Molotov Cocktail

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A molotov cocktail spawn in GTA San Andreas
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Using the molotov cocktail in GTA IV

The Molotov Cocktail is an incindiary weapon, used to set a small area on fire. It is based on the real-life "home-made" molotov cocktail, which is prepared by inserting a rag into a partially filled liquor bottle, allowing the rag to "wick up" the flammable alcohol. This causes the soaked rag to become flammable itself, allowing it to be lit on fire. Because the fumes from the flammable liquid (which are actually what catches fire, not the liquid itself) are contained within the bottle, full ignition does not occur until the glass container is ruptured, allowing the fumes to escape. This normally happens upon impact of the molotov against a hard surface, after being thrown. It can set a group of pedestrians on fire or light a car's engine on fire, causing it to explode. Victims on foot will catch fire and die if close enough to the flames. Use of the molotov will normally result in at least a 1-star wanted level. It proves to be one of the most deadly weapons for the player when used at close range, and is difficult to find in GTA III, although more common in the later games.

Locations

GTA III

  • Can be found in the abandoned train tunnel next to 8 Ball's Bomb Shop in Portland where there is a group of homeless people.
  • Also able to buy them along with a Flamethrower in a garage in Shoreside Vale.

GTA San Andreas

  • Los Santos
    • To the right of the Express Hobos Limited diner in the northeast portion of the Vinewood district (directly west of the 24/7)
  • Las Venturas
    • In the Creek district's shopping center, on the roof at the very southern edge
    • At the north end of the Come-A-Lot district, on the roof of the tan brick building at the southwest corner of the intersection one block east of The Camel's Toe pyramid
  • Red County
    • In Palomino Creek, at the southwest corner of the rooftop of the red brick building at the southwest edge of town
  • Bone County
    • In Fort Carson, next to the dumpster behind the P Hat Liquor store at the south end of town

GTA Vice City Stories

  • Inside a container located in the Civil Asset Forfeiture Compound. The container is actually located "in" the compound. In order to get it, the player should go into it by using either one of the two ramps leading to the compound.