Medals on the title screen which indicate that all challenges from Challenge Mode have been completed.
Challenge Mode is an extra gameplay feature in Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove and in the stand-alone versions of each of its campaign games.
Description[]
All versions[]
Challenge Mode is a set of challenges with a specific goal and given player setup. These challenges are unrelated to Feats. A medal appears on the title screen after completing all of a character's challenges.
Version differences[]
Nintendo versions of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove and its standalone versions have amiibo exclusive challenges (including Co-op challenges). They appear on a separate tab in the Challenge Mode menu and do not count towards unlocking any medal.
The Sony and Microsoft/PC versions also have exclusive challenges for Shovel Knight: rematches against their unique boss fights, respectively Kratos and the Battletoads. While these rematches appear on Shovel Knight's tab, they do not count towards unlocking Shovel Knight's challenge medal.
Accessibility[]
All versions[]
Challenge Mode is unlocked on the title menu after completing any campaign once. Each character's challenges are unlocked after completing his campaign once.
Version Differences[]
Amiibo challenges can be unlocked by scanning each characters' amiibo for 5 additional challenges each. Shovel Knight's amiibo (both the regular and Gold edition) also unlocks 5 Co-op challenges (exclusive to Wii U and Nintendo Switch versions). Challenge Mode has to be unlocked first to be able to scan amiibos for additional challenges.
The Kratos and Battletoads rematches are unlocked after beating them once in a playthrough of Shovel of Hope.
Development[]
Challenge Mode was the eighth stretch goal for the Kickstarter campaign of Shovel Knight. It was originally thought as a set of challenge rooms with specific goals (defeating enemies, reaching a goal) and unique rules (like basic attack disabled).[1] It was added to Shovel Knight with the release of Plague of Shadows (version 2.0), featuring 10 Shovel Knight and 5 Plague Knight challenges and their respective rematches.[2]
Version 2.1 added the Shovel Knight and Co-op amiibo challenges.[3] The release of Specter of Torment (version 3.0) added 5 challenges and corresponding rematches for Specter Knight as well as 5 more for Plague Knight.[4] The release of of King of Cards (version 4.0) added King Knight's challenges as well as 5 more for Specter Knight.
List of Challenges[]
In general there are two types of Challenges: platform based Challenges require to reach the special Checkpoint at the end, while combat, loot collecting or Joustus match Challenges just need to win within the given conditions.
Shovel Knight[]
Anchors Aweigh[]
- Survive an endless onslaught of Propeller Rats!
You start with 2HP, 30 Magic, and the Throwing Anchor.
Your goal is to survive for 50 seconds in a lone room of the Flying Machine. Propeller Rats will spawn endlessly from two sides. There are Rollers and Conveyor Belts in the room, and two Magic Pots can be found on far sides.
Dirt Clod Dive[]
- Bounce off those Dirt Clods to Victory!
You start with 10HP and nothing else.
Your goal is to use your Shovel Drop and bounce on dirt clods in the Iron Whale to reach the end.
Tick Tock Tower[]
- Prevail on a crazy elevator Ride without swinging the shovel!
You start with 6HP and nothing else. You cannot swing your shovel, but you can shovel drop.
You have to survive through several screens in a death scroll upwards the Explodatorium. Beware of spikes and Wizzems.
Double Bubble[]
- Stay atop the rising tide of bubbles!
You start with 10HP and nothing else.
You have to get up to the top by riding sets of three bubbles and placed enemies in the Plains of Passage. Beware of the constantly forming bottomless pits.
Dagger Dash[]
- Master the Propeller Dagger to reach the goal!
You start with 4HP, 80 Magic, and the Propeller Dagger.
You have to dash through fire pots in the Tower of Fate: Entrance. Spellbooks have to be activated in order to block some of the deadly lava that fall from the pots.
Extendo Retracto[]
- Cleverly use the Phase Locket to help your timing!
You start with 10HP, 50 Magic, and the Phase Locket.
You have to halt your fall with the Phase Locket at well-timed opportunities in order to be able to stand on the retracting platforms in the Clockwork Tower.
