Schildmaid MX - Revision history

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Schildmaid MX

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Loops

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Weapons

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Characters / Ships / Styles

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Unlockables

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Schildmaid MX

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Schildmaid MX

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Shield System

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	Schildmaid MX was also released on the Microsoft Windows Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X\|S on November 26, 2025, as a 3.0 update, published by eastasiasoft. The versions on itch.io and Steam are set to receive the extra content and balance changes of the 3.0 version early 2026.		Schildmaid MX was also released on the Microsoft Windows Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X\|S on November 26, 2025, as a 3.0 update, published by eastasiasoft. The versions on itch.io and Steam are set to receive the extra content and balance changes of the 3.0 version early 2026.
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		+	The Nintendo Switch version of Schildmaid MX also received a standard and a limited physical release, available through Play-Asia.

	== Gameplay Overview ==		== Gameplay Overview ==

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 === Loops ===
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-The standard modes (Jaeger, EX Jaeger, Krieger, EX Krieger) consist of three loops (called phases) of three stages each, with the visual themes of the three stages repeating, but the level designs deviating significantly in each loop, introducing new enemies, stage layouts and obstacles. When reaching the end of the third loop, the player will fight the True Last Boss, which can differ per mode.
+The standard modes (Jaeger, EX Jaeger, Krieger, EX Krieger) consist of three loops (called phases) of three stages each, with the visual themes of the three stages repeating, but the level designs deviating significantly in each loop, introducing new enemies, stage layouts and obstacles. When reaching the end of the third loop, the player will fight the final boss, which can differ per mode.
 By fulfilling a certain condition, players get the option to skip ahead to a harder loop (called phase skipping), with a multiplier bonus as a reward.

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 * '''Missiles:''' Missiles destroy the player's ship in neutral, shield and danger state and can only be cancelled/destroyed by using EX abilities. They come in straight flying (horizontal or angled/diagonally) and homing variations.
-Additional enemy weapon types are EX energy beams, that have the same cancelling characteristics as the Wivern ship's EX ability, green and corrupted "danger" bullets, that instantly corrupt and shut down a player's shield when they touch it and give players and almost instantly expiring corrupted green shield when they hit the player in neutral state. From ver. 2.0, in the new "EX" modes there is also a circular green contaminated area that spawns when corrupted zako are shot, which lingers in place for a while and has the same effect as green bullets.
+Additional enemy weapon types are EX energy beams, that have the same cancelling characteristics as the Wivern ship's EX ability, green and corrupted "danger" bullets, that instantly corrupt and shut down a player's shield when they touch it and give players and almost instantly expiring corrupted green shield when they hit the player in neutral state. In the "EX" modes there is also a circular green contaminated area that spawns when corrupted zako are shot, which lingers in place for a while and has the same effect as green bullets.
 === Hidden Mechanics ===

