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| <div>[[#overview|Overview]]</div> | | <div>[[#overview|Overview]]</div> |
| <div>[[#controls|Controls]]</div> | | <div>[[#weapons|Weapons & Eras]]</div> |
| <div>[[#weapon-types|Weapon Type Differences]]</div> | | <div>[[#aiming|Aiming & Crosshairs]]</div> |
| <div>[[#aiming|Aiming Mechanics]]</div> | | <div>[[#reloads|Reloads & Bayonets]]</div> |
| <div>[[#ranging|Ranging Guide]]</div> | | <div>[[#buffs|Accuracy, Buffs & Traits]]</div> |
| <div>[[#frontlines-weapons|Frontlines Era Weapons]]</div> | | <div>[[#frontlines|Frontlines Shooting]]</div> |
| <div>[[#crosshairs|Crosshair Options]]</div> | | <div>[[#recent-changes|Recent Changes]]</div> |
| <div>[[#reloading|Reloading & Firing]]</div>
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| <div>[[#accuracy-factors|Factors Affecting Accuracy]]</div>
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| <div>[[#tips|Improving Your Aim]]</div>
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| |title=Overview | | |title=Overview |
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| Musket fire in Holdfast: Nations At War is governed by a combination of projectile physics, historical inaccuracy, and class-specific buffs. Mastering weapon fire requires understanding the differences between Napoleonic-era smoothbore muskets and the more accurate rifles found in both eras, particularly in the Frontlines mode.
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| | <div class="hf-directory-kicker">Combat guide</div> |
| | <div class="hf-directory-title">Good shooting in Holdfast is mostly timing, distance, and patience.</div> |
| | <div class="hf-directory-text">Muskets are not laser rifles. Stand still, pick a sensible range, use the right crosshair reference, and fire with the group when possible. Rifles, carbines, pistols, and Frontlines weapons each ask for a different rhythm.</div> |
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| | <div class="hf-directory-fact"><span>Best habit</span>Stop moving before firing.</div> |
| | <div class="hf-directory-fact"><span>Best support</span>Use officer lines, class traits, and musician movement buffs instead of fighting alone.</div> |
| | <div class="hf-directory-fact"><span>Related pages</span>[[Classes]], [[Rank and File]], [[Skirmisher]], [[User Interface]].</div> |
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| |title=PC / Console Controls (Xbox Series X/S & PlayStation 5) | | |title=Weapons & Eras |
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| The table below outlines the primary controls for weapon handling across all platforms.
| | Holdfast groups ranged weapons into broad families such as muskets, rifles, carbines, pistols, bows, and Frontlines rifles. For players, the important part is how each one behaves in a fight. |
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| | {{Card|title=Muskets|link=Rank and File|image=Muskets.webp|description=Slow reloads, heavy spread, and strong volley value. Best used from a line or massed formation.}} |
| | {{Card|title=Rifles|link=Skirmisher|image=Rifles.webp|description=More accurate long arms for Riflemen and skirmish roles. Recent updates increased rifle cartridges and made tracers easier to see.}} |
| | {{Card|title=Carbines & Pistols|link=Cavalry|image=Carbines-and-Pistols.webp|description=Shorter-ranged firearms. The 5.x redesign pushed carbines toward medium range and pistols toward point-blank work.}} |
| | {{Card|title=Frontlines Weapons|link=Weapons|image=Frontlines-Weapons.webp|description=Rifles, pistols, machine guns, grenades, and other WW1-era weapons use faster, more modern shooting rhythms.}} |
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| ! Action !! Xbox Control !! PlayStation 5 Control !! PC Control | | ! Weapon Group !! What To Expect !! Practical Advice |
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| {{!}} Aim / Ready Weapon {{!}}{{!}} Left Trigger (LT) {{!}}{{!}} L2 {{!}}{{!}} Left Click | | {{!}} '''Musket''' {{!}}{{!}} Big spread, slow reload, strong close-to-mid range volley potential. {{!}}{{!}} Fire at groups, not single pixels. A perfect aim point can still miss. |
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| {{!}} Fire Weapon {{!}}{{!}} Right Trigger (RT) {{!}}{{!}} R2 {{!}}{{!}} Right Click | | {{!}} '''Rifle''' {{!}}{{!}} Better accuracy and more predictable long-range shots. {{!}}{{!}} Take your time, crouch when safe, and aim for valuable targets. |
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| {{!}} Reload Weapon {{!}}{{!}} X Button {{!}}{{!}} Square Button {{!}}{{!}} R | | {{!}} '''Carbine''' {{!}}{{!}} Shorter range and faster handling than full muskets. {{!}}{{!}} Best for cavalry and medium-range pressure, not long-range duels. |
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| {{!}} Melee Mode {{!}}{{!}} Y Button {{!}}{{!}} Triangle Button {{!}}{{!}} X | | {{!}} '''Pistol''' {{!}}{{!}} Very short range, but dangerous up close after recent balance changes. {{!}}{{!}} Use it as an emergency weapon, not your main plan. |
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| |title=Weapon Type Differences & Aiming | | |title=Aiming & Crosshairs |
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| The main difference in shooting mechanics lies in the weapon types used in the two main historical periods of the game: '''Napoleonic''' (Muskets) and '''Frontlines''' (Rifles/Modern).
