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Classes in Holdfast can have '''Traits''' and '''Abilities'''. Traits define characteristics that affect your class's performance — for example, they might increase character speed or reduce your melee effectiveness. Abilities control what you can do in-game, such as the ability to give orders to your fellow soldiers.
Classes in Holdfast can have '''Traits''' and '''Abilities'''. Traits define characteristics that affect class performance, such as movement speed, damage, accuracy, or reload speed. Abilities control actions available to a class, such as issuing orders, healing, building, or using specialist equipment.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait AbleSwimmer.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Able Swimmer''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases swimming speed by '''35%''', allowing faster movement through water.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:AbleSwimmer.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Able Swimmer''' {{!}}{{!}} Lightly equipped. Your swimming speed is increased by '''35%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait Armoured.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Armoured''' {{!}}{{!}} Reduces incoming firearm damage by '''40%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Armoured.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Armoured''' {{!}}{{!}} Equipped with a cuirass that protects you from musket and pistol fire. You are guaranteed to survive a single shot by a firearm.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait AxeSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Axe Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases axe damage against objects by '''60%''', melee damage by '''5%''', and horse damage by '''500%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:AxeSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Axe Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Excels with the use of axes. Your damage when wielding an axe is increased by '''5%'''. Your damage is also significantly increased when destroying player-built defences, doors and other military works.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait Barrelman.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Barrelman''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases firearm accuracy by '''15%''', or '''25%''' while in a crowsnest.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Barrelman.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Barrelman''' {{!}}{{!}} Accuracy is increased by '''15%''' whilst on a ship or by '''25%''' whilst in a ship's fighting top.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait BayonetSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Bayonet Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases outgoing melee damage with bayonets by '''10%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:BayonetSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Bayonet Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Excels with the use of bayonets. Your damage when striking with a bayonet is increased by '''10%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait BlunderbussSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Blunderbuss Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases blunderbuss accuracy by '''10%''' and outgoing firearm damage by '''5%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:BlunderbussSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Blunderbuss Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Excels with the use of blunderbusses. Your damage when firing a blunderbuss is increased by '''5%''' and accuracy by '''10%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait CannonSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Cannon Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases cannon ramming speed by '''15%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:BuiltDifferent.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Built Different''' {{!}}{{!}} You're built different and can swing and carry the 2H Haxe with ease.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait EliteInfantry.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Elite Infantry''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases outgoing melee damage by '''20%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:CannonSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Cannon Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Excels with the use and firing of cannons and mortars. Your ramming and pushing speed is increased by '''15%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait ExplosivesSpecialist.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Explosives Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases movement and walking speed by '''25%''' while handling explosive barrels and devices.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:ChosenMan.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Chosen Man''' {{!}}{{!}} The prestigious 95th. You're a chosen man. It makes you feel special.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait FastMusketReload.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Fast Musket Reload''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases musket reload speed by '''10%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Distinguishable.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Distinguishable''' {{!}}{{!}} Stand out from the rank and file. You appear differently on the mini-map.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait LightFooted.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Light Footed''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases movement speed by '''7%'''. In Nations at War, incoming melee damage is adjusted by '''20%'''; in WW1 this melee modifier is '''0%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:EliteInfantry.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Elite Infantry''' {{!}}{{!}} Heavily trained and experienced. The damage that you deal with melee weapons is increased by '''20%'''. You wield a musket with greater melee range than others.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait Marksman.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Marksman''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases firearm accuracy by '''25%'''. In Nations at War, also increases reload speed by '''15%'''; in WW1 the reload modifier is '''0%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:ExplosivesSpecialist.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Explosives Specialist''' {{!}}{{!}} Trained with the use of volatile explosives. The rate at which you move while carrying explosives is increased by '''25%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait MountedFirearmSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Mounted Firearm Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases accuracy and outgoing firearm damage by '''10%''' when firing from horseback.