Talk:Stun Mine/@comment-29735342-20161011221402/@comment-6716431-20161011233427

You can stick both stun and arc mines to people (and gravehounds, though neither destroy the skull). In neither case does the mine survive, making it a single-use item in such cases.

As for how they can be compact Arc Pylons, Arc Pylons were invented in 1833, same time as the Wall of Light. Arc Mines, however, were not invented until the penultimate month of 1836, a good time later, during which Sokolov would have been able to refine his design to a much smaller scale. However, Arc Mines have much fewer uses than the Arc Pylon, and the Pylon cannot be accidentally triggered by the person who placed it, explaining why they are still in use. Calculations for the non-lethal stun dosage took even longer, which is why Stun Mines are not introduced until after Arc Mines.

Arc and Stun Mines cannot be rewired, as only the player can place them, meaning they cannot harm the player.