Peashooter: The Default & Reliable

Master the Peashooter in Cuphead! Learn its strengths, weaknesses, and effective strategies to overcome bosses and challenges in The Delicious Last Course DLC. Your reliable starting weapon guide.

The Peashooter is the default weapon in Cuphead, offering a reliable and consistent stream of damage. While it may not have the flashy special effects of other weapons, its straightforward nature makes it a solid choice for players learning the game or tackling difficult bosses.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Damage: Moderate, consistent
• Range: Medium
• Rate of Fire: High
• Special Properties: None
• Best For: Players learning the game, consistent damage output, bosses with predictable patterns.
• Weaknesses: Lacks high burst damage, can be outclassed by specialized weapons against certain bosses.

Strategy:

• Focus on maintaining a steady stream of fire on the boss.
• Utilize the Peashooter's rapid fire to chip away at boss health during brief openings.
• Its reliability makes it a good choice for achieving parries and building meter for EX moves or Supers.
• When facing bosses with many minions, the Peashooter's consistent damage can help clear them out efficiently without sacrificing too much focus on the main target.