“ | A teleporting elemental infused with the power of Flameo. Pyroporter's origin is shrouded in mystery. | ” |
— Compendium entry, Shovel Knight Dig |
Pyroporter are minor enemies in Shovel Knight Dig. They are teleporting elementals using Flameo magic from unknown origin. They appear in the Smeltworks in specific stage layouts.
Behavior and Tactics[]
Pyroporters teleport near Shovel Knight in a flaming ball. After a few seconds, they shoot a large fire ball homing at him, then teleport away. They reappear a short moment later, but reappear much longer after if they were defeated first. The fact that they can float can make them difficult to reach for a direct attack.
Pyroporters have (2) health points and deal
1 damage point on contact. Their fire balls however deal
2 damage points. It can set coal and Wooden Keys ablaze too.
Trivia[]
- Pyroporters are named "wizem" in the game's files.