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In the first phase of the Tinker Knight fight you can defeat him instantly by attacking him with the Mobile Gear.
Don't forget you can deflect projectiles back at an enemy using Shovel Knights spade, this manoeuvre can sometimes be more effective than dodging.
When you have lost your money in a bottomless pit use the fishing rod to retrieve money bags without falling down.
Don't worry too much if there is a particular relic you are unable to find as you will have an opportunity to buy it from Chester in the village at an inflated price after you have completed the level.
Enter the following codes as the name of your file and then select 'Yes' to confirm the code to unlock the corresponding effect for that profile. Achievements cannot be earned while using your cheat mode character and only one code can be enabled at a time.
God Mode:
Enter STQQTXVX
Big Shovel Knight:
Enter TRGSVPPW
Big, Invincible, Colour Changing Shovel Knight:
Enter TVSVUEIO
Different Dance for Troupple King:
Enter TR&FDNC
ALL Armors Unlocked:
Enter BXFGUEKM
Iron-Man of Gaming Challenge (3:00 Minute Time Trial):
Enter I'm&SGC14
Moon Jump (3x Jump Height, 2x Jump Speed):
Enter J&!JSMP
Propeller Blade with I..
When you start a new profile and enter your name as 'IM&SGC14' (without the quotes) a message will appear on screen confirming correct code entry. If you name your character again to whatever desired ALL relics will become unlocked, your health and mana will be increased, and you will have the Dynamo armour equipped. In Iron Man mode you can only play one level, which will be timed.
This feature will become enabled when you start a new profile and enter your name as 'J&2JMP!' (without the quotes). If the code has been entered correctly a confirmation message will appear on screen.
You can make boss fights easier by purchasing two Troupple Chalices and have Troupple King fill them with ichor. The ichor can be health/magic restoration or brief invisibility.
Save a game where you have defeated the final boss to be asked when you start up the cleared file if you want to start New Game+.
If you go left immediately in the King's Knight stage you will discover a place that has four statues and a music note. If you go to the right side of it and jump up and hit the top part of the building you will reveal the Yacht Club Games logo.
Use the shovel drop attack which is basically Shovel Knight jumping on an enemy's head often as it is his best attack and results in multiple hits. The shovel drop can also be used as a defensive maneuver.
We have 4 questions and 3 answers for Shovel Knight. Check them out to find answers or ask your own to get the exact game help you need.
Boss Fights. What can I do to make boss fights easier? |
If you purchase two Troupple Chalices and have Troupple King fill them with ichor you can get health/magic restoration or brief invisibility which will help you in boss fights. |
Relics. Is there any way I can get relics I am unable to.. |
When you have completed a level you will have an opportunity to buy any relics you could not find from Chester in the village. The prices Chester charges will be inflated though. |
Pit. Is there any way I can retrieve my money bags fr.. |
If you use the fishing rod you will be able to fish your money out of the pit. |
Can you help answer any of these questions?
Is there a cheat code to get all 420 cipher coins? |