---
layout: wiki
title: Trenches
component: trenches
description: Provides players with the capability of digging trenches.
group: feature
category: interaction
parent: wiki
mod: ace
version:
  major: 3
  minor: 5
  patch: 0
---

## 1. Overview
Provides players with the capability of digging trenches.

## 2. Usage

You can see if any tool/backpack is defined as an entrenching tool by opening the ACE arsenal and looking at the stats box.

### 2.1 Digging a trench
- Pick up an entrenching tool.
- Use Self Interact <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>⊞&nbsp;Win</kbd> (ACE3 default).
- Select the `Equipment` option.
- Select which trench type you want to build.
- Use the mouse to place the trench how you want.
- When ready to place, press left click to start digging.
- Wait for the progress bar to finish. To stop digging, press <kbd>Escape</kbd>.

### 2.2 Removing a trench
- Pick up an entrenching tool.
- Interact with the trench to remove <kbd>⊞ win</kbd>.
- Select the `Remove Trench` option.
- Wait for the progress bar to finish. To stop removing, press <kbd>Escape</kbd>.

### 2.3 Continue digging a trench
- Pick up an entrenching tool.
- Interact with the trench to continue to dig <kbd>⊞ win</kbd>.
- Select the `Continue Digging Trench` option.
- Wait for the progress bar to finish. To stop digging, press <kbd>Escape</kbd>.