is ready for an EX move.
  • Experiment with different weapon and charm combinations to find what works best for your playstyle and the specific boss you're facing.
  • Ms. Chalice's unique abilities, including her dash parry, can also influence the timing and effectiveness of EX move usage.

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