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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.

Traits

Icon	Trait	Description
File:AbleSwimmer.png	Able Swimmer	Increases swimming speed, allowing faster movement through water.
File:Distinguishable.png	Distinguishable	Makes the class more visible on the battlefield, identifiable by allies and enemies alike.
File:Resilient.png	Resilient	Provides increased resistance to damage, allowing the class to absorb more hits.
File:LightFooted.png	Light Footed	Increases movement speed, allowing for faster traversal of the battlefield.
File:Marksman.png	Marksman	Improves firearm accuracy, particularly at longer ranges.
File:Skirmisher.png	Skirmisher	Optimised for skirmishing tactics — improved accuracy and mobility for hit-and-run engagements.
File:EliteInfantry.png	Elite Infantry	Grants superior combat effectiveness in both melee and ranged combat.
File:MusketSpecialisation.png	Musket Specialisation	Improved proficiency with muskets, including faster reload and better handling.
File:BayonetSpecialisation.png	Bayonet Specialisation	Enhanced melee effectiveness when using a bayonet.
File:PikeSpecialisation.png	Pike Specialisation	Enhanced melee effectiveness when using a pike.
File:SwordSpecialisation.png	Sword Specialisation	Enhanced melee effectiveness when using a sword.
File:AxeSpecialisation.png	Axe Specialisation	Enhanced melee effectiveness when using an axe.
File:ChosenMan.png	Chosen Man	Grants access to improved weaponry and combat bonuses, reserved for elite troops.
File:CannonSpecialisation.png	Cannon Specialisation	Improved proficiency with cannons, including faster reload and aiming.
File:RocketSpecialisation.png	Rocket Specialisation	Improved proficiency with rocket launchers.
File:RankDiscipline.png	Rank Discipline	Provides bonuses when standing in formation with other soldiers of the same regiment.
File:BlunderbussSpecialisation.png	Blunderbuss Specialisation	Improved proficiency with blunderbuss weapons.
File:PistolSpecialisation.png	Pistol Specialisation	Improved proficiency with pistols, including faster reload and accuracy.
File:ExplosivesSpecialist.png	Explosives Specialist	Improved handling and effectiveness when using explosive barrels and devices.
File:SkilfulRider.png	Skilful Rider	Improved horse handling, including better turning and speed control while mounted.
File:MountedFirearmSpecialisation.png	Mounted Firearm Specialisation	Improved accuracy and handling when firing from horseback.
File:MountedSwordSpecialisation.png	Mounted Sword Specialisation	Enhanced melee effectiveness when attacking from horseback with a sword.
File:Orderly.png	Orderly	Provides support bonuses to nearby officers and command classes.

Abilities

Icon	Ability	Description
File:HighCommandArmy.png	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:HighCommandNaval.png	High Command (Naval)	Naval variant of the High Command ability, used to call for reinforcements during naval engagements.
File:Medicine.png	Medicine	Allows the Surgeon to heal injured friendly soldiers by facing them and performing the healing action.
File:EngineeringSpecialist.png	Engineering Specialist	Grants the ability to construct, deconstruct, and repair battlefield fortifications and artillery.
File:ArtilleryOperator.png	Artillery Operator	Allows the class to operate cannons and mortars with full proficiency, including loading, aiming, and firing.
File:RocketOperator.png	Rocket Operator	Allows the class to operate rocket launchers with full proficiency.
File:RankAndFile.png	Rank and File	Standard infantry ability — receive accuracy and reload buffs when standing in formation and following officer orders.
File:Guardsman.png	Guardsman	Elite melee ability — grants increased melee damage, allowing one-shot kills on most infantry.
File:Musician.png	Musician	Play musical instruments to provide accuracy and reload speed buffs to nearby friendly troops.
File:StandardBearer.png	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.
File:ExplosivesHandling.png	Explosives Handling	Allows the class to construct, carry, and ignite explosive barrels for demolition purposes.
File:HorsebackRiding.png	Horseback Riding	Grants the ability to mount and ride horses on the battlefield. Available to Cavalry and Officer classes.
File:BayonetHandling.png	Bayonet Handling	Allows the class to attach and use a bayonet for close-quarters melee combat.
File:Bandage.png	Bandage	Allows the Surgeon to self-heal, restoring their own health with a cooldown of approximately one minute.

