A designated branch that conducts military operations on land. Many will be participating in this particular land-based warfare. The following classes below this section all fall underneath this category until reaching The Navy section.

The Command classes control the flow of combat leading troops into battle. Typically armed with a sword and pistol, the Command classes are capable of defending themselves when needed. All Command classes are distinguishable on the mini-map with their unique cross icon.

The Army Infantry Officers are granted the ability to issue Orders for troops to follow and provide buffs to those that follow them. Below are the images of British, French, and Prussian Infantry Officers in their respective order (left to right).

Making up the bulk of the fighting forces is your Rank and File. The underdogs of the military and the most crucial class in winning any wars. Typically armed with a musket and bayonet, these soldiers are vital for winning engagements. All Rank & File classes receive bonuses and benefits from musicians and their commanding officers.

Your standard Rank & File. These soldiers will benefit greatly from the buffs receive from their supporting comrades and officers.





Each military has its own unit with their own distinct uniforms. There is no functional difference in traits or abilities for these line infantry.





Each military has its own unit with their own distinct uniforms. There is no functional difference in traits or abilities for these line infantry. You can unlock these units by buying the DLC pack.

Distinguished and proud soldiers. These elite Rank & File often have an edge in combat over any other units. All Rank & File classes receive bonuses and benefits from musicians and their commanding officers.

Elite Infantry that protects their officers, reducing the damage the officers receive. These soldiers are superior to their standard counterparts in nearly all aspects.





The big guys. Boasting superior health and traits, these soldiers are capable of withstanding and dishing out a lot of punishment more than any Rank & File in-game.

Quick footed soldiers who operate away from the lines, the skirmisher classes don't benefit from any bonuses by being inline or from friendly support classes. They excel in combat mobility and accuracy, making them dangerous against line infantry.

The light infantry possesses greater speed and firearm accuracy when crouching at the cost of receiving more melee damage and doing reduced melee damage against their enemies.




These units are the sharpshooter of the game, possessing more accurate firearms; the rifle instead of a musket. In exchange for greater accuracy, the Rifleman has a longer reload time.

From musicians to combat engineers, the support classes are there to give their allies an edge over their enemies. Buff Rank & File with music and flags. Heal your allies. Construct and destroy defensive fortifications. There is something for anyone who doesn't wish to directly participate in combat.

That doesn't mean they're defenseless. All support classes are armed with a pistol and sword, potentially making them dangerous should things get close and personal.

Due to their diverse nature, this section will be split into three section.

Carrying their standards into battle, the Flag Bearers inspire their allies by boosting the reload speed of their Rank & File. Equipped with a sword, pistol, and the very flag that they carry; the Colour Guards are there to rally their allies.

Raise the flag! Boost their morale! Buff your Rank & File with an AoE reloading bonus when the Flag Bearers have their flag out. They wield long reaching flags that can be used as a melee weapon at the cost of dealing pitiful damage.





Keeping the rhythm over the chaos of battle, the musicians are there to inspire and boost morale; providing accuracy bonuses for their Rank & File. Armed with a pistol and sword, the musicians are no slouch in combat should things go awry.

All musician classes can play songs to keep bolster their ranks with an accuracy bonus.




All musician classes can play songs to keep bolster their ranks with an accuracy bonus. On a beneficial note, Fifers can crouch and play while Drummers cannot.




Replacement for the Fifers for the British Army. All musician classes can play songs to keep bolster their ranks with an accuracy bonus.

Tending to the wounds of their allies, the Surgeon is currently the only class that can heal other allied units other than themselves. Equipped with a sword and pistol, they can defend themselves against those who think the class is easy pickings.

Heal friendly units on the battlefield and fight off enemies who strayed too close to your allies.

Performing a variety of constructing and demolishing tasks under combat situations, the Sappers and Carpenters provide vital support to the fighting forces by deploying defensive buildings as well as tearing them down. They are equipped with specialize tools for constructing or destroying.

Able to establish secure positions by constructing defensive structures and emplacements. The Sapper is equipped with a hammer, sledgehammer, and a spade to assist the class in constructing or destroying fortifications.





The polar opposite of the Sapper. The Carpenter class specializes in destroying enemy placements. Armed with an axe for inflicting bonus damage against enemy structures, the Carpenter is also equipped with a blunderbuss to clear out the crowded encampment.

Raining cannonballs and rockets upon their enemies, the artillery crew can bring great devastation with just the right elevation.

The Cannoneer class is best suited for manning the cannons and rocket ladders. All Cannoneers are equipped with a ramrod to reload field guns.





The skies are constantly peppered with rockets as the Rocketeer rains down explosive from above. Armed with a pistol and saber, the Rocketeer exists solely to serve the British faction.

Galloping through the battlefields, the cavalry is here to save the day. Using their superior mobility, the cavalry wreaks havoc among the enemies rank; shattering lines, trampling skirmishers, and cutting down key targets. All cavalry classes are equipped with a saber.

Mounted infantry wielding carbines for distant engagements.





Mobile mounted infantry armed with pistols. They specialized in engaging their enemies at close range.

Designated for naval and amphibious warfare, the naval forces are typically tailored for that environment, unlike their land marching counterparts. The following classes below this section all fall underneath this category, literally in this case.

There are currently no naval units for Prussia or Russia.

Unlike their Infantry counterparts, Naval Captains do not have the ability to issue Orders. However, they do have priority over steering ships. Below are the images of British and French Naval Captains (left to right).

Your standard Rank & File. These marines will benefit greatly from the buffs receive from their supporting comrades and officers.





The Coast Guards protects fortifications and excel in manning artillery.

Quick runners and swimmers, Customs are able to maneuver to a favorable position to line up a shot at their enemies.

All musician classes can play songs to keep bolster their ranks with an accuracy bonus. Violinists are capable swimmers.

Making up the bulk of the ships crew are the sailors. Typically armed with a pistol and sword, these sailors are important for keeping the ship afloat and winning engagements.

Your standard sailor, ready to follow his captain's orders. NOTE: Sailors and Violinists have identical models.





Veteran sailors equipped with spyglass for long distance spotting and long reaching boarding pikes.

This guide and the official wiki (https://wiki.holdfastgame.com/Holdfast_Nations_At_War_Wiki) is constantly changing as the game progress. There will be some hiccups along the way, and I encourage everyone to help fix or point them out.

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