Traps

Throughout the canyon the player might encounter various traps. Traps are always highlighted by their red hue and usually an additional shimmer similar to containers but red. Area Two is known for its high density of traps, but the bandits have also placed a lot of traps in their perimeter.

Most traps can be activated/defused by attacking them. Usually this is done with a melee attack, but sometimes using a gun or dynamite is more effective. Usually it is best to just avoid them altogether, unless they can be used to the player's advantage, like explosive barrels.

Red/Explosive Barrel
The classic explosive barrel can be found throughout the canyon and is very common, usually as part of container groups. They can be ignited easily and will explode shortly after. The explosion can be deadly to the player, but also to all other characters nearby.

Spear Trap
The spear trap is another common and basic trap that damages characters that run into them. It can be destroyed with explosives and can be found in all levels but is more common in the second area.

Cholla Cactus
Most cacti in the canyon are not dangerous, but this type of cactus is quite the opposite. These big, red cacti will damage any character that runs into them, similar to spear traps. They can also be destroyed.

Incendiary Barrel
This trap works similar to the explosive barrel, but instead of a simple explosion this trap creates an incendiary explosion that will also ignite objects and characters not directly in contact with the explosion. It will only show up in the third area (Bandits).

Bear Trap
The bear trap can be activated and deactivates with a melee attack. Anyone that steps on them will be hurt badly, but after being triggered once they need to get reset before they can be triggered again. This trap is not easy to spot and is most likely to show up in the second area, but sometimes is also used by bandits in the third area.

Explosive Mine
This trap works similar to the bear trap, but instead of simply slamming shut this trap will explode on contact. It can only be activated once and can be defused with a careful melee attack. This trap will only show up in the third area (Bandits).

Incendiary Mine
This trap works similar to the explosive mine, but instead of a simple explosion this trap creates an incendiary explosion that will also ignite objects and characters not directly in contact with the explosion. This trap will only show up in the third area (Bandits).

Arrow Trap
This trap can only be found in the second area of the canyon and only on cliffs. The trap will shoot an arrow when the player walks in front of it. The arrows can be avoided by dodging or moving irregularly, but the best way to avoid the trap is by deactivating it. This can be done with a simply melee attack, but also by shooting the trap.

Deadly vegetation
A special type of trap that can not be deactivated like other traps is the toxic vegetation that can be found in the second area. The best strategy here is to avoid it altogether or get the leather suit upgrade.