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'''Caltrops''' is a Discipline [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 1. The Demon Hunter lays a trap of caltrops on the ground that activates when an enemy approaches, slowing all nearby enemies.
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'''Caltrops''' is a Defensive [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 4. The Demon Hunter lays a trap on the ground right at her current location. The trap lays dormant until a monster comes near, at which point it activates, creating an effect (which varies with the runestone) which debuffs any enemy that enters the area of effect.
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There is no limit to how many Caltrops you can drop, other than that provided by running out of [[Discipline]]. The effect of multiple Caltrops does not stack, so there's no point in casting two that close together, though it can be very useful to spread multiple traps around to increase the area of effect.
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==Background==
 
==Background==
[[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Caltrops in action]]
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[[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Caltrops in action.]]
Unknown.
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The Demon Hunter sets a trap on the ground that goes off when an enemy wanders too close. All nearby enemies are slowed.
  
  
==Skill Effects==
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==Skill Rune Effects==
The following is a very quick list. See the [[Caltrops rune effects]] page for a more thorough summary of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.  
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See the [[Caltrops 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.  
 
   
 
   
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</noinclude>{{Demon Hunter Skill Caltrops}}
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<skill class="DemonHunter">Caltrops</skill>
 
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Hooked Spines">Caltrops</skill>
| [[image:IconCrimson.jpg|40px|center|link=Crimson]]
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Torturous Ground">Caltrops</skill>
| [[Jagged Spikes]]
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Jagged Spikes">Caltrops</skill>
| Enemies in the area also take {{c_lime|110%}} weapon damage per second.
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Carved Stakes">Caltrops</skill>
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Bait the Trap">Caltrops</skill>
| [[image:IconIndigo.jpg|40px|center|link=Indigo]]
 
| [[Hooked Spines]]
 
| Increase the slow amount to {{c_lime|79%}}.
 
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| [[image:IconObsidian.jpg|40px|center|link=Obsidian]]
 
| [[Torturous Ground]]
 
| Enemies in the area deal {{c_lime|90%}} less damage.
 
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| [[image:IconGolden.jpg|40px|center|link=Golden]]
 
| [[Carved Stakes]]
 
| Reduce the cost to {{c_lime|4.5}} Discipline.
 
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| [[image:IconAlabaster.jpg|40px|center|link=Alabaster]]
 
| [[Bait the Trap]]
 
| Become empowered while standing in the area of effect, gaining an additional {{c_lime|11%}} chance to critical hit with all attacks.
 
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{{center|Note: Information is based on a level 60 character and rank 7 runestones.}}
 
  
  
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==Synergies==
 
==Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[Demon Hunter passives]] are yet known.
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The following [[Demon Hunter passives]] provide a benefit to Caltrops, runed or not:
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{{skill description header}}
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<skill class="DemonHunter">Numbing traps</skill>
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<skill class="DemonHunter">Perfectionist</skill>
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<skill class="DemonHunter">Custom Engineering</skill>
  
  
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
'''Caltrops''' was first seen at the [[July 2011 Press Event]], where it was a level 1 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available.
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The concept of the Demon Hunter using traps and other devices to hinder or attack monsters has been in the game since the very beginning. Caltrops was first seen at the [[July 2011 Press Event]], where it was a level 1 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available at that time.
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===Beta===
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When the [[beta]] started in September 2011, Caltrops was changed to level 2, and then level 3. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]], and Caltrops was classified as a Defensive skill and moved up to level 4.
  
  
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Image:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|Skill use 4
 
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==References==
 
==References==
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7962606#post7962606 JudgeHype.com July 2011 Press Event Coverage - The Demon Hunter (Translated by Zediono)]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8009356#post8009356 HardRock's Demon Hunter Skills and Their Rune Effects] -- IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8009356#post8009356 HardRock's Demon Hunter Skills and Their Rune Effects] IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/demon-hunter/active/ Demon Hunter Active Skills] -- Diablo III 12th Sep 2011
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* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/demon-hunter/active/ Demon Hunter Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
  
  
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Latest revision as of 15:42, 27 May 2012

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Caltrops is a Defensive Demon Hunter skill unlocked at Level 4. The Demon Hunter lays a trap on the ground right at her current location. The trap lays dormant until a monster comes near, at which point it activates, creating an effect (which varies with the runestone) which debuffs any enemy that enters the area of effect.

There is no limit to how many Caltrops you can drop, other than that provided by running out of Discipline. The effect of multiple Caltrops does not stack, so there's no point in casting two that close together, though it can be very useful to spread multiple traps around to increase the area of effect.





Background[edit | edit source]

Caltrops in action.

The Demon Hunter sets a trap on the ground that goes off when an enemy wanders too close. All nearby enemies are slowed.


Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]

See the Caltrops 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

<skill class="DemonHunter">Caltrops</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Hooked Spines">Caltrops</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Torturous Ground">Caltrops</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Jagged Spikes">Caltrops</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Carved Stakes">Caltrops</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Bait the Trap">Caltrops</skill>


Skill Design[edit | edit source]

Unknown.


Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Demon Hunter passives provide a benefit to Caltrops, runed or not:

Name Level Description

<skill class="DemonHunter">Numbing traps</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter">Perfectionist</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter">Custom Engineering</skill>


Development[edit | edit source]

The concept of the Demon Hunter using traps and other devices to hinder or attack monsters has been in the game since the very beginning. Caltrops was first seen at the July 2011 Press Event, where it was a level 1 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available at that time.


Beta[edit | edit source]

When the beta started in September 2011, Caltrops was changed to level 2, and then level 3. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13, and Caltrops was classified as a Defensive skill and moved up to level 4.


Media[edit | edit source]

Caltrops can be seen in action on video here:

  • None yet.

You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:


References[edit | edit source]