====== Explosives and Trigger Systems ======

<WRAP round INFO>This article is a part of [[:arma_3:asset_guides|Arma 3 Asset Guides]].</WRAP>

===== Setting Explosives =====

  - Pull desired explosive into your inventory
  - Use ACE Self-Interaction menu → ''Explosives''  then ''Place''  or ''Attach''  to vehicle or surface
  - Once placed/attached, use ACE Interaction again on the explosive itself to ''Select a Trigger''
  - When ready to detonate, have your ACE Interaction menu open and use the activation method.

===== Explosive Triggers =====

=== Pressure Plate ===

  * Built-in trigger that activates when either stepped or driven upon.
  * Self-detonating. **Make sure friendlies and civs don't step on these triggers!**
  * Range: 0.5m (proximity-based)

=== M57 Firing Device ===

<WRAP tip 50%>The [[arma_3:explosives_trigger_systems#Cellphone|Cellphone]] is a superior activation method!</WRAP>

  * Wired trigger designed for demolition purposes.
  * Use ACE self-interaction menu to detonate.
  * Range: 250m

=== M152 Firing Device ===

  * <wrap alert>**This device (M152) does not work in Antistasi!**</wrap>
  * Long-range wireless trigger designed for demolition and sabotage purposes.
  * Uses same 3D model as M57 Firing Device in world.
  * Use ACE self-interaction menu to detonate.
  * Range: 5000m

=== Cellphone ===

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  * Indestructible Nokia brick phone, can detonate anywhere cell service exists
  * Use ACE self-interaction menu to open Cellphone interface. Use arrow keys or enter code directly.
  * Share ordnance with friends by providing them the 4-digit "phone number".
  * Range: Unlimited (?)

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===== Types of Explosives =====

==== General Explosives ====

This section is comprised primarily of explosives which use manual triggers, and/or intended for a specific purpose.

=== Demolition Block ===

The Demolition Block, or Demo Block, is the standard explosive type in Arma 3.

<WRAP help>Demo Blocks are used in Antistasi for breaching vehicles and armor assets with unconscious crew!</WRAP>

|**Activation Type(s)**|Manual Trigger|
|**Effective Range**|~12m|
|**Effective against**|Light vehicles|
|**Special Uses**|One charge for APCs/light armor, two for tanks.|
|**Notes**|Useful for breaching walls and vehicles. Can destroy armor when multiple charges are used.|

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=== Demolition Charge ===

The Demolition Charge, or Demo Charge, is essentially a larger version of the [[#Demolition_Block|Demolition Block]].

|**Activation Type(s)**|Manual Trigger|
|**Effective Range**|~20m|
|**Effective against**|All vehicles|
|**Notes**|Useful for destroying structures and vehicles.|

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=== Small IED ===

IEDs innocuous looking explosives which are usually hidden and used to ambush convoys. Operated by manual trigger or pressure plate.

|**Activation Type(s)**|Manual Trigger, Pressure Plate|
|**Effective Range**|~5-10m, depending on target type|
|**Effective against**|Infantry, Light vehicles. Will track heavy armor and sometimes destroy medium armor.|
|**Notes**|Useful for destroying structures and vehicles.|

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=== Large IED ===

Large IEDs are slightly more powerful with a larger range than their Small IED brethren.

|**Activation Type(s)**|Manual Trigger, Pressure Plate|
|**Effective Range**|~10-20m, depending on target type|
|**Effective against**|Infantry, Light Vehicles. Will track heavy armor and sometimes destroy medium armor.|
|**Notes**|Useful for destroying structures and vehicles.|

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=== M18A1 Claymore ===

Directional Explosive.

|**Activation Type(s)**|Manual Trigger|
|**Effective Range**|50-100m depending on arc|
|**Effective against**|Infantry|

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==== Anti-Personnel Mines ====

=== M2 SLAM Directional Mine ===

A directional mine able to be placed and activated on its side or bottom.

|**Activation Type(s)**|Manual Trigger, Proximity|
|**Effective Range**|20-70m, depending on target type|
|**Effective against**|Infantry, Light Vehicles. Will kill infantry a narrow cone when used in side mode.|
|**Notes**| <wrap important>Cannot be disarmed. Will explode instead!</wrap>|

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=== M14 ===

Omni-Directional Mine

|**Activation Type(s)**|Pressure Plate|
|**Effective Range**|0.5-2m|
|**Effective against**|Infantry|
|**Notes**|Designed to maim rather than kill, this mine is also referred to as a "toe popper".|

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=== M26 ===

Omni-directional Bounding Mine

|**Activation Type(s)**|Pressure Plate|
|**Effective Range**|25-50m|
|**Effective against**|Infantry|
|**Notes**|Mine uses a small initial charge to "bound" up from the ground for an airburst explosion.|

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=== PMR-2 ===

Omni-directional Mine

|**Activation Type(s)**|Pressure Plate|
|**Effective Range**|3-7m|
|**Effective against**|Infantry|

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=== PMR-3 ===

Tripwire Mine

|**Activation Type(s)**|Tripwire|
|**Effective Range**|15-25m|
|**Effective against**|Infantry|
|**Notes**|Has a large dispersion due to being above ground. Can be blown up by vehicles crossing the tripwire.|

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=== VS-50 ===

Omni-directional Mine

|**Activation Type(s)**|Pressure Plate|
|**Effective Range**|5-10m|
|**Effective against**|Infantry|

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=== Anti-Tank Mines ===

=== M15 ===

Large Mine

|**Activation Type(s)**|Pressure Plate|
|**Effective Range**|5-10m|
|**Effective against**|Light vehicles, Armor|

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=== M19 ===

Extra-Large Mine

|**Activation Type(s)**|Pressure Plate|
|**Effective Range**|5-10m|
|**Effective against**|Light vehicles, Armor|
|**Notes**|Strongest anti-tank mine in-game as of this writing.|

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=== TM-62M ===

Large Mine

|**Activation Type(s)**|Pressure Plate|
|**Effective Range**|5-10m|
|**Effective against**|Light vehicles, Armor|

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====== Related Content ======

  * [[https://forums.ahoyworld.net/topic/7869-guide-explosives-mines/|https://forums.ahoyworld.net/topic/7869-guide-explosives-mines/]]


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