Dragon Chase Race[]
- Bounce on your Icedrakes pals to reach the goal!
You start with 10HP and nothing else.
Your goal is to reach the end of the challenge by riding Divedrakes in the Stranded Ship.
Birder Herder[]
- Collect the Gold while avoiding those unpredictable Birders
You start with 2HP and nothing else.
Your goal is to collect all Gold from all sides in under 60 seconds while avoiding Birders. It is set in the Lost City.
Cog Bounce Chaos[]
- Shovel your way though the gear onslaught!
You start with 10HP and nothing else.
Your goal is to move through an auto-scrolling area by utilizing the rolling gears in Clockwork Tower. Beware of Sine Daggers.
Unarmed Ascent[]
- Climb to the top without swinging the Shovel!
You start with 1HP (any damage is fatal) and nothing else. You cannot attack or shovel drop.
Your goal is to move through 3 screens of obstacles in Pridemoor Keep.
Rematch King Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 2HP.
You have to defeat King Knight in under 30 seconds with only your shovel.
Rematch Specter Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP, 70 Magic, and the Propeller Dagger.
Defeat Specter Knight in under 70 seconds (or 65 seconds since the player can only start moving when Specter Knight begins moving) with the Propeller Dagger.
Rematch Plague Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP, 80 Magic, and the Phase Locket.
Defeat Plague Knight in under 65 seconds with the Phase Locket.
Rematch Treasure Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP.
Defeat Treasure Knight in under 35 seconds with only your shovel.
Rematch Mole Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
- Upgrade: Charge Handle
You start with 4HP, the Dynamo Mail, and the Charge Handle.
Defeat Mole Knight in under 30 seconds with only your upgrades.
Rematch Tinker Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 8HP, 90 Magic, and the Alchemy Coin.
Defeat Tinker Knight and his Tinker Tank in under 80 seconds.
Rematch Propeller Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
- Upgrade: Charge Handle
You start with 10HP, 50 Magic, the Throwing Anchor, and the Charge Handle.
Defeat Propeller Knight in under 35 seconds.
Rematch Polar Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP, 30 Magic, and the Flare Wand.
Defeat Polar Knight in under 40 seconds.
Rematch Black Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 10HP, 80 Magic, and the Throwing Anchor.
Defeat Black Knight in the Tower of Fate: Entrance in under 50 seconds.
Rematch Reize[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 8HP, 60 Magic, and the Chaos Sphere.
Defeat Reize in under 45 seconds.
Rematch The Baz[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 10HP, 70 Magic, and the Flare Wand.
Defeat Baz in under 40 seconds.
Rematch Mr. Hat[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP and nothing else.
Defeat Mr. Hat in under 40 seconds (or 35 seconds since the player can only move after 5 seconds).
Rematch Phantom Striker[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
- Upgrade: Ground Spark
You start with 8HP and the Drop Spark upgrade.
Defeat Phantom Striker in under 35 seconds.
Rematch The Big Creep[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 8HP and nothing else.
Defeat the Big Creep in under 60 seconds (or 55 seconds).
Rematch Enchantress[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 4HP, 50 Magic, and the Throwing Anchor.
Defeat the Enchantress in under 60 seconds.
Rematch Remnant of Fate[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP, 50 Magic, and the Propeller Dagger.
Defeat the Remnant of Fate in under 50 seconds.
Rematch: Kratos[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
This rematch is exclusive to PlayStation versions. Shovel Knight starts with 6HP, 50 Magic, the Throwing Anchor and the Armor of Chaos. Kratos has to be defeated in under 85 seconds.
Rematch: Zitz in the Wookie Hole[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
This rematch is exclusive to Xbox/PC versions. Shovel Knight starts with 2HP and 30 Magic. Zitz has to be defeated in under 30 seconds.
Rematch: Pimple in the Turbo Tunnel[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
This rematch is exclusive to Xbox/PC versions. Shovel Knight starts with 2HP and 30 Magic. Pimple has to be defeated in under 35 seconds.
