Defences - Revision history

Xarkanoth at 15:02, 9 July 2026

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 Related references: [[Support]] covers Sappers and Engineers, [[Artillery]] explains the guns many defences protect, and [[Server Configuration]] covers server-side class, build, grenade, satchel, and artillery settings.
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Xarkanoth at 17:01, 7 July 2026

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	~~{{Card_grid\|content=~~		Related references: [[Support]] covers Sappers and Engineers, [[Artillery]] explains the guns many defences protect, and [[Server Configuration]] covers server-side class, build, grenade, satchel, and artillery settings.
	~~{{Card\|title=Sapper\|link=~~Support~~\|image=Sapper.webp\|description=Builds and repairs Nations At War fieldworks, palisades, artillery support props,~~ and ~~utility pieces.}}~~
	~~{{Card\|title=Engineer\|link=Support\|image=Engineer.webp\|description=Frontlines role focused on trenches, barbed wire, MG positions, ammo~~, ~~and battlefield support.}}~~
	~~{{Card\|title=~~Artillery~~\|link=Artillery\|image=Artillery.webp\|description=Many defensive builds exist to~~ protect ~~or support cannons, rockets, mortars, howitzers~~, and ~~swivel guns.}}~~
	~~{{Card\|title=~~Server Configuration~~\|link=Server Configuration\|image=Server~~-~~Configuration.webp\|description=Servers can alter~~ class ~~slots~~, build ~~rules~~, ~~artillery sections~~, ~~grenades, satchels~~, and ~~related~~ settings.}}
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Xarkanoth at 22:27, 6 July 2026

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	<div>[[#frontlines\|Frontlines Defences]]</div>		<div>[[#frontlines\|Frontlines Defences]]</div>
	<div>[[#~~release~~-~~notes~~\|~~Release Notes Check~~]]</div>		<div>[[#recent-changes\|Recent Changes]]</div>
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	~~The enum page lists buildable~~ emplacements ~~for Nations At War, Frontlines, and shared world objects. The exact menu can~~ vary by era, class, faction, server configuration, and map.		Buildable emplacements vary by era, class, faction, server configuration, and map.

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	* '''Face the right way:''' Recent fixes make Sapper prop previews start facing the player, which helps placement.		* '''Face the right way:''' Recent fixes make Sapper prop previews start facing the player, which helps placement.

	~~The enum page also lists~~ Sapper ~~build modes for~~ construct and deconstruct states ~~with~~ the hammer and spade.		Sapper tools use separate construct and deconstruct states for the hammer and spade.
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	\|title=~~Release Notes Check~~		\|title=Recent Changes
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	~~Important~~ defence~~-related updates reflected here~~:		Key defence changes:

	* '''1.x:''' Sapper snowmen, surgeon restrictions, cavalry/defence interactions, and cannon recoil interactions shaped early support play.		* '''1.x:''' Sapper snowmen, surgeon restrictions, cavalry/defence interactions, and cannon recoil interactions shaped early support play.

Xarkanoth at 22:20, 6 July 2026

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Maintenance script at 01:13, 9 February 2026

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{{Release_page_header|title=Defences}}
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<div class="hf-toc-category">On this page</div>
<div>[[#overview|Overview]]</div>
<div>[[#buildable-items|Buildable Items]]</div>
<div>[[#interactions|Defence Interactions]]</div>
<div>[[#controls|Sapper Controls]]</div>
<div>[[#constructing|Constructing Defences]]</div>
<div>[[#deconstructing|Deconstructing Defences]]</div>
<div>[[#explosives|Destroying Defences — Explosives]]</div>
<div>[[#repairing|Repairing Field Guns & Defences]]</div>
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{{Release_section
|id=overview
|title=Overview
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Equip hammer in hand and fortify your position with the '''Sapper''' class! Construct well-placed defences, earthworks and artillery to turn the tide of battle in your favour. Carry explosives to breach the adversary's strongholds, repair damaged artillery pieces and more.

Palisades, gabions, explosive barrels, earthworks, sandbags and the list continues. There's a vast selection of defences, artillery and explosives to construct. Unique to each player-built object, a set of '''materials''' or limit is applied. Materials restrict the number of constructible defences that can be present at any point in time during a match. Larger constructions such as the Chaveux De Frise deplete more resources than their smaller counterparts.
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{{Release_section
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|title=Player-Built Defences, Artillery & Earthworks
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'''Defences'''
* Infantry Stakes
* Gabion
* Chaveux De Frise (L)
* Chaveux De Frise (S)
* Palisade
* Palisade Platform
* Chair

'''Artillery'''
* Explosive Barrel
* Carriable Swivel Gun
* Ammobox
* Rocketstack

'''Digging'''
* Earthworks
* Sandbags
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{{Release_section
|id=interactions
|title=Defence Interactions
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Certain defence structures — most notably the Infantry Stakes, Chaveux De Frise (L), and Chaveux De Frise (S) — can deal damage against players or outright kill them upon contact. However, the interaction varies depending on whether the player is playing Cavalry or infantry.

'''Note:''' Any unfinished defences that deal damage will '''not''' deal any damage to the player.

'''Infantry Stakes'''

A defence structure that will instantly kill any infantry who makes contact with the sharp points of the stakes, rewarding the Sapper with the kill unless said Sapper has already left the server.
* '''Note:''' Infantry Stakes deal no damage to cavalry.