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 * '''Hydra G130 (ハイドラ):''' The Hydra is decidedly middle of the road on most accounts, extending to its maneuverability, shield time, danger time and screen controlling ability. Fully upgraded, it fires a wave shot and a set of four homing concussive missiles and is escorted by two options (one above the ship and one below). Its EX ability is a volley of supercharged homing missiles that cancel bullets, missiles and lasers when they explode. The Hydra is a comfortable pick for most players.
 * '''B60-E Greif (グリーフ):''' The Greif is a slow moving, tank-like ship with the greatest screen controlling ability. Fully upgraded, it fires a large spread of bullets across the screen, as well as sets of six non-concussive homing missiles and has four circling options orbiting around it, granting it some protection from incoming popcorn enemies on a collision course. Its EX ability is an extra shield that can be used in combination with the ship's regular shield and that cancels bullets, missiles and lasers, while doing constant counter damage to the enemies that fired bullets or missiles at it.
-* '''Chimera CH6 (キメラ):''' The Chimera can't be picked in the two main modes of Schildmaid MX and is a completely overpowered ship that can only be played in its own, dedicated mode. It combines the strengths of the three regular ships without any of the tradeoffs and its EX ability also combines the abilities of the other three ships into one attack.
+* '''Chimera CH6 (キメラ):''' The Chimera can't be picked in Jaeger Mode, Krieger Mode, Sieger Mode or their EX variations and is a completely overpowered ship that can only be played in its own, dedicated modes (Chimera Mode and EX Chimera Mode). It combines the strengths of the three regular ships without any of the tradeoffs and its EX ability also combines the abilities of the other three ships into one attack.
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 === Unlockables ===
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-In Schildmaid MX you can unlock various features by earning and spending AP. You collect AP by completing achievements and the achievements for beating a boss are repeatable for extra AP.
+In Schildmaid MX you can unlock various features by earning and spending Decoration Credits (DC). You collect DC by completing achievements/trophies/decorations and the decorations for beating a boss are repeatable for extra DC.
-All game modes besides the Combat Tutorial are locked from the start and can be unlocked with AP.
+All game modes besides the Combat Tutorial are locked from the start and can be unlocked with DC.
-AP also can be used to unlock different selectable color schemes for the playable ships.
+DC also can be used to unlock different selectable color schemes for the playable ships.
-Unlocking achievements also gives the player profile titles, which are shown on the leaderboards and during gameplay or replays if the player has "show account in game" enabled under options.
+Unlocking decorations also gives the player profile titles, which are shown on the leaderboards (and during replays in the itch.io and Steam versions).
 Aditionally, by meeting certain conditions, like beating a boss or clearing a mode with a certain ship, the player can unlock artwork displayed in the Gallery.
 === Characters / Ships / Styles ===

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 '''Schildmaid MX''' (シルドメイドMX) is a horizontal side-scrolling shmup created by HitP Studio (in Unity) and released on itch.io for Windows, macOS and Linux on November 4th, 2021. On March 24 2023, a full 2.0 update was released on Steam. The version on itch.io received this update as well.
-Schildmaid MX will also be released to consoles, including Nintendo Switch and current PlayStation and Xbox consoles, later in 2023.
+Schildmaid MX was also released on the Microsoft Windows Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 26, 2025, as a 3.0 update, published by eastasiasoft. The versions on itch.io and Steam are set to receive the extra content and balance changes of the 3.0 version early 2026.
 == Gameplay Overview ==

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 == Schildmaid MX ==
-'''Schildmaid MX''' (シルドメイドMX) is a horizontal side-scrolling shmup created by HitP Studio and released on itch.io for Windows, macOS and Linux on November 4th, 2021. On March 24 2023, a full 2.0 update was released on Steam. The version on itch.io received this update as well.
+'''Schildmaid MX''' (シルドメイドMX) is a horizontal side-scrolling shmup created by HitP Studio (in Unity) and released on itch.io for Windows, macOS and Linux on November 4th, 2021. On March 24 2023, a full 2.0 update was released on Steam. The version on itch.io received this update as well.
 Schildmaid MX will also be released to consoles, including Nintendo Switch and current PlayStation and Xbox consoles, later in 2023.

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 === Shield System ===
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-The defining mechanic of Schildmaid MX is its shield system. A player's shield is activated when a regular enemy bullet touches their ship's hitbox. Depending on the ship, the shield is active for a number of seconds before it expires. During its active phase, any regular enemy bullet that touches the shield is absorbed and adds to the power gauge of the ship. With every filled gauge, the player's ship gains an extra power-up. The duration of the shield can be extended if the player chain kills enemies. When the shield expires, the ship's danger state kicks in. During this period, the shield needs to recharge before it can be used again and any regular enemy bullet that touches the ship's hitbox will cost the player a life. When the danger period passes, the cycle begins anew.
+The defining mechanic of Schildmaid MX is its shield system. A player's shield is activated when an energy enemy bullet touches their ship's hitbox. Depending on the ship, the shield is active for a number of seconds before it expires. During its active phase, any energy enemy bullet that touches the shield is absorbed and adds to the power gauge of the ship. With every filled gauge, the player's ship gains an extra power-up. The duration of the shield can be extended if the player chain kills enemies. When the shield expires, the ship's Danger state kicks in. During this period, the shield needs to recharge before it can be used again and any regular enemy bullet that touches the ship's hitbox will cost the player a life. When the danger period passes, the cycle begins anew.
 The shield only offers full protection against enemy bullets and to a lesser degree enemy energy beams. It does not protect the player against enemy missiles or collissions with enemies or background/stage objects with a red outline.