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:FastMusketReload.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Fast Musket Reload''' {{!}}{{!}} Drilled with the way of a certain British rifleman, your reload speed when using muskets is increased by '''10%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait MountedSwordSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Mounted Sword Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases outgoing melee damage by '''500%''' when attacking from horseback with a sword.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:FinePowder.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Fine Powder''' {{!}}{{!}} You carry fewer but more powerful and accurate rifle cartridges.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait MusketSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Musket Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases musket melee damage by '''5%''' and outgoing firearm damage by '''15%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:LightFooted.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Light Footed''' {{!}}{{!}} Fast and nimble. Your running speed is increased by '''7%''' but you deal less damage with melee weapons.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait MusketDrill.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Musket Drill''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases reload speed and movement speed by '''15%''' while drilling with muskets.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Marksman.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Marksman''' {{!}}{{!}} Crack-shot. Your accuracy when using firearms is increased by '''25%''' but your reload speed is decreased by '''15%'''. In Frontlines, the reload modifier is '''0%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait Orderly.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Orderly''' {{!}}{{!}} Reduces incoming damage by '''20%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:MountedFirearmSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Mounted Firearm Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Experienced with the use of firearms while on horseback. Your damage when firing pistols and carbines from horseback is increased by '''10%''' and accuracy by '''10%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait PikeSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Pike Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases outgoing melee damage with pikes by '''10%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:MountedSwordSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Mounted Sword Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Drilled in various sword combat techniques while on horseback. Your damage when wielding a sword while on horseback is increased significantly.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait PistolSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Pistol Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases pistol accuracy and outgoing firearm damage by '''10%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:MusketDrill.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Musket Drill''' {{!}}{{!}} While reloading, movement speed is reduced by '''15%''' but reload speed is increased by '''15%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait Presence.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Presence''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases firearm accuracy by '''15%''', or '''25%''' while in a crowsnest.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:MusketSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Musket Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Excels with the use of muskets. Your damage when firing a musket is increased by '''15%'''. You also deal '''5%''' more damage when striking with a bayonet.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait RankDiscipline.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rank Discipline''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases accuracy by '''8%''', or '''13%''' while crouched.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Orderly.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Orderly''' {{!}}{{!}} Strength in numbers. You significantly increase your chances of surviving shots from firearms at longer distances while standing in formation. You must be standing in line for this trait to become active.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait Resilient.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Resilient''' {{!}}{{!}} Reduces incoming damage by '''15%''', allowing the class to absorb more hits.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:PikeSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Pike Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Excels with the use of boarding pikes. Your damage when wielding a pike is increased by '''10%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait RocketSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rocket Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases rocket launcher loading speed by '''20%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:PistolSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Pistol Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Excels with the use of pistols. Your damage when firing a pistol is increased by '''10%''' and accuracy by '''10%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait SkilfulRider.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Skilful Rider''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases horse speed by '''10%''' while mounted.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Presence.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Presence''' {{!}}{{!}} Your indomitable presence on deck makes capturing the vessel you're aboard more difficult. You count as '''2''' men instead of '''1''' while on a friendly ship.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait Skirmisher.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Skirmisher''' {{!}}{{!}} Adjusts incoming melee damage by '''70%'''. Also increases accuracy by '''5%''' in Nations at War and '''15%''' in WW1.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:RankDiscipline.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rank Discipline''' {{!}}{{!}} Drilled and disciplined in the art of firing whilst in formation. Your accuracy when standing is increased by '''8%''' with an additional '''5%''' if crouching and firing.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait SwordSpecialisation.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Sword Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases outgoing melee damage with swords by '''5%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Resilient.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Resilient''' {{!}}{{!}} A strong sense of duty. Melee damage dealt to you by other players is reduced by '''15%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:Trait Versatile.