'''Chaveux De Frise (L)'''

A defence structure serving as anti-cavalry that will instantly kill cavalry horses upon contact, rewarding the Sapper with the kill.
* '''Note:''' Chaveux De Frise (L) deals no damage to infantry.

'''Chaveux De Frise (S)'''

A defence structure that causes damage to both cavalry and infantry. For cavalry, the mounted infantry will be dismounted, forcing them to waste time and remount.
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{{Release_section
|id=controls
|title=Sapper Controls
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! Action !! PC Control !! PlayStation Control !! Xbox Control
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{{!}} '''Equip Hammer / Open Ability Menu''' {{!}}{{!}} Q {{!}}{{!}} D-Pad Up (Open Radial) {{!}}{{!}} D-Pad Up (Open Radial)
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{{!}} '''Open Build/Deconstruct Menu''' {{!}}{{!}} Hold Right-Click or G {{!}}{{!}} Hold L2 (while hammer is out) {{!}}{{!}} Hold LT (while hammer is out)
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{{!}} '''Select Item from Menu''' {{!}}{{!}} Mouse {{!}}{{!}} Right Stick {{!}}{{!}} Right Stick
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{{!}} '''Place Blueprint / Hit''' {{!}}{{!}} Left-Click {{!}}{{!}} R2 {{!}}{{!}} RT
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{{!}} '''Rotate Blueprint''' {{!}}{{!}} Scroll Wheel {{!}}{{!}} Hold R1 + Left Stick {{!}}{{!}} Hold RB + Left Stick
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{{Release_section
|id=constructing
|title=Constructing Defences — Fortify
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Once you spawn as a Sapper, follow these stages to start constructing:

'''Stage 0 — Equipping The Hammer'''

Similar to what needs to be done with musicians, you must first equip the hammer used to construct and repair player-built defences.
* '''PC:''' Press Q.
* '''Console:''' Press D-Pad Up to open the radial menu, select the hammer, and release.

'''Stage 1 — Selecting Your Construction'''

Once you have a hammer in hand, hold your build key to open the radial user interface. Constructions are split into two categories: '''artillery''' and '''defences'''.
* '''PC:''' Hold Right-Click or G.
* '''Console:''' Hold L2 (PlayStation) or LT (Xbox).
* Use your mouse or Right Stick to navigate and select a construction.

'''Stage 2 — Placing Your Construction'''

Select the construction from the radial menu. A representation of the object will appear.
* '''Rotate (Optional):''' Scroll Wheel (PC), Hold R1 + Left Stick (PlayStation), Hold RB + Left Stick (Xbox).
* '''Place Blueprint:''' Left-Click (PC), R2 (PlayStation), RT (Xbox).

'''Stage 3 — Building Your Construction'''

Now that your construction is in place, start hitting it with your hammer to begin construction. You need to land enough hits until the circle UI representing the defence's health fills up completely.
* '''PC:''' Left-Click repeatedly.
* '''Console:''' R2 (PlayStation) or RT (Xbox) repeatedly.

Other Sappers can assist with building your defence, speeding up the process. Once construction has been completed, the circle UI will turn from '''orange''' (under construction, more easily destructible) to '''green''' (complete).

'''Stage 4 — Reinforcing Your Construction'''

Some player-built defences can be reinforced to further bolster their defence. Sandbags can be placed atop earthworks for greater cover from enemy fire. A platform can also be attached to the palisade for players to shoot from.
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{{Release_section
|id=deconstructing
|title=Deconstructing Defences — Rebuild
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In a constantly changing battleground, players need the capability to move defences elsewhere even after they have already been built.

* '''Deconstructing''' a defence retains its material points, allowing sappers to reuse those materials to build elsewhere.
* '''Destroying''' the enemy faction's emplacements through artillery, explosives, or melee weapons will deplete materials from their pool and bring them into yours.
* Sappers can be especially effective at destroying enemy defences with their '''sledgehammer''' while in '''Deconstruct''' mode.

'''How to Deconstruct:''' Open up the mode selector and select either '''Deconstruct''' or '''Undig'''.
* '''PC:''' Hold Right-Click or G.
* '''Console:''' Hold L2 (PlayStation) or LT (Xbox).
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{{Release_section
|id=explosives
|title=Destroying Defences — Explosives
|content=
Sappers can construct explosives and ignite them to cause massive destruction to the environment and their enemies. There are plenty of scenarios where explosive barrels come into play:

# '''Construct''' the explosive barrel from the build menu.
# '''Carry''' the barrel to the target location.
# '''Set the fuse''' and get clear before it detonates.

'''Warning:''' Watch out for enemy fire while carrying these volatile explosives — a stray bullet will blow you to kingdom come!
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{{Release_section
|id=repairing
|title=Repairing Field Guns & Defences
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Should a defence become damaged, sappers can equip their hammer and repair the emplacement back to its original state. The following can all be repaired by a Sapper:

* Field guns (cannons)
* Rocket launchers
* Mortars
* Swivel guns
* Long guns
* All player-built defences

'''Note:''' Artillery pieces that remain unrepaired on the battlefield will respawn back to base after a set amount of time.
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