As a seasoned survivor of Tarkov’s harsh wastelands, I’ve seen it all – from desperate firefights to scavenging for scraps. But with the latest patch introducing tripwires, I must admit, my heart skipped a beat. These devious little traps have added a new layer of strategy to the game, and I can’t help but feel a strange sense of excitement.
Mastering the use of tripwires in Escape from Tarkov can significantly boost your chances of success during raids, despite their debatable effectiveness among players.
Luckily, I’ve provided all the necessary details for you below, equipping you with the information required to catch your adversaries off guard using a cleverly devious device.
How do tripwires work?
In the latest update, patch 0.15, there’s a fresh feature – tripwires. Essentially, they function as quick, wire-triggered traps that detonate a grenade upon activation. Known as ‘tripwire installation kits’, these devices can now be utilized by players and the newly introduced character, Partisan. Be prepared to keep an eye out for them during your future raids.
You’ll be able to activate these tripwires in a number of different ways, including:
- Shooting the wire from a short distance
- Hitting the wire with explosive shrapnel
- Hitting the wire with any physical object, including payers, bots, or items
These present various situations in which a tripwire might be activated, however, it’s typically activated when a player happens to step on them.
It’s fortunate that there’s a gap between the wire being tripped and the grenade detonating, with each grenade having its own specific activation period. Typically, this delay is about three seconds, which should be enough time for you to dash to safety if you discover that you’ve set off a trap.
It’s wonderful news that you can safely disable these devices known as trapwires, allowing you an opportunity to evade an impending blast if you notice it ahead of time. Moreover, the disabling process becomes quicker with the aid of a multitool, making it wise to always have one within your secure storage. Additionally, once disarmed, you can reclaim the grenade for future use in combat.
Ultimately, tripwires are designed to deactivate on their own after a certain duration, ensuring you won’t accidentally trigger one set up at the beginning of the operation. The exact duration they remain active is uncertain, but it should be relatively brief, underscoring strategic placement.
How to get tripwires
Tripwires can exclusively be acquired from Jaeger following a particular sequence of tasks, and they don’t pop up during raids, can’t be bought on the Flea Market, or received from any other trader.
In your battles, this will significantly reduce the availability of these items, particularly during recycling from other Private Military Companies. The exact quantity you can buy at each reset remains uncertain for now, but let’s hope it’s a modest amount.
To set up the trap effectively, it’s important to note that the item is a tripwire installation kit. Additionally, having a grenade as well is crucial for completing the setup. Keep in mind that various types of grenades will result in different outcomes, so make sure to consider this when choosing your grenade.
How to use tripwires
After getting the tripwire installation kit and selecting your preferred grenade, please grasp the grenade in your hand and hit the ‘B’ key to activate it.
Here, you can adjust the wire’s length within certain limits. It must neither be shorter than the minimum nor exceed the maximum specified length.
As a passionate enthusiast, I’d advise you to ensure that you set it up on a level or gently sloping platform. This is crucial because if not, the tripwire might struggle to maintain its balance and function effectively.
I suggest setting up the trap in regions with abundant vegetation such as meadows and forests. The existing clutter will make it trickier for players to notice the trap, and they might also be more focused on other things, reducing their vigilance towards the ground.
You might want to consider searching for it near strategic bottlenecks, since it has a higher likelihood of being activated compared to when it’s out in the open. I think you’d find success in hiding it inside dark buildings near doorways, as it will be difficult to see and easy to accidentally walk into.
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2024-08-20 15:12