How to effectively use the Claymore trap? Or does it need Re-work?

[Gears]

From Cold war age onward, a new trap Claymore is available which deals 500 damage in conical area of Range 5 at Level 1 in the direction of the troops.

Is it made to target only Riflemen/Heavy-Infantry as these 2 are the only troops having lowest HP at Cold age.

OR

Is there some unique method of placing them around the base so they are effectively used?

Suggestion for Re-work: Add Burn damage over time for 3-5 seconds.

 

[KingoftheBongo]

The only way to effectively use them is if you put them together in one of the corners of the map where you expect an enemy to deploy distracting infantry. Other than that the claymore is indeed basically useless.