Navigate the treacherous Tower of Fate in Shovel Knight Dig. This guide covers the Ascent section, including enemy encounters, platforming challenges, and the ultimate Battle Royale boss rush.
Walkthrough
- 1Jump down and proceed through the area, dealing with Eels using downward strikes.
- 2Take the right path, jump onto the conveyor platform, and drop down.
- 3Bounce on jellyfish and aim for the hole to the left.
- 4Destroy dirt blocks and head right.
- 5Make a short jump when moving spikes move right.
- 6Break the lower-right wall to advance.
- 7Hit the checkpoint and kill rats.
- 8Deal with archers behind moving platforms; kill the top one if possible.
- 9Throw anchors to kill rats further ahead.
- 10Kill the knight and break rocks (upper rocks contain nothing).
- 11Continue right, facing slimes and lava drops. Head down, avoiding slimes from dirt blocks.
- 12Head left as soon as possible and hit the checkpoint.
- 13Drop to a floating ice sculpture. Hit it right to kill a flame mage, then another.
- 14A hidden archer is further right; lure him out by staying high.
- 15Hit the ice to the right and stand on it to descend. It will rest at the bottom.
- 16Pass the fire hazard and oil pots.
- 17Get on the platform and defeat the wind knight.
- 18Use the sparkle to get a [TROUPPLE FISH_].
- 19Continue right. Use your War Horn.
- 20Pass the first fire wall. A second wind knight appears without a platform.
- 21Jump to the middle of the ice platform and use the War Horn to defeat it.
- 22Pass the flame walls. Float up to the upper-right wall and smash it to find a [_MUSIC SHEET_].
- 23Jump down and continue.
- 24Hit another checkpoint.
- 25Prepare for a scrolling section and have the Propeller Dagger ready.
- 26Ascend conveyor belts and climb the ladder.
- 27The scrolling section begins. Avoid enemies and head up.
- 28Wait for platforms to move left before ascending further.
- 29Dash left (use dagger) and as platforms move right, ascend and quickly dash to a [_MUSIC SHEET_].
- 30Dash back. Choose either the left or right path to ascend.
- 31Break blocks as you climb, avoiding downward strikes.
- 32Beware of archers and exploding green rats.
- 33At the top, climb the ladder and hit the left wall for a full meal before proceeding right.
- 34Gather the platters and prepare for the boss fights.
Boss Fight: Battle Royale
General Information: You will face all eight members of the Order of No Quarter in a random order. These fights are identical to previous encounters.
Strategy:
- After each fight, a food platter fully restores your health.
- If you have health remaining, immediately engage the next knight instead of eating.
- Only go for the food platter when your health is low. This allows for a more aggressive approach.
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