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The Skirmisher classes are intended to operate away from the lines, and as such do not benefit from any of the buffs one might get from being [[Orders|in the line]] or in proximity to [[Classes:_Support#Auxilliary|auxiliary classes]].  Their effectiveness comes from their speed and deadly accuracy, striking lines with the element of surprise.
  
 
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|description=Quick footed skirmisher.  Moves about at a greater pace.
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|description=The light infantry classes move with a greater speed than the rest of the player classes, able to outpace lines to reach tactical positions and cause disruption in the enemy lines before moving on.  Their most effective firing position is crouched in cover, making them unattractive individual targets for lines.  The cost of their lighter gear is a weakness in melee, resulting in less damage dealt, and more damage received when engaged in close combat.
 
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|factions=British,French,Prussian,Russian
 
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|swimmingbase=35
 
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|weapon_british=Musket_NewLandPatternBrownBess
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|weapon_british=Musket_NewLandLightInfantryPatternBrownBess
 
|weapon_prussian=Musket_CharlevilleIXXII
 
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|description=Sharpshooter.  Picks infantryman from a distance.
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|description=The Rifleman class is the sharpshooter of the game, demonstrating deadly accuracy compared to their musket wielding peers.  Due to their tighter barrels, their rifles take longer to load than a smooth bore musket.  As a result, these classes are better suited for operating alone at a distance from both friend and foe alike.
 
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|description=Customs are the light infantry of the sea, able to swim and run at a greater pace to reach an optimum position to take shots at the enemy.
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Latest revision as of 20:32, 28 June 2021

The Skirmisher classes are intended to operate away from the lines, and as such do not benefit from any of the buffs one might get from being in the line or in proximity to auxiliary classes. Their effectiveness comes from their speed and deadly accuracy, striking lines with the element of surprise.


Light Infantry

Class Stats

Class Portrait British LightInfantry.png Class Portrait French LightInfantry.png Class Portrait Prussian LightInfantry.png Class Portrait Russian LightInfantry.png

Factions: British Empire, French Empire, Kingdom Of Prussia,
Health:

100 (+0)

Agility:

80 (+6)

Swimming:

35 (+0)

Class Full British LightInfantry.png Class Full French LightInfantry.png Class Full Prussian LightInfantry.png Class Full Russian LightInfantry.png

The light infantry classes move with a greater speed than the rest of the player classes, able to outpace lines to reach tactical positions and cause disruption in the enemy lines before moving on. Their most effective firing position is crouched in cover, making them unattractive individual targets for lines. The cost of their lighter gear is a weakness in melee, resulting in less damage dealt, and more damage received when engaged in close combat.

Traits and Abilities

Traits:

Trait LightFooted.png Light Footed Fast and nimble. Your running speed is increased by 7% but you deal less damage with melee weapons.
Trait Skirmisher.png Skirmisher Drilled with knowledge on skirmishing tactics. Your accuracy when using firearms while crouching is increased by 15% but you receive more damage when stricken by melee weapons.

Abilities:

Ability BayonetHandling.png 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 5% increase in firearm accuracy. Press the 'T' key to attach or detach your bayonet when equipping a musket.

Weapons

British French Prussian Russian
New Land Light Infantry Pattern Brown Bess
Weapon Musket NewLandLightInfantryPatternBrownBess.png
Muzzle loaded firearm equipped with a pointy end. Manufactured en masse, they're your best bet at making quick work of your enemy.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

100

Range:

70

Accuracy:

50

Bayonet
Damage:

60

Reach:

55

Speed:

50

Reload Speed: 12s
Starting Ammo: 25s
Charleville Musket Dragoon Pattern
Weapon Musket CharlevilleDragoonPattern.png
Muzzle loaded firearm equipped with a pointy end. Manufactured en masse, they're your best bet at making quick work of your enemy.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

100

Range:

70

Accuracy:

50

Bayonet
Damage:

60

Reach:

55

Speed:

50

Reload Speed: 12s
Starting Ammo: 25s
Sabre Briquet
Weapon Sabre Briquet.png
Short-bladed sword. Equip this when things get up close and personal.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

50

Reach:

40

Speed:

70

Charleville Musket IX/XII
Weapon Musket CharlevilleIXXII.png
Muzzle loaded firearm equipped with a pointy end. Manufactured en masse, they're your best bet at making quick work of your enemy.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

100

Range:

70

Accuracy:

50

Bayonet
Damage:

60

Reach:

55

Speed:

50

Reload Speed: 12s
Starting Ammo: 25s
1808 Pattern Musket (Light Variant)
Weapon Musket Russian 1808 Light.png
Muzzle loaded firearm equipped with a pointy end. Manufactured en masse, they're your best bet at making quick work of your enemy.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

100

Range:

70

Accuracy:

50

Bayonet
Damage:

60

Reach:

55

Speed:

