| Mr. Hat | |
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| Stage | Armor Outpost |
| Theme | Fighting With All of Our Might |
| Weapon | Cane and Sword |
| “ | 'Ahhh, hats, my greatest passion. Nothing I enjoy more than the crisp snap of a well-tailored brim.' | ” |
Mr. Hat is one of the Wandering Travelers in the world of Shovel Knight. This character was created by Alexander “Hatman” Hatzikides as a Director for a Day.[1] He runs the fancy shop at the Armor Outpost and specializes in hats.
Official Bio
| “ | 'Mr. Hat is obsessed with hats, but for good reason! For although he wears a helmet, each hat that he places atop his head gives him the powers of that hat’s owner! Mr. Hat can switch from a charismatic foppish dandy to military genius in a moment, and he takes great pride in his varied fighting styles. Lately, though, there have been rumblings of an even greater warrior who wields a Shovel Blade; one with a wonderfully blue, horned helmet...' | ” |
Appearance
Mr. Hat appears as a sophisticated man, wearing a large grey and brown trenchcoat, with brown trousers and shoes. He wears a golden helmet, hiding his face, and carries a wooden cane with a red jewel at the tip. When fighting, he puts a hat on his head, with each type of hat defining his fighting style. He then uses his cane either to displace himself or as a sword.
Story
Shovel of Hope
In Shovel Hope, Mr. Hat is tending to his shop. However, as more hats are getting bought, he starts obsessing on refilling his stock. With the last customer gone, he addresses Shovel Knight about his helmet, and explains that each hat grants him the power of its previous owner. He then engages Shovel Knight in combat to take his helmet.
Mr. Hat finally regains his senses after his defeat, but still obsesses about Shovel Knight's hat. He leaves the shop after the knight makes him remark it is a helmet. He can then be found three times at the Outpost while not leaving the area. When found, he gives Shovel Knight gold to make the knight forget about him. He grows unnerved at the third time, and leaves the Outpost by launching himself from a catapult while laughing maniacally.
Plague of Shadows
In Plague of Shadows, Mr. Hat doesn't leave his shop after Plague Knight's attack on the Armor Outpost. He feels insulted when the knight asks if he craft hoods, then enraged by Plague Knight's belittling of hats, before engaging combat.
After the fight, Mr. Hat explains how his power comes from the hats he wears. Plague Knight is impressed and wants to buy him hats, but he explains how the powers only work on himself. He then leaves the shop with no grudge towards Plague Knight.
Specter of Torment
In Specter of Torment, Mr. Hat appears briefly in the ending, when the army of the Enchantress attacks the Armor Outpost. He flees from his fancy shop during the attack.
Dialogue
Shovel of Hope
When talked to with all three customers present: Template:Quote/1
After buying a hat for one customer: Template:Quote/1
After buying hats for two customers: Template:Quote/1
After buying hats for all customers: Template:Quote/5
After defeating Mr. Hat: Template:Quote/5
When finding him outside once: Template:Quote/1
Twice: Template:Quote/1
Third time: Template:Quote/1
Plague of Shadows
When talked to: Template:Quote/5
After the fight: Template:Quote/6
Gallery
Trivia
- His sprite model is named "Hat Knight".
- Mr. Hat is the only member of the Wandering Travelers not fought as an encounter on the map.
- Mr. Hat, Phantom Striker and Propeller Knight are the only main characters in Shovel Knight to use a sword as a weapon.
- Immediately after defeating Mr. Hat he can be chased around the Armor Outpost giving 1000 gold each time he is spoken to. First he appears on top of the sign to his shop, then he appears in the airship. If the second wave of the Order of No Quarter has already been defeated he can be found a third time by the catapult.
- His conversation after being defeated by Plague Knight hints that he might be older than he looks.
- In the Plague Knight playthrough, one of the minions in the armor outpost will mention something about removing the blast-proof lining on their hood, while Plague Knight asks Mr. Hat about adding one.
- The developers designed a Body Swap version for Mr. Hat, although only the main cast of Shovel of Hope had one added to the campaign.
References
- ↑ Update: Almost there! and Director for a Day reveals! on the Kickstarter pages of Shovel Knight