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Versatile''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases firearm accuracy and reload speed by '''10%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:RocketSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rocket Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Excels with the use and firing of rockets. Your loading speed is increased by '''20%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:SiegeSpecialization.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Siege Specialization''' {{!}}{{!}} Your expertise in the handling of siege equipment provides you with priority over the use of carriable ladders.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:SkilfulRider.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Skilful Rider''' {{!}}{{!}} Well-versed in the art of horseback riding. Your speed while riding a horse is increased by '''10%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Skirmisher.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Skirmisher''' {{!}}{{!}} Drilled with knowledge on skirmishing tactics. Your accuracy when using firearms while crouching is increased by '''5%''' but you receive more damage when stricken by melee weapons. In Frontlines, the accuracy bonus is '''15%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:SwordSpecialisation.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Sword Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Excels with the use of swords. Your damage when wielding a sword is increased by '''5%'''.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-trait-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Versatile.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Versatile''' {{!}}{{!}} Reload speed is increased by '''10%''' and accuracy is increased by '''10%''' while wielding your musket with its bayonet detached.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability HighCommandArmy.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''High Command (Army)''' {{!}}{{!}} Inform the high-command and other gentlemen in the ranks that you're in dire need of reinforcements. A beacon will be placed on your location.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:ArtilleryOperator.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Artillery Operator''' {{!}}{{!}} Well versed in the operation of various artillery pieces. You have priority over the use of field guns, siege guns and mortars. Grants the ability to see where your mortar shots lands.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:BayonetHandling.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Bayonet Handling''' {{!}}{{!}} Drilled in the handling of bayonets. Charge with a bayonet equipped and make use of your trusty musket as a makeshift spear in melee combat or detach it from your weapon to gather a '''8%''' increase in firearm accuracy. Press the '''Attach/Detach Bayonet key''' key to attach or detach your bayonet when equipping a musket.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:CarpenterBerserk.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Carpenter Berserk''' {{!}}{{!}} Equip your axe and go onto a rampage decreasing the damage you take from firearms, melee weapons, and increasing run speed. You will not be able to switch to another weapon while this ability is active.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Dash.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Dash''' {{!}}{{!}} Sprint quickly with your forward running speed increased by '''25%'''. Press '''Dash key''' to trigger the dash ability.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:EngineeringBasics.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Engineering Basics''' {{!}}{{!}} Basic training in the construction of military works. You can assist other engineers build defensive emplacements and construct anti-infantry stakes.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:EngineeringSpecialist.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Engineering Specialist''' {{!}}{{!}} Well versed in the construction of military works. You are able to enact various defensive emplacements.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:ExplosivesHandling.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Explosives Handling''' {{!}}{{!}} Well versed in the handling of explosives. You are able to carry explosives.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Guardsman.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Guardsman''' {{!}}{{!}} Duty bound to guard the high-command. You reduce the damage dealt to nearby allied officers, sergeants and surgeons by '''17%'''. Stacks '''3''' times.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:HandGrenades.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Hand Grenades''' {{!}}{{!}} You have access to a throwable hand grenade.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Handyman.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Handyman''' {{!}}{{!}} Basic training in the repairing of military works. Using a Hammer you can repair and help build defensive emplacements at a slower rate.
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{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:HighCommandArmy.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''High Command (Army)''' {{!}}{{!}} An officer in command. You are able to issue orders to the rank and file.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability HighCommandNaval.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''High Command (Naval)''' {{!}}{{!}} Naval variant of the High Command ability, used to call for reinforcements during naval engagements.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:HighCommandArmySergeant.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''High Command (Army Sergeant)''' {{!}}{{!}} A second in command. You are able to issue weaker orders to the rank and file.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability Medicine.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Medicine''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the Surgeon to heal injured friendly soldiers by facing them and performing the healing action.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:HighCommandNaval.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''High Command (Naval)''' {{!}}{{!}} A captain in command. You have priority over sailing a naval vessel.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability EngineeringSpecialist.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Engineering Specialist''' {{!}}{{!}} Grants the ability to construct, deconstruct, and repair battlefield fortifications and artillery.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:HighCommandNavalMidshipman.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''High Command (Naval Midshipman)''' {{!}}{{!}} A second in command. Instruct gun crews, order repair parties, or assist with the handling of the ship.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability ArtilleryOperator.