The Elf Maiden

Released: May 24, 2022
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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 21:18 GMT

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10 Sep 2026Developer post
Sept 10 2026 - Small Update
hit boxes from weapons should properly turn off after whirlwind when two handing a weapon fixed a bug where the character would not transition into the swimming animation when two handing the player should be able to properly stun a target mid animation when depleting poise the p
hit boxes from weapons should properly turn off after whirlwind when two handing a weapon
fixed a bug where the character would not transition into the swimming animation when two handing
the player should be able to properly stun a target mid animation when depleting poise
the parry effect should properly play and can now damage surrounding enemies, projectiles caught in the effect will also reflect back in the direction of the owner
because of the fact that you can now strike targets while unarmed, you may now also parry while unarmed
Some additional music has been added to the dungeon delve, thank you to Indie Dev Nation for providing some amazing tracks.
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28 Aug 2026Developer post
Update Preview September
Hi everyone, I appreciate everyone for sticking around. My last contract is up and now I'll be able to work a lot more on the project. Here's a small list of things to come in September. Fixed an animation issue when trying to swim while holding a weapon with two hands. Hrist sho
Hi everyone,
I appreciate everyone for sticking around. My last contract is up and now I'll be able to work a lot more on the project.
Here's a small list of things to come in September.
Fixed an animation issue when trying to swim while holding a weapon with two hands. Hrist should finally swim properly when this occurs.
Whirlwind while holding a weapon with both weapons should properly cancel the weapon's hitbox when the player stops.
You should now be able to interrupt an enemy mid swing with an attack that puts the target into stun, UI elements for the enemy's stun bar coming soon.
The weapon class system has seen some work done, mostly in the animation department and attribute classification. The first usable class after rifles is fist weapons. Not only that but the character pawn itself has seen some added components allowing for unarmed combat.
Being completely unarmed or dual wielding fist weapons allows for it's custom rush down attack sequence (normally it's the whirlwind when running while holding both attack buttons down, but for unarmed it will be a rapid attack sequence we'll call Pummel).
Work has also been done on projectile systems to allow for a greater variety of projectile movements (ei. spiraling outward like holy hammers or randomized branching).
That's all for today. I'm looking forward to spending more time with you all and I hope to get some more done in the following weeks.
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14 Dec 2025Developer post
Small Update - Dec 13 2025
Holiday Decorations are up, Merry Christmas everyone! Outside of that, the new slime king is still being worked on along with some new dungeon mutators to mix things up each run. Stay warm and take care.
15 Oct 2025Developer post
Hotfix - Oct 15 2025 - Unity Security Vulnerability
- Rebuilt game client with secured unity client from vulnerability CVE-2025-59789
04 Oct 2025Developer post
Oct 04 2025 - Small Update
- various conditional spawners have been added to the dungeon tileset - moved towards a general pooling system for certain spawning elements to optimize memory and improve performance - oil spills have been added to the dungeon tile, using any form of fire projectiles will light
02 Aug 2025Developer post
Small Update - August 01 2025
Hi Everyone, I hope this message finds you well. - More work has been done in regards to pooling enemy logic, this should result in less stuttering overall. More works need to be done in order to make the overall system thread safe. - A new rare enemy spawn has been added to the
09 Jul 2025Developer post
July 09 2025 - Small Update
- Laid down ground work and some multi threading capacity to environmental interaction - Small updates to the lobby - Implemented ground work for utility items that can be looted from slain enemies - Laid down ground work for puzzle interaction Work on the game has slowed a littl
30 May 2025Developer post
May 29th - WIP new Slime Models
Some new models are on the way for slimes along with some specific game mechanics associated with them. On death, there will be a chance to drop the weapon or the skull itself as a temporary usable item which can then be picked up by the player to be used. The skull when thrown w
21 May 2025Developer post
May 20 - Small Update
- Laid down some primary systems for NPC pathing in town. Eventually some town NPCs will have a day/night cycle. - The dungeon will now reset on death - The third wave based dungeon level will reset upon exiting the encounter, this is to un-brick the encounter if the player accid
30 Mar 2025Developer post
March 30 2025 - Small Update
- Player should no longer turn when in menu or dead. - Disabled the room blocker in the 3rd level when starting the waves Throwable objects have been giving the ability to damage enemies. Although there is none currently littered throughout the tileset, these will eventually be p
10 Mar 2025Developer post
March 10 2025 - Small Update
Implemented some multi threading to some parts of the character controls and certain other behaviors (known issue, the player will continue to rotate when sitting down). The third floor of the first tileset has been placed. This is more of a single room wave survival format. Goin
08 Jan 2025Developer post
Small Update - Jan 07 2025
- Added Draugr Shadows to some of the rooms on level two. - Added two new rooms to the tile deck of Catacombs level two - Mobs should now cull when moving far enough away from them in an attempt to salvage performance for those who like to run past everything to clear the tile fa
04 Jan 2025Developer post
Devlog Jan 03 2024 - Introducing the Sun Priests
Happy new years everyone, I hope you guys had a wonderful holiday. Later during last year I was able to find more time to spend on the project and have been working on introducing some new content and the overall story/lore of the game. Lore books will be dotted around the maps w
07 Dec 2024Developer post
Small hotfix Dec 07
- Fixed issue with chestbands not properly culling when equipping chest armor - Fixed an issue with hit boxes from enemies not properly triggering - Made some small optimization changes when despawning enemies that are too far away
29 Nov 2024Developer post
Nov 28, Update Notes
As the holidays come to pass so does the seasons. Lobby area updated to reflect the current season, more decorations to come as time passes - fixed line of sight issues, mobs should no longer see the player through walls - enemies should now lose track of the player when breaking
14 Nov 2024Developer post
Nov 13: Devlog, Introducing Zombies
Hi everyone, I hope that your Halloween has been an enjoyable experience. The dialogue system and quests are under way along with a few more tid bits that we will see in the coming months. As you can see by the title, we have a new faction in the works. The Undead. They will feat
24 Oct 2024Developer post
October 23, Bug Fixes
- fixed some issues with not being able to sell to vendor - fixed issue with HotBar not loading initially with the first file load - fixed issue when mid cancelling whirl wind that the hit box would stay active
23 Jun 2024Developer post
DevLog June 22 2024 - Mounts, Day/Night Cycle, New Weapon Types
I would like to thank you all for your continued interest in The Elf Maiden. As you can see by the header image, we have a fully functional mount system, something I've been wanting to add for a while. The catch? Simply defeat the first boss of the game and the mount is yours. On
20 May 2024Developer post
Small Beta Update - May 19 2024
- Implemented internal mechanics to pick objects up in the environment (more implementation to follow) - Implemented rarity test art for item descriptions.
05 Mar 2024Developer post
March 04 Small Update
- Inventory should no longer scramble (hopefully) as that was a known issue, - Weight will now effect certain parts of gameplay including movement speed and stamina cost on swings