Musician Tunes - Revision history

Xarkanoth at 15:20, 8 July 2026

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 <div>[[#overview|Overview]]</div>
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 {{!}} '''Gramophone''' {{!}}{{!}} Frontlines in-world instrument {{!}}{{!}} Played from Frontlines world objects rather than a player class.
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Xarkanoth at 15:15, 8 July 2026

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Xarkanoth at 17:04, 7 July 2026

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	~~{{Card_grid\|content=~~		Related references: [[Auxiliary]] explains the musician's support role, [[Voice Commands]] covers in-game communication, and [[Roleplay]] covers event and community use.
	~~{{Card\|title=~~Auxiliary~~\|link=Auxiliary\|image=Auxiliary.webp\|description=How musicians fit into~~ the ~~wider~~ support role ~~group.}}~~
	~~{{Card\|title=~~Voice Commands~~\|link=Voice Commands\|image=Voice~~-~~Commands.webp\|description=Shouts, roleplay lines, naval phrases~~, and ~~player communication.}}~~
	~~{{Card\|title=~~Roleplay~~\|link=Roleplay\|image=Roleplay.webp\|description=Events, regiments, music, voice,~~ community ~~play, and custom servers~~.}}
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Xarkanoth at 13:09, 7 July 2026

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	<div>[[#midi\|Midi & Custom Music]]</div>		<div>[[#midi\|Midi & Custom Music]]</div>
	<div>[[#etiquette\|Etiquette]]</div>		<div>[[#etiquette\|Etiquette]]</div>
	<div>[[#~~release~~-~~notes~~\|~~Release Notes Check~~]]</div>		<div>[[#recent-changes\|Recent Changes]]</div>
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	<div class="hf-directory-kicker">Music guide</div>		<div class="hf-directory-kicker">Music guide</div>
	<div class="hf-directory-title">Music is part support role, part atmosphere, and part community chaos.</div>		<div class="hf-directory-title">Music is part support role, part atmosphere, and part community chaos.</div>
	<div class="hf-directory-text">Musicians ~~used to be mostly about accuracy and reload buffs. Current 5.x notes changed that: musicians~~ now provide movement-speed support, can buff every class, and have a much larger instrument and song ecosystem.</div>		<div class="hf-directory-text">Musicians now provide movement-speed support, can buff every class, and have a much larger instrument and song ecosystem than older versions of the game.</div>
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	\|title=Instruments		\|title=Instruments
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	~~The enum page~~ currently ~~lists~~ these instrument types:		Holdfast currently supports these instrument types:

	{{{!}} class="wikitable hf-guide-table"		{{{!}} class="wikitable hf-guide-table"
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	\|title=Song Groups		\|title=Song Groups
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	~~The~~ song ~~enum~~ list ~~is long~~, so ~~this page groups it~~ by use ~~instead of dumping every ID~~.		Holdfast has a long song list, so the tunes are grouped here by use.

	{{{!}} class="wikitable hf-guide-table"		{{{!}} class="wikitable hf-guide-table"
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	~~If you need the~~ exact song ID, use [[Server Configuration Enums#instrument-songs\|Instrument Songs]] ~~on the enum page~~.		For exact song IDs, use [[Server Configuration Enums#instrument-songs\|Instrument Songs]].
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	* Improved midi band syncing.		* Improved midi band syncing.
	* Fixes for custom music notes interfering with other sounds.		* Fixes for custom music notes interfering with other sounds.

			The midi UI panel can be opened from the same instrument interface where you pick in-game tunes.

			Place midi files in the following folder so the UI panel can detect them. The in-game UI also shows the exact path for your system:

			<code><WindowsUser>\AppData\LocalLow\Anvil Game Studio\Holdfast NaW\Midis</code>

			If your midi music is not playing for other players after checking the file location, instrument selection, custom music volume, and band settings, your account may be VoIP muted. Custom midi playback uses the same moderation channel as voice. To appeal a mute, use the [https://discord.com/channels/306195621373542400/1422135634889543741 Holdfast: Official Discord appeal channel] and include your Steam profile or SteamID plus a short explanation of the issue.

	Use these tools with some restraint. They are great for events and roleplay, but they can become noise if they drown out officers, captains, or VoIP.		Use these tools with some restraint. They are great for events and roleplay, but they can become noise if they drown out officers, captains, or VoIP.
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	{{Release_section		{{Release_section
	\|id=~~release~~-~~notes~~		\|id=recent-changes
	\|title=~~Release Notes Check~~		\|title=Recent Changes
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	~~Important~~ music ~~updates reflected here~~:		Key music changes:

	* '''0.40:''' Older musician accuracy bonus was raised to 8%, stacking to 12%.		* '''0.40:''' Older musician accuracy bonus was raised to 8%, stacking to 12%.

