Molotov
The Molotov (Terrorist) and Incendiary Grenade (Counter-Terrorist) are fire-based utility grenades in Counter-Strike 2. They create a pool of fire that damages any player standing in it, lasting approximately 7 seconds.
Overview
The Molotov ($400 for Terrorists) and Incendiary Grenade ($600 for Counter-Terrorists) serve the same purpose: area denial through fire. The burning area forces enemies to either move from their position or take significant damage. Fire grenades are essential for clearing common hiding spots, delaying pushes, and denying bomb defuses.
The CT Incendiary Grenade costs $200 more than the T Molotov, contributing to the overall CT economic disadvantage.
Statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Price (T - Molotov) | $400 |
| Price (CT - Incendiary) | $600 |
| Duration | ~7 seconds |
| Damage | ~40 DPS (varies with armor) |
| Max Carry | 1 |
| Extinguished By | Smoke Grenade |
Key Uses
- Clearing positions by forcing hidden enemies to reveal themselves or take damage
- Delaying pushes by placing fire in chokepoints and corridors
- Denying bomb defuse by throwing fire on the planted bomb (post-plant)
- Denying bomb plant by throwing fire on the bombsite (pre-plant)
- Breaking utility by forcing enemies to use a Smoke Grenade to extinguish the fire
- Area denial by controlling space and limiting enemy movement options
Important Mechanics
- Smoke grenades extinguish fire instantly. Enemies can counter your Molotov with a smoke.
- Fire spreads on the ground and follows terrain, so throwing on slopes or stairs creates different coverage.
- Standing in fire deals rapid damage that increases the longer you stay.
- Fire does not damage teammates if friendly fire is disabled.
- Jumping through fire still deals damage, but less than standing in it.
Tips
- Learn Molotov lineups for common defensive positions on each map.
- Post-plant Molotovs on the bomb are one of the most effective uses, as CTs must either wait or take damage while defusing.
- Use Molotovs to force utility from the enemy team, burning their smokes before your execute.
- The $200 price difference between Molotov and Incendiary is significant for CT economy. Budget accordingly.
- Molotov + HE Grenade combo at one spot can deal devastating combined damage.