Lesser Caltrops

This article is about the Uncatchable trait skill. For the utility skill, see Caltrops.

Scatter caltrops that cripple and bleed foes. — In-game description

Lesser Caltrops

Profession

Thief (trait skill list)

Trait

 Uncatchable

Game link

API

14136

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Lesser Caltrops

Scatter caltrops that cripple and bleed foes.

 Bleeding (5s): 110 Damage

 Bleeding (1s): 22 Damage

 Cripple (1s): -50% Movement Speed

 Number of Targets: 3

 Caltrops Duration: 3 seconds

 Interval: 1 second

 Radius: 90

— In-game description

Related traits

Deadly Arts

• Exposed Weakness — Deal increased strike damage to your target for each unique condition on them.

Trickery

• Uncatchable — Leave behind lesser caltrops when you dodge.
• Deadly Ambush — Stealing also applies bleeding. Bleeding you inflict deals more damage.

Notes

Anomaly:

The visual representation of the caltrops persists for 10 seconds despite the damaging effect only lasting 3 seconds.

Version history

For a detailed trait history, see here.

Patch	Changes
February 25, 2020	Competitive content update: (Competitive split) Reduced bleeding duration from 3 seconds to 1 second.
July 10, 2018	This trait will now always apply 1 second of cripple on each pulse. Removed the first pulse when activated. Bleeding duration has been increased from 4 seconds to 5 seconds in PvE, with PvP and WvW being reduced from 4 seconds to 3 seconds.
June 23, 2015	Specialization update: Updated this trait to reflect the introduction of the specialization mechanic.
March 26, 2013	Now displays an active combat area to both allies and enemies. Increased effective radius by 50%.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Lesser Caltrops has been added to the game.

See also

•   Caltrops