1. Prepare
Choose a contract, equip a frame and modules, assign consumables, and decide which supplies are worth risking.
The current game guide
Venture out. Bring something home.
Mechshire Saga is a pixel-art action platformer built around compact, dangerous expeditions. Accept a contract, explore optional routes, gather an unsecured haul, defeat the objective, and reach recall before the realm takes it back.
24 campaign expeditions3 realms12 world tiersModular weaponsStella companion
24Campaign routes
4Workstations
8Weapon frames
30Level cap
The core loop
2. Explore
Push through the main path or climb into optional upper routes where supply caches are more likely to appear.
3. Extract
Complete the contract and reach recall. Only a successful extraction secures the expedition haul.
4. Rebuild
Refine materials, restore camp facilities, train attributes, craft equipment, and chart the next realm.
Important: permanent camp inventory is safe. Death or abandonment only loses the current unsecured haul and provisional cache supplies.
What makes a run matter
Contracts over kill counts
Renown comes from objectives and successful extraction, not from farming enemies. Each contract must be completed in one expedition.
Optional routes pay
Upper platforms and longer paths carry more danger and a better chance of supply caches containing field consumables.
First clears matter most
The first completion grants the full contract reward and first-clear Renown. Repeats keep normal haul but pay only a small Gold stipend.
Your first expedition
The standalone tutorial teaches movement, combat, loot, and recall. After that, the campaign opens with two Mirakam routes and the camp becomes your long-term base.
Before launch
Take a contract
- Read its target, world tier, and expected resources.
- Bring healing or utility items in the 10-slot hotbar.
- Match the weapon frame to the route: speed, range, spread, or penetration.
- Leave irreplaceable supplies at camp if the route is unfamiliar.
Know what is at risk
Everything collected during the expedition is held in the temporary haul. Cache supplies may be used immediately, but unconsumed cache items only join permanent inventory after extraction.
Camp stock, equipment progression, character levels, and research are not stripped by a failed run.
During the run
1
Secure a route
Clear enough space to retreat. Realm enemies have different pressure patterns, and elites can appear with gold tint and stronger stats.
2
Choose your detours
Upper platforms are deliberately more rewarding and are the best place to search for food, bandages, potions, and extra materials.
3
Complete the objective
Contract progress is expedition-local. Leaving early or dying resets the objective for the next attempt.
4
Reach recall
The recall platform banks the haul, grants the contract reward, and awards Renown when appropriate.
Ashen Crucible: this optional wave-survival challenge is separate from campaign contracts. It tracks your best wave and pays Gold plus tier-matched materials.
Three realms, 24 expeditions
The campaign has eight authored routes per realm. Mission difficulty uses twelve shared world tiers, so several routes can share a tier while emphasizing different layouts and resources.
Realm I · WT 1–4
Mirakam
Bioluminescent forests, old-growth ruins, fungi, salvage, and vertical routes. No realm-wide combat affix.
- Mirakam Jungles WT1 · TitanSteel and supplies
- The Hollow Crucible WT2 · RuneOre and bindings
- The Ashen Flats WT3 · Pyrite, Fuel, Resin
- Canopy Pass WT2 · preparation supplies
- Sunken Grove WT2 · shield materials
- Ember Trail WT3 · Pyrite and Resin
- Oldgrowth Ridge WT3 · final route supplies
- The Verdant Reach WT4 · boss cache
Realm II · WT 5–8
Kazem Dun
Crystal caves, frozen chasms, ossuaries, and wraithwood. Frenzied enemies move and attack faster.
- Shardfall Approach WT5 · Veridian
- Crystal Galleries WT6 · NecroticOre
- Frozen Chasm WT7 · EldritchOre
- Prism Causeway WT6 · NecroticOre
- Ossuary Descent WT6 · NecroticOre and Fiber
- Wraithwood Vault WT7 · EldritchOre and Resin
- Gravewind Crossing WT7 · EldritchOre and FrostSteel
- Sepulchral Citadel WT8 · boss cache
Realm III · WT 9–12
Impinem
An ancient futuristic temple realm of blue rock, marble, gold, luminous machinery, and unstable rifts. Enemies are armored and can explode on death.
- Impinem Ashfall WT9 · Crimsonite
- Cobalt Tidelands WT9 · Crimsonite and Mysticite
- Impinem Foundry WT10 · Mysticite
- Lumen Floodway WT10 · Mysticite and Drakonite
- Impinem Breach WT11 · Drakonite
- Riftwake Reach WT11 · Drakonite and Arcanite
- Apex Causeway WT12 · Arcanite and Drakonite
- Impinem Apex WT12 · final boss cache and Bloodstone path
How new realms open
Mirakam Survey
The first two Mirakam routes are available at the start. Researching the survey reveals its preparation and survey routes.
