In the world of Shovel Knight, players have unique methods to enhance their health and magic capacities, depending on the character they choose. Here’s a breakdown of how these systems work for both Shovel Knight and Plague Knight in Shovel of Hope and Plague of Shadows, respectively.

Health and Magic Capacity Upgrades

In Shovel Knight, the methods for increasing health and magic differ between the two characters:

Shovel Knight
– Health Upgrades:
– Resource: Meal Tickets
– How to Increase: Meal Tickets can be found in chests near campfires or purchased from the goat vendor in the Village.
– Effect: Each Meal Ticket permanently adds one health unit to Shovel Knight’s maximum health bar.

– Magic Upgrades:
– Resource: Magic Upgrades
– How to Increase: Players can find or purchase these upgrades during the campaign.
– Effect: These upgrades extend the magic meter, allowing for more usage of magical abilities.

Plague Knight
– Health Upgrades:
– Resource: Health Tonics
– How to Increase: Health Tonics are consumed (quaffed) to increase the player’s maximum health by one bubble.
– Effect: However, this increase is temporary and is lost upon death, so players must manage their tonics wisely.

– Tonic Capacity:
– Resource: Health Tonics (for carrying capacity)
– How to Increase: Players can find additional Health Tonics throughout the game, which increases the maximum number of tonics they can carry.
– Effect: The carrying capacity can grow from an initial maximum of 5 tonics up to 10 after progressing to specific points in the game.

Summary Table

| Resource | How to Increase Capacity | Notes |
|———————|———————————————–|—————————————————|
| Shovel Knight Health | Use Meal Tickets found/purchased | Permanently raises max health units[3][4] |
| Shovel Knight Magic | Find/purchase magic upgrades | Extends magic meter[4] |
| Plague Knight Health | Drink Health Tonics | Temporarily raises max health but lost upon death[2] |
| Plague Knight Tonics | Find more Health Tonics to increase carry max | Max tonics can go up to 10[5] |

Conclusion

To effectively increase health or magic capacity in Shovel Knight, players should actively seek out Meal Tickets and magic upgrades. In contrast, Plague Knight players should collect and use Health Tonics judiciously to boost their maximum health while also searching for additional tonics to raise their carrying capacity. Balancing these resources is essential for survival and success in their respective campaigns.