Xarkanoth at 22:24, 6 July 2026

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Maintenance script at 02:22, 9 February 2026

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{{Release_page_header|title=Musician Tunes}}
<div class="hf-relpage-body">
{{Release_TOC|content=
<div class="hf-toc-category">On this page</div>
<div>[[#overview|Overview & Mechanics]]</div>
<div>[[#buffs|Combat Buffs]]</div>
<div>[[#variations|Class Variations]]</div>
<div>[[#controls|Controls & Interface]]</div>
<div>[[#best-practices|Best Practices & Etiquette]]</div>
}}
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{{Release_section
|id=overview
|title=Musician Class: Overview & Mechanics
|content=
The '''Musician''' is a specialised auxiliary unit in Holdfast: Nations At War. Beyond their contribution to the game's historical atmosphere, Musicians serve a vital tactical role by providing passive combat bonuses to friendly infantry.
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{{Release_section
|id=buffs
|title=Combat Buffs & Mechanics
|content=
Musicians provide a rhythmic cadence that improves the combat effectiveness of nearby '''Line Infantry, Guards, and Grenadiers'''.

* '''Accuracy Bonus:''' Playing an instrument grants a base '''8% accuracy buff''' to nearby qualifying units.
* '''Buff Stacking:''' If two or more Musicians play the '''same song''' in unison, the bonus increases to a maximum of '''12% accuracy'''.
** ''Note: The buff caps at 12% regardless of how many additional musicians join the ensemble.''
* '''Armament:''' All Musicians are equipped for self-defence with a '''Pistol''' (short-range) and a '''Sword''' or '''Sabre Briquet''' (melee).
}}

{{Release_section
|id=variations
|title=Musician Class Variations
|content=
{{{!}} class="wikitable"
! Class !! Nation Availability !! Primary Instrument !! Unique Traits
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Fifer''' {{!}}{{!}} All Nations {{!}}{{!}} Fife {{!}}{{!}} '''Agile:''' Can crouch while playing to reduce their profile.
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Drummer''' {{!}}{{!}} All Nations {{!}}{{!}} Drums {{!}}{{!}} '''Standard:''' Essential for coordinating buff stacking with Fifers.
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Bagpiper''' {{!}}{{!}} Great Britain {{!}}{{!}} Bagpipes {{!}}{{!}} '''Faction Unique:''' Exclusive to the British Army.
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Violinist''' {{!}}{{!}} GB & France (Naval) {{!}}{{!}} Violin {{!}}{{!}} '''Light Swimmer:''' Increases swimming speed by 35% (Naval Maps only).
{{!}}}
}}

{{Release_section
|id=controls
|title=How to Play: Controls & Interface
|content=
To begin playing, players must access the '''Musician Tunes Menu'''. This menu uses colour-coded text to assist in tactical coordination:

* '''Green Text:''' Indicates the song you are currently performing.
* '''Yellow Text:''' Indicates a song currently being played by a nearby ally. '''Select this to stack the accuracy buff.'''

{{{!}} class="wikitable"
! Action !! PC Command !! Xbox Controller !! PS5 Controller
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{{!}} '''Open Music Menu''' {{!}}{{!}} Q {{!}}{{!}} Hold RB {{!}}{{!}} Hold R1
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Select Tune''' {{!}}{{!}} Mouse Click {{!}}{{!}} Right Stick {{!}}{{!}} Right Stick
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Start Playing''' {{!}}{{!}} Select Tune {{!}}{{!}} Release RB {{!}}{{!}} Release R1
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Auto-Walk''' {{!}}{{!}} Num Lock {{!}}{{!}} D-Pad Down {{!}}{{!}} D-Pad Down
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Crouch (Fifer)''' {{!}}{{!}} Left Ctrl {{!}}{{!}} B Button {{!}}{{!}} Circle Button
{{!}}}
}}

{{Release_section
|id=best-practices
|title=Best Practices & Etiquette
|content=
To maximise your effectiveness as a Musician and maintain a positive community environment, consider the following:

* '''Tactical Coordination:''' Always prioritise playing the song highlighted in Yellow. Reaching the 12% accuracy cap can significantly alter the outcome of a linebattle engagement.
* '''Positioning:''' Stay behind your Rank & File. As an auxiliary unit, your survival is key to maintaining the accuracy buff for the front line.
* '''Audio Standards:''' While the game encourages atmosphere, players should use VoIP music sparingly. Ensure any external audio is clear, not distorted, and ideally period-appropriate.
* '''The "Last Stand":''' Musicians often lead the charge during the final moments of a round to boost morale; however, during standard play, focus on staying alive to provide buffs.
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