Master Argus

Master Argus ✔
Overview
Faction	Good
Level(s)	Surface, The Well
Status	Dead
Game(s)	Shovel Knight Dig

Master Argus is a character is Shovel Knight Dig who sells techniques for Shovel Knight's Shovel Blade.

Appearance

Master Argus appears as a skeleton wearing armour, a viking cloak, and carrying a Shovel Blade. He wears a helmet that is yellow and black with two long horns, a breastplate, and a skirt. He also wears brown gloves and boots.

Game information

The Well

Master Argus appears in The Well as a merchant and sells Shovel Blade upgrades, selling two at a time. When initially encountered he appears as if he is a statue, but when attacked with a Shovel Slash he will block Shovel Knight and begin talking to him. He will also block Shovel Knight if he tries to Shovel Drop him, causing Shovel Knight to bounce off him. If present in an ambush room, during the ambush Master Argus cannot be talked to but will block all of Shovel Knight's attacks as normal.

Surface

Master Argus' tombstone appears on the Surface in the campsite and lists feats that that when completed unlock Shovel Blade upgrades that he can sell in The Well. His tombstone is initially not visible and is hidden below some flowers, but once these are dug up, his tombstone will appear above ground. His tombstone can be dug up from the very start of the game before heading into The Well. When his tombstone is initially dug up, his hand will also rise up from the ground and he will explain the purpose of the tombstone.

Upgrades sold

Master Argus' prices can vary, even within the same location, and like other items will get more expensive the farther in a run Shovel Knight gets. Shovel Blade upgrades can also be obtained from Tom Bola.

Name	Prices	Feat	Description	Additional information
Hover Air Slash	800/850/1085/1400/1450	Unlocked by default	Briefly stops you descent when swinging the Shovel Blade.
Super Shovel Drop	1050/1800		Press ↓ to gather your strength and plummet straight down.	When Shovel Knight jumps, pressing ↓ will cause him to Shovel Drop straight down at a very high speed and with increased damage. This enhanced Shovel Drop destroys all dirt he passes through.
Whip Slash	625/675/860/925	Shovel Drop 5 enemies without touching the ground.	Attack with a long-range whip technique. Replaces your dig slash.	Stacks with the Shovel Blade Flint Accessory. If close enough to a Goldarmor and their shield is facing Shovel Knight, Whip Slash will actually pass through their shield and harm them.
Charge Slash	800/850/900		Hold attack, then release to perform a powerful attack.
Charge Boomerang			Hold attack, then release to throw the Shovel Blade.	Cannot be used as Tiny Shovel Knight.
Cyclone Slash	625	Dig 100 times in a row without stopping.	Attack in front and behind simultaneously. Replaces your Dig Slash.

Quotes

Hail... what brave living soul dares tread on my grave?

- When encountered at the campsite

Hail! I see you carry the Shovel Blade. In life, I trained tirelessly. Now, in death, I train the tireless. If you are worthy, I will teach your powerful new techniques. You will find that my tomb is etched with feats of shovelry. Study them well to learn more!

- When first talked to in The Well

Hail, pupil. On which technique shall we focus?

- When talked to in The Well

Test not my wrath, young one! Choose an affordable technique, or none at all!

- When Shovel Knight tries to buy an upgrade when he has insufficient gems for

A long road lies ahead of you, young shovel master. Return to my tomb with diligence, and study further!

- When finished talking to him

Alas, I have nothing else to teach you at this moment.

- When all Shovel Blade techniques he is currently selling have been bought