Overview[]
Like the Combat Knife, this can be used in place of the almighty boot. Has slightly longer reach at the cost of speed and stamina consumption. If the knife is a pistol, the shovel is a shotgun.
Like all melee-alternatives, it consumes stamina to use. This shovel is a rather heavy weapon, easily eating half of one's stamina per use. If no stamina is available, the user kicks instead. Also, the knife doesn't superseded combos; if Back + Melee or Jump + Melee are pressed, the Spin and Sweep Kick are executed as normal.
In addition to its use as a weapon, some levels contain areas that may be dug up, usually revealing useful goodies, keys and other items. The shovel is never required to complete a mission; it's rewards are a bonus.
Location[]
Can be found on Xuglop Train in one of the cabins. Once picked up, it can be assigned to any character as a melee weapon.
Loadout Description[]
A compact shovel with a serrated edge, making it play double duty as a strong melee weapon and also a digging tool. In-game, functions as a slower but damaging melee weapon.
