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Hunter · Survival · Row 3 of 7 · 2 ranks

Clever Traps sits in row 3 of the Hunter Survival tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 2 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

What Clever Traps does at each rank

A rank is one level of a talent. Every rank makes the effect a bit stronger. The list below uses the exact wording from the beta client, word for word.

  1. Rank 1: Increases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 15% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 15%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the duration of Freezing and Frost trap effects by 30% and the damage of Immolation and Explosive trap effects by 30%.

How to reach Clever Traps

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Survival rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Clever Traps.

Is Clever Traps worth the points?

Every rank makes the effect stronger, so putting in a few points while leveling is totally fine. Max it when the final rank is the heart of your endgame build. And if you only need it as a stepping stone, no shame in stopping early.

Starter builds that take it

These starter builds already put points into Clever Traps. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Clever Traps in the Hunter calculator

Elsewhere in Survival

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Clever Traps:

Improved Tracking · Deflection · Entrapment · Savage Strikes · Survivalist · Improved Wing Clip · Surefooted · Deterrence · Survival Tactics · Predator's Edge · Counterattack · Resourcefulness