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Sometimes people set off my claymore but live through it. Is there a perk to help survive explosions from equipment, or is this simply my placement?

Any tips for better placement?

Thanks.

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There are two main perks that help counter claymores.

1: Flackjacket - this perk limits explosive damage taken. If someone has this perk then there is no way a claymore will one-hit kill them. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do against this. I would recommend motion sensors if this is a problem for you, as motion sensors have no "counter".

2: Lightweight - this perk increases your running speed. If the claymore is badly placed then it is possible to run through the blast zone and avoid taking full damage. This can be countered, however, with good placement. When placing your claymore you have to remember that the explosion comes out from the front of the claymore, i.e. it is not omni-directional like a frag or a semtex. You also need to be mindful as to where the enemy is going to be running when they enter the room or area you're protecting. Place the claymore facing your enemies' chosen path, bearing in mind that claymores have a slight delay before exploding.

I would guess that your main problem isn't placement but instead Flakjacket. The claymores have much less delay then they have had in past COD games. This means that getting past them with Lightweight is a lot harder and less likely. If you're running into this a lot and it's getting you killed often, I would strongly recommend motion sensors or even the camera. The motion sensor in particular is a very strong choice as not even Ghost, a perk that blocks most things, can protect you from motion sensors.

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    Hacker also counters claymores but as your problem is people living through the explosion I assume it isn't a problem. If Hacker is prevelant there is nothing you can do realy as hacker allows the enemy to see all equipment from a fair distance. In the event of somone using hacker they will likely shoot your equipment. When this happens not only will you hear it but the game will also alert you with an announcement. This should give you time to react.
    – Red
    Commented Feb 13, 2011 at 17:19
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    Motion Sensors sort of have a counter -- if you have Hacker Pro, you won't appear on motion sensors.
    – mipadi
    Commented Feb 13, 2011 at 22:06
  • True, most people with hacker feel the need to shoot them regardless... not sure why. :P
    – Red
    Commented Feb 13, 2011 at 23:41
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    You can also use a Jammer to disable claymores within the affected radius.
    – DarkShiva
    Commented Feb 14, 2011 at 2:23
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    @Dmitry S - youtube.com/watch?v=l6Re4R_bz1g
    – DarkShiva
    Commented Jun 21, 2011 at 4:01

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