Hold the Last Line Guide: First steps when you load in
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OverviewHold the Last Line is a PvE co-op survival game where you and your teammates defend the last house against waves of mutants that escaped a radioactive lab outbreak. You choose from seven weapons, apply one of four elemental affix types, and hold the line as rounds get harder.
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First steps when you load in
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The game walks you through its basics as soon as you start, so do not skip the tutorial — it covers movement, shooting, and how weapons work. Once it is done, head to the lobby, pick a weapon that suits how you want to fight, and join a round. Playing with friends makes the early rounds easier to handle.
- Complete the tutorial learn the controls and the basic flow before anything else.
- Pick a weapon in the lobby choose one that matches how you like to play.
- Join with friends co-op makes it easier to divide tasks and survive longer.
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Movement habits that keep you alive
TipsMutants attack in groups, so letting them crowd you from multiple sides at once is the fastest way to go down. Keeping distance gives you time to aim and react, while staying still turns you into an easy target. Always check what is behind you and make sure your escape route is not already cut off.
- Keep the horde in front of you whenever you can.
- Check behind you regularly so a group cannot sneak up and box you in.
- Spread enemies out rather than letting them bunch into one giant mass.
Seven weapons and four affix types
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Each of the seven weapons has its own attack speed and range, so the right pick depends on your preferred combat style. On top of that, you can apply one of four elemental affixes to change how your weapon deals damage.
| Fire affix | deals damage over time. |
| Ice affix | slows enemies down. |
| Lightning affix | fast hits. |
| Poison affix | steady damage over time. |
Normal mutants versus giants
TableRegular mutants are small and come in large numbers. Giants hit hard, absorb a lot of damage, and demand focused teamwork to bring down. As rounds go on, both the numbers and the strength of the enemies increase.
| Normal mutants | scatter the group rather than letting them pile on you at once. |
| Giants | concentrate fire from multiple teammates to break through their high durability. |
Defending the last house
CheckYour objective is to keep the last house standing. If enemies breach it, the run is over. The best defense is stopping enemies well before they reach the base, which means your team needs to agree on positions and cover each other.
- Engage enemies far from the base, not at its doorstep.
- Form a defensive line with teammates so there are no unguarded gaps.
- Call teammates over when a big push targets the base directly.
Glossary
Glossary- Mutant
- An enemy born from the lab's radioactive outbreak, coming in either small standard forms or large durable giants.
- Round
- A single wave of combat against the mutant horde; each round that passes brings more enemies and stronger ones.
- Affix
- An elemental effect — Fire, Ice, Lightning, or Poison — applied to a weapon to change how it damages or debuffs enemies.
- Base defense
- The core goal of the game: prevent mutants from breaking through to the last house.
- PvE
- Player versus Environment — you and your teammates fight AI-controlled enemies, not each other.
Common questions
FAQCan I play solo?
Solo play is possible, but co-op is noticeably more stable. When enemy numbers climb in later rounds, a single player can easily get surrounded with no one to cover them.
What do I do when enemies reach the base before I can stop them?
Intercept them further out next time by pushing your defensive line forward. If firepower was the problem, change your affix or weapon combination before the next run.
Do I need to spend Robux to get through harder rounds?
The default weapons and all four affixes are available without spending anything, and they are enough to clear rounds.
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