Molotov is one of several different Squad Members. Each has different applications for your base. Today we take a look at his costs to level up and skills.
Where do I find Commander Molotov?
Commander Molotov can be found in the Squad Command Building. Technically the Blog says he requires Squad Command building Level 8, but he currently unlocks at Level 2. Once you have entered the building, simply recruit him. He’s not easy to miss! He’s been likened to Cruella DeVille’s husband, Keanu Reeves and David Navarro. He also has fabulous jazz hands.
How much does he cost to level?
Just as with the other Squad Members, leveling Molotov takes Commendations (specifically Commander Molotov Commendations).
- Levels 1-100: Molotov Commendations
- Levels 101-150: Molotov Commendations T2
- Levels 151-200: Molotov Commendations T3
- Levels 201-250: Molotov Commendations T4
- Levels 251-300: Molotov Commendations T5
Molotov has a 300 current maximum level, and at level 300 you have 3,315 skill points to play with. The costs to level him are in the below chart.
| Molotov Level | Commendations Needed | Add'l Skill Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | n/a | 3 |
| 2 | 1,500 | 3 |
| 3 | 2,500 | 3 |
| 4 | 2,000 | 3 |
| 5 | 2,000 | 3 |
| 6 | 2,000 | 3 |
| 7 | 4,000 | 3 |
| 8 | 4,000 | 3 |
| 9 | 4,000 | 3 |
| 10 | 4,000 | 3 |
| 11 | 4,000 | 3 |
| 12 | 4,000 | 3 |
| 13 | 4,000 | 3 |
| 14 | 5,000 | 3 |
| 15 | 5,000 | 3 |
| 16 | 6,000 | 3 |
| 17 | 6,000 | 3 |
| 18 | 9,000 | 4 |
| 19 | 10,000 | 4 |
| 20 | 20,000 | 4 |
| 21 | 9,000 | 4 |
| 22 | 7,000 | 4 |
| 23 | 6,000 | 9 |
| 24 | 5,000 | 5 |
| 25 | 5,000 | 5 |
| 26 | 8,000 | 5 |
| 27 | 7,000 | 10 |
| 28 | 5,000 | 10 |
| 29 | 13,000 | 10 |
| 30 | 15,000 | 12 |
| 31 | 20,000 | 14 |
| 32 | 50,000 | 9 |
| 33 | 50,000 | 5 |
| 34 | 50,000 | 5 |
| 35 | 150,000 | 5 |
| 36 | 100,000 | 5 |
| 37 | 90,000 | 5 |
| 38 | 90,000 | 5 |
| 39 | 120,000 | 5 |
| 40 | 100,000 | 5 |
| 41 | 125,000 | 5 |
| 42 | 120,000 | 5 |
| 43 | 155,000 | 5 |
| 44 | 100,000 | 5 |
| 45 | 150,000 | 5 |
| 46 | 150,000 | 5 |
| 47 | 200,000 | 5 |
| 48 | 200,000 | 5 |
| 49 | 200,000 | 5 |
| 50 | 200,000 | 5 |
| 51 | 300,000 | 5 |
| 52 | 300,000 | 5 |
| 53 | 600,000 | 5 |
| 54 | 600,000 | 5 |
| 55 | 600,000 | 5 |
| 56 | 1,200,000 | 5 |
| 57 | 1,200,000 | 5 |
| 58 | 1,200,000 | 5 |
| 59 | 1,200,000 | 5 |
| 60 | 1,200,000 | 5 |
| 61 | 1,200,000 | 5 |
| 62 | 1,200,000 | 5 |
| 63 | 1,800,000 | 5 |
| 64 | 1,800,000 | 5 |
| 65 | 1,800,000 | 5 |
| 66 | 1,800,000 | 5 |
| 67 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 68 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 69 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 70 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 71 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 72 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 73 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 74 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 75 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 76 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 77 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 78 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 79 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 80 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 81 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 82 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 83 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 84 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 85 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 86 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 87 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 88 | 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 89 | 3,600,000 | 5 |
| 90 | 3,600,000 | 5 |
| 91 | 3,600,000 | 5 |
| 92 | 3,600,000 | 5 |
| 93 | 6,000,000 | 5 |
| 94 | 6,000,000 | 5 |
| 95 | 6,000,000 | 5 |
| 96 | 6,000,000 | 5 |
| 97 | 6,000,000 | 5 |
| 98 | 6,000,000 | 5 |
| 99 | 6,000,000 | 5 |
| 100 | 12,000,000 | 5 |
| 101 | 10,000 (T2) | 22 |
| 102 | 10,000 (T2) | 22 |
| 103 | 10,000 (T2) | 22 |
| 104 | 10,000 (T2) | 21 |
| 105 | 10,000 (T2) | 22 |
| 106 | 10,000 (T2) | 22 |
| 107 | 10,000 (T2) | 22 |
| 108 | 20,000 | 21 |
| 109 | 20,000 (T2) | 22 |
| 110 | 20,000 (T2) | 5 |
| 111 | 30,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 112 | 30,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 113 | 30,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 114 | 30,000 (T2) | 5 |
| 114 | 30,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 115 | 30,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 116 | 30,000 (T2) | 5 |
| 117 | 70,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 118 | 70,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 119 | 70,000 (T2) | 5 |
| 120 | 70,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 121 | 140,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 122 | 140,000 (T2) | 5 |
| 123 | 140,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 124 | 140,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 125 | 150,000 (T2) | 5 |
| 126 | 150,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 127 | 150,000 (T2) | 5 |
