Rumor Honeybottoms Boss Guide

Master the Rumor Honeybottoms boss fight in Cuphead's Delicious Last Course DLC. Get expert strategies, phase breakdowns, and tips to defeat this challenging foe.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weakness: Primarily weak to projectiles. Specific weak points appear during different phases.
• Health: High, requiring sustained damage.
• Attacks: Summons bees, fires projectiles, uses a sweeping attack, and deploys homing missiles.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Rumor Honeybottoms hovers at the top of the screen, firing waves of bees and projectiles. She will occasionally summon larger bees that require parrying.
2. Phase 2: She moves to the center, deploying a sweeping attack across the screen and firing more concentrated projectile patterns.
3. Phase 3: Rumor Honeybottoms retreats to the top again, this time deploying homing missiles that must be dodged or parried. She also summons smaller bees that can be destroyed.
4. Phase 4: The final phase sees her in the center, performing rapid-fire attacks and a large sweeping beam. Focus on dealing consistent damage while dodging her final onslaught.

Strategy:

• Use the Crackshot weapon for its homing capabilities, making it easier to hit Rumor Honeybottoms while focusing on dodging.
• Prioritize parrying the pink bees and missiles to build meter for EX attacks or Supers.
• Ms. Chalice's dash parry can be invaluable for navigating tight projectile patterns and parrying.
• Stay mobile and constantly adjust your position to avoid incoming attacks.
• In the final phase, focus on dealing damage as quickly as possible while being mindful of her sweeping beam attack.