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Part 10
Shovel Knight Dig

Part 10

Learn how to defeat Spectre Knight in Shovel Knight Dig with detailed strategies for his Scythe Throw, Scythe Dash, and Skeleton Summon attacks. Includes post-fight progression.

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Learn how to defeat Spectre Knight in Shovel Knight Dig with detailed strategies for his Scythe Throw, Scythe Dash, and Skeleton Summon attacks. Includes post-fight progression.

Walkthrough
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    Spectre Knight Fight: Spectre Knight wields a scythe and can disappear, especially during his Scythe Throw. Equip the Flare Wand for ranged attacks. When he reaches about 70% health, he'll envelope the arena in darkness, but his attack patterns remain the same. Keep up the offense to defeat him.
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    Dream Sequence: After defeating Spectre Knight, you'll enter a dream with Shield Knight. You must defend her from monsters like skeletons, frogs, and rats while also trying to save her. These enemies drop gems.
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    Post-Dream: Upon waking, extinguish the fire and open the chest to find a [_MEAL TICKET_]. The map will now show new areas, including a castle, a volcano, and a whale.
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    Village Progression: Return to the village. Speak to the woman right of the king; she will now dance, rewarding you with a [_MUSIC SHEET_]. Turn in your music sheets for cash. Visit the cook and use the Meal Ticket for a health upgrade (eight blocks). Consider buying another Meal Ticket for more health.
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    Forest of Phasing: Head to the newly opened Forest of Phasing. Use your phasing ability to bypass spikes and open a [_CHEST_]. Continue through the area, breaking dirt blocks and using your locket ability to navigate past spikes and avoid dragons. Destroy a breakable wall for gems. In a later section, use the locket to pass through a jouster and avoid small blue enemies. Open another [_CHEST_] after destroying a wall.
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    Iron Whale: Proceed to the Iron Whale area. Use bubble blocks to descend. Be mindful that these blocks disappear after being stepped on. Navigate the water, utilizing enhanced jump mobility. Defeat crabs and destroy dirt blocks. Deal with an anemone enemy that shoots projectiles you can deflect.
Tips
  • For Spectre Knight's Scythe Throw, the corners of the arena are safe. Alternatively, use inward ledges to jump and evade. Be aware he can perform a "C" or "U" formation with his scythe.
  • When Spectre Knight uses Scythe Dash, jump towards him and bounce off his head to counter.
  • The skeletons summoned by Spectre Knight can be defeated in one hit and sometimes drop magic pots.
  • In the Forest of Phasing, use your locket ability strategically to pass through spikes and projectiles.
  • When fighting crabs in the Iron Whale, hit them from the front and watch their shells bounce.
  • [_MEAL TICKET_]
  • [_MUSIC SHEET_]
  • Health upgrades
  • Gems

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