Rematch: Rash and the 'toads[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
This rematch is exclusive to Xbox/PC versions. Shovel Knight starts with 5HP, 70 Magic, the Flare Wand and the Toad Gear. Rash has to be defeated in under 50 seconds.
Plague Knight[]
Ladder Leaper[]
- Quickly Bomb Burst from ladder to ladder!
You start with 6HP and nothing else.
Your goal is to reach the end of the level by leaping to ladders with your basic Bomb Burst. Beware of fire pots. The challenge is set in Pridemoor Keep. Complete it in under 30 seconds.
Gear Grinder[]
- Collect all the treasure before the clock counts down!
You start with 6HP and nothing else.
Your goal is to collect all the Gold that appear from six platforms from both sides while avoiding falling gears. The level is set in the Flying Machine. Complete it in under 52 seconds.
Fleet Flight[]
- Collect all the treasure, but don't stop!
You start with 10HP and the Fleet Flask Arcana.
Your goal is to collect all 3000 Gold in under 33 seconds with the Fleet Flask in one run. The stage is set in the Plains of Passage.
Scrollin' in the Rain[]
- Brave battles, rain, and darkness!
You start with 8HP, Bounce Casing, Sparkler Powder, Sentry Fuse, and Spin Burst.
Your goal is to reach the end of a pitch black level in the Tower of Fate: Entrance as the screen scrolls to the right. Beware of Liquid Samurai, Thunder Wizzems, and Purplarmors.
Missile Ride Mayhem[]
- Defeat all the enemies while hopping form missile to missile!
You start with 6HP, Lob Casing, Cluster Powder, and Quick Fuse.
Your goal is to defeat all enemies while riding missiles in the Iron Whale. Beware of spikes and walls where the missiles will explode.
Pitch'em and Switch'em[]
- Use the float casing to hit switches and reach the goal!
You start with 4HP, Float Casing, Black Powder, and Long Fuse.
Your goal is to make it to the end while hitting various switches in the Flying Machine to open the path.
Grave Robber[]
- Grab all of the gems using only your Spin Jump Burst!
You start with 6HP and cannot throw bombs.
Your goal is to collect all the treasure in this Lich Yard level without throwing a bomb and using only the Spin Jump Bomb Burst.
Cluster Bomb Clamber[]
- Defeat all the enemies before the time runs out!
You start with 6HP, Bounce Casing, Cluster Powder, and Short Fuse.
Your goal is to make it destroy all the enemies in 1 minute 50 seconds. This challenge takes place in Stranded Ship.
Peacetime Climb[]
- Weave between gears and gizmos until you reach the top!
You start with 1HP(Any damage is fatal), and cannot throw bombs or use your Jump Burst.
Your goal is to make it to the top of the Clockwork Tower without getting hit and without be able to throw bombs or use your Jump Burst.
Vat's all Folks![]
- Low magic, Vat Arcana only, and no stopping! Can you reach the goal?
You start with 4HP, Orbit Casing, Black Powder, and Short Fuse and the Vat Arcana.
Your goal is to make it to the end of an auto scrolling level, with little magic and using Vats frequently to pick up more magic pots. Takes place in the Lost City.
Rematch King Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 4HP, Lob Casing, Cascade Powder, and Quick Fuse.
Defeat King Knight in under 40 seconds.
Rematch Specter Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 8HP, Float Casing, Sparkler Powder, Long Fuse, and Bullet Burst.
Defeat Specter Knight in under 45 seconds (or 40 seconds).
Rematch Shovel Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP and the Vat Arcana.
Defeat Shovel Knight in under 65 seconds.
Rematch Treasure Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP, Orbit Casing, Black Powder, and Long Fuse.
Defeat Treasure Knight in under 30 seconds.
Rematch Mole Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP, Bounce Casing, Cluster Powder, Impact Fuse, and Spin Burst.
Defeat Mole Knight in under 30 seconds.
Rematch Tinker Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 1HP (any damage is fatal), Float Casing, Black Powder, Long Fuse, and Leech Liquid Arcana.
Defeat Tinker Knight and his Tinker Tank in under 70 seconds. You can max your health to 6HP with the Leech Liquid.