Boss cache to chart
The Verdant Reach cache contract enables Kazem Charts research. The Sepulchral Citadel cache enables Impinem Charts. Researching the chart—not the boss kill by itself—unlocks the next realm.
Four workstations, clear purposes
The older collection of small stations has been consolidated into four animated camp buildings. Every recipe and progression function now belongs to one of them.
Forgeworks
Refining + equipment assembly. Smelt ores, distill fuel, build weapon frames and gun cores, and assemble Stella's chassis.
- I: 50 Gold, 5 TitanSteel, 4 Wood
- II: 500 Gold, 2 Veridian Ingots, 4 EldritchOre, 2 FrostSteel
- III: 1,000 Gold, 2 Drakonite Ingots, 1 Arcanite Ingot, 1 Bloodstone
Field Laboratory
Alchemy + medicine + cooking. Brew potions and turn herbs and expedition resources into bandages, food, and drinks.
Build: 75 Gold, 3 TitanSteel Ingots, 2 Dewleaf.
Runeforge
Specialized equipment. Create gun enchantments, scaling trinkets, and realm runes.
- I: 200 Gold, 2 TitanSteel Ingots, 1 Pyrite Ingot, 5 RuneOre
- II: 600 Gold, 6 EldritchOre, 3 FrostSteel, 2 Crimsonite
Command Archive
Research + character development + cartography. Train attributes, conduct research, and create charts that open later realms.
Build: 150 Gold, 2 TitanSteel Ingots, 4 RuneOre.
Economy rule: crafting is the efficient source of consumables and progression gear. The shop carries premium emergency supplies, so expeditions and station upgrades remain valuable.
Renown, attributes, and perks
Your character reaches level 30 through Renown earned from objectives and extraction. Combat kills are threats to manage, not an unlimited experience farm.
30Maximum level
10Perk choices total
7Trainable attributes
3Perk options shown
Each level requires 100 + 50 × (current level − 1) Renown. Every third level awards one perk point and presents three available perks.
Attributes
Vigor
Maximum health.
Guard
Maximum shield.
Power
Weapon damage.
Tempo
Fire rate.
Mobility
Movement and jumps.
Survival
Health regeneration.
Focus
Critical-hit chance.
Perk pool
| Perk | Effect | Perk | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortified Frame | +50 health | Shield Relay | +50 shield |
| Executioner | +25% critical damage | Field Medic | +2 health recovery |
| Hardened | +2 flat damage reduction | Sharpshooter | +5% critical chance |
| Overcharge | +8 damage | Warded | +1 shield recovery |
| Survivor | +25 health, +1 recovery | Precision Core | +10% critical damage, +3% critical chance |
Current player menu: inventory and character sheet. The old nonfunctional Craft tab and unlimited stacking permanent-buff system are no longer part of the game.
Build a weapon, do not just replace one
Your loadout has five finite equipment slots: weapon frame, gun core, gun enchantment, trinket, and rune. Frames define the firing pattern; modules shape how it performs.
Weapon frames
Frontier RepeaterBalanced starter, single shot
Needle DriverRapid small critical rounds
Bramble ScattergunFive-pellet close cone
Runic CarbineQuick, accurate, long range
Verdant RailHeavy shot with two pierces
Storm LanceThree-round burst
Wisp SeekerTwin homing shots
Apex ArcTwin piercing, mild homingGun cores
Burst
+6 damage.
Rapid
−0.05 second cooldown.
Scatter
+1 projectile and wider cone; each deals 22% less.
Siege
+18 damage; Realm III technology.
Arc
+8 damage and −0.04 second cooldown.
Guidance
Adds homing behavior.
Cataclysm
×1.22 projectile damage and +1 pierce.
Enchantments, trinkets, and runes
Enchantments
- Ember: +30% extra damage
- Frost: slows non-boss movement 45%
- Storm: chains 50% damage nearby
- Verdant: +2 health and +0.5 shield regen
- Void: +1 pierce
Trinkets
Verdant Ward I–III: scaling shield, shield regeneration, and armor.
Wayfarer I–III: scaling health and health regeneration.
Realm runes
- Frostward: −3 incoming damage
- Razorwind: +8 damage
- Blastward: −4 incoming damage
- Sunfire: +12 damage
Stella grows through research
Stella is assembled at Forgeworks, then advanced through route-gated research. Her silhouette, base palette, and size stay consistent; upgrade layers, glow, particles, abilities, and behavior show her growth.
