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Incendiary

Molotov Cocktail

Fire spreads. It does not stop spreading because the situation has changed. That is the advantage and the problem simultaneously.

Lethality
Lethal — Area
Incendiary damage across the impact and spread zone. Sustained burn continues after the initial explosion.
Effective Range
Thrown Range
Petrol-filled glass vessel. Ignites on impact. Fire spreads in the direction of liquid dispersal.
Construction
Glass — Petrol Fill / Cloth Wick
Improvised incendiary construction. No standardized manufacture. Consistent operational result across all variants.

Dossier

The molotov is cheap, it is available anywhere with a petrol station and a glass bottle, and it produces a result that nothing else in the arsenal at its price point can match. Fire does not stop because someone fired back at it.

The spread after impact is the variable that makes it difficult to control. A correctly thrown molotov clears a street corner or blocks a doorway with a wall of fire. An incorrectly thrown one creates a hazard that affects everyone in the area, including the operator.

It is the crowd control and area denial option for operators who cannot access or afford grenades. Vice County street gangs run it. Rural Leonida operations run it. Anyone who needs to hold a position without ammunition for a sustained firefight runs it.

On Record

Trailer 1
Thrown during a street-level confrontation in Vice County. Impact ignition, fire spreads across the pavement blocking the street.
Trailer 2
Used to defend a position during an extended engagement. Incendiary barrier created across the entry point.

Frequently Asked

What is the Molotov most useful for in Leonida?
Area denial. A burning entry point stops pursuit. Effective against soft-skinned vehicles and grouped targets. Watch your exit before throwing — fire doesn't cooperate with retreat routes.
Where can you get Molotovs in Leonida?
Ammu-Nation is the confirmed weapon retailer in Leonida — Phil Cassidy's name is on the billboard. Specific stock, pricing, and unlock conditions aren't confirmed yet.
Is the Molotov confirmed with specific factions or just operative use?
Criminal operative use confirmed in official footage. No confirmed law enforcement equivalent. It's improvised incendiary — not a standard-issue item.