Run 'n' Gun Levels

Master Cuphead's Run 'n' Gun levels with our comprehensive guide. Learn strategies, tips, and secrets to conquer every stage and achieve high ranks.

This guide section focuses on the Run 'n' Gun levels in Cuphead, detailing how to achieve high ranks and master each stage.

Walkthrough:

1. A Vacation In The Wilds: Defeat all five main bosses in Inkwell Isle IV (The Moonshine Mob, Esther Winchester, Glumstone The Giant, Mortimer Freeze, and The Howling Aces). This is story-related and can be completed as Cuphead, Mugman, or Ms. Chalice.
2. Ranger: Obtain an A-Rank or higher on all Inkwell Isle IV bosses. Requirements include defeating the boss in under two minutes on Regular difficulty, having at least 3HP remaining, landing three parries, and six special attacks. The DLC's two secret bosses count towards this. Using Djimmi The Great's wishes for more HP will void progress.
3. Alive And Kicking: Defeat any boss with Ms. Chalice by equipping the Astral Cookie charm. This includes DLC bosses and original bosses from Inkwell Isle I to IV.
4. Decadent: Defeat 10 bosses with Ms. Chalice. Main bosses only; King Of Games' Champions and Inkwell Hell mini-bosses do not count. Equip a new DLC weapon and defeat all bosses on Inkwell Isle I and II on Simple or Regular difficulty.
5. The Golden Touch: Defeat a boss using one of Ms. Chalice's Super Arts. Super Art I is recommended for its vertical beam.
6. The Latest Sensation: Defeat a boss with one of Porkrind's new weapons (Converge, Crackshot, or Twist-Up).
7. Checkmate: Defeat all of the King Of Games' Champions (The Pawns, The Knight, The Bishop, The Rook, and The Queen). Weapons and charms are not allowed; parrying is the only method of attack. Ms. Chalice's dash parry is particularly useful.
8. A King's Admiration: Defeat The Gauntlet, a challenge requiring players to defeat all five King Of Games' mini-bosses sequentially without failing. Failing restarts the entire gauntlet.
9. Compliments To The Chef: Complete your quest on Inkwell Isle IV by defeating all five main bosses and collecting the ingredients for the Wondertart, which unlocks the secret antagonist, Chef Saltbaker. The final battle is challenging; Crackshot, Ms. Chalice, and perseverance are recommended.
10. Cooked To Perfection: Achieve an S-Rank on a stage in Inkwell Isle IV. S-Ranks are only available on Expert difficulty, unlocked after finishing the main story and making a deal with The Devil. The criteria are the same as A-Ranks. The Moonshine Mob is a suggested stage.
11. The High Hat: Defeat a boss on Inkwell Isle IV without killing any of its minions. Esther Winchester in