Molotov

The Molotov Cocktail is an improvised incendiary explosive weapon that can be crafted, it was added in update v0.01 of The Forest.

Gameplay
Once held, the Molotov can then be ignited using the lighter and thrown in the desired direction. If thrown on a solid object, it will explode and create a small area of fire for a short amount of time. If thrown on any enemy or animal, it will cause burning damage to the target. The impact will also ignite flora, including bushes, small trees and trees. Burned flora will turn to ashes and will not produce any stick or log.

The Molotov is an effective weapon against most type of enemies, including mutants and hostile fauna. The player can carry a maximum of 9 Molotovs in their inventory.

In update v0.23, the developers stated: ''We’ve changed how molotovs work slightly. You now have to light the molotov by pressing L. However you can also throw unlit molotovs at enemies, dousing them in flammable liquid and increasing the damage further lit molotovs do to them!'' The patchnote states: Molotov dousing – throwing unlit molotovs at enemies will cover them with alcohol, causing increased damage when set alight

Storage
Molotov can be stored in:

Trivia

 * The Molotov can also be used as a torch, and is a better light source than the lighter, seeing as it is basically a giant candle.
 * The Molotov label sometimes says "Yakov," which is a parody referencing "Yakov Smirnoff," the comedian who choose the popular vodka brand for his last name.
 * The Molotov Cocktail is also known as the "poor man's grenade".