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How to Use Molotovs

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Last updated on: August 28, 2020 08:45 AM

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This guide will show you how to use Molotovs, a throwable weapon in The Last of Us Part II. You'll also be able to find out other information, such as how to find this weapon, and crafting details.

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Molotov: Basic Information
How to Use Molotovs
How to Get Molotovs
Last of Us 2 Weapons

Molotov: Basic Information

Weapon	Molotov
Description	Explodes on impact, and fire lingers in the area.
Type	Throwable
Capacity	3

How to Use Molotovs

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Molotovs are best used against infected enemies, especially on large groups and the tougher ones like Shamblers and Bloaters. Tougher enemies can endure the fire and still have enough health to charge towards you. But even though they can survive, it is still one of the best ways take a huge chunk of health without wasting ammo.

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Weaker enemies like Runners and humans who are directly hit by the Molotov will not be able to move from their position until they die. On the other hand, if they caught fire but were not directly hit by the Molotov, they will still be able to move, and will only take a small damage from the fire. The only difference between Runners and humans if they are on fire is that the humans can put out the fire and prevent taking more damage from it. Be sure to take advantage of this and take them out while they are trying to recover from the fire.

How to Get Molotovs

Obtain Through Crafting

Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	How to Unlock
Alcohol	Rag	Jackson - Patrol

Molotovs can be crafted at any time after learning the recipe, as long as you have the required ingredients.

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List of Weapons

Handguns

Handguns
Semi-Auto Pistol	Revolver
Military Pistol	Hunting Pistol

Long Guns

Long Guns
Bolt-Action Rifle	Pump Shotgun	Bow
Semi-Auto Rifle	Double Barrel Shotgun	Crossbow
Flamethrower	Silenced Submachine Gun	-

Throwable

Throwable Weapons
Bottle	Brick	Molotov
Stun Bomb	Trap Mine	Pipe Bomb

Melee/Other

Other Weapons
Machete	Hammer	2x4
Axe	Pickaxe	Pipe
Sickle	Club	Baton
Pipe Wrench	Switchblade	Shiv

Recovery

Recovery Items
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How to Use Molotovs

Molotov: Basic Information

How to Use Molotovs

How to Get Molotovs

Obtain Through Crafting