How Molotov Cocktail and Shotgun stack up across the stats that actually matter in Grand Theft Auto III.

A petrol-filled bottle that bursts into a pool of fire on impact — perfect for area denial and burning down parked Mafia cars. Stocked at Ammu-Nation early in the story and dropped during several Portland setups.

A pump-action 12 gauge that dominates close-range gunfights — the workhorse shotgun of Liberty City. Stocked at every Ammu-Nation from mid-Portland onward and a fixture of Mafia missions.
| Stat | Molotov Cocktail | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Damage (stat) | 88 | 78 |
| Accuracy | 40 | 35 |
| Range | 55 | 30 |
| Fire rate | 16 | 22 |
| Magazine | 25 | 200 |
| Type | Thrown | Shotgun |
| Ammo | Molotovs | 12 gauge |
| In-game damage | High | High |