Shrapnel mine vs spike trap

Shrapnel mine vs spike trap

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Posted by: UltraFlyingTaco.7452

UltraFlyingTaco.7452

As the title states, i’m trying to figure which skill is better:

Shrapnel mine
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Shrapnel_Mine

or

Spike trap
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Spike_Trap

(i’m not running any perks that increase traps, btw)

Shrapnel mine vs spike trap

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Posted by: Durzlla.6295

Durzlla.6295

If you’re not running any traits it looks like the mine may be stronger since it does direct damage and a longer bleed/cripple

HOWEVER, that’s assuming you’re throwing it down mid fight, the trap set up preemptively would be stronger since you can have them trip it and then use it again where the mine lasts only as long as the CD so you’ll only ever have one.

Not to mention the mine does not go off instantly where the trap does, and it doesn’t look like the mine is unblockable, so the damage could be blocked, whereas spike trap that’s not gonna happen.

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Shrapnel mine vs spike trap

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Posted by: UltraFlyingTaco.7452

UltraFlyingTaco.7452

thanks, i’ll go with the mine.