| | Bullet drop and spread matter more than tiny mouse movements. If the target is far away, aim higher. If you are using a musket, accept that some shots will wander. |
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| The Napoleonic era features two primary long-arm types with vastly different accuracy profiles:
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| ! Weapon Type !! Class !! Key Characteristics !! Aiming Difference | | {{!}} '''Close''' {{!}}{{!}} Aim center mass. Do not overthink it. |
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| {{!}} '''Musket''' {{!}}{{!}} Line Infantry, Guard, Light Infantry {{!}}{{!}} High random lateral spread (side-to-side deviation). Slow reload (~12 seconds). Uses a simple circular or square crosshair (no iron sights). {{!}}{{!}} Rely on volley fire. Aiming is primarily to compensate for bullet drop (see Ranging Guide). Horizontal accuracy is largely luck/RNG. | | {{!}} '''Medium''' {{!}}{{!}} Raise the bottom of the reticle toward the waist or chest. |
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| {{!}} '''Rifle''' {{!}}{{!}} Rifleman (Skirmisher) {{!}}{{!}} Significantly higher accuracy and better range. Less lateral spread. Slightly slower reload than a musket. {{!}}{{!}} Precision shots. Allows for aiming at individual targets at longer ranges. The need to compensate for bullet drop remains, but the bullet path is more predictable. | | {{!}} '''Long''' {{!}}{{!}} Put the lower part of the reticle around the head or above it, depending on distance. |
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| | Version 2.13 added the '''Nail''' and '''Fixate''' crosshairs. Try them if the default crosshair makes range judging harder. The newer UI also added clearer melee-mode and bayonet indicators, which helps avoid firing while in the wrong weapon state. |
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| |title=Aiming Mechanics | | |title=Reloads & Bayonets |
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| Accuracy in Holdfast is affected by significant '''bullet drop''' over distance and '''random lateral (side-to-side) deviation''', which cannot be completely compensated for. The general rule is to use the bottom quadrant of your crosshair as the main reference point.
| | Reloading is when you are easiest to kill. Pick cover, stand with the line, or back away before committing to a long reload. |
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| | * '''Reload discipline:''' Do not reload in front of a charging enemy unless someone is protecting you. |
| | * '''Officer lines:''' In 5.x, reloads no longer get interrupted on hit if the player is on an officer line. |
| | * '''Bayonet indicators:''' Later 2.x updates added clearer hints and icons for attaching or detaching bayonets. |
| | * '''Bayonet removal:''' The 5.x Light Infantry redesign added the '''Versatile''' trait, improving musket reload and accuracy while the bayonet is removed. |
| | * '''No ammo:''' Reload tips no longer appear once you run out of ammunition. |
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| |title=Ranging Guide (Muskets & Light Infantry Rifles) | | |title=Accuracy, Buffs & Traits |
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| Muskets and carbines do not use iron sights; the crosshair is your only guide. Adjust your aim vertically to compensate for bullet drop based on distance:
| | Shooting performance is not only the weapon. Your class, formation, nearby officers, and current trait setup can all matter. |
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| ! Range !! Aiming Tip (Using Crosshair Bottom) | | ! Source !! Notes |
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| | {{!}} '''Rank Discipline''' {{!}}{{!}} Rank-and-file traits reward firing from formation. Standing or crouching with the line is more reliable than taking solo shots. |
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| | {{!}} '''Line Infantry''' {{!}}{{!}} The 5.x '''Musket Drill''' trait improves reload speed but slows movement while reloading. |
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| {{!}} '''0–20 meters''' (Close) {{!}}{{!}} Aim centre mass (body) with the bottom of the reticle at about knee height. | | {{!}} '''Light Infantry''' {{!}}{{!}} The 5.x '''Versatile''' trait improves reload and accuracy while the bayonet is removed. |
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| {{!}} '''~50 meters''' {{!}}{{!}} Aim with the reticle's bottom around the lower chest or waist height. | | {{!}} '''Rifleman''' {{!}}{{!}} The 5.x redesign added '''Steady Aim''', increased rifle cartridges, and improved rifle tracers. |
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| {{!}} '''100+ meters''' (Long) {{!}}{{!}} Aim with the reticle's bottom at the enemy's head height. | | {{!}} '''Officer Line''' {{!}}{{!}} Officer lines are visible to all players, can change tracer colour, protect line reloads from hit interruption, and now show order tooltips. |
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| '''Tip:''' For Riflemen (Skirmisher class), the weapon is more accurate, but the principle of vertical compensation remains the same. The center dot or "Nail" crosshair option is often preferred for long-range rifle shots.
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| The Frontlines mode shifts the combat to World War I, introducing modern weapons that dramatically change the shooting experience.