Rematch Propeller Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 12HP, Whirl Casing, Sparkler Powder, Quick Fuse, and the Staff of Striking Arcana.
Defeat Propeller Knight in under 50 seconds.
Rematch Polar Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 4HP, Drop Casing, Cluster Powder, Standard Fuse, Float Burst, and the Smoke Bomb Arcana.
Defeat Polar Knight in under 35 seconds.
Rematch Black Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 10HP, Lob Casing, Component Powder, Standard Fuse, and Bullet Burst.
Defeat Black Knight in the Tower of Fate: Entrance in under 50 seconds.
Rematch Reize[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 10HP and the Fleet Flask.
Defeat Reize in under 50 seconds.
Rematch The Baz[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 8HP, Float Casing, Black Powder, Sentry Fuse, and Spin Burst.
Defeat the Baz in under 40 seconds.
Rematch Mr. Hat[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 8HP, Bounce Casing, Tracer Powder, Impact Fuse, and Frost Burst.
Defeat Mr. Hat in under 45 seconds (or 40 seconds).
Rematch Phantom Striker[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 8HP, Bounce Casing, Cascade Powder, Impact Fuse, and Float Burst.
Defeat Phantom Striker in under 35 seconds.
Rematch Enchantress[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 8HP, Float Casing, Component Powder, Sentry Fuse, and the Bait Bomb Arcana.
Defeat the Enchantress in under 60 seconds.
Rematch Plague of Shadows[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP and the Big Boom Arcana.
Defeat the Plague of Shadows in under 50 seconds.
- Note: You cannot defeat this Plague of Shadows by standing still.
Rematch Corrupted Essence[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 10HP, Drop Casing, Cluster Powder, Standard Fuse, and Bullet Burst.
Defeat the Corrupted Essence in under 55 seconds.
Specter Knight[]
Streamlined Grind[]
- Grind to the goal without attacking. Swinging your scythe would only slow you down!
You start with 1WP and nothing else.
Your goal is to reach the end of The Lich Yard by grinding on rails in under 30 seconds.
Dirt Clod Dash[]
- Wall jump to release the dirt clod, then dash slash to victory!
You start with 10WP and nothing else.
Your goal is to make it to the end goal by breaking Dirt Clumps off wall and dashing through them and tentacles. The challenge is set in the Iron Whale. If you go to the left at the start you will see Treasure Knight doing his taxes.
Spider Scythe Sniper[]
- Precisely defeat all enemies with the Spider Scythe!
You start with 10WP and the un-upgraded Spider Scythe.
Your goal is to defeat all enemies in under 1 minute 20 seconds with only the Spider Scythe. The stage is set in Pridemoor Keep
The Floor is Lava[]
- Master the Judgment Rush to avoid the lava and reach the goal!
You start with 1WP, and the upgraded Judgment Rush.
Your goal is to reach the end of the level using only the Judgment Rush, and not touching any of the lava in this Lost City level.
Beeto's Big Break[]
- Juggle the beetle enemy with repeated attacks to reach the goal!
You start with 10WP and nothing else.
Your goal is to take one Beeto, and use your scythe to juggle it all the way to the end goal in the Plains of Passage so you can Dash Slash up to it, while avoiding enemies, obstacles and platforming challenges. The Beeto does re-spawn if you get far enough way, but so do the obstacles.
Pro Scythe Slidin'[]
- Use the Rail Mail to collect all the gems!
You start with 2WP, and the Rail Mail.
Your goal is to collect all Gold in under 55 seconds, and grinding on any surface while avoiding Beetos in Pridemoor Keep.
Lunkeroth's Sunken Rodeo[]
- Survive Lunkeroth's onslaught and reach the goal!
You start with 8WP and nothing else.
You have to survive Lunkeroth's onslaught in a death scroll upwards the Iron Whale. Beware of spikes.
Cannonball Hall[]
- Slash through cannonballs to collect the Gold!
You start with 6WP and nothing else.
Your goal is to collect all the Gold that appear from four platforms from both sides while avoiding cannonballs. The challenge is set in the Flying Machine. Complete it in under 45 seconds.