| 128 | 150,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 129 | 150,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 130 | 300,000 (T2) | 5 |
| 131 | 400,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 132 | 400,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 133 | 400,000 (T2) | 5 |
| 134 | 400,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 135 | 400,000 (T2) | 4 |
| 136 | 800,000 (T2) | 5 |
| 137 | 1,000,000 (T2) | 8 |
| 138 | 1,000,000 (T2) | 9 |
| 139 | 1,000,000 | 9 |
| 140 | 1,000,000 | 8 |
| 141 | 1,000,000 | 9 |
| 142 | 1,000,000 (T2) | 9 |
| 143 | 1,000,000 (T2) | 9 |
| 144 | 1,000,000 (T2) | 8 |
| 145 | 1,000,000 (T2) | 9 |
| 146 | 1,000,000 (T2) | 9 |
| 147 | 1,000,000 (T2) | 8 |
| 148 | 1,000,000 (T2) | 9 |
| 149 | 1,000,000 (T3) | 9 |
| 150 | 2,000,000 (T2) | 8 |
| 152 | 30,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 153 | 30,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 154 | 30,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 155 | 30,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 156 | 30,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 157 | 30,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 158 | 30,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 159 | 60,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 160 | 60,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 161 | 60,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 162 | 60,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 163 | 60,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 164 | 60,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 165 | 60,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 166 | 60,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 167 | 60,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 168 | 135,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 169 | 135,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 170 | 135,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 170 | 135,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 171 | 225,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 172 | 225,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 173 | 225,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 174 | 225,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 175 | 240,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 176 | 240,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 177 | 240,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 178 | 240,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 179 | 240,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 180 | 510,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 181 | 750,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 182 | 750,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 183 | 750,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 184 | 750,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 185 | 750,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 186 | 750,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 187 | 1,350,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 188 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 189 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 190 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 191 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 192 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 193 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 194 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 195 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 196 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 197 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 198 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 199 | 1,500,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 200 | 3,000,000 (T3) | 8 |
| 201 | 20,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 202 | 20,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 203 | 20,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 204 | 20,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 205 | 20,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 206 | 20,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 207 | 20,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 208 | 40,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 209 | 40,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 210 | 40,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 211 | 40,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 212 | 40,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 213 | 40,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 214 | 40,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 215 | 40,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 216 | 40,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 217 | 90,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 218 | 90,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 219 | 90,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 220 | 90,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 221 | 150,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 222 | 150,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 