Stella Chassis: 25 Gold, 1 TitanSteel Ingot, 2 RuneOre, 2 Wood, and 1 Resin.
Your expedition partner
She hovers around a shoulder anchor, leans into combat, catches up after dashes, investigates points of interest, and reforms beside you if left far behind.
Upgrade tiers
| Tier | Combat package | Support |
|---|---|---|
| I | Follow behavior unlocked | Base companion |
| II | 15 damage every 2.5s | Star Burst and Healing Wave available |
| III | 3 shots × 20 every 1.5s | Shield Surge available |
| IV | Tier III offense | 15% max-health pulse every 25s; Nova available |
| V | 3 shots × 40 every 1.0s | Stella Fury available |
| VI | Tier V offense | Healing pulse every 15s |
| VII | 3 shots × 50 every 0.8s | Stronger visual upgrade package |
| VIII | 3 shots × 60 every 0.7s | Healing pulse every 10s |
Craftable ability charges
Star Burst · T2Targets the nearest three enemies
Healing Wave · T2Restores 30% max health
Shield Surge · T3Restores 50% max shield
Nova Blast · T415 shots over roughly 4.5 seconds
Stella Fury · T550 glowing clones rain downEach use consumes one crafted charge. Every ability slot has its own 30-second cooldown.
Potions, food, bandages, and drinks
Assign consumables or Stella ability charges to the configurable 10-slot hotbar. All field consumables share a 3-second use cooldown, so positioning still matters.
Potions
Health IHeals 50% max HP
Health IIHeals 100% max HP
Health IIIHeals 150%, capped at max
Regen I+5% HP/tick for 15s
Regen II+10% HP/tick for 15s
Regen III+15% HP/tick for 15s
Fire Rate I12% faster for 15s
Fire Rate II24% faster for 15s
Fire Rate III36% faster for 15s
Damage I+20% for 15s
Damage II+40% for 15s
Damage III+60% for 15sField supplies
| Item | Effect | Item | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Sandwich | 25% health | Field Bandage | 20% health |
| Hearty Ration | 35% health | Reinforced Bandage | 35% health |
| Restorative Stew | 50% health | Soulweave Bandage | 55% health |
| Auric Ration | 60% health | Voidcap Bandage | 60% health |
| Seraphic Ration | 65% health | Bloodbloom Broth | 75% health |
| Phoenix Feast | 90% health | Frostfern Tea | 35% shield |
| Ember Coffee | 12% faster fire rate for 15s | Supply caches | Food, bandages, or potions |
Shop stock: Field Bandage costs 60 Gold and Frostfern Tea costs 90 Gold. These are expensive emergency purchases; the Field Laboratory is the economical source.
Materials follow world tier
Enemy loot, route rewards, recipes, and equipment progression use one material ladder. Higher routes introduce the next ore instead of invalidating every earlier resource.
| World tier | Primary material | Vendor value | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TitanSteel | 25 Gold | Mirakam |
| 2 | RuneOre | 40 Gold | |
| 3 | Pyrite | 60 Gold | |
| 4 | Ingotium | 90 Gold | |
| 5 | Veridian | 130 Gold | Kazem Dun |
| 6 | NecroticOre | 200 Gold | |
| 7 | EldritchOre | 300 Gold | |
| 8 | FrostSteel | 450 Gold | |
| 9 | Crimsonite | 675 Gold | Impinem |
| 10 | Mysticite | 1,000 Gold | |
| 11 | Drakonite | 1,500 Gold | |
| 12 | Arcanite | 2,250 Gold | |
| Ultimate | Bloodstone | 3,400 Gold | Final progression |
Herbs
There are 48 named herbs in six bands of eight. The band rises roughly every two world tiers. Small foliage supplies herbs; full trees are permanent scenery and do not drop loot. Tier-matched enemies can also help fill shortages.
