CLAYMORE MINES

Learn how to pick up and strategically deploy Claymore mines in Metal Gear, and discover their surprising effectiveness against Vulcan Raven.

Alright, so you're wondering about those Claymore mines in Metal Gear. You won't find them just lying around in your inventory like regular ammo. Instead, you've gotta grab them right from the battlefield.

How to Get Claymore Mines:

When you're in an area with Claymore mines already placed (you'll see them out in the snowfields), you need to get up close. Just crawl over one, and Snake will automatically pick it up. Easy peasy.

How to Place Claymore Mines:

To lay down a mine, press and hold the attack button. Snake will crouch down to set it. While he's doing that, you can use the directional buttons to aim where you want the mine to face. Think of it like setting a little trap!

How Claymore Mines Work:

These bad boys go off when an enemy, or even Snake himself, walks into their line of sight. They're pretty situational, but there's one spot where they really shine: the Vulcan Raven boss fight in the warehouse. Try placing a few mines in his path, and when he walks over them, he'll take some decent damage. It's a neat trick that can really help you out.

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