Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Guide
2014 · Retro action platformer collectionGame guides
| Guide | What you will find |
|---|---|
Campaigns | Compare the five included games and their different movement systems. |
Relics | Find the right Shovel of Hope tool for an enemy or platforming obstacle. |
Bosses | Read attack windows instead of trading damage through every boss pattern. |
Upgrades & Checkpoints | Spend treasure on lasting improvements and understand the cost of a failed attempt. |
Characters | Identify the main cast, their roles and the relationships that explain the adventure. |
At a glance
| Focus | What to know |
|---|---|
| Choose a campaign first | Each hero has different movement and equipment. |
| Keep checkpoints while learning | Breaking one trades safety for gold. |
| Use the correct relic | Magic can bypass a dangerous approach. |
Characters Character guide →
| Character | Role | At a glance |
|---|---|---|
| Shovel Knight | Shovel of Hope protagonist | Uses the Shovel Blade to seek Shield Knight and confront the Order of No Quarter. |
| Shield Knight | Adventurer | Her disappearance drives Shovel Knight’s quest. |
| Plague Knight | Plague of Shadows protagonist | Combines bomb parts and pursues an alchemical project with Mona. |
| Specter Knight | Specter of Torment protagonist | Recruits the Order while serving the Enchantress. |
| King Knight | King of Cards protagonist | Uses shoulder bashes while pursuing royal ambitions. |
| The Enchantress | Antagonist | Commands the Order of No Quarter from the Tower of Fate. |
Quick answers
| Topic | Go straight to |
|---|---|
| Campaigns | Start with Shovel of Hope for the original adventure → |
| Relics | Look for Chester’s hidden chests → |
| Upgrades & Checkpoints | Turn Meal Tickets into health → |
Pictures All pictures →
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove: game and edition overview | store.steampowered.com |

Campaigns
Relics
Bosses
Upgrades & Checkpoints