shure
(Shure)
#41
From memory I think it’s just because they make a beeline for you and the rock’s in the way! They’re not that smart to think to go around most of the time 
OttoNL
(Otto Nl)
#42
Ah cool, I thought they’d still be around though if MINAC goes down, but I guess it’s scripted to take down the Claptraps with it. Or it’s because you use the WIRED when it goes down.
shure
(Shure)
#43
I think it’s also because they are constantly self destructing, too!
OttoNL
(Otto Nl)
#44
Ooh, I thought they only do that when they reach between 1-10% health left or when they are close enough to you.
shure
(Shure)
#45
they are close on the other side of the rock, but the blast can’t reach you. But when it’s over and you come out you’ll find loads of ammo 
OttoNL
(Otto Nl)
#46
Sweet. I’ll have to try that tonight. Hopefully they drop a lot of panties and stuff, got that one something-something-party achievement to get for which I need some panties and pizza I think xD
VaultHunter101
(So long, and thanks for all the fish)
#47
They’re pretty much all the Kamikaze variety, aren’t they? (It’s been a while, but that’s one of the things I have to finish off with Lilith at some point.)
P_Anarchist
(Angry Crux Guy)
#49
If you’re still having trouble there should be a shack around the north eastern edge of the map opposite of where your enter. You’re still vulnerable to attack but I find it much easier to defend against Clappys than the other usual spots people suggest.
You can also take out some of it’s turrets since it’ll stop right up next to you, just make sure you’re not in the way when it starts moving again >_<
OttoNL
(Otto Nl)
#50
Thanks, I’ll have to try that 
AceGoober
(AceGoober)
#51
The shack is a great place to hide from the machine guns, his blast and also the explosive claptraps as they won’t actually enter the shack but explode right outside the entrance.
When looking into the shack from the doorway, the far right corner is where you want to go after taking a shot at MINAC. The explosion from the claptraps won’t touch you at all when you are in that corner.
Mostly true, sometimes they manage to maneuver through the doorway but in general they don’t make it and explode en route.