How To Craft Booby Traps In ARK Survival Ascended Scorched Earth

For those venturing into PvP on Scorched Earth, awareness is crucial due to its reduced size, increasing the likelihood of encountering adversaries and raiders. To aid in defense or offense, a new booby trap feature has been introduced for C4 explosives, offering strategic advantages. 

So if you're curious to know more about this feature and how it works, then you're in the right place. We'll explore how to utilize this new booby trap feature effectively and craft the necessary items in the sections below.

ARK Survival Ascended Scorched Earth Booby Traps Explained

Booby traps aren't exactly items that you can craft in the game; instead, they are a feature or mechanic that's been added for the C4 in Scorched Earth. The basic premise is that if you have C4 in your hand and you interact with a structure such as a forging station, you'll have the option to "Set up a trap with C4".

This will booby trap the structure, and the moment that anyone presses 'E' to access the item's inventory, it will explode, destroying the structure and dealing tons of damage to anyone nearby. This is an extremely useful feature, especially in Scorched Earth where the map size will force you to confront more enemies in PvP, and booby-trapping structures can be a massive strategic play.

For instance, you could set up fake bases with booby traps on the structure inside, or even outside so that when someone comes along and tries to access it, they'll be met with an explosive surprise. The booby trap itself can be set off on an array of structures, ranging from boxes and forging stations to vaults, but unfortunately, it can't be placed on walls or doors, as it seems the rule of thumb is that if the structure can hold items, it can be booby-trapped.

Another notable feature is the fact that you can booby-trap other players' possessions as well, so for instance, sneaking into an enemy base and booby-trapping their boxes, vaults, and crafting stations can be quite a bit of fun. On the flip side, it means you'll also need to be extra cautious of your belongings, as other players can do the same to you.

A useful tip is to make sure you add locks to your items or add a keypad lock to your structures and make sure that nobody can booby trap your items while you're not on the server. Overall, the booby trap is a double-edged sword, but if you can use it effectively and stay on your toes to avoid getting duped by one, they can easily become a tactical advantage you have over other players in ARK Survival Ascended Scorched Earth.