Sickle Striker[]
- Reach the goal using only the Throwing Sickle!
You start with 6WP, and the un-upgraded Throwing Sickle.
Your goal is to reach the end of the Lich Yard using only the Throwing Sickle.
Pipes and Patience[]
- Climb to the goal without using your scythe!
You start with 1WP (any damage is fatal) and nothing else. You cannot swing your scythe or dash slash.
Your goal is to move through 4 screens of obstacles in Explodatorium.
Rematch King Knight[]
- Defeat the boss!
You start with 4WP, 100 Darkness, and an un-upgraded Will Skull.
Your goal is to defeat King Knight.
Rematch Phantom Striker[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
- Cloak: Striker's Shawl
You start with 10WP and the Striker's Shawl.
Defeat Phantom Striker in under 50 seconds.
Rematch Plague Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6WP, 100 Darkness and the un-upgraded Shadow Mirror.
Defeat Plague Knight in under 45 seconds.
Rematch Treasure Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6WP, 60 Darkness and the upgraded Bounding Soul.
Defeat Treasure Knight in under 35 seconds.
Rematch Mole Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6WP, 80 Darkness, and the upgraded Spider Scythe.
Defeat Mole Knight in under 60 seconds.
Rematch Tinker Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 10WP, 80 Darkness, and the upgraded Hover Plume.
Defeat Tinker Knight and his Tinker Tank in under 1 minute 30 seconds.
Rematch Propeller Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 8WP, 100 Darkness, and the un-upgraded Chronos Coin.
Defeat Propeller Knight in under 30 seconds.
Rematch Polar Knight[]
- Defeat the boss without using your scythe.
- Cloak: Raiment of Risk
You start with 8WP, 100 Darkness, the upgraded Throwing Sickle, and an active Raiment of Risk cloak.
Defeat Polar Knight.
Rematch Reize[]
- Defeat the boss!
You start with 8WP, 100 Darkness and the upgraded Skeletal Sentry.
Defeat Dark Reize.
Rematch Shield Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 12HP, 100 Magic, and the fully upgraded Dread Talon.
Defeat Shield Knight in the past as Donovan in under 40 seconds.
Rematch Black Knight[]
- Defeat the boss!
You start with 10WP, 100 Darkness and the upgraded Barrier Lantern.
Defeat Black Knight and Terrorpin.
Rematch Enchantress[]
- Defeat the boss!
You start with 12WP, 100 Darkness, and the upgraded Bounding Soul.
Defeat the Enchantress.
Rematch Nightmare Reize[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6WP and the Ghostly Garb cloak.
Defeat Nightmare Reize in under 1 minute 20 seconds.
King Knight[]
Robot Relay[]
- Use a single spin to reach the goal!
You start with 1HP and nothing else.
Your goal is to reach the end of the Lost City using only a single spin.
Know Your Roll[]
- Master rolling to defeat all enemies!
- Upgrade: Blast Roll
You start with 3HP, and the Blast Roll.
Your goal is to defeat all enemies while rolling in the Plains. Beware of the bottomless pits.
Bubble Frog Bog[]
- Use the Bubble Frog to collect the treasure!
You start with 5HP, 100 Vigor, and the Bubble Frog.
Your goal is to collect all Gold, using the Bubble Frog to float while avoiding Blue Floatsomes and moving platforms. It is set in the Troupple Pond.
Battery Dash[]
- Use the Battery Brigandine to defeat all enemies!
You start with 3HP, and the Battery Brigandine.
Your goal is to defeat all enemies by charged bashing in the Explodatorium.
Tranquil Tower[]
- Reach the goal without using your bash!
You start with 1HP (any damage is fatal) and nothing else. You cannot use your shoulder bash.
Your goal is to move through 3 screens of obstacles in the Tower of Fate.
Joustus King Pridemoor[]
- Win a balanced match. You both have the same deck!
You start with the same deck as the opponent's.
Win a match against King Pridemoor.
Joustus Troupple King[]
- Win a tough match. You both have the same deck!
You start with the same deck as the opponent's.