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-{{!}} '''Able Swimmer''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases swimming speed, allowing faster movement through water.
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-{{!}} '''Distinguishable''' {{!}}{{!}} Makes the class more visible on the battlefield, identifiable by allies and enemies alike.
+{{!}} [[File:Distinguishable.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Distinguishable''' {{!}}{{!}} Makes the class more visible on the battlefield, identifiable by allies and enemies alike.
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-{{!}} '''Resilient''' {{!}}{{!}} Provides increased resistance to damage, allowing the class to absorb more hits.
+{{!}} [[File:Resilient.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Resilient''' {{!}}{{!}} Provides increased resistance to damage, allowing the class to absorb more hits.
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-{{!}} '''Light Footed''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases movement speed, allowing for faster traversal of the battlefield.
+{{!}} [[File:LightFooted.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Light Footed''' {{!}}{{!}} Increases movement speed, allowing for faster traversal of the battlefield.
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-{{!}} '''Marksman''' {{!}}{{!}} Improves firearm accuracy, particularly at longer ranges.
+{{!}} [[File:Marksman.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Marksman''' {{!}}{{!}} Improves firearm accuracy, particularly at longer ranges.
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-{{!}} '''Skirmisher''' {{!}}{{!}} Optimised for skirmishing tactics — improved accuracy and mobility for hit-and-run engagements.
+{{!}} [[File:Skirmisher.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Skirmisher''' {{!}}{{!}} Optimised for skirmishing tactics — improved accuracy and mobility for hit-and-run engagements.
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-{{!}} '''Elite Infantry''' {{!}}{{!}} Grants superior combat effectiveness in both melee and ranged combat.
+{{!}} [[File:EliteInfantry.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Elite Infantry''' {{!}}{{!}} Grants superior combat effectiveness in both melee and ranged combat.
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-{{!}} '''Musket Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved proficiency with muskets, including faster reload and better handling.
+{{!}} [[File:MusketSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Musket Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved proficiency with muskets, including faster reload and better handling.
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-{{!}} '''Bayonet Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Enhanced melee effectiveness when using a bayonet.
+{{!}} [[File:BayonetSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Bayonet Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Enhanced melee effectiveness when using a bayonet.
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-{{!}} '''Pike Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Enhanced melee effectiveness when using a pike.
+{{!}} [[File:PikeSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Pike Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Enhanced melee effectiveness when using a pike.
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-{{!}} '''Sword Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Enhanced melee effectiveness when using a sword.
+{{!}} [[File:SwordSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Sword Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Enhanced melee effectiveness when using a sword.
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-{{!}} '''Axe Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Enhanced melee effectiveness when using an axe.
+{{!}} [[File:AxeSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Axe Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Enhanced melee effectiveness when using an axe.
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-{{!}} '''Chosen Man''' {{!}}{{!}} Grants access to improved weaponry and combat bonuses, reserved for elite troops.
+{{!}} [[File:ChosenMan.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Chosen Man''' {{!}}{{!}} Grants access to improved weaponry and combat bonuses, reserved for elite troops.
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-{{!}} '''Cannon Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved proficiency with cannons, including faster reload and aiming.
+{{!}} [[File:CannonSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Cannon Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved proficiency with cannons, including faster reload and aiming.
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-{{!}} '''Rocket Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved proficiency with rocket launchers.
+{{!}} [[File:RocketSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rocket Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved proficiency with rocket launchers.
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-{{!}} '''Rank Discipline''' {{!}}{{!}} Provides bonuses when standing in formation with other soldiers of the same regiment.
+{{!}} [[File:RankDiscipline.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rank Discipline''' {{!}}{{!}} Provides bonuses when standing in formation with other soldiers of the same regiment.
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-{{!}} '''Blunderbuss Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved proficiency with blunderbuss weapons.
+{{!}} [[File:BlunderbussSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Blunderbuss Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved proficiency with blunderbuss weapons.
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-{{!}} '''Pistol Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved proficiency with pistols, including faster reload and accuracy.
+{{!}} [[File:PistolSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Pistol Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved proficiency with pistols, including faster reload and accuracy.
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-{{!}} '''Explosives Specialist''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved handling and effectiveness when using explosive barrels and devices.
+{{!}} [[File:ExplosivesSpecialist.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Explosives Specialist''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved handling and effectiveness when using explosive barrels and devices.