223 | 150,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 224 | 150,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 225 | 160,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 226 | 160,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 227 | 160,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 228 | 160,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 229 | 160,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 230 | 340,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 231 | 500,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 232 | 500,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 233 | 500,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 234 | 500,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 235 | 500,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 236 | 600,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 237 | 600,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 238 | 600,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 239 | 700,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 240 | 700,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 241 | 700,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 242 | 1,000,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 243 | 1,000,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 244 | 1,000,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 245 | 1,000,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 246 | 1,000,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 247 | 1,000,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 248 | 1,000,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 249 | 2,000,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 250 | 2,000,000 (T4) | 18 |
| 251 | 20,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 252 | 20,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 253 | 20,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 254 | 20,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 255 | 20,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 256 | 20,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 257 | 20,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 258 | 40,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 259 | 40,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 260 | 40,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 261 | 40,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 262 | 40,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 263 | 40,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 264 | 40,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 265 | 40,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 266 | 40,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 267 | 90,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 268 | 90,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 269 | 90,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 270 | 90,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 271 | 150,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 272 | 150,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 273 | 150,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 274 | 150,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 275 | 160,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 276 | 160,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 277 | 160,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 278 | 160,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 279 | 160,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 280 | 340,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 281 | 500,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 282 | 500,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 283 | 500,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 284 | 500,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 285 | 500,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 286 | 600,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 287 | 600,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 288 | 600,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 289 | 700,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 290 | 700,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 291 | 700,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 292 | 1,000,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 293 | 1,000,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 294 | 1,000,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 295 | 1,000,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 296 | 1,000,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 297 | 1,000,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 298 | 1,000,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 299 | 2,000,000 (T5) | 18 |
| 300 | 2,000,000 (T5) | 18 |
What Skills does he bring to the table?
Commander Molotov is focused on Defense and the Control Point. He has skills for Molotov HP and Armor, plus defensive skills for the Control Point and your Base. When you look at the skill nodes you’ll notice that each one has either a Commander Molotov HP or a Commander Molotov Armor Bonus.
