Passive Weapons/Anti Personnel/Area Denial
| Boobytraps/Hold Territory | Martial use | Region of association | Era of association |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caltrops | Anti-cavalry | ? | era? |
| Punji stick | Area denial | Asia | era? |
| Scalder/Scorcher | War | ? | Antiquity(+) |
| Grappling hook/Grapnel | naval warfare | High seas | era? |
| Sudis (stake) | Field fort | Roman | era? |
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