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'''Molotov cocktails''' are ranged (non-smeltable) weapons that set a 3x3 plus shaped ('''+''') zone on fire where it lands.
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'''Molotov cocktails''' are ranged (non-smeltable) weapons that set a 3x3 "plus-shaped" ('''+''') area on fire where it lands.
  
== Acquisition ==
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=== Acquisition ===
  
 
They can be crafted at a [[machining table]] for {{Required Resources}} and {{Ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}} of work. They are also a common drop from raiders.
 
They can be crafted at a [[machining table]] for {{Required Resources}} and {{Ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}} of work. They are also a common drop from raiders.
  
== Analysis ==  
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=== Usage ===
* Equip a colonist with Molotov's
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* Equip a colonist with molotovs
 
* Draft the colonist
 
* Draft the colonist
 
* Press {{key|B}} to select target area.
 
* Press {{key|B}} to select target area.
  
Accuracy is poor on moving targets.
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=== Analysis ===
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A dubious combat weapon, accuracy is poor on moving targets and damage is slow over time. Molotovs are significantly cheaper to produce and fire faster than an [[incendiary launcher]], but have poor range and projectile speed.  
  
A way to defend a base using it is to make coming raids softer after dropping on stone floors/walls so that enemies have a difficult time getting in, without burning the base itself.
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Good for disposing of corpses or equipment rapidly, though be aware of flammability of nearby flooring and walls; using a large, natural area of [[rough stone]] as your disposal zone is handy and safe.
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One way to defend a base using molotovs is to drop some on stone floors/walls so that enemies have a difficult time getting in and are "softened" when passing through the flame, without burning the base itself.
  
Good for disposing of corpses or equipment rapidly, though fireproof flooring and walls are recommended to prevent spread.
 
  
Molotovs fire faster than the [[incendiary launcher]], but has poor range and projectile speed. It is also significantly cheaper than the launcher.
 
  
 
[[File:Molotov cocktails.png|900px]]
 
[[File:Molotov cocktails.png|900px]]

Revision as of 09:32, 28 March 2022

Molotov cocktails

Molotov cocktails

Glass bottles filled with flammable liquid, with a burning cloth in the neck. A favorite weapon for hooligans and desperate warriors from rim to rim.

Base Stats

Type
EquipmentWeapons
"Modern Weapons" is not in the list (Neolithic Weapons, Medieval Weapons, Industrial Weapons, Spacer Weapons, Ultra Weapons, Mechanoid Weapons) of allowed values for the "Class" property.
Weapon Class
Modern
Market Value
245 Silver
Mass
1.0 kg

Ranged Combat

Mode
Single Thrown
Damage
10 dmg (Flame)
Warm-Up
90 ticks (1.5 secs)
Cooldown
160 ticks (2.67 secs)
Range
12.9 tile(s)
Accuracy
-
Velocity
12 (m/s)
Burst Count
1 (per burst)
Miss Radius
1.9 tile(s)
Blast Radius
1.1
DPS
2.4

Creation

Crafted At
Machining table
Required Research
Machining
Work To Make
6,000 ticks (1.67 mins)
Resources to make
Cloth 25 + Chemfuel 80
Technical
weaponTags
GrenadeDestructive


Molotov cocktails are ranged (non-smeltable) weapons that set a 3x3 "plus-shaped" (+) area on fire where it lands.

Acquisition

They can be crafted at a machining table for Cloth 25 Cloth, Chemfuel 80 Chemfuel and 6,000 ticks (1.67 mins) of work. They are also a common drop from raiders.

Usage

  • Equip a colonist with molotovs
  • Draft the colonist
  • Press B to select target area.

Analysis

A dubious combat weapon, accuracy is poor on moving targets and damage is slow over time. Molotovs are significantly cheaper to produce and fire faster than an incendiary launcher, but have poor range and projectile speed.

Good for disposing of corpses or equipment rapidly, though be aware of flammability of nearby flooring and walls; using a large, natural area of rough stone as your disposal zone is handy and safe.

One way to defend a base using molotovs is to drop some on stone floors/walls so that enemies have a difficult time getting in and are "softened" when passing through the flame, without burning the base itself.


Molotov cocktails.png

Version history

In 1.0 it received a crafting recipe.