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 There are three main and one secret ship for the player to choose from.
-* '''S-19 Wivern:''' The Wivern is a fast moving ship with narrow fire, two trailing options and straight firing, concussive missiles that can home in on a single enemy once the player paints it as a target with their main shot, and a massive energy beam as its EX ability. It's a great ship to quick kill individual targets with, but more challenging to control the screen with and its base shield time is the shortest and its danger state the longest. The Wivern is designed as an expert player's pick that is difficult to use while holding the highest scoring potential.
+* '''S-19 Wivern (ワイバーン):''' The Wivern is a fast moving ship with narrow fire, two trailing options and straight firing, concussive missiles that can home in on a single enemy once the player paints it as a target with their main shot, and a massive energy beam as its EX ability. It's a great ship to quick kill individual targets with, but more challenging to control the screen with and its base shield time is the shortest and its danger state the longest. The Wivern is designed as an expert player's pick that is difficult to use while holding the highest scoring potential.
-* '''Hydra G130:''' The Hydra is decidedly middle of the road on most accounts, extending to its maneuverability, shield time, danger time and screen controlling ability. Fully upgraded, it fires a wave shot and a set of four homing concussive missiles and is escorted by two options (one above the ship and one below). Its EX ability is a volley of supercharged homing missiles that cancel bullets, missiles and lasers when they explode. The Hydra is a comfortable pick for most players.
+* '''Hydra G130 (ハイドラ):''' The Hydra is decidedly middle of the road on most accounts, extending to its maneuverability, shield time, danger time and screen controlling ability. Fully upgraded, it fires a wave shot and a set of four homing concussive missiles and is escorted by two options (one above the ship and one below). Its EX ability is a volley of supercharged homing missiles that cancel bullets, missiles and lasers when they explode. The Hydra is a comfortable pick for most players.
-* '''B60-E Greif:''' The Greif is a slow moving, tank-like ship with the greatest screen controlling ability. Fully upgraded, it fires a large spread of bullets across the screen, as well as sets of six non-concussive homing missiles and has four circling options orbiting around it, granting it some protection from incoming popcorn enemies on a collision course. Its EX ability is an extra shield that can be used in combination with the ship's regular shield and that cancels bullets, missiles and lasers, while doing constant counter damage to the enemies that fired bullets or missiles at it.
+* '''B60-E Greif (グリーフ):''' The Greif is a slow moving, tank-like ship with the greatest screen controlling ability. Fully upgraded, it fires a large spread of bullets across the screen, as well as sets of six non-concussive homing missiles and has four circling options orbiting around it, granting it some protection from incoming popcorn enemies on a collision course. Its EX ability is an extra shield that can be used in combination with the ship's regular shield and that cancels bullets, missiles and lasers, while doing constant counter damage to the enemies that fired bullets or missiles at it.
-* '''Chimera CH6:''' The Chimera can't be picked in the two main modes of Schildmaid MX and is a completely overpowered ship that can only be played in its own, dedicated mode. It combines the strengths of the three regular ships without any of the tradeoffs and its EX ability also combines the abilities of the other three ships into one attack.
+* '''Chimera CH6 (キメラ):''' The Chimera can't be picked in the two main modes of Schildmaid MX and is a completely overpowered ship that can only be played in its own, dedicated mode. It combines the strengths of the three regular ships without any of the tradeoffs and its EX ability also combines the abilities of the other three ships into one attack.
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-| [[File:Schildmaid MX - Wivern.png|center|thumb|Wivern]] || [[File:Schildmaid MX - Hydra.png|thumb|center|Hydra]] || [[File:Schildmaid MX - Greif.png|thumb|center|Greif]]
+| [[File:Schildmaid MX - Wivern.png|center|thumb|Wivern (ワイバーン)]] || [[File:Schildmaid MX - Hydra.png|thumb|center|Hydra (ハイドラ)]] || [[File:Schildmaid MX - Greif.png|thumb|center|Greif (グリーフ)]]
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 |image = Schildmaid MX Title Screen.png
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+|width = 694px;
 |imagecaption = Title screen
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 |developer = HitP Studio