Win a match against Troupple King.
Joustus King Birder[]
- Win the match on King Birder's Special Birder Board!
You start with the normal deck.
Win a match against King Birder.
Joustus Mom[]
- Win a tricky match with only a few cards. You lose if your deck runs out!
You start with only 3 cards.
Win a match against Mom before your deck runs out.
Joustus The Enchantress[]
- Win the ultimate match of good against evil. You can't see your foe's cards!
You start with the normal deck, and you cannot see your opponent's cards.
Win a match against the Enchantress.
Rematch The Baz[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 3HP and nothing else.
Defeat the Baz in under 40 seconds.
Rematch Phantom Striker[]
- Defeat the boss!
- Upgrade: Impact Sparks
You start with 2HP, 50 Vigor, the Healing Hammer, and the Impact Sparks.
Defeat Phantom Striker.
Rematch The Big Creep[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 4HP and nothing else.
Defeat the Big Creep in under 85 seconds (or 80 seconds).
Rematch King Pridemoor[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit without using your shoulder bash!
You start with 2HP, 75 Vigor, and the Gyro Boots. You cannot use your shoulder bash.
Defeat King Pridemoor in under 50 seconds with only the Gyro Boots.
Rematch Plague Knight[]
- Defeat the boss without using your shoulder bash!
You start with 5HP, 80 Vigor, and the Dueling Glove.
Defeat Percy and Plague Knight with only the Dueling Glove.
Rematch Treasure Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit without using your shoulder bash!
You start with 3HP, 120 Vigor, the Healing Hammer, and the Vestments of Vigor.
Defeat Treasure Knight in under 90 seconds with only the Healing Hammer.
Rematch Mole Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!
- Upgrade: Blast Roll
You start with 4HP, and the Blast Roll.
Defeat Mole Knight in under 45 seconds.
Rematch Troupple King[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP, 100 Vigor, the Scepter of Swiftness, and the Rodent Regalia.
Defeat Troupple King in under 25 seconds.
Rematch Tinker Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 5HP, 100 Vigor, the Scorching Saber, and the Rodent Regalia.
Defeat Tinker Knight and his Tinker Tank in under 90 seconds.
Rematch Propeller Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 5HP, and the Battery Brigandine.
Defeat Propeller Knight in under 40 seconds.
Rematch Polar Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 4HP, 100 Vigor, and the Turn Coat.
Defeat Polar Knight in under 40 seconds.
Rematch Mr. Hat[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 3HP, and the Battery Brigandine.
Defeat Mr. Hat in under 70 seconds.
Rematch Specter Knight[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 3HP, 120 Vigor, and the Horns of Heralding.
Defeat Specter Knight in under 65 seconds.
Rematch King Birder[]
- Defeat the boss!
You start with 4HP, and the Lightweight Plate.
Defeat King Birder.
Rematch Enchantress[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 5HP, 120 Vigor, and the Rat Bombardier.
Defeat the Enchantress in under 95 seconds.
Rematch The Grand Triumvirate[]
- Defeat the boss within the time limit!!
You start with 6HP, and the Resplendent Cape.
Defeat the Grand Triumvirate in under 105 seconds.
Rematch Giga Cardia[]
- Defeat the boss!
You start with 4HP and nothing else.
Defeat Giga Cardia.
Amiibo[]
Shovel Knight amiibo[]
These challenges requires the player to have a Shovel Knight amiibo to activate. These challenges deal with some of the exclusive Relics and abilities of the Custom Knight.
Log Toggler[]
- Use your Flare Wand and Shovel Blade to switch things up!
You start with 6HP, 100 Magic, and the Flare Wand.
Your goal is to make it to the end in a part of the Stranded Ship, using your Flare Wand and a limited amount of magic to make it to the end.
Diving Dash[]
- Blink Dash through the Iron Whale quickly without swinging the Shovel Blade!
You start with 4HP, and the Blink Dash Special ability.
Your goal is to make it to the end in a part of the Iron Whale, with no weapons in 45 seconds.
Shadow Boxing[]
- Defeat all enemies with the help of the Shadow Knight!
