Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Item Guide

Item Guide











Collectibles





Shantae and the Pirate's Curse asks players to collect two items in order to reach 100% completion: heart squids and cacklebats. The former not only adds to the completion percentage, but it also increases Shantae's maximum health. Take four heart squids to the Squidsmith in Scuttle Town to receive a new heart container.





Cacklebats are a bit harder to find, and players must defeat them in order to suck their dark magic into the lamp. There's no in-game benefit to collecting them like the heart squids, but 100% completion actually affects the game's ending (as does the speed in which you beat the game). In that sense, it's worth it to collect all heart squids and cacklebats in order to get the best ending.





The actual process of finding these items depends on your skills and abilities, so be sure to revisit old locations when you receive items like the pistol or cannon. There may be a ledge that seems impossible to reach at some point, but an hour or two later you'll be back there with a cool new ability to aid you on your journey.





The Shop





The following items can be purchased from the merchant's shop in Scuttle Town.





Potion

Description: Magic potion for restoring health
Cost: 10 Gems

Potion (x3)

Description: Buy in bulk and save!
Cost: 25 Gems

Auto-Potion

Description: This enchanted concoction refills your health auto-magically.
Cost: 50 Gems

Auto-Potion (x3)

Description: Buy in bulk and save!
Cost: 120 Gems

Pirate Flare

Description: Warp to the ship instantly! For outdoor use only.
Cost: 30 Gems

Pirate Flare (x3)

Description: Buy in bulk and save!
Cost: 80 Gems

Pike Ball

Description: Protect yourself with a twirling metal ball of pain.
Cost: 20 Gems

Pike Ball (x3)

Description: Buy in bulk and save!
Cost: 50 Gems

Super Pike Ball

Description: Triple balls deal major damage.
Cost: 40 Gems

Super Pike Ball (x3)

Description: Buy in bulk and save!
Cost: 100 Gems

Bubble

Description: Your best defense against projectiles.
Cost: 25 Gems

Bubble (x3)

Description: Buy in bulk and save!
Cost: 60 Gems

Monster Milk

Description: Boost your attack strength! Full of what might be enzymes!
Cost: 50 Gems

Monster Milk (x3)

Description: Buy in bulk and save!
Cost: 130 Gems

Super Monster Milk

Description: Take your attacks to the max with this powerful beverage!
Cost: 75 Gems

Super Monster Milk (x3)

Description: Buy in bulk and save!
Cost: 200 Gems

Shampoo

Description: Upgrade your hair to deal more damage!
Can be purchased three times. Each purchase requires more Gems.

Silky Cream

Description: Upgrade your hair for faster whipping!
Can be purchased three times. Each purchase requires more Gems.

Pistol Tune-Up (requires the Pistol)

Description: Upgrade your pistol to deal more damage.
Can be purchased three times. Each purchase requires more Gems.

Scimitar Polish (requires the Scimitar)

Description: Greatly increase your down-thrust damage!

Learn Backdash

Description: An advanced Fighter's Move! Quickly evade your attacker.
While standing, press the L Button to Back Dash!

Learn Recover

Description: An advanced Fighter's Move! Backflip to recover from a heavy hit.
When a foe knocks you right off your feet, press the B Button to recover!

Learn Power Kick

Description: An advanced Fighter's Move! A powerful offensive attack.
Cost: 400 Gems

Unlockable Items

These items are awarded to the player throughout the game for completing dungeons and islands. Remember to visit previous locations with each new item to uncover new secrets.

Pistol