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Artillery Operator''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to operate cannons and mortars with full proficiency, including loading, aiming, and firing.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:HighCommandChat.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''High Command Chat''' {{!}}{{!}} Command your personal courier to deliver messages to those in high-command. Press '''VOIP channel key''' to switch through voice chat channels and communicate with allied officers on the battlefield.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability RocketOperator.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rocket Operator''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to operate rocket launchers with full proficiency.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:HorsebackRiding.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Horseback Riding''' {{!}}{{!}} Trained in the art of horseback riding. You are able to mount and ride steeds of war.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability RankAndFile.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rank and File''' {{!}}{{!}} Standard infantry ability. Receive order buffs when standing in formation and following officer or sergeant orders.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Medicine.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Medicine''' {{!}}{{!}} Well versed in the field of medicine. You are able to heal wounded players. Hold the '''Heal key''' key to replenish the health of another player while looking at them.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability Guardsman.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Guardsman''' {{!}}{{!}} Companion buff for nearby guardsmen. Reduces incoming damage by '''17%''' in Nations at War or '''5%''' in WW1, stacking up to '''3''' times in Nations at War and '''8''' times in WW1.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Musician.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Musician''' {{!}}{{!}} Pomp and circumstance. You increase movement speed of nearby soldiers by '''2.5%'''. Bonus stacks up to '''2''' times if another musician plays a tune with you. Press '''Instrument key''' to start playing a tune and support your fellow soldiers.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability Musician.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Musician''' {{!}}{{!}} Play musical instruments to increase nearby friendly troops' movement speed by '''2.5%''', stacking up to '''2''' times.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:RankAndFile.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rank And File''' {{!}}{{!}} Drills, drills and more drills. Your extensive discipline allows you to receive firearm accuracy and melee damage bonuses from orders given by officers and sergeants. You also gather benefits from musicians and flag bearers. Additional score is given for killing or maiming someone while standing in line.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability StandardBearer.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Standard Bearer''' {{!}}{{!}} Parade your faction's colours in battle. Nearby troops gain '''10%''' reload speed and '''10%''' incoming damage resistance while your flag is equipped.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:RegimentalHonours.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Regimental Honours''' {{!}}{{!}} Proudly take hold of your regiment's standard. Reloads will go uninterrupted if fellows in the ranks are maimed by a shot from a firearm. You also further increase the chance of survival for those in the ranks sporting the '''Orderly''' trait when shot at by firearms. Press the '''Equip Flag key''' key to equip the flag and support classes in the rank and file.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability ExplosivesHandling.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Explosives Handling''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to construct, carry, and ignite explosive barrels for demolition purposes.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:Repairman.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Repairman''' {{!}}{{!}} Well versed in the repairing of military works. Using a Hammer you can repair and help build defensive emplacements.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability HorsebackRiding.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Horseback Riding''' {{!}}{{!}} Grants the ability to mount and ride horses on the battlefield. Available to Cavalry and Officer classes.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:RocketOperator.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rocket Operator''' {{!}}{{!}} Well versed in the operation of rockets. You have priority over the use of rocket launchers.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability BayonetHandling.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Bayonet Handling''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to attach and use a bayonet for close-quarters melee combat.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:SatchelCharges.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Satchel Charges''' {{!}}{{!}} You have access to a throwable satchel charge.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability Bandage.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Bandage''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the Surgeon to self-heal, restoring their own health with a cooldown of approximately one minute.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:SelfMedicine.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Self Medicine''' {{!}}{{!}} Experienced in healing wartime injuries. You can utilise the same knowledge to bandage your own by pressing the '''Self-heal key''' key.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability Raid.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Raid''' {{!}}{{!}} Trench Raider ability that increases movement speed by '''20%'''.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:SpreadDisease.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Spread Disease''' {{!}}{{!}} Able to spread disease to enemies.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability Dash.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Dash''' {{!}}{{!}} Light Infantry ability that grants a short '''25%''' movement speed boost.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:StandardBearer.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Standard Bearer''' {{!}}{{!}} Parade your faction's colours in the field of battle. You improve the rate at which firearms are reloaded for the rank and file by '''10%''' when your flag is equipped. You also further increase the chance of survival to those in the ranks sporting the '''Orderly''' trait when shot at by firearms.
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{{!}} [[File:Ability SteadyAim.webp|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Steady Aim''' {{!}}{{!}} Rifleman ability that increases firearm accuracy by '''50%''' and camera zoom by '''25%''' while aiming.
