Cuphead DLC: How to Defeat Cala Maria

One of the last obstacles preventing Cuphead from facing the Devil is the seafaring mermaid Cala Maria. She may come off as friendly, yet she is just as nasty as any other Inkwell Isle Three citizen. She has an army of aquatic critters at her disposal, so Cuphead should be prepared for his most chaotic aerial battle yet. If players are aware of the proper strategies, they can all defeat this giant. Here are some tips on how to overcome Cala Maria in Cuphead.

Defeating Cala Maria in Cuphead DLC

Phase 1

There are many minions in the first round of Cala Maria's battle, and each one poses a threat. With her actions, Cala Maria can call The Puffer Gang. Shoot the monsters with your primary weapon frequently to inflate them so that Cuphead won't get hurt if he makes touches them. Slap Pink Puffers when you see them rising since they can be parried. Another Minion at Cala Maria's disposal is the water-spewing seahorse known as Squirty McSquirter. In order to force Cuphead's plane up to the top of the screen, this enemy will shoot water from his mouth. Keep out of the stream if you don't want your mobility to be restricted. In addition to defending himself from Cala Maria's various attacks, Cuphead still has to deal with him as one of the two water-spawning minions.

The second water-level minion in this phase is Bombshell Barry, a turtle with Shooting Bombs strapped to his back. Cuphead will blast the bomb off once it is level with him, shattering it into multiple missiles. Stay to the very left of the screen to avoid the missiles. If the debris is too close together, shrink it to avoid injury.

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Rarely, Cala Maria would haul a massive fish out of the water. When Electrifying Elma's fish turns yellow, you'll know it's her. When Maria squeezes Elma, an Electric Shark Boomerang will be released, chasing Cuphead about the stage for a bit. Shrink to avoid being attacked by this shark. Back away from it, for its energizing atmosphere may also injure Cuphead.

Three waves of Ghost Pirates are called in for the upcoming assault as soon as Cala Maria opens her mouth. Each makes use of a homing attack that, after a brief period of inertia, pursues Cuphead. Once the Ghost Pirates spawn, shrink down and go upward or downward to avoid them. Fire Fred from Cala Maria spews six Fire Fishes when pressed. To allow these goons time to scatter, stay to the back of the field. Try to deflect some of these fire fishes while it's possible. Once your EX Gauge is full, use a super to expedite this phase to defeat Cuphead's, Cala Maria.

Phase 2

When Cuphead completes Phase 1, Cala Maria will transform into a gorgon, earning a number of new abilities and a new group of allies. Cala Maria has a power called Stone Gaze that she may use to momentarily petrify Cuphead. When the light turns green, Cuphead will turn to stone. Use the control stick swiftly to break out of this stone cell if you find yourself frozen. You must keep moving to avoid getting harmed during the ensuing assault. Cala Maria will summon eels to assist her at this phase of the battle. These adversaries will all fire projectiles at Cuphead. Switch your attention away from Maria and begin firing the eels until they explode. The attack of too many of these monsters at once will be too much for Cuphead to handle. Return the fire to Cala Maria once you've beaten two or three of them. Be careful of Cuphead's ability to deflect pink bullets. By increasing your EX Gauge, try to get a super off before this phase is over.

Phase 3

The culmination of Cala Maria's conflict is her metamorphosis into Medusa. She will take off and fly backward into a tunnel that is filled with coral. To avoid getting damaged by the surroundings, you must go slowly through the tunnel. Beware of attacks from the orbs of Medusa. Her snakes will shoot the bubbles into the air. Medusa's strongest attack during this phase, The Petrifying Ghost, turns Cuphead into stone. Cuphead cannot dodge this attack, so you must swiftly crush the stick to free yourself before hitting any obstructions. It could prove fatal if you don't. The fastest way to complete this stage is to focus on dodging while firing repeatedly. Use your abilities somewhere else instead of risking a collision.

Instead of activating your super during this phase, employ a few EX Shots to increase your ranged damage. Eventually, you'll take down Cala Maria, Cuphead's. With some cautious flying and perseverance, you can pass this stage and secure another contract to collect souls. Even though this may be the game's final aerial battle, bigger enemies like King Dice and the Devil himself are still to come. Cuphead will need to use all of his strength to escape Inkwell Hell, so be ready for the fight of your life.