In Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, all of the characters in each game has a different way to be controlled. Here are the callouts:
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope[]
- Run: + Control Pad
- Jump: A
- Dig Slash: B
- Shovel Drop (in air): Down
- Use Relic: Up + B
- Climb Ladders (near a ladder): Up
- Talk (near someone): Up
- Sub Screen: SELECT
- Pause Game: START
TIP: You can skip most dialog and cinematic events by pressing START.
Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows[]
Control Pad[]
Run[]
Press left and right and Plague Knight will run! He’s a bit slower and skids more than Shovel Knight.
Climb Ladders[]
If Plague Knight is standing in front of a ladder, press Up and he will climb up. If Plague Knight is near the top of a ladder, climb Down by pressing Down. Note: Plague Knight can Bomb Burst directly off of a ladder!
Talk / Examine[]
If a friendly person is near Plague Knight, press Up to talk to them.
A Button[]
Jump[]
Plague Knight jumps the same height no matter how long you hold the A button.
Double Jump[]
When Plague Knight is airborne, press A to jump again! You can change directions in the air.
B Button[]
Throw Bombs[]
Plague Knight can throw bombs with B. By default, he can throw three bombs at once! When airborne, throwing bombs slows Plague Knight down.
Bomb Burst[]
Hold B until Plague Knight flashes, then release! Plague Knight can explode up, left, or right. Plague Knight can’t be hurt during the beginning of the bomb bust, so use it to explode through enemies!
More Basic Moves[]
Use Arcana[]
When an Arcana is equipped, press Up and B at the same time. (Hint: Arcana uses your energy meter! Be careful not to blow out your magic by using it too much!)
Advanced Moves[]
Slow yourself down with bombs![]
Bomb Burst out to a precarious ledge, then toss bombs to air brake. Master this to avoid falling off!
Jump, Burst, Jump[]
Instead of jumping twice in a row, Plague Knight can use his Bomb Burst, then jump afterward. This helps to get some distance and control back after Bomb Bursting.
Bomb Burst from Falling![]
If you fall down a pit, you can use the Bomb Burst or your double jump to recover! Plague Knight gets knocked back farther than Shovel Knight, but he can save himself with a Bomb Burst, even when he just got damaged!
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment[]
Control Pad[]
Run[]
Press left or right and Specter Knight will run!
Climb Ladders[]
If Specter Knight is standing in front of a ladder, press Up and he will climb up. If Specter Knight is near the top of a ladder, climb Down by pressing Down. Note: Specter Knight can attack from a ladder! Just press B.
Talk / Examine[]
If a friendly entity is near Specter Knight, press Up to talk to them.
A Button[]
Jump[]
Specter Knight can’t jump very high, but he has a lot of other ways to reach high places!
Tip: Hold the A button to make Specter Knight jump as high and as far as possible!
B Button[]
Slash[]
Specter Knight can swing his scythe with B. He can attack very quickly if you press the B button rapidly.
Tip: Staying grounded and slashing is the best way to rack up damage!
Dash Slash[]
When airborne and near a target, a gash will appear over the target. Press B to do a Dash Slash! Specter Knight will speed toward the target with an attack! Use the Dash Slash to get up to high places and defeat enemies. It’s Specter Knight’s most important move to master.
Tip: If you are above a target, Specter Knight will Dash Slash downward. If you are below the target, Specter Knight will Dash Slash upward! Look at the gash to see which way you will go!
C Button[]
Use Curio[]
When a Curio is equipped, press C to use it!
Tip: Curios use your Darkness meter. Make sure you have sufficient Darkness.
More Basic Moves[]
Wall Climb[]
When airborne, move Specter Knight toward a wall. He will climb the wall for a short distance before flipping off of the wall automatically!
Tip: Not all surfaces can be scaled. Be sure to survey the area around you before making a leap!
If Specter Knight gets to the top of a wall, he will automatically flip up to the adjacent surface.
Tip 1: You don’t need to hold any buttons or directions to make Specter Knight climb! Once he is attached to the wall, you can relax for a moment.
Tip 2: However, if you want to cancel your wall climb, just press down. Specter Knight will release from the wall and begin to fall.
Wall Jump[]
If you press A while climbing, Specter Knight will jump off of the wall! You can use this move to jump from wall to wall.
Advanced Moves[]
Save yourself from a pit![]
If you slip off the edge, move toward the wall to climb it and save yourself!
Chain Dash Slashes![]
You can remain airborne by Dash Slashing enemies or objects multiple times in a row!
Shovel Knight: King of Cards[]
Control Pad[]
Run[]
Press left or right and King Knight will run!
Climb Ladders[]
If King Knight is standing in front of a ladder, press Up and he will climb up. If King Knight is near the top of a ladder, climb Down by pressing Down. Note: King Knight can Bash while holding onto a ladder! Just press B and the direction you want to Bash.
Talk / Examine[]
If a friendly entity is near King Knight, press Up to talk to them.
A Button[]
Jump[]
Press A to make King Knight jump!
Tip: Hold the A button to make King Knight jump as high and as far as possible!
B Button[]
Shoulder Bash[]
Press B to use King Knight’s trusty Shoulder Bash. You can Bash along the ground or through the air. Try bashing against enemies, objects, walls…everything you see!
Roll[]
During your bash, press B again to roll. You can roll through dirt or enemies without stopping or going into your spin!
Tip: You need a little bit of runway before rolling, so make sure you have some space.
C Button[]
Use Heirloom[]
Press C to use whichever Heirloom is equipped. You must acquire one first!
Tip: Heirlooms deplenish your Vigor, so use them wisely!
More Basic Moves[]
Spin[]
Bashing into most enemies, walls, or objects will cause King Knight to pop up into his Spin. When spinning, King Knight can damage enemies and destroy blocks beneath him!
Tip: When you bounce on an enemy, you regain your ability to Bash.
Advanced Moves[]
Stop on a Dime![]
During your bash, press in the opposite direction. King Knight will skid to a stop instantly, even in the air!
Quick Select Your Heirlooms![]
Press L and R to scroll through your Heirlooms without pausing the game. How convenient!
Save Yourself from a Pit![]
If you Bash a wall when you’re falling, you can catch the side and save yourself. Don’t lose your cool!
Chain Bashing and Spinning[]
After you bounce on an enemy or object, you’ll be able to bash again. This lets you bash and spin over and over without touching the ground!
Shovel Knight Showdown[]
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the controls. Each character has a different move set, but the buttons are the same across all characters!
- Tip: To customize your controls, choose “Allow Custom Controls” in the Title Options . You’ll be prompted to create a custom control layout at the Character Select menu.
Essential Mechanics[]
From attacking, hitting, parry, recovery, clashing and more! Check out the Essential Showdown Mechanics for an in-depth look.
Moves List[]
Access the Moves List by pausing during gameplay. You can view the moves for each player’s character. Scroll the list using the Control Pad.
