The Front – Ultimate Defense Guide

Guide to Defenses (+ Traps)

Threats abound in the world of The Front. Aggressive wild creatures, armed NPCs, zombies, and even other players may try to kill you or destroy your base.

Deploying powerful defensive structures can help you reduce or outright avoid losses inflicted by these threats.

Wood Spike Barrier

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. Wood Spike Barriers are one of the first defensive structures you will unlock in The Front. Creatures that collide with this structure will take damage.

Flip Floor

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. The flip floor looks like a normal wood floor at first glance, but any creatures that walk over it will fall through.

Floor Spikes

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. Sharp spikes will pop out of this when it is stepped on, but it takes a long time to reset due to being made of out-dated technology. Must be placed on a foundation or floor.

Spring Board

Unlocked from the Structures tab of the Tech interface [O]. The spring board looks like a normal wood floor at first glance, but any creatures that walk over it will be launched into the air. Must be placed on a foundation or floor.

Beast Trap

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. A beast trap will inflict damage upon and immobilize creatures that pass over it. It cannot be attacked directly. Can be placed on a foundation, floor, or on the ground.

Barbed Wire

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. Barbed wire will inflict damage upon creatures that pass through it. It cannot be attacked directly. Barbed wire will deal additional damage when electrified.

Not Electrified

Electrified

Arrow Wall

Unlocked from the Structures tab of the Tech interface [O]. Arrow walls must be placed on normal walls, and will inflict damage on enemies that pass within 6 meters. Must be equipped with stone arrows. You can also set which types of targets they will attack.

How to Set Attack Targets:

1. Approach the trap.
2. Press and hold [F] while facing the trap to open the interaction menu, then click [LMB] the “Set Attack Target” option.
3. Click [LMB] the target you would like the trap to attack, then click “Apply.”

Automatic Ballista

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. Inflicts poison damage on and slows creatures that pass by. Must be equipped with Stone Arrows. This ballista will automatically fire arrows at players and NPCs. You can also set which types of targets it will attack.

How to Set Attack Targets:

1. Approach the trap.
2. Press [F] and hold while facing the trap to open the interaction menu, then click [LMB] the “Set Attack Target” option.
3. Click [LMB] the target you would like the trap to attack, then click “Apply.”

Meat Grinder

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. This trap features multiple blades that spin to deal damage to enemies that pass by. Must be connected to an electrical system.

Guillotine

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. The guillotine will inflict a lot of damage to enemies that pass through. Must be placed inside an Open Wall.

Poison Sprayer

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. Inflicts poison damage on and slows creatures that pass by.

Must be placed on a wall, connected to an electrical system, and equipped with poison cream, which can be unlocked from the Supplies tab of the Tech interface [O]. You can also set which types of targets it will attack.

How to Set Attack Targets:

1. Approach the trap.
2. Press [F] and hold while facing the trap to open the interaction menu, then click [LMB] the “Set Attack Target” option.
3. Click [LMB] the target you would like the trap to attack, then click “Apply.”

Devastator Auto Gun

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. This early-generation gun has been modified to lock onto and attack ground targets.

Must be connected to an electrical system and equipped with Large AP Ammo, which can be unlocked from the Vehicles tab of the Tech interface [O]. You can also set which types of targets it will attack.

How to Set Attack Targets:

1. Approach the trap.
2. Press and hold [F] while facing the trap to open the interaction menu, then click [LMB] the “Set Attack Target” option.
3. Click [LMB] the target you would like the trap to attack, then click “Apply.”

Automatic Turret

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. Automatically attacks enemies that come within range.

Must be connected to an electrical system and equipped with Rifle Ammo, which can be unlocked from the Weapons tab of the Tech interface [O]. You can also set which types of targets it will attack.

How to Set Attack Targets:

1. Approach the trap.
2. Press and hold [F] while facing the trap to open the interaction menu, then click [LMB] the “Set Attack Target” option.
3. Click [LMB] the target you would like the trap to attack, then click “Apply.”

Flamethrower

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. This lightweight flamethrower sprays ignited fuel at targets.

Must be connected to an electrical system and equipped with Gasoline, which can be unlocked from the Basic tab of the Tech interface [O]. You can also set which types of targets it will attack.

How to Set Attack Targets:

1. Approach the trap.
2. Press and hold [F] while facing the trap to open the interaction menu, then click [LMB] the “Set Attack Target” option.
3. Click [LMB] the target you would like the trap to attack, then click “Apply.”

Pendulum Hammer

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. This metallic hammer deals damage to enemies that pass by.

Must be placed on the underside of a floor. The swing direction of the hammer can be adjusted by pressing to rotate the trap when positioning its placement.

Flintlock Trap

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. Can be placed anywhere to inflict massive damage to enemies at short range.

Must be equipped with Lead Pellets, which can be unlocked from the Weapons tab of the Tech interface [O]. Its angle can be adjusted by sliding the mouse when positioning its placement. You can also set which types of targets it will attack.

How to Set Attack Targets:

1. Approach the trap.
2. Press and hold [F] while facing the trap to open the interaction menu, then click [LMB] the “Set Attack Target” option.
3. Click [LMB] the target you would like the trap to attack, then click “Apply.”

Shock Trap

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. Must be placed on a wall and connected to an electrical system.

Anti-infantry Mine

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. This small anti-infantry mine will detonate when 15 kilograms of pressure are applied to it. It is only effective against players, NPCs, and animals, and will not damage vehicles.

Sparrow AA System

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. This advanced anti-air system automatically attacks all flying targets that come in range.

Must be connected to an electrical system and equipped with Portable SAMs, which can be unlocked from the Weapons tab of the Tech interface [O]. You can also set which types of targets it will attack.

How to Set Attack Targets:

1. Approach the trap.
2. Press and hold [F] while facing the trap to open the interaction menu, then click [LMB] the “Set Attack Target” option.
3. Click [LMB] the target you would like the trap to attack, then click “Apply.”

Claymore

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. Usually placed in corners, it emits two infrared rays from the front that will cause the claymore to detonate when creatures pass by.

Anti-vehicle Mine

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. Usually placed on the outskirts of a base, it will explode only when a vehicle passes by.

Phalanx Defense Cannon

Unlocked from the Technology tab of the Tech interface [O]. This advanced automated defense system fires shells that tear nearby enemies to shreds.

Must be connected to an electrical system and equipped with Medium AP Ammo, which can be unlocked from the Vehicles tab of the Tech interface [O]. You can also set which types of targets it will attack.

How to Set Attack Targets:

1. Approach the trap.
2. Press and hold [F] while facing the trap to open the interaction menu, then click [LMB] the “Set Attack Target” option.
3. Click [LMB] the target you would like the trap to attack, then click “Apply.”