The amount of skill points you receive organically will not skill the entire tree. However, you do not have to skill nodes before to unlock new ones. You can pick and choose what is most advantageous to your base. Each of the nodes that max at 75 take one skill point per level to increase. The nodes that max at 55 take 2 per level. Below is a chart showing each skill node and the maximum boost possible. The last set of skills (Molotov 251+) takes 8 points per level.
| Skill Node | Benefits | Node Max | Max Boost % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commander's Pride | Molotov HP Bonus/ Base Defending Troop Health | 75 | 67%/25,500% |
| Comforts of Home | Molotov HP Bonus/Base Defending Troop Armor | 75 | 67%/59,800% |
| Push Back | Molotov Armor Bonus/Counter Intelligence | 75 | 5,625%/28,550% |
| Ours To Keep | Molotov HP Bonus/ CP Defending Troop Attack | 75 | 67%/28,300% |
| Back to the Wall | Molotov HP Bonus/ CP Defending Troop Health | 75 | 67%/25,500% |
| Molotov's Wrath | Molotov Armor Bonus/Base Defending Troop Attack | 75 | 5,625%/25,500% |
| Hold the Line | Molotov Armor Bonus/CP Defending Troop Armor | 75 | 5,625%%/80,500% |
| Thicker Blood | Molotov HP Bonus/Troop Armor | 75 | 67%/36,000% |
| Strike the Heart | Molotov Armor Bonus/Enemy Health Reduction | 75 | 5,625%/17,300% |
| Smoke and Mirrors | Molotov Armor Bonus/Attack Deflection | 75 | 5,625%/17,300% |
| Armored Tank (1) | Molotov Armor Bonus/Base Defending Troop Armor | 75 | 5,625%/106,000% |
| Armored Tank (2) | Molotov Armor Bonus/Base Defending Troop Armor | 75 | 7,650%/114,000% |
| Home Field Advantage | Molotov Armor/Base Defending Troop Attack | 75 | 11,250%/110,000% |
| Provisions | Molotov Armor/Base Defending Troop Health | 75 | 12,600%/60,000% |
| Defensive Control (1) | Molotov Armor/CP Defending Troop Armor | 75 | 18,450%/146,000% |
| Defensive Control (2) | Molotov Armor/CP Defending Troop Armor | 75 | 19,800%/80,000% |
| Ours to Keep (2) | Molotov Armor/CP Defending Troop Attack | 75 | 27,000%/95,000% |
| Tactical Maneuvers (1) | Molotov HP/Troop Armor | 75 | 30%/70,000% |
| Tactical Maneuvers (2) | Molotov HP/Troop Armor | 75 | 33%/85,000% |
| Backs to the Wall (2) | Molotov HP/CP Defending Troop Health | 75 | 51%/60,000% |
| Alert (1) | Molotov HP/Counter Intelligence | 75 | 54%/47,500% |
| Alert (2) | Molotov HP/Counter Intelligence | 75 | 60%/55,000% |
| Peace Keeper (1) | Molotov HP/Attack Deflection | 75 | 78%/25,500% |
| Peacekeeper (2) | Molotov HP/Attack Deflection | 75 | 84%/29,900% |
| Molotov's Rage | Molotov HP/Enemy Health Reduction | 75 | 150%/51,000% |
| Berserker Rage | Berserker Rage/Enemy Health Reduction | 75 | 3,000%/500% |
| Push Back (2) | Molotov Armor/Counter Intelligence | 55 | 3,625%/60,000% |
| Comforts of Home (2) | Molotov HP/Base Defending Troop Armor | 55 | 15%/120,000% |
| Commander's Pride (2) | Molotov HP/Base Defending Troop Health | 55 | 30%/45,000% |
| Hold the Line (2) | Molotov Armor/CP Defending Troop Armor | 55 | 7,250%/120,000% |
| Molotov's Wrath (2) | Molotov Armor/Base Defending Troop Attack | 55 | 7,250%/27,000% |
| Back to the Walls (3) | Molotov HP/CP Defending Troop Health | 55 | 30%/45,000% |
| Ours to Keep (3) | Molotov HP/CP Defending Troop Attack | 55 | 30%/27,000% |
| Strike the Heart (2) | Molotov Armor/Enemy Health Reduction | 55 | 7,250%/18,000% |
| Strike the Heart (3) | Molotov Armor/Enemy Health Reduction | 55 | 10,875%/27,000% |
| Thicker Blood (2) | Molotov HP/Troop Armor | 55 | 30%/60,000% |
| Smoke and Mirrors (2) | Molotov Armor/Attack Deflection | 55 | 7,250%/13,000% |
| Hammerfall | Molotov Armor/Troop Armor | 55 | 10,875%/90,000% |
| The Best Defense | Molotov Armor/CP Defending Troop Attack | 55 | 18,125%/63,000% |
| Molotov's Gambit | Molotov HP/Base Defending Troop Attack | 55 | 45%/63,000% |
| Peace Keeper (3) | Molotov HP/Enemy Health Reduction | 55 | 45%/45,000% |
| Molotov's Rage | Molotov HP/Attack Deflection | 55 | 75%/31,500% |
| Push Back (2) | Molotov Armor/Counter Intelligence | 55 | 3,625%/60,000% |
| Commander's Pride (2) | Molotov HP Bonus/Base Defending Troop Health | 55 | 30%/45,000% |
| Berserker Rage | Berserker Rage (Attacking increases when HP is below 25%)/Enemy Health Reduction | 55 | 3,000%/500% |
| Comforts of Home (2) | Molotov HP/Base Defending Troop Armor | 55 | 15%/120,000% |
| Hold the LIne (2) | Molotov Armor/CP Defending Troop Armor | 55 | 7,250%/120,000% |
| Ours to Keep (3) | Molotov HP/CP Defending Troop Attack | 55 | 30%/27,000% |
| Backs to the Wall (3) | Molotov HP/CP Defending Troop Health | 55 | 30%/45,000% |
| Molotov's Wrath (2) | Molotov Armor/Base Defending Troop Attack | 55 | 7,250%/27,000% |
| Strike to the Heart (2) | Molotov Armor/Enemy Health Reduction | 55 | 7,250%/18,000% |
| Thicker Blood (2) | Molotov HP/Troop Armor | 55 | 30%/60,000% |
| Strike the Heart (3) | Molotov Armor/Enemy Health Reduction | 55 | 10,875%/27,000% |
| The Best Defense | Molotov Armor/CP Defending Troop Attack | 55 | 18,125%/63,000% |
| Smoke and Mirrors (2) | Molotov Armor/Attack Deflection | 55 | 7,250%/13,500% |
| Peace Keeper (3) | Molotov HP/Enemy Health Reduction | 55 | 45%/45,000% |
| Hammerfall | Molotov Armor Bonus | 55 | 10,875%/90,000