Ranged WeaponMeta · C-TierElementalExplosive

Brotato Molotov Cocktail

1 build in our database · Unlocked by default

The Molotov Cocktail creates a pool of fire on impact, dealing significant burning damage over time. It excels in elemental builds that focus on area denial and damage over time effects.

Weapon Effect

Creates a pool of fire on impact for 3 seconds, dealing 4x3 (+100% Elemental Damage) burning damage. Deals 4x3 (+100% Elemental Damage) burning damage

Scales with: Elemental Damage

Meta Usage

tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) run Molotov Cocktail

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From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty

Top character

Arsonist

1 build pair this combo

When to pick Molotov Cocktail

Consider picking the Molotov Cocktail if you have high Elemental Damage and are facing large groups of enemies. It's particularly effective for characters that can boost elemental effects.

When to skip Molotov Cocktail

Skip the Molotov Cocktail if you are focusing on a pure melee or ranged build that doesn't utilize elemental damage.

Best characters for Molotov Cocktail

Characters that pick up Molotov Cocktail in our curated build pool — with synergy notes and the stats to prioritise where available.

Arsonist

1 build

Molotov Cocktail is perfect for Arsonist because it already creates fire puddles and applies burning, which then chain into even more puddles via his passives. It scales purely with Elemental Damage, dodging his penalties to Melee, Ranged, and Engineering.

Stats: Elemental Damage · Attack Speed · Explosion Size · Speed