Toxic trap bomb
| "This adds "Step 2" to the firecracker distraction technique. ("Step 2" is "poison those undead fuckers.")" In-game description
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Toxic Trap Bombs is a throwing weapon that appears in Dying Light. The blueprint is learned upon unlocking the Trap Bombs skill
Overview
Toxic Trap Bombs possess a passive post-explosion effect which can occasionally backfire on the player. Once thrown, it will begin attracting nearby Infected. Once it stops, the bomb will explode. There are a few uses for this weapon when compared to other trap bombs, most of which are applicable against humans and tough enemies. When used against hordes, this bomb will cause any surviving infected to vomit which will stun them for a brief period of time. Keep in mind that some surviving Biters will be turned into elemental infected, making them harder to fight in close range.
It is particularly useful against Goons and Demolishers, due to the slow speed of the former and the latter's tendency of standing still and tossing boulders. Due to their inability to transform into an elemental form, it is a risk free explosive that applies damage over time while also blowing away any surrounding hordes around these enemies. The passive damage over time effect combined with its ability to kill or weaken hordes around said enemies makes it particularly useful against them. As an added bonus, they can also give the player some breathing room if they wish to heal or consume boosters. Since humans do not run away from these even when thrown near them, they can be pretty useful in stunning them in cover. Just keep in mind that they are thrown in an arc and do not attract humans.
Upon being thrown, an icon may appear on screen to alert the player if they are too close to the blast radius of the bomb. It's important to take mind of this alert as this weapon can harm players when they are standing too close to it. Always keep in mind that it's still an explosive, it can harm the player and it makes lots of noise so use it at your own risk.
Blueprint
| Blueprint | Requirement | Effects/Usage |
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| Toxic Trap Bombs |
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Firecrackers and a better poison explosive. Explodes after firecrackers end, causing high poison for any infected/human that it explodes near. Explosion draws Virals/Volatiles. |