Spike Trap
Spike Trap is a Devices Demon Hunter skill unlocked at Level 17. It is sphere thrown onto the ground that, when triggered by movement, erupts into a whirling device of spinning blades that damage to any target in contact. The damage is dealt steadily over time, so keeping an enemy atop the blades, via stun or positioning, will greatly increase the damage taken.
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BackgroundEdit
The Demon Hunter throws a sphere onto the ground that, when walked over, springs up into a whorl of blades and shadow, cutting any enemies in the vicinity.
Skill Rune EffectsEdit
See the Spike Trap rune effects page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
| Name | Level | Description |
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<skill class="DemonHunter">Spike Trap</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Echoing Blast">Spike Trap</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Sticky Trap">Spike Trap</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Long Fuse">Spike Trap</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Lightning Rod">Spike Trap</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Scatter">Spike Trap</skill>
Skill DesignEdit
The skill works similarly to those found in the Assassin's set in Diablo II. It is a trap that, when thrown onto the ground, can be triggered by enemies who walk over or near it. It is best used in tight quarters to help control or "herd" the movement of the enemy. Much like the Wizard's Hydra, you can only have a set number of traps active at any time.
SynergiesEdit
The following Demon Hunter passives provide a benefit to Spike Trap, runed or not:
| Name | Level | Description |
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<skill class="DemonHunter">Steady Aim</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter">Numbing Traps</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter">Custom Engineering</skill>
DevelopmentEdit
Spike Trap was first shown at BlizzCon 2010 as one of the originals when the Demon Hunter was unveiled. Wyatt Cheng had this to say about it[1]:
One of her themes is going to be traps and gadgets. This is not unlike some of the Assassin gameplay you might have seen in Diablo 2. In this case we want to sell again the shadow theme and the gadgets theme. We just take an ordinary trap spell, weave in some Shadow themes and the art kind of brings out the flavour, differentiates her from the other characters. Another thing I really like about Spike Trap is it has that sense of preparation. We want the player to know that the Demon Hunter is somebody that goes to sleep at night and dreams about killing demons. She wakes up in the middle of the night and goes "Oh, I have this great idea for a trap that will be awesome for killing demons", goes back to sleep, wakes up and kills a lot of demons. That's her thing.
BetaEdit
Skill tiers were removed shortly before the beta started in September 2011, and Spike Trap became a level 14 skill, but was soon changed to level 16. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13, and Spike Trap was classified as a Devices skill and moved to level 17.
MediaEdit
Spike Trap can be seen in action on video here:
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
The trap lying in wait.
The spike trap after activation.
That can't feel very nice.
The trap opening up.
Trap in the ground.
ReferencesEdit
- BlizzCon 2010 Gameplay Panel Transcript
- BlizzCon 2010 Demon Hunter PvM Hands-on Report
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
- HardRock's Demon Hunter Skills and Their Rune Effects — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
- Demon Hunter Active Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
| Classes of the Diablo games |
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
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Bash |
Cleave |
Frenzy |
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Hammer of the Ancients |
Rend |
Seismic Slam |
Whirlwind |
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Ground Stomp |
Leap |
Sprint |
Ignore Pain |
[e] |
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Ancient Spear |
Revenge |
Furious Charge |
Overpower |
[e] |
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Weapon Throw |
Threatening Shout |
Battle Rage |
War Cry |
[e] |
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Earthquake |
Call of the Ancients |
Wrath of the Berserker |
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| The Demon Hunter | Hatred/Discipline - Demon Hunter Active Skills (Archive) | Demon Hunter Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary attribute:
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Primary Hunting |
Secondary Devices |
Defensive Archery |
Tactical Advantage (10) |
Archery (30) |
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| Demon Hunter skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Hunting Devices Archery |
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Hungering Arrow |
Entangling Shot |
Bola Shot |
Grenades |
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Impale |
Rapid Fire |
Chakram |
Elemental Arrow |
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Caltrops |
Smoke Screen |
Shadow Power |
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Vault |
Preparation |
Companion |
Marked for Death |
[e] |
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Evasive Fire |
Fan of Knives |
Spike Trap |
Sentry |
[e] |
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Strafe |
Multishot |
Cluster Arrow |
Rain of Vengeance |
[e] |
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Fists of Thunder |
Deadly Reach |
Crippling Wave |
Way of the Hundred Fists |
[e] |
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Lashing Tail Kick |
Tempest Rush |
Wave of Light |
[e] |
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Blinding Flash |
Breath of Heaven |
Serenity |
Inner Sanctuary |
[e] |
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Dashing Strike |
Exploding Palm |
Sweeping Wind |
[e] |
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Cyclone Strike |
Seven-Sided Strike |
Mystic Ally |
[e] |
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Mantra of Evasion |
Mantra of Retribution |
Mantra of Healing |
Mantra of Conviction |
[e] |
| Necromancer skill categories: Primary Secondary Corpses Blood and Bone Reanimation Curses |
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| Witch Doctor skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Terror Decay Voodoo |
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Poison Dart - Rune effects |
Corpse Spiders |
Plague of Toads |
Firebomb |
[e] |
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Grasp of the Dead |
Firebats |
Haunt |
Locust Swarm |
[e] |
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Summon Zombie Dogs |
Horrify |
Spirit Walk |
Hex |
[e] |
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Soul Harvest |
Sacrifice |
Mass Confusion |
[e] |
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Zombie Charger |
Spirit Barrage |
Acid Cloud |
Wall of Zombies |
[e] |
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Gargantuan |
Big Bad Voodoo |
Fetish Army |
[e] |
| The Wizard | Arcane Power - Wizard Active Skills (Archive) | Wizard Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary attribute:
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Primary Force |
Secondary Conjuration |
Defensive Mastery |
Blur (10) |
Conflagration (34) |
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Magic Missile |
Shock Pulse |
Spectral Blade |
Electrocute |
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Ray of Frost |
Arcane Orb |
Arcane Torrent |
Disintegrate |
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Frost Nova |
Diamond Skin |
Slow Time |
Teleport |
[e] |
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Wave of Force |
Energy Twister |
Hydra |
Meteor |
Blizzard |
[e] |
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Ice Armor |
Storm Armor |
Magic Weapon |
Familiar |
Energy Armor |
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Explosive Blast |
Mirror Image |
Archon |
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