50

Reload Speed: 12s
Starting Ammo: 25s

Other Equipment

No added equipment



Rifleman

Class Stats

Class Portrait British Rifleman.png Class Portrait French Rifleman.png Class Portrait Prussian Rifleman.png Class Portrait Russian Rifleman.png

Factions: British Empire, French Empire, Kingdom Of Prussia,
Health:

100 (+0)

Agility:

80 (+0)

Swimming:

35 (+0)

Class Full British Rifleman.png Class Full French Rifleman.png Class Full Prussian Rifleman.png Class Full Russian Rifleman.png

The Rifleman class is the sharpshooter of the game, demonstrating deadly accuracy compared to their musket wielding peers. Due to their tighter barrels, their rifles take longer to load than a smooth bore musket. As a result, these classes are better suited for operating alone at a distance from both friend and foe alike.

Traits and Abilities

Traits:

Trait Marksman.png Marksman Crack-shot. Your accuracy when using firearms is increased by 25% but your reload speed is decreased by 15%.
Trait ChosenMan.png Chosen Man The prestigious 95th. You're a chosen man! It makes you feel special.

Weapons

British French Prussian Russian
Baker Rifle (Pattern 1800)
Weapon Rifle Pattern1800Infantry.png
Crackshot's weapon of choice. Effective at long ranges, it's one firearm to be weary of.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

100

Range:

100

Accuracy:

80

Reload Speed: 12s
Starting Ammo: 20s
Sword Bayonet
Weapon Sword Bayonet.png
Short-bladed sword. Equip this when things get up close and personal.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

50

Reach:

35

Speed:

70

Charleville Rifle Dragoon Pattern
Weapon Rifle CharlevilleDragoonPattern NoBayonet.png
Crackshot's weapon of choice. Effective at long ranges, it's one firearm to be weary of.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

100

Range:

100

Accuracy:

80

Reload Speed: 12s
Starting Ammo: 20s
Sabre Briquet
Weapon Sabre Briquet.png
Short-bladed sword. Equip this when things get up close and personal.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

50

Reach:

40

Speed:

70

Charleville Rifle Dragoon Pattern
Weapon Rifle CharlevilleDragoonPattern NoBayonet.png
Crackshot's weapon of choice. Effective at long ranges, it's one firearm to be weary of.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

100

Range:

100

Accuracy:

80

Reload Speed: 12s
Starting Ammo: 20s
Sabre Briquet
Weapon Sabre Briquet.png
Short-bladed sword. Equip this when things get up close and personal.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

50

Reach:

40

Speed:

70

1806 Pattern Stutzer
Weapon Rifle Russian 1806.png
Crackshot's weapon of choice. Effective at long ranges, it's one firearm to be weary of.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

100

Range:

100

Accuracy:

80

Reload Speed: 12s
Starting Ammo: 20s
Sword Bayonet
Weapon Sword Bayonet.png
Short-bladed sword. Equip this when things get up close and personal.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

50

Reach:

35

Speed:

70

Other Equipment

No added equipment



Customs

Class Stats

Class Portrait British Customs.png Class Portrait French Customs.png

Factions: British Empire, French Empire
Health:

100 (+0)

Agility:

80 (+6)

Swimming:

35 (+12)

Class Full British Customs.png Class Full French Customs.png

Customs are the light infantry of the sea, able to swim and run at a greater pace to reach an optimum position to take shots at the enemy.

Traits and Abilities

Traits:

Trait AbleSwimmer.png Able Swimmer Lightly equipped. Your swimming speed is increased by 35%.
Trait LightFooted.png Light Footed Fast and nimble. Your running speed is increased by 7% but you deal less damage with melee weapons.
Trait Skirmisher.png Skirmisher Drilled with knowledge on skirmishing tactics. Your accuracy when using firearms while crouching is increased by 15% but you receive more damage when stricken by melee weapons.

Weapons

British French


New Land Light Infantry Pattern Brown Bess
Weapon Musket NewLandLightInfantryPatternBrownBess.png
Muzzle loaded firearm equipped with a pointy end. Manufactured en masse, they're your best bet at making quick work of your enemy.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

100

Range:

70

Accuracy:

50

Bayonet
Damage:

60

Reach:

55

Speed:

50

Reload Speed: 12s
Starting Ammo: 25s
Charleville Musket Dragoon Pattern
Weapon Musket CharlevilleDragoonPattern.png
Muzzle loaded firearm equipped with a pointy end. Manufactured en masse, they're your best bet at making quick work of your enemy.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

100

Range:

70

Accuracy:

50

Bayonet
Damage:

60

Reach:

55

Speed:

50

Reload Speed: 12s
Starting Ammo: 25s
Sabre Briquet
Weapon Sabre Briquet.png
Short-bladed sword. Equip this when things get up close and personal.
Base Weapon Stats
Damage:

50

Reach:

40

Speed:

70


Other Equipment

No added equipment

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