{{!}} [[File:hui-ability-container.webp|frameless|74x74px|class=hf-icon-container]] [[File:SteadyAim.webp|frameless|42x42px|class=hf-icon-symbol]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Steady Aim''' {{!}}{{!}} Briefly stop moving for a focused shot. Your field of view is reduced while your accuracy is increased by '''50%'''. Press '''Steady Aim key''' to trigger the steady aim ability.
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Overview

Classes in Holdfast can have Traits and Abilities. Traits define characteristics that affect class performance, such as movement speed, damage, accuracy, or reload speed. Abilities control actions available to a class, such as issuing orders, healing, building, or using specialist equipment.

Traits

Icon Trait Description
Able Swimmer Lightly equipped. Your swimming speed is increased by 35%.
Armoured Equipped with a cuirass that protects you from musket and pistol fire. You are guaranteed to survive a single shot by a firearm.
Axe Specialisation Excels with the use of axes. Your damage when wielding an axe is increased by 5%. Your damage is also significantly increased when destroying player-built defences, doors and other military works.
Barrelman Accuracy is increased by 15% whilst on a ship or by 25% whilst in a ship's fighting top.
Bayonet Specialisation Excels with the use of bayonets. Your damage when striking with a bayonet is increased by 10%.
Blunderbuss Specialisation Excels with the use of blunderbusses. Your damage when firing a blunderbuss is increased by 5% and accuracy by 10%.
Built Different You're built different and can swing and carry the 2H Haxe with ease.
Cannon Specialisation Excels with the use and firing of cannons and mortars. Your ramming and pushing speed is increased by 15%.
Chosen Man The prestigious 95th. You're a chosen man. It makes you feel special.
Distinguishable Stand out from the rank and file. You appear differently on the mini-map.
Elite Infantry Heavily trained and experienced. The damage that you deal with melee weapons is increased by 20%. You wield a musket with greater melee range than others.
Explosives Specialist Trained with the use of volatile explosives. The rate at which you move while carrying explosives is increased by 25%.
Fast Musket Reload Drilled with the way of a certain British rifleman, your reload speed when using muskets is increased by 10%.
Fine Powder You carry fewer but more powerful and accurate rifle cartridges.
Light Footed Fast and nimble. Your running speed is increased by 7% but you deal less damage with melee weapons.
Marksman Crack-shot. Your accuracy when using firearms is increased by 25% but your reload speed is decreased by 15%. In Frontlines, the reload modifier is 0%.
Mounted Firearm Specialisation Experienced with the use of firearms while on horseback. Your damage when firing pistols and carbines from horseback is increased by 10% and accuracy by 10%.
Mounted Sword Specialisation Drilled in various sword combat techniques while on horseback. Your damage when wielding a sword while on horseback is increased significantly.
Musket Drill While reloading, movement speed is reduced by 15% but reload speed is increased by 15%.
Musket Specialisation Excels with the use of muskets. Your damage when firing a musket is increased by 15%. You also deal 5% more damage when striking with a bayonet.
Orderly Strength in numbers. You significantly increase your chances of surviving shots from firearms at longer distances while standing in formation. You must be standing in line for this trait to become active.
Pike Specialisation Excels with the use of boarding pikes. Your damage when wielding a pike is increased by 10%.
Pistol Specialisation Excels with the use of pistols. Your damage when firing a pistol is increased by 10% and accuracy by 10%.
Presence Your indomitable presence on deck makes capturing the vessel you're aboard more difficult. You count as 2 men instead of 1 while on a friendly ship.
Rank Discipline Drilled and disciplined in the art of firing whilst in formation. Your accuracy when standing is increased by 8% with an additional 5% if crouching and firing.
Resilient A strong sense of duty. Melee damage dealt to you by other players is reduced by 15%.
Rocket Specialisation Excels with the use and firing of rockets. Your loading speed is increased by 20%.
Siege Specialization Your expertise in the handling of siege equipment provides you with priority over the use of carriable ladders.
Skilful Rider Well-versed in the art of horseback riding. Your speed while riding a horse is increased by 10%.
