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Shock Trap is a tool in Killing Floor 3 (KF3) that deals Electrical Damage when enemies are nearby. See how to get the Shock Trap, how to use it, and the best perks to use the tool in this guide!

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How to Get Shock Trap

Choose the Tool Before a Match

Tool Screen

If you already want to use the Shock Trap at the start of a match, make sure to select it before a match starts.

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Trader Screen

If you want to equip the Shock Trap in the middle of a match, you can do so by interacting with a Trader after a wave!

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How to Use Shock Trap

Use as a Landmine

You can use the Shock Traps as landmines to deal damage and slow Zeds that come at you. All Zeds caught in the blast zone will receive the damage, as well as the slow debuff, which placement is the most important metric when it comes to using Shock Traps!

Shock Trap Best Perks

Use with Ninja

Best Perk with Shock Trap
NinjaNinja

Best Tools for Each Class

Shock Trap Effects

Deals Electrical Damage

Tool Effect
Shock Trap Trap triggers when enemy is nearby.
• 4 traps
• Shocks and Slows nearby enemies when triggered

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