Orcs Must Die! 2 beginner trap layouts and choke points
Spend the first wave budget on one effective lane while keeping every route covered.
Edition covered
Original Orcs Must Die! 2 campaign and core systems. DLC-only traps, maps and enemies are not required; mechanics from Orcs Must Die! 3 and Deathtrap are excluded.
Inspect doors and rifts before starting
Find where enemies spawn and which rift each route can reach. A strong trap lane does not help if another doorway has a direct unguarded path, so check the map before spending the initial budget.
| Layer | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Route control | Make enemies use the defended lane | Barricades where the map permits |
| Slow or control | Keep targets in damage range | Tar or other available control |
| Damage | Reduce the wave | Floor, wall and ceiling traps |
| Hero support | Handle special enemies and leaks | Weapon fire or a timed spell |
Concentrate traps where enemies stay
Combine slowing or control with repeated damage in a short useful section. Spreading isolated traps over a long route often gives each trap fewer chances to finish an enemy.
| Check | Question | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Doors | Which entrances activate? | Cover each route |
| Rifts | Can enemies reach another exit? | Inspect the full map |
| Trap surfaces | Are walls and ceilings usable? | Choose a compatible loadout |
| Special enemies | Are flyers or sappers present? | Reserve a suitable answer |
Use barricades to shape a valid route
Barricades can redirect enemies toward the kill zone, but completely blocking all legal paths invites problems. Leave a route to the rift through the defenses and protect the barricades from sappers and other damage.
Fight where the layout needs help
Use the hero to kill dangerous enemies and stop leaks, not merely to shoot the same easy orcs the traps already handle. Keep enough attention on the map to catch a new route opening.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Robot Entertainment game reference | robotentertainment.com |