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Revision as of 23:11, 6 July 2026

Mechanics

Contents
On this page

Overview

Gameplay hub
Every major Holdfast system, grouped by how players actually learn it.
Use this page as a map of the wiki's mechanics guides. Start with the basics, then branch into combat, classes, naval play, events, and server references when you need more detail.
New playersStart with Beginner's Guide, Game Modes, and Classes.
Core skillsLearn Shooting, Melee, and Orders.
Team systemsUse Linebattle, Organized Events, and Voice Commands.

Start Here

New to Holdfast? These pages explain what is happening before you worry about advanced mechanics.

File:Beginners-Guide.webp
Beginner's Guide
First-match checklist, basic controls, class advice, and links to deeper guides.
Game Modes
How rounds are won, what objectives mean, and which mode you are playing.
File:User-Interface.webp
User Interface
HUD elements, health, ammo, compass, objective markers, and interaction prompts.

Combat

The core combat loop: fire, reload, move with your team, switch to melee before enemies reach you, and use artillery or cavalry to break stalemates.

File:Shooting-Mechanics.webp
Shooting Mechanics
Firearms, aiming, reloading, accuracy, projectile drop, and weapon handling.
File:Melee-Combat.webp
Melee Combat
Directional attacks, blocking, feints, drags, bayonets, swords, and close-range survival.
Artillery
Cannons, mortars, rockets, howitzers, ship guns, loading, aiming, and crew operation.
Cavalry
Horseback riding, mounted combat, charges, lances, carbines, and cavalry class tactics.

Movement, World & Objectives

These pages explain where the fight is, how the round is structured, and what your team is trying to accomplish.

Maps
Every battlefield and naval map, including layouts, objectives, and loading screens.
File:Game-Types.webp
Game Types
The broad game families and what kind of play each one supports.
Game Modes
Army, naval, coastal, Frontlines, and American Revolution objective rules.
File:Horseback-Riding.webp
Horseback Riding
Movement, mounting, dismounting, speed control, and mounted handling.

Classes & Roles

Classes determine your weapons, abilities, traits, and responsibilities. Pick a role that helps the team before chasing score.

File:Classes.webp
Classes
The class hub for infantry, command, skirmishers, support, artillery, cavalry, and naval roles.
Rank and File
Line Infantry, Grenadiers, Guards, and the core musket-armed battle line.
Command Classes
Officers, Sergeants, Captains, orders, and battlefield leadership.
Skirmisher Classes
Light Infantry, Riflemen, Coast Guard, and ranged flanking roles.
Support Classes
Surgeons, Musicians, Flag Bearers, Sappers, Engineers, and team utility.
File:Traits-and-Abilities.webp
Traits & Abilities
Passive traits, active abilities, class strengths, and role-specific bonuses.

Strategy & Teamwork

Holdfast is much easier when the team coordinates. These guides cover orders, communication, events, and the structures that keep a push alive.

File:Orders-and-High-Command.webp
Orders & High Command
Officer, Sergeant, Captain, and Midshipman orders, buffs, and timing.
File:Voice-Commands.webp
Voice Commands
Voice command menus, infantry calls, naval phrases, and social commands.
File:Defences.webp
Defences
Sapper and Engineer structures, palisades, earthworks, barbed wire, and emplacements.
File:Linebattle.webp
Linebattle
Organised event etiquette, formations, firing discipline, and common rules.
File:Organized-Events.webp
Organized Events
How community events, regiments, and scheduled battles work.

Reference & Tools

Technical references for server operators, modders, and advanced players.

Server Configuration
Gameplay settings, class limits, weapon restrictions, rotations, and server behaviour.
File:Remote-Console-Commands.webp
Remote Console Commands
Admin commands for managing servers in real time.
File:Server-Configuration-Enums.webp
Server Config Enums
Enum references for maps, modes, ships, weapons, factions, orders, and more.
File:Server-Config-Templates.webp
Server Config Templates
Reusable configuration examples and rotation templates.
File:Map-Editing.webp
Map Editing
Custom maps, scene setup, and editing workflows.
File:Script-Modding-Guide.webp
Script Modding Guide
Modding and scripting references for advanced customisation.
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