Caltrops

Caltrops is a Defensive Demon Hunter skill unlocked at Level 4. The Demon Hunter lays a trap of caltrops on the ground that activates when an enemy approaches, slowing all nearby enemies.

Background

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

The following is a very quick summary. 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.

<skill class="DemonHunter">Caltrops</skill>

Skill Design

Unknown.

Synergies

The following Demon Hunter passives provide a benefit to Caltrops:

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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.

Beta

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

Caltrops can be seen in action on video here:

• None yet.

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

• Diablo III screenshots and pictures
• Caltrops specific gallery contents

References

• 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

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