• disruption of the attacker’s senses
  Winning gunfights when concussed is not an easy task and gives defenders an advantage over the impacted enemy. The only downside for defenders can be that attackers expect to be pushed when the trap detonates.
   
• the detonation of mine cancels actions like planting defuser
  Canceling the plant is not possible with preplaced mines as the Grzmot trap would detonate before the plant begins.
  Therefore, to impact the defuser plant, Ela will have to throw a trap at the time of the defuser being planted. Such a technique requires impeccable timing as Grzmot mine needs to “arm” itself once placed.

Questions to ask yourself when considering mines placement:

• Are attackers likely to come from this way?

  When playing trap operators, it is essential to be creative with utility placement. However, placing mine in a location where attackers are unlikely to even pass through is not an efficient use of the utility.
  Entrances to the objective are usually the safest options for placing trap utility.
   

• Will this mine benefit team and me, and how?

  When deciding on trap placement, consider the type of benefit you expect your team to gain from it. Are you hoping to gain intel about attackers’ approach from a specific direction, or do you want to increase the odds of winning gunfights?
  Placing a trap right on top of the entrance to the location may be easier to conceal, but will allow secure retreat for an impacted attacker(s). Perhaps placing a trap in a way that attackers activate it once they are already a couple of meters in would increase the chance of killing a disoriented opponent?
   

• Will this mine be easily spotted?

  Ela R6 mines give her great flexibility in placement as they stick to all surfaces. I recommend placing a trap in a way that will make it difficult for attackers to spot the trap and destroy it.
  A common and quite effective way of placing Concussion mine is above entrances.