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Part 20
Shovel Knight

Part 20

Guide to Shovel Knight's Part 20: Master Knuckler's Quarry with Dust Knuckles and defeat the Black Knight in his second encounter. Includes tips and strategies.

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Guide to Shovel Knight's Part 20: Master Knuckler's Quarry with Dust Knuckles and defeat the Black Knight in his second encounter. Includes tips and strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After obtaining the Dust Knuckles, return to Knuckler's Quarry.
  2. 2
    Use the Dust Knuckles to break through dirt blocks.
  3. 3
    Cross lava sections by dashing through dirt and reaching chests.
  4. 4
    Be cautious of lava drips and chemist enemies that destroy dirt.
  5. 5
    Use pink gems to reach upper areas and collect lower gems.
  6. 6
    Punch through a bubble in the dirt, bounce off it to reach more dirt and a slime enemy.
  7. 7
    Continue to a chest, then land on a magic pot and punch through dirt to reach bubbles.
  8. 8
    Use the bubbles to bounce to safety, find another chest with a Music Sheet, and collect gems.
  9. 9
    Proceed to the Black Knight encounter.
  10. 10
    After the Black Knight fight, head to the Hall of Champions, which requires 5,000 gold to enter.
Tips
  • The Dust Knuckles are essential for navigating Knuckler's Quarry.
  • Be prepared for the Black Knight's enhanced attacks, including projectile reflection and the new Energy Dig.
  • Use the Phase Locket or careful positioning to avoid the Black Knight's Energy Dig attack.
  • PS4 players should note a hidden element in the Hall of Champions that unlocks the Kratos boss fight.

Two Music Sheets, gold from the Black Knight fight, and progress towards the Hall of Champions.

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