Hell Maiden Wiki
Your independent guide to AstralShift's horde survival deck-builder inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy. Master Spirit Cards, rescue the Poets of Limbo, and climb through the Circles of Hell toward Paradiso.
Quick Start for New Players
New to Hell Maiden? Start with controls and a full beginner walkthrough before your first run through Limbo.
Movement, dash, spell tokens, and level-up screen mechanics explained.
How to Play Hell Maiden — Complete Beginner GuideFrom your first Forum visit to surviving the 12-minute Limbo timer.
Early Access Roadmap — Gluttony Update 2026Content Update 1 timeline and nine-Circle 1.0 plan.
Patch Notes — v0.2.32 Hot Fix Patch 2Latest changelog: achievements, localization, UI input fixes, plus v0.2.31 recap.
Early Access Reviews — Launch Week ReceptionPlayer sentiment, press impressions, and worth-buying guide.
10 Things the Game Doesn't Tell YouHidden mechanics: failed runs, Spread placement, boss perks.
How to Unlock Taboo Arts — Boss Spirit CardsBeat Minos, Libicocco, and Scarmiglione three times each.
Gluttony Circle Preview — Content Update 1Third Inferno circle planned for 2026 and how to prepare.
Hell Maiden Early Access Release InformationLaunch content, pricing, languages, and live status.
Core Deck-Building Mechanics
Hell Maiden combines Vampire Survivors-style horde combat with a deep card system. Weapon Cards define your attacks; Mod Cards enhance them with Boost, Effect, Spread, Miracle, and Curse types.
How Weapon and Mod Cards work, merge rules, and deck limits.
Charms from Beatrice — Full List and PrioritiesBronze, Silver, and Gold charms with reroll strategy.
Poets of Limbo Deck OverviewDante, Virgil, Horace, Homer, and Ovid card pools compared.
Items, Spells, and Pickups in Hell MaidenHealth potions, magnets, spell tokens, and temple buffs.
Circle of Hell Walkthroughs
Each Circle of Hell is a timed survival stage ending in a unique boss fight. Early Access includes Limbo and Lust with distinct enemy waves and questlines.
Full 12-minute wave timeline, elite spawns, and boss transition.
Lust Circle Walkthrough for Early AccessSecond Circle mechanics, new enemies, and Scarmiglione prep.
Limbo Map Layout and Temple LocationsOpen map zones, vase drops, and mini-map event icons.
Lust Map Guide and Navigation TipsStage layout differences from Limbo and quest markers.
Bosses and Poets of Limbo
Rescue legendary poets to expand your card pool. Each boss defeat grants permanent perks for future runs through the Circles of Hell.
Limbo finale boss with multi-run dialogue and attack patterns.
Libicocco Boss Guide for Lust CircleEarly Access second boss with wind-based mechanics.
Virgil — Unlock Requirements and Star DeckAvailable after two Limbo runs with moon-themed weapons.
Horace Rescue Quest and Spear DeckThird-run timed quest at 3:30 with critical damage focus.
Homer Poet Guide for Early AccessEpic-themed card pool unlocked in Lust Circle.
Ovid Poet Guide and Transformation CardsFourth Poet with unique Miracle and Curse synergies.
Builds, Tier Lists, and Tools
Optimize your runs with community-tested builds and our interactive Deck Builder for planning Weapon and Mod Card layouts before entering Hell.
Weapon and Mod Cards ranked for Limbo and Lust progression.
Best Dante Fire Build for LimboDragon's Breath and Blistering Wake synergies.
Virgil Star Build for AOE ClearsSelenic Bloom and Cradle of Stars combinations.
Horace Critical Damage Build GuideMaximize crit chance and lifesteal with spear weapons.
Hell Maiden Deck Builder ToolPlan four weapon slots and twelve mod slots with Spread preview.
Latest Hell Maiden Guides
In-depth tutorials covering the most searched questions from demo players and Early Access newcomers.
Use temporary weapons as Mod banks for level 3 merges before traps.
How to Build a Powerful Deck in Hell MaidenMod merging, Spread placement, and poet deck selection.
How to Beat Minos — Limbo Boss StrategyRecommended charms, spell timing, and dodge patterns.
How to Rescue Horace on Your Third RunQuest trigger at 3:30 and pathing before 5:45 deadline.
