The Smoke Grenade Trap is a utility trap in ARC Raiders that focuses on vision control rather than direct damage. When triggered, it releases a cloud of smoke that blocks sightlines and disrupts movement and awareness. Used correctly, it creates space, covers retreats, or slows enemies without forcing a direct fight.

What the Smoke Grenade Trap Does

The trap uses a laser trip wire. Once an enemy or player crosses it, the attached smoke grenade detonates automatically. The smoke lasts long enough to change how an area is played, especially in tight corridors or choke points.

Key effects:

• Blocks vision within a wide radius
• Interrupts enemy tracking and aiming
• Creates safe windows to reposition or disengage

This trap is about control and timing, not damage.

Stats Overview

These stats make it lightweight and easy to carry, even when inventory space is tight.

How to Craft Smoke Grenade Trap

The Smoke Grenade Trap is simple to craft and does not require rare components.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Location

• Workbench 1
• Inventory crafting

Skill Requirement

• Traveling Tinkerer

Because the materials are common, this trap is easy to restock between raids.

If you want to unlock more crafting options like the Smoke Grenade Trap earlier, some players choose to buy ARC Raiders blueprints instead of waiting on drops. Platforms such as SHANNENG are often used for this, especially by players who prefer to spend more time playing and less time farming. It’s a practical option for those who value flexibility and steady progression without changing how the game is played.

Best Use Cases

The Smoke Grenade Trap works best in situations where visibility matters more than raw damage.

Common scenarios:

• Covering retreats: Drop it behind you to break line of sight while escaping.
• Blocking choke points: Force enemies to slow down or take alternate routes.
• Defensive setups: Protect doors, stairwells, or narrow hallways.
• Team support: Give teammates time to heal, reload, or reposition.

Unlike explosive traps, this one does not reveal exact enemy positions, which can be an advantage in stealth-focused play.

Strengths and Limitations

Strengths

• No damage falloff concerns
• Strong area denial tool
• Low weight and easy crafting
• Effective against both AI and players

Limitations

• No direct damage
• Less effective in wide open spaces
• Can also block your own vision if poorly placed

Good placement is more important than timing. A badly positioned trap may help enemies as much as it helps you.

Tips

• Place the laser slightly off-center to avoid obvious detection.
• Combine with sound cues to predict enemy movement inside smoke.
• Avoid stacking multiple smoke traps too close together; one is often enough.
• Pair with flanking routes so you can move while enemies hesitate.

The Smoke Grenade Trap is a quiet but reliable tool in Arc Raiders. It rewards patience, map awareness, and smart positioning. While it won't win fights on its own, it often decides when and how a fight happens—and that control can be more valuable than damage.

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