The Drop Spark is a Shovel Blade upgrade in Shovel of Hope and an Accessory in Shovel Knight Dig.
Shovel of Hope[]
Usage[]
In Shovel of Hope, the Drop Spark causes a ground based projectile to appear when Shovel Knight performs a Dig Slash with the Shovel Blade while on the ground and at full health. The spark generated travels as long as the terrain extends or the screen ends, making it the attack with the longest reach.
Availability[]
The Drop Spark can be purchased from the Shovel Smith at the Armor Outpost for 
6000 gold.
Shovel Knight Dig[]
| “ | Slash to spark the ground when you're at full health. | ” |
— Description, Shovel Knight Dig | ||
Usage[]
Like in Shovel of Hope, the Drop Spark causes a ground spark to appear whenever Shovel Knight performs a Dig Slash while on the ground and at full health.
When using the Shovel Blade Technique Cyclone Slash, Dig Slashes causes a ground spark to appear both in front and behind Shovel Knight.
Availability[]
The Drop Spark is unlocked by default in the game.
Trivia[]
- Shovel Knight's Drop Spark ability operates similarly to Link's Sword Beam in the majority of The Legend of Zelda games: they both must be at full health to unleash their attack.
- The Drop Spark is the subject of the Sparker Feat, which is earned by landing the last hit on a boss with the technique.
- Notably the projectile causes Ratsploders to instantly detonate.
- The Drop Spark can only be used by the Custom Knight by equipping the special move "Shovel Blade Max".