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The Glitch Trap is a gadget available to the [[Builds#Medium Build|Medium Build]]. | The Glitch Trap is a gadget available to the [[Builds#Medium Build|Medium Build]]. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The Glitch Trap works similarly to other mines; it can be placed anywhere and becomes armed within a few seconds. When activated, any players caught will have their screen disrupted and be prevented from using [[specializations]] or [[gadgets]]. | The Glitch Trap works similarly to other mines; it can be placed anywhere and becomes armed within a few seconds. When activated, any players caught will have their screen disrupted and be prevented from using [[specializations]] or [[gadgets]]. The effect requires line-of-sight between the exploded mine and the object/player being glitched. | ||
A maximum of two mines can be planted at the same time. | |||
==Uses & Interactions== | ==Uses & Interactions== | ||
Glitch Traps will instantly detonate when they contact a [[Mesh Shield]] or [[Dome Shield]]. | Glitch Traps have the exact same explosion radius as a [[Glitch Grenade]], and can be used to disable placed gadgets or prevent players from using their abilities. Glitch Traps will instantly detonate when they contact a [[Mesh Shield]] or [[Dome Shield]]. | ||
It's ideal to place the Glitch Trap at entrances, as it can catch a contestant off-guard and cause them and their teammates to retreat until their [[specializations]] and [[gadgets]] become accessible again. Additionally, enemy gadgets that are close to an activated Glitch Trap will be disabled. | It's ideal to place the Glitch Trap at entrances, as it can catch a contestant off-guard and cause them and their teammates to retreat until their [[specializations]] and [[gadgets]] become accessible again. Additionally, enemy gadgets that are close to an activated Glitch Trap will be disabled. | ||
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Like the other mine gadgets, the Glitch Trap can be used both offensively and defensively. The main difference with the Glitch Trap is that it does not cause damage, but instead inflicts a negative effect on the target. | Like the other mine gadgets, the Glitch Trap can be used both offensively and defensively. The main difference with the Glitch Trap is that it does not cause damage, but instead inflicts a negative effect on the target. | ||
It is possible to disable an [[APS Turret]] with a Glitch Trap if it is placed and blown up just outside of the turret's radius (approximately 1 to 2 meters) within line-of-sight. This can be useful for [[CL-40]] users who may especially struggle to deal with APS area denial. | |||
[[File:TF TUTORIAL GLITCH TRAP.mov|right|348px]] | [[File:TF TUTORIAL GLITCH TRAP.mov|right|348px]] | ||
== Change History == | == Change History == | ||
=== Patch 2.8.0 === | |||
* Fixed an issue with the [[Dome Shield]] where it was not able to be glitched when the center was occluded | |||
=== Patch 2.6.0 === | |||
* Update glitch effect so that it will now pass through Mesh Shields and Dome Shields | |||
=== Patch 2.2.0 === | === Patch 2.2.0 === | ||
Revision as of 12:12, 17 May 2024
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| GLITCH TRAP | |
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| Profile | |
| Build | Medium |
| Type | Mine |
| Stats | |
| Cooldown | 25s |
| Technical | |
| Damage | None |
| Duration | 5s |
The Glitch Trap is a gadget available to the Medium Build.
Overview
The Glitch Trap works similarly to other mines; it can be placed anywhere and becomes armed within a few seconds. When activated, any players caught will have their screen disrupted and be prevented from using specializations or gadgets. The effect requires line-of-sight between the exploded mine and the object/player being glitched.
A maximum of two mines can be planted at the same time.
Uses & Interactions
Glitch Traps have the exact same explosion radius as a Glitch Grenade, and can be used to disable placed gadgets or prevent players from using their abilities. Glitch Traps will instantly detonate when they contact a Mesh Shield or Dome Shield.
It's ideal to place the Glitch Trap at entrances, as it can catch a contestant off-guard and cause them and their teammates to retreat until their specializations and gadgets become accessible again. Additionally, enemy gadgets that are close to an activated Glitch Trap will be disabled.
Like the other mine gadgets, the Glitch Trap can be used both offensively and defensively. The main difference with the Glitch Trap is that it does not cause damage, but instead inflicts a negative effect on the target.
It is possible to disable an APS Turret with a Glitch Trap if it is placed and blown up just outside of the turret's radius (approximately 1 to 2 meters) within line-of-sight. This can be useful for CL-40 users who may especially struggle to deal with APS area denial.
Change History
Patch 2.8.0
- Fixed an issue with the Dome Shield where it was not able to be glitched when the center was occluded
Patch 2.6.0
- Update glitch effect so that it will now pass through Mesh Shields and Dome Shields
Patch 2.2.0
- Reduced the duration of glitch effect from 10s to 5s
Patch 2.1.0
- Now trigger on impact when it hit mesh shields and dome shields