You start with 2HP, 100 Magic, and the Shadow Knight Relic.
Your goal is to make it to the end of a part of the Tower of Fate, while using the Relic to reach enemies you could not normally reach.
Bomb Burst Bounce[]
- Bomb Burst over the gaps and Shovel Drop to the goal!
You start with 2HP, and the Bomb Burst ability.
Your goal is to make it to the end of some part of the Explodatorium using only the Bomb Burst.
Anchor Management[]
- Collect Gold by mastering the Tow Anchor!
You start with 8HP, 100 Magic, and the Tow Anchor.
Your goal is to collect 2000 Gold in the Lost City, using the Tow Anchor to reach otherwise inaccessible platforms.
Plague Knight amiibo[]
These challenges are unlocked by scanning the Plague Knight amiibo. Since said amiibo, unlike the Shovel Knight one, doesn't provide any additional ability, the challenges are similar to the standard platforming ones. Plague Knight will always be wearing his Boomtech Costume while performing one of these challenges.
Goo Boogaloo[]
- Collect Gold using only the Goo Garment and Bomb Burst!
You start with 6HP and with the use of the Goo Garment, Black Powder, Bounce Casing, Standard Fuse and the Basic Burst you must collect 750 Gold in under 1 minute 5 seconds.
Fly Fission[]
- Collect all the gems while avoiding Lunkeroth!
You start with 14HP, Bounce Casing, Black Powder, Standard Fuse, and Basic Burst and must collect 750 Gold while trying to survive the constant attacks from a Lunkeroth. None of the attacks of Plague Knight can damage the green fish so it must either avoided or redirected.
Zap 'N' Flap[]
- Make your way through this puzzling labyrinth.
You start with 8HP and with the use of the Black Powder, Bounce Casing, Standard Fuse and the Basic Burst you must collect navigate through a challenging series of Drawbridge and Shock Tiles puzzles.
Tectonic Plains[]
- Survive while avoiding an onslaught of Sine Daggers!
You start with 4HP and with the use of the Ward Robe, Black Powder, Bounce Casing, Standard Fuse and the Basic Burst you must survive for 50 seconds, avoiding the Sine Daggers and two lava pits.
Plague Invaders[]
- Use the Bullet Burst to defeat the encroaching Flareys!
You start with 6HP and with the use of the Bullet Burst, (the Black Powder, Bounce Casing and Standard Fuse are disabled) you must defeat all the Flareys, the exploding cousins of the Fairy enemies, while trying to not fall into the void. Towards the end two normal Fairies appear.
Specter Knight amiibo[]
These challenges are unlocked by scanning the Specter Knight amiibo. Since said amiibo, unlike the Shovel Knight one, doesn't provide any additional ability, the challenges are similar to the standard platforming ones. Specter Knight will always be wearing his Lich Lord Costume while performing one of these challenges.
Leaping Lanterns[]
- Dash Slash your way across a chasm of lanterns to reach the goal!
You start with 10HP and must reach the end of the course by Dash Slashing the lanterns.
Money Mirror[]
- Collect the Gold by using the Shadow Mirror!
You start with 6HP and with the Shadow Mirror you must collect 1500 Gold.
Hover Plume Havoc[]
- Use the Hover Plume to reach the goal!
You start with 4HP and with the use of the Hover Plume must reach the end of the course.
Ring Around The Birder[]
- Use the Chronos Coin to collect all the Gold while avoiding the Birders.
You start with 1HP and with the use of the Chronos Coin must collect 1000 Gold under 25 seconds.
Axolongl Ascent[]
- Climb the Axolongl procession to reach goal!
You start with 12HP and with the Wall Climb must reach the goal using the Axolongl as platforms.
King Knight amiibo[]
These challenges are unlocked by scanning the King Knight amiibo. Since said amiibo, unlike the Shovel Knight one, doesn't provide any additional ability, the challenges are similar to the standard platforming ones. King Knight will always be wearing his Ultimate Supreme Costume while performing one of these challenges.
Air To The Thrown[]
- Collect all Treasure before the clock counts down!