Skirmisher Drilled with knowledge on skirmishing tactics. Your accuracy when using firearms while crouching is increased by 5% but you receive more damage when stricken by melee weapons. In Frontlines, the accuracy bonus is 15%.
Sword Specialisation Excels with the use of swords. Your damage when wielding a sword is increased by 5%.
Versatile Reload speed is increased by 10% and accuracy is increased by 10% while wielding your musket with its bayonet detached.

Abilities

Icon Ability Description
Artillery Operator Well versed in the operation of various artillery pieces. You have priority over the use of field guns, siege guns and mortars. Grants the ability to see where your mortar shots lands.
Bayonet Handling Drilled in the handling of bayonets. Charge with a bayonet equipped and make use of your trusty musket as a makeshift spear in melee combat or detach it from your weapon to gather a 8% increase in firearm accuracy. Press the Attach/Detach Bayonet key key to attach or detach your bayonet when equipping a musket.
Carpenter Berserk Equip your axe and go onto a rampage decreasing the damage you take from firearms, melee weapons, and increasing run speed. You will not be able to switch to another weapon while this ability is active.
Dash Sprint quickly with your forward running speed increased by 25%. Press Dash key to trigger the dash ability.
Engineering Basics Basic training in the construction of military works. You can assist other engineers build defensive emplacements and construct anti-infantry stakes.
Engineering Specialist Well versed in the construction of military works. You are able to enact various defensive emplacements.
Explosives Handling Well versed in the handling of explosives. You are able to carry explosives.
Guardsman Duty bound to guard the high-command. You reduce the damage dealt to nearby allied officers, sergeants and surgeons by 17%. Stacks 3 times.
Hand Grenades You have access to a throwable hand grenade.
Handyman Basic training in the repairing of military works. Using a Hammer you can repair and help build defensive emplacements at a slower rate.
High Command (Army) An officer in command. You are able to issue orders to the rank and file.
High Command (Army Sergeant) A second in command. You are able to issue weaker orders to the rank and file.
High Command (Naval) A captain in command. You have priority over sailing a naval vessel.
High Command (Naval Midshipman) A second in command. Instruct gun crews, order repair parties, or assist with the handling of the ship.
High Command Chat Command your personal courier to deliver messages to those in high-command. Press VOIP channel key to switch through voice chat channels and communicate with allied officers on the battlefield.
Horseback Riding Trained in the art of horseback riding. You are able to mount and ride steeds of war.
Medicine Well versed in the field of medicine. You are able to heal wounded players. Hold the Heal key key to replenish the health of another player while looking at them.
Musician Pomp and circumstance. You increase movement speed of nearby soldiers by 2.5%. Bonus stacks up to 2 times if another musician plays a tune with you. Press Instrument key to start playing a tune and support your fellow soldiers.
Rank And File Drills, drills and more drills. Your extensive discipline allows you to receive firearm accuracy and melee damage bonuses from orders given by officers and sergeants. You also gather benefits from musicians and flag bearers. Additional score is given for killing or maiming someone while standing in line.
Regimental Honours Proudly take hold of your regiment's standard. Reloads will go uninterrupted if fellows in the ranks are maimed by a shot from a firearm. You also further increase the chance of survival for those in the ranks sporting the Orderly trait when shot at by firearms. Press the Equip Flag key key to equip the flag and support classes in the rank and file.
Repairman Well versed in the repairing of military works. Using a Hammer you can repair and help build defensive emplacements.
Rocket Operator Well versed in the operation of rockets. You have priority over the use of rocket launchers.
Satchel Charges You have access to a throwable satchel charge.
Self Medicine Experienced in healing wartime injuries. You can utilise the same knowledge to bandage your own by pressing the Self-heal key key.
Spread Disease Able to spread disease to enemies.
Standard Bearer Parade your faction's colours in the field of battle. You improve the rate at which firearms are reloaded for the rank and file by 10% when your flag is equipped. You also further increase the chance of survival to those in the ranks sporting the Orderly trait when shot at by firearms.
Steady Aim Briefly stop moving for a focused shot. Your field of view is reduced while your accuracy is increased by 50%. Press Steady Aim key to trigger the steady aim ability.
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