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= Musician Tunes & Functionality in Holdfast: Nations At War =
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= Musician Class: Overview & Mechanics =
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The Musician class in ''Holdfast: Nations At War'' is a crucial support unit, providing battlefield buffs to nearby allies and adding to the game's atmosphere through period-appropriate music.
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The '''Musician''' is a specialized 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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== 1. The Musician Class Overview ==
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=== 1. Combat Buffs & Mechanics ===
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Musicians are auxiliary support units that utilize their instruments to inspire troops and provide tactical advantages.
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Musicians provide a rhythmic cadence that improves the combat effectiveness of nearby '''Line Infantry, Guards, and Grenadiers'''.
  
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=== Core Musician Traits & Buffs ===
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* '''Accuracy Bonus:''' Playing an instrument grants a base '''8% accuracy buff''' to nearby qualifying units.
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* '''Buff Stacking:''' If two or more Musicians play the '''same song''' in unison, the bonus increases to a maximum of '''12% accuracy'''.
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** ''Note: The buff caps at 12% regardless of how many additional musicians join the ensemble.''
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* '''Armament:''' All Musicians are equipped for self-defense with a '''Pistol''' (short-range) and a '''Sword''' or '''Sabre Briquet''' (melee).
  
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* '''Musician - Inspiring Presence:''' Playing music grants nearby allied line infantry, guards, and grenadiers a substantial '''accuracy buff'''.
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=== 2. Musician Class Variations ===
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* '''Buff Stacking:'''
 
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** One musician playing a song provides an '''8% accuracy buff'''.
 
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** Two or more musicians playing the '''same song in unison''' increase the buff to '''12% accuracy'''. (The buff will not exceed 12%, even with more than two musicians.)
 
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* '''Equipment:''' All musician classes are equipped with a '''Pistol''' (a short-range defensive weapon) and a '''Sword''' or '''Sabre Briquet''' (for close-quarters combat).
 
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=== Musician Class Variations ===
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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|Class
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|'''Class'''
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|Available Nations
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|'''Nation Availability'''
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|Instrument
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|'''Primary Instrument'''
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|Key Feature
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|'''Unique Traits'''
 
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|'''Fifer'''
 
|'''Fifer'''
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|All Nations (Default Land Maps)
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|All Nations
 
|Fife
 
|Fife
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|Can '''crouch''' while playing their instrument, offering a lower profile under fire.
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|'''Agile:''' Can crouch while playing to reduce their profile.
 
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|'''Drummer'''
 
|'''Drummer'''
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|All Nations (Default Land Maps)
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|All Nations
 
|Drums
 
|Drums
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|Provides the percussion of war, supporting Fifer/Bagpiper buffs.
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|'''Standard:''' Essential for coordinating buff stacking with Fifers.
 
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|'''Bagpiper'''
 
|'''Bagpiper'''
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|British Faction Only
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|Great Britain
 
|Bagpipes
 
|Bagpipes
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|Unique instrument for the British.
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|'''Faction Unique:''' Exclusive to the British Army.
 
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|'''Violinist'''
 
|'''Violinist'''
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|French and British Factions Only (Naval Maps)
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|GB & France (Naval)
 
|Violin
 
|Violin
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|Naval-unique class. Gains the '''Light Swimmer''' trait, increasing swimming speed by 35%.
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|'''Light Swimmer:''' Increases swimming speed by 35% (Naval Maps only).
 
|}
 
|}
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== 2. Playing Music In-Game ==
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== 3. How to Play: Controls & Interface ==
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To begin playing, players must access the '''Musician Tunes Menu'''. This menu uses color-coded text to assist in tactical coordination:
  
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# '''Select Class:''' Choose any Musician class (Fifer, Drummer, Bagpiper, or Violinist).
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* '''Green Text:''' Indicates the song you are currently performing.
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# '''Open Menu:''' Press the '''<code>Q</code>''' key (default) to bring up the Musician Tunes menu.
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* '''Yellow Text:''' Indicates a song currently being played by a nearby ally. '''Select this to stack the accuracy buff.'''
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# '''Choose a Tune:''' The menu displays a list of available period-appropriate tunes.
 
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#* '''Green Text:''' Indicates the song you are currently playing.
 
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#* '''Yellow Text:''' Indicates the song being played by other friendly musicians nearby. '''If you wish to stack the buff, click the tune displayed in Yellow.'''
 
  
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== 3. Custom Music (VOIP Method) ==
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=== Console & PC Control Mapping ===
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While the game does not natively support adding custom MIDI or MP3 files to the in-game music selection menu, players frequently utilize third-party programs and Virtual Audio Cables to play custom music through the in-game Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) system.
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{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Action'''
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|'''PC Command'''
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|'''Xbox Controller'''
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|'''PS5 Controller'''
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|'''Open Music Menu'''
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|<code>Q</code>
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|Hold '''RB'''
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|Hold '''R1'''
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|'''Select Tune'''
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|Mouse Click
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|Right Stick
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|Right Stick
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|'''Start Playing'''
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|Select Tune
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|Release '''RB'''
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|Release '''R1'''
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|'''Auto-Walk'''
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|<code>Num Lock</code>
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|D-Pad Down
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|D-Pad Down
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|'''Crouch (Fifer)'''
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|<code>Left Ctrl</code>
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|'''B''' Button
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|'''Circle''' Button
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|}
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'''This method is not officially supported and requires external software:'''
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== 4. Best Practices & Etiquette ==
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To maximize your effectiveness as a Musician and maintain a positive community environment, consider the following:
  
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# '''Software Required:''' A '''Virtual Audio Cable''' program (like VB-Audio Virtual Cable) and an audio player (like Foobar2000 or Soundpad).
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* '''Tactical Coordination:''' Always prioritize playing the song highlighted in Yellow. Reaching the 12% accuracy cap can significantly alter the outcome of a line-battle engagement.
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# '''Setup:'''
 
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#* Install the Virtual Audio Cable.
 
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#* In your operating system's sound settings, configure the desired audio application (e.g., Spotify, Foobar2000) to output sound to the '''Virtual Cable Out''' device.
 
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#* In '''Holdfast's Audio Settings''', set your '''Input Device''' (microphone) to the '''Virtual Cable In''' device.
 
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# '''Execution:''' When you activate your push-to-talk button (<code>V</code> or <code>B</code> default), the music playing through the Virtual Cable will be broadcast as your voice, audible to nearby players.
 
  
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<blockquote>⚠️ '''Community Courtesy:''' It is highly recommended to use this feature sparingly, avoiding "ear-rape" (excessively loud or distorted audio) and only playing music that is period-appropriate or used during charges/last stands. Many players will mute you if you misuse this feature.</blockquote>
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* '''Positioning:''' Stay behind your Rank & File. As an auxiliary unit, your survival is key to maintaining the accuracy buff for the front line.
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* '''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.
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* '''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.

Latest revision as of 07:18, 21 January 2026

Musician Class: Overview & Mechanics

The Musician is a specialized 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.

1. Combat Buffs & Mechanics

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-defense with a Pistol (short-range) and a Sword or Sabre Briquet (melee).

2. Musician Class Variations

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).

3. How to Play: Controls & Interface

To begin playing, players must access the Musician Tunes Menu. This menu uses color-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.

Console & PC Control Mapping

Action PC Command Xbox Controller PS5 Controller
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

4. Best Practices & Etiquette

To maximize your effectiveness as a Musician and maintain a positive community environment, consider the following:

  • Tactical Coordination: Always prioritize playing the song highlighted in Yellow. Reaching the 12% accuracy cap can significantly alter the outcome of a line-battle 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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