KnightShield
KnightShield is a round, six-point Defense Type Blade that Takara Tomy launched in Japan on July 15th, 2023 through the BX-04 Starter, with Hasbro following west as Helm Knight; it was one of the toyline's first four Bl…
Specification
| Classification | Blade |
|---|---|
| System | Basic Line |
| Series | Beyblade X |
| Type | Defense |
| Spin | Right-Spin |
| Weight | 32.4 grams (first mold) / 34.8 grams (second mold) |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Also known as | Helm Knight (Hasbro) |
| Japanese name | ナイトシールド |
| Romaji | NaitoShīrudo |
| Other names | 나이트 실드 · 騎士重盾 · 騎士護盾 |
| Takara Tomy code | BX-04 |
| Hasbro code | F9581 |
| Released in Japan | July 15th, 2023 |
| Released in the US | June 1st, 2024 |
| Released in Canada | May 30th, 2024 |
| Released in Australia | May 16th, 2024 |
Printed Stats
As printed on Beyblade X packaging, on its own scale: compare with other Beyblade X parts, not across generations. The bars are relative to this part's own highest figure.
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Tournament Legality
| X Standard | Allowed |
|---|
WBO formats as tabulated. Legality changes with the rulebook; the WBO's own document decides at an event.
Comes In 4 Beyblades
| Beyblade | Code | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| KnightShield 3-80N | BX-04 | Defense | 2023 |
| KnightShield 4-60LF | BX-14 | Attack | 2023 |
| KnightShield 4-80T | BX-08 | Balance | 2023 |
| KnightShield 5-80T | BX-20 | Balance | 2023 |
Colours & Versions 8
6 recolours · 1 metal coat · 1 re-mould. Weight and stats are shown only where a version differs from the standard part.
| Version | Kind | Colours |
|---|---|---|
| Blue / Purple / Black | Recolour | Blue, Purple, Black |
| Cyan / Blue / Black | Recolour | Cyan, Blue, Black |
| Metallic Coat: Gold | Metal coat | Gold |
| Red | Recolour | Red |
| Purple / Black | Recolour | Purple, Black |
| Silver / Green | Recolour | Silver, Green |
| Silver / Purple | Recolour | Silver, Purple |
| Version 2.0 | Re-mould | Gray, Green |
About This Part
KnightShield is a round, six-point Defense Type Blade that Takara Tomy launched in Japan on July 15th, 2023 through the BX-04 Starter, with Hasbro following west as Helm Knight; it was one of the toyline's first four Blades and its first Defense Type entry. Its Gear Chip depicts a knight in a close helm. The original mould averaged 32.4 grams, and the piece was a staple of 3on3 decks from its 2023 debut until the heavier WizardRod (Wand Wizard) took over its Defense and Stamina role in March 2024. A reinforced mould introduced from January 2025 onward, identifiable by its clear coat, raised the average weight to 34.8 grams and first shipped in reprints of the original BX-04/F9581 release. Several later retools reuse its base design, including Iron Man, Luke Skywalker, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee, though each of those weighs less and has weaker balance and contact points.
In Play
KnightShield was competitive when the line launched but has since been passed over for heavier Defense and Stamina Blades, and the community does not consider it viable for the WBO's X format.
- Released by Takara Tomy in Japan as the BX-04 Starter, KnightShield 3-80N, on July 15th, 2023.
- Released by Hasbro in the west as Helm Knight 3-80N.
- A reinforced mould with a clear coat shipped from January 2025 onward, averaging 34.8 grams versus the original 32.4 grams.