Band I · WT 1–2
Dewleaf, Bramblewort, Sunpetal, Marshmint, Thornbud, Cloverroot, Mossbloom, Wildsage
Band II · WT 3–4
Emberblossom, Frostfern, Gloomcap, Silkbark, Witchgrass, Duskthistle, Hollowreed, Ravenroot
Band III · WT 5–6
Mananettle, Azurevine, Spellmoss, Glimmerleaf, Runeblossom, Tidalbloom, Whisperfern, Stardust Lichen
Band IV · WT 7–8
Wraithvine, Shadowbloom, Nightshade Lotus, Soulpetal, Phantomroot, Hexbramble, Voidcap, Dreamthistle
Band V · WT 9–10
Sunflare Lotus, Goldenmyrrh, Dawnspire Bloom, Radiant Saffron, Auric Fern, Gildedthorn, Seraph's Tear, Emberglow Lotus
Band VI · WT 11–12
Bloodbloom, Dragon's Breath, Crimson Lotus, Heartsbane, Infernal Myrrh, Phoenix Petal, Wyrmroot, Eternal Blossom
Every realm changes the pressure
Enemy health, damage, speed, loot, and elite chance scale from mission world tier. Realm rules add identity on top of that shared progression.
Mirakam
Fungus Sprouts, Brutes, Spitters, bats, green copters, and forest threats establish the baseline. Learn spacing, vertical attacks, and when to commit to a detour.
Kazem Dun
Mystic Fighters, Scouts, Sorcerers, elves, clouds, and robotic threats are frenzied: faster movement and attack pace.
Impinem
Zombie Juggernauts, Mummy Rogues, Mummy Mages, Lava Golems, spheres, skulls, and temple guardians are armored; many create an explosive death burst.
Elites and bosses
Elite enemies
Gold-tinted elites can roll per spawn. They carry more health, damage, and speed, but improve loot. Treat the tint as a warning before entering a cramped fight.
Authored bosses
The Verdant Reach guardian, Sepulchral Citadel guardian, and Impinem Apex Clone Boss use authored encounters rather than random elite or normal realm-affix rules. Their cache contracts enable the next cartography research step.
Impinem warning: a defeated enemy can still be dangerous. Leave room for the death burst instead of standing on the body for its drop.
Controls and settings
Prompts adapt to keyboard or controller. Inputs can be remapped, and settings separate display, comfort, and detailed audio control.
Keyboard & mouse
AD Move
Space Jump
LMB Shoot
E Inventory / character
F Build / interact
Q Shop / quest context
1–90 Hotbar
Esc Options
Controller
A Jump
RT Shoot
X Inventory / character
Y Interact / shop
LBRB Cycle hotbar
R3 Use selected slot
D-pad Quick-use first four
Start Options
Display and comfort
Display
- Windowed, borderless, fullscreen
- Aspect-safe resolution presets
- 1280 × 800 Steam Deck preset
- VSync
- Sharp or Smooth pixel mode
Comfort
- Screen shake: Off, Low, Full
- Controller vibration
- Auto, Controller, or Keyboard prompts
- Large text mode
- Remappable inputs
Audio groups
- Master
- Level & Menu Music
- All SFX
- Player & Weapons
- Enemies & Bosses
- World & Ambience
- Interface
- Dialogue & Voices
Cloud saves and achievements
Steam integration supports cloud-synced campaign saves and backups, statistics, rich presence, and offline progress catch-up. Display options remain machine-local so one PC's resolution does not break another device.
Achievements
Field Initiation
Complete the tutorial.
Home, Reforged
Rebuild the core camp facilities.
Safe Return
Complete a successful extraction.
Veteran Explorer
Complete 25 expeditions.
Contract Specialist
Complete 10 contracts.
Verdant Fall
Defeat the Mirakam capstone boss.
Beyond the Canopy
Unlock Kazem Dun.
Gravewind Broken
Defeat the Kazem Dun capstone boss.
Ancient Horizons
Unlock Impinem.
Apex Severed
Defeat the Impinem Apex boss.
Stella Ascendant
Research Stella Tier VIII.
Arsenal Apex
Build the final weapon frame.
Crucible Tempered
Reach wave 10 in the Ashen Crucible.
Bloodstone
Obtain the ultimate progression material.
Campaign integrity: using any cheat permanently disables Steam achievement and statistic progress for that save. Other clean saves remain eligible.
Cheat codes
Type a code during gameplay while no menu or text field is active. Codes are useful for experimentation and accessibility, but mark that campaign as ineligible for Steam achievements and statistics.
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| IDDQD | Toggle god mode. |
| NOCLIP | Toggle flight / collision-free traversal. |
| IDKFA | Add 10,000 Gold. |
| IAMRICH | Add 999,999 Gold. |
| GIMME | Add a broad supply of items. |
| HEALME | Restore full health and shield. |
| STELLAMAX | Set Stella to Tier VIII. |
| MAXBUFFS | Maximize migrated legacy buff totals. |
| UNLOCK | Unlock all campaign realms. |
One-way choice: the eligibility flag is saved before the cheat effect is applied. Returning to the menu does not re-enable achievements for that campaign.