You start with 3HP and must collect 900 Gold in under 50 seconds while using the whirlwinds to warp around.
Get Rich Quick[]
- Use the Lightweight Plate to grab the gems quickly!
You start with 2HP and by using the Lightweight Plate must collect 2000 Gold in under 50 seconds.
Dirt Clod Bash[]
- Bash against those Dirt Clods to victory!
You start with 5HP and by bashing against the Dirt Clods and then twirling on them must reach the end of the course. this shares the same Treasure Knight easter egg as Dirt Clod Dash.
Whirl Lord[]
- Grab all the gems through the walls!
- Upgrade: Wealth Whirl
You start with 3HP and must collect 1500 Gold in under 1 minute 40 seconds.
Saber Survival[]
- Use the Scorching Saber to survive!
You start with 2HP and with the use of the Scorching Saber must survive a constant onslaught of Propeller Rats for 50 seconds.
Shovel Knight amiibo Co-op[]
Despite Co-op Mode having been separated from the exclusivity of the use of the Shovel Knight amiibo, the associated Co-op centered Challenges have not. As Such these challenges are at the moment exclusive only to the Nintendo version, specifically the Wii U and Switch versions, due to the fact that Co-op was never available in the first place on the 3DS. All of these Challenges are platform based and completing them will require coordination between two Shovel Knight and as such, the help of a second player, or at the very least a second controller. Uniquely, the end Checkpoint is split in two, and both knights must stand at the same time on its footboard in order to activate.
Tandem Travels (Co-op)[]
- Stick together and move quickly to survive!
Each knight has 10HP and must reach the end of the auto-scrolling level while Propeller Rats, Burners, Fire pots, Goldsome, Divedrakes, Charflounders and Goldarmors impede their proceedings.
Dead Weight (Co-op)[]
- Throw your weight around and rise to the occasion!
Each knight has 10Hp and must reach the end of a stage filled with Co-Op specific mechanics, such as extended jump height through Shovel Drop on each other, Dirt Blocks only destructible from an angle, while also having to deal with Boneclang Honchos, Tadvolts, Bounce Bushes, weight sensitive platforms, Spikes, and a Super Skeleton.
Alternating Arsenal (Co-op)[]
- Use the Propeller Dagger and Dust Knuckles in tandem!
Each knight has 10HP and 50 Magic, but Player 1 is equipped with the Dust Knuckles while Player 2 has the Propeller Dagger and must reach the end using the correct Relic for each occasion, in a stage filled with Drawbridges, both automated and manual, Co-op dirt blocks, Co-op Shovel Drop jumping, Electrodents, Rolling Gears, Explosive Blocks and Fairies.
Switch Hitters (Co-op)[]
- Stand on switches to open up new paths for your partner!
Each knight has 10Hp and must reach the end of the stage, while alternating on hitting pressure-based switches to open a path, while also dealing with Co-op Shovel Drop jumping and Hover Meanies.
Delving Duo (Co-op)[]
- Work together to navigate a dangerous dirt maze!
Each knight has 10Hp and must reach the end of a stage with Blorbs, an autoscrolling section with a Big Bohto, Co-op dirt blocks, Birders, occasional Blazorbs, falling Lava drops, Co-op Shovel Drop jumping,
Trivia[]
- There are sprites for bronze and silver medals within the game's files, although only Gold can be earned on any challenge.
- The Co-op challenges are exclusive to the Shovel Knight amiibo because Co-op Mode was originally an amiibo-only feature. Despite later updates separating the Co-op functionality from amiibo and releasing Co-op Mode for free on most other versions of the game, the unlockable Co-op challenges were never ported to the other platforms.
See Also[]
- Quandaries - A set of challenges found in Pocket Dungeon.
- Knightmares - A set of challenges found in Dig.
References[]
- ↑ Shovel Knight on Kickstarter
- ↑ Plague of Shadows Now Available! on yachtclubgames.com
- ↑ amiibo Preview! on yachtclubgames.com
- ↑ Specter of Torment Switch Launch!! on yachtclubgames.com