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-{{!}} '''Skilful Rider''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved horse handling, including better turning and speed control while mounted.
+{{!}} [[File:SkilfulRider.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Skilful Rider''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved horse handling, including better turning and speed control while mounted.
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-{{!}} '''Mounted Firearm Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved accuracy and handling when firing from horseback.
+{{!}} [[File:MountedFirearmSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Mounted Firearm Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Improved accuracy and handling when firing from horseback.
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-{{!}} '''Mounted Sword Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Enhanced melee effectiveness when attacking from horseback with a sword.
+{{!}} [[File:MountedSwordSpecialisation.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Mounted Sword Specialisation''' {{!}}{{!}} Enhanced melee effectiveness when attacking from horseback with a sword.
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-{{!}} '''Orderly''' {{!}}{{!}} Provides support bonuses to nearby officers and command classes.
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-{{!}} '''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:HighCommandArmy.png|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.
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-{{!}} '''High Command (Naval)''' {{!}}{{!}} Naval variant of the High Command ability, used to call for reinforcements during naval engagements.
+{{!}} [[File:HighCommandNaval.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''High Command (Naval)''' {{!}}{{!}} Naval variant of the High Command ability, used to call for reinforcements during naval engagements.
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-{{!}} '''Medicine''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the Surgeon to heal injured friendly soldiers by facing them and performing the healing action.
+{{!}} [[File:Medicine.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Medicine''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the Surgeon to heal injured friendly soldiers by facing them and performing the healing action.
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-{{!}} '''Engineering Specialist''' {{!}}{{!}} Grants the ability to construct, deconstruct, and repair battlefield fortifications and artillery.
+{{!}} [[File:EngineeringSpecialist.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Engineering Specialist''' {{!}}{{!}} Grants the ability to construct, deconstruct, and repair battlefield fortifications and artillery.
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-{{!}} '''Artillery Operator''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to operate cannons and mortars with full proficiency, including loading, aiming, and firing.
+{{!}} [[File:ArtilleryOperator.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Artillery Operator''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to operate cannons and mortars with full proficiency, including loading, aiming, and firing.
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-{{!}} '''Rocket Operator''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to operate rocket launchers with full proficiency.
+{{!}} [[File:RocketOperator.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rocket Operator''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to operate rocket launchers with full proficiency.
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-{{!}} '''Rank and File''' {{!}}{{!}} Standard infantry ability — receive accuracy and reload buffs when standing in formation and following officer orders.
+{{!}} [[File:RankAndFile.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Rank and File''' {{!}}{{!}} Standard infantry ability — receive accuracy and reload buffs when standing in formation and following officer orders.
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-{{!}} '''Guardsman''' {{!}}{{!}} Elite melee ability — grants increased melee damage, allowing one-shot kills on most infantry.
+{{!}} [[File:Guardsman.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Guardsman''' {{!}}{{!}} Elite melee ability — grants increased melee damage, allowing one-shot kills on most infantry.
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-{{!}} '''Musician''' {{!}}{{!}} Play musical instruments to provide accuracy and reload speed buffs to nearby friendly troops.
+{{!}} [[File:Musician.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Musician''' {{!}}{{!}} Play musical instruments to provide accuracy and reload speed buffs to nearby friendly troops.
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-{{!}} '''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.
+{{!}} [[File:StandardBearer.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''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.
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-{{!}} '''Explosives Handling''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to construct, carry, and ignite explosive barrels for demolition purposes.
+{{!}} [[File:ExplosivesHandling.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Explosives Handling''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to construct, carry, and ignite explosive barrels for demolition purposes.
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-{{!}} '''Horseback Riding''' {{!}}{{!}} Grants the ability to mount and ride horses on the battlefield. Available to Cavalry and Officer classes.
+{{!}} [[File:HorsebackRiding.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Horseback Riding''' {{!}}{{!}} Grants the ability to mount and ride horses on the battlefield. Available to Cavalry and Officer classes.
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-{{!}} '''Bayonet Handling''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to attach and use a bayonet for close-quarters melee combat.
+{{!}} [[File:BayonetHandling.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Bayonet Handling''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the class to attach and use a bayonet for close-quarters melee combat.
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-{{!}} '''Bandage''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the Surgeon to self-heal, restoring their own health with a cooldown of approximately one minute.
+{{!}} [[File:Bandage.png|frameless|60x60px]] {{!}}{{!}} '''Bandage''' {{!}}{{!}} Allows the Surgeon to self-heal, restoring their own health with a cooldown of approximately one minute.
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