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Part 31
Shovel Knight Dig

Part 31

Guide to Shovel Knight Dig Part 31: Navigate new enemies like Samurais and Archers, find secrets, and prepare for the epic Black Knight boss battle.

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Guide to Shovel Knight Dig Part 31: Navigate new enemies like Samurais and Archers, find secrets, and prepare for the epic Black Knight boss battle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Continue right, defeating green knights. Use chandeliers and barrels to reach the ladder.
  2. 2
    In the next screen, defeat the new Samurai enemies, who can sink into the floor and perform a fast running slash. Collect a bunny and a gem by hitting the left wall. Clear out dirt and Samurais to proceed to the ladder.
  3. 3
    In the large room, face the new Archer enemy. Head to the lower level and hit the left wall for a green rat and magic. To the right, find another Samurai and food. You can create a path to spikes by hitting the right wall. Optional: Fight to the right and upper level for yellow gems, or break grey blocks for red gems. Use the Phase Locket to dig up dirt for a pink gem and continue.
  4. 4
    The next screen connects from above and below. Use the Phase Locket and hit the checkpoint. Optional: Destroy upper left and right walls for platters with bombs, or find a pink gem by jumping on ice and hitting the lower right wall. Continue right.
  5. 5
    Enter the dark area. Continue right, defeating foes. At the sparkles, fish for a [_MUSIC SHEET_]. Past the gap, fight the purple knight (use War Horn). Break walls to proceed, then break dirt on the ground. Break the next wall and kill the knight. Where rain isn't falling, find a path downwards. Kill knights and gather gems. The middle block is destructible but unnecessary. Continue right.
  6. 6
    Past the gap, grab magic and use a platter for a health refill. To the right, use rain splatter to identify safe platforms. Defeat the wind knight quickly (recommend War Horn). Continue right. Use the last checkpoint.
  7. 7
    Boss Battle - The Black Knight (Part III)

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • The Black Knight (Part III): Empowered by The Enchantress. More mobile with new wing-based attacks. The Anchor relic is recommended, as is the Phase Locket.

Phases:

  1. Shovel Swipe: Basic attack, less frequent in this fight.
  2. Energy Shots: Fires multiple purple energy shots from various directions. Can be hit back.
  3. Downward Strikes: Can stop mid-attack for follow-ups. Can be hit while in the air.
  4. Energy Dig: Digs up clusters of orbs. Avoid rather than hitting.
  5. Feather Shots: After growing wings, fires feathers in all directions. Dangerous at close range.
  6. Meteor Strikes: (Description cut off in source)

Strategy:

  • Utilize the Anchor relic or the Phase Locket.
  • Be prepared to use ichor.
  • Observe and avoid the Black Knight's familiar and new attack patterns.
  • Focus on hitting the knight when opportunities arise, especially during his aerial attacks.

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