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| {{!}} '''Bolt-Action Rifle''' {{!}}{{!}} Higher accuracy than Napoleonic rifles. Features iron sights when aiming down sights (ADS). Fast reload (clip/stripper clip) after the magazine is empty. {{!}}{{!}} Precise aiming. Compensate for bullet drop, but the primary method of aiming uses the iron sights (Right Trigger / L2). Shots are generally consistent. | | {{!}} '''Flag Bearer''' {{!}}{{!}} Flag support can improve nearby reload flow, so flags work best close to the line rather than chasing duels. |
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| {{!}} '''Machine Guns / Pistols''' {{!}}{{!}} High rate of fire, varying accuracy. {{!}}{{!}} Follow standard first-person shooter aiming conventions. Hip-fire is possible but less effective than ADS. | | {{!}} '''Musician''' {{!}}{{!}} The old accuracy/reload musician buff was replaced in 5.x. Musicians now provide a movement-speed buff to nearby players and can buff all classes, including ship crew. |
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| '''Key differences between eras:'''
| | Musicians no longer provide the old 12% accuracy stack. Stay near them for movement support instead. |
| * '''Napoleonic:''' Primarily crosshair-based, focusing on estimating vertical drop against a simple crosshair, with a high degree of randomness.
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| * '''Frontlines:''' Primarily iron sights (when aiming with LT / L2). Accuracy is high, and the emphasis shifts to leading moving targets and judging distance for minor bullet drop.
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| |title=Crosshair Options | | |title=Frontlines Shooting |
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| Players can change their crosshair style in the settings to options like '''Nail''' or '''Herald''', which may offer better points of reference for judging distance. It is also recommended to turn off '''Aim Assist''' for fine-tuned aiming.
| | Frontlines shifts the game toward rifles, machine guns, grenades, smoke, and faster firefights. It still rewards positioning, but the aiming model feels closer to a modern rifle fight than a Napoleonic volley. |
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| | * '''WW1 rifles''' were overhauled in the Frontlines 2.0 era. |
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| | * '''Rifle and shotgun unlocks''' were expanded in the same release cycle. |
| |title=Reloading & Firing
| | * '''Friendly names''' are now easier to see through smoke after the console release update. |
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| | * '''Aim assist options''' and controller melee aim assist can be adjusted in settings. |
| A crucial part of combat is managing the long reload time of muzzle-loaded weapons.
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| * '''Reload:''' Press X (Xbox) / Square (PS5) / R (PC) after firing.
| | For mode flow and objectives, see [[Game Modes]]. For interface details, see [[User Interface]]. |
| * '''Crouch Reload:''' Crouching while reloading (B / Circle / C) will slightly speed up the entire process. This is essential for surviving a prolonged engagement.
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| * '''Movement Penalty:''' Moving while reloading will not cancel the process but will slow you to a crawl, making you an easy target.
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| |title=Factors Affecting Accuracy | | |title=Recent Changes |
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| Several in-game mechanics can boost your otherwise inaccurate fire:
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| * '''Line Fire Buff:''' Ranker (Line Infantry) and Guard classes receive an accuracy boost when firing in tight formation ("In Line") with two or more friendly soldiers side-by-side.
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| * '''Officer Commands:''' If you are near an Officer (Command class), their abilities can significantly boost your accuracy and reload speed.
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| * '''Musician Buff:''' Being close to a Musician (Support class) who is actively playing a tune will grant a cumulative boost to your reload speed and accuracy.
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| * '''Bayonet:''' Removing the bayonet (by switching to melee mode, then back to fire mode) may provide a marginal accuracy increase, although it sacrifices the ability to instantly defend yourself in close quarters.
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| * '''Stillness:''' Do not move while preparing to fire. Firing while moving dramatically increases the horizontal bullet spread.
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| | * '''0.40:''' Cavalry and musician changes affected ranged support and mounted shooting. |
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| | * '''1.x:''' Bayonet attach/detach mechanics, musket stance animations, and multiple firearm/melee fixes landed across early releases. |
| |title=Improving Your Aim (Universal Tips)
| | * '''2.13:''' Nail and Fixate crosshairs were introduced. |
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| | * '''2.x Frontlines:''' WW1 rifles were overhauled and rifle/shotgun unlocks expanded. |
| * '''Crouch to Shoot:''' Crouching (B / Circle / C) provides an immediate and significant buff to accuracy for all long-arms, especially the Rifleman class (+15% accuracy bonus when crouching). | | * '''3.00:''' Melee-mode indicators, controller aim assist, and smoke visibility improvements arrived with console support. |
| * '''Stand Still:''' Do not move while firing. The loss of accuracy from movement is drastic. | | * '''4.00:''' Firearm and melee detection on moving ships was improved. |
| * '''Use Buffs:''' Stand near Officers (for accuracy/damage buffs) and Musicians (for reload buffs) to gain a competitive edge in the Napoleonic era. | | * '''5.00-5.20:''' Musket Drill, Versatile, Steady Aim, rifle tracer changes, carbine/pistol rebalance, officer-line reload behaviour, and spawn/class fixes were added. |
| * '''Target Clumps:''' With muskets, your best chance of a hit — especially at range — is by firing into the largest mass of enemy soldiers. | |
| * '''Remove Aim Assist (Console):''' Many console players report that turning off the in-game Aim Assist allows for better manual control and more reliable aiming, particularly with the sensitive analog stick input. | |
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