The Crystal Core is the last world in Shovel Knight Dig, seen only during the true ending run.
Description[]
Long, long ago, the Crystal Core, the crystalline center of the planet, was used to seal away the treasure vault and Amulet chamber of the Tower of Fate, so that the evil contained within the artifact would never escape again,[1] even placing a secret lock inside the treasure room that required to be uncovered and unlocked with 6 Stones of Fate.
Unfortunately, due to the Hexcavators's scheme, the seal was broken, and the Crystal Core was connected to the Well, becoming its last layer. To reach the final room of the Tower of Fate, one must traverse a short, but treacherous shaft filled with floating crystal rocks, crystal spikes and gems to collect.
As Shovel Knight caught up with them, he found the Hexcavators, who were watching Drill Knight uncover the treasure they came for from a cluster of black and purple tentacles. After the cluster is destroyed, it reveals a pedestal holding a mysterious amulet, which unleashes the monster hiding inside of it, The Enchantress.
The core itself does not contain any enemies at all. The only obstacles here are descending rocks and spikes. The boss of the stage is Drill Knight, corrupted by a magic from The Enchantress, turning him into a massive behemoth with exposed crystal spots.
After the battle, the sunken Tower of Fate re-emerged to the Surface, its long lost missing chambers now attached once again, causing the Well to collapse.
Trivia[]
- Despite their similarities, the Chromatic Caverns are distinct from the Crystal Core. The latter is located deep within the planet, while, the former are closer to the surface.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Discord answer by Woz
- ↑ Woz's statement on the Chromatic Caverns over the official YCG Discord server.