How to Choose Charms from BeatricePriority list for Attack Speed, Elite Slayer, and Growth.
How to Survive Limbo Fire TrapsTrap spawn times at 5:35 and 10:05 with dash escape tech.
How to Rescue Homer in Lust CircleLust quest trigger, epic card unlock, and defense phase routing.
How to Unlock Ovid's Transformation DeckMiracle and Curse mods for advanced Lust builds.
How to Beat Scarmiglione — Lust Sub-BossCharge dodge timing and crit burst stagger windows.
How to Fix GPU Crashes — DirectX 11 Guidev0.2.31 stability launch option for crash-prone hardware.
Unlock Taboo Arts Boss Spirit CardsThree victories per boss to expand your card draft pool.
10 Things Hell Maiden Doesn't Tell YouHidden Spread rules, boss perks, and mini-map quest tips.
Hell Maiden Early Access Complete GuideEverything new and returning players need for launch week.
Characters, Music, and Enemies
Meet Dante and Beatrice, explore the Mili opening theme and Skyleo soundtrack, and learn every enemy type across Limbo and Lust.
Story role, voice actor Diana Garnet, and Signature Card.
Beatrice Portinari — Guardian Angel and CharmsCharm system, Phoebe Chan voice acting, and lore.
Opening Movie — Mili "Not my Paradiso" CinematicJuly 15 premiere with 2D anime animation by AstralShift.
EA Launch Trailer — July 16 Steam ReleaseOfficial launch day gameplay trailer.
Voice Cast — Diana Garnet and Phoebe ChanPrincipal cast announcements and Homer reveal videos.
Homer Voice Cast — chiisa AnnouncementOfficial Lust poet voice reveal video.
Early Access Reviews and ReceptionLaunch week player sentiment and press impressions.
Soundtrack — Mili "Not my Paradiso" and Skyleo OSTOpening theme and in-game music now available.
Enemies — Melee, Imps, Elites, and BossesSpawn schedules and counter strategies for both Circles.
The Forum Hub — Between-Run ProgressionPoet dialogue, weapon pedestal, and Circle selection.
Steam Demo History and ContentOctober 2025 Next Fest build and delisting July 13.
Mili Opening Theme "Not my Paradiso"Collaboration history and July 15 premiere recap.
All Hell Maiden Media — Trailers and MusicComplete video and soundtrack collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Hell Maiden release on Steam?
Hell Maiden launched on Steam Early Access on July 16, 2026. The Steam demo was delisted July 13, 2026. Early Access includes Limbo and Lust, four Poets, 40+ abilities, Mili opening theme "Not my Paradiso", and full voice acting.
Does Hell Maiden demo progress transfer to Early Access?
No. Demo progress does not carry over to the Early Access or full release versions. The demo covers only Limbo with one Poet rescue quest. Early Access adds Lust, additional Poets, more cards, and expanded story content.
What languages does Hell Maiden support?
Hell Maiden supports English, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. Interface and subtitles are available for all listed languages.
How does the deck-building system work?
You equip up to four Weapon Cards including your Signature Card, with three Mod Card slots per weapon. Mod Cards come in Boost, Effect, Spread, Miracle, and Curse types. Duplicate Mods merge to level 3. Spread Cards buff adjacent weapons based on hand position.
How do I unlock Virgil's deck?
Complete two runs in Limbo — success or failure both count. After the second run, Virgil's star-themed Weapon and Mod Cards appear in your level-up pool alongside Dante's fire deck.
How do I rescue Horace in Limbo?
On your third Limbo run, a rescue quest triggers when the timer reaches 3:30. Reach Horace and defend her from enemy waves before 5:45. If she dies or you fail the run, the quest retries on subsequent attempts until completed.
Is there a Hell Maiden tier list for cards?
Yes. Our Hell Maiden tier list ranks Weapon and Mod Cards by effectiveness in Limbo and Lust. Top picks include Dragon's Breath for consistent DPS, Selenic Bloom for AOE, and Spread-type Mods that amplify multiple weapons.
What is the difference between Charms and Mod Cards?
Mod Cards attach to specific Weapon Cards and modify individual attacks. Charms are stat buffs offered by Beatrice at odd levels starting at level 7. Charms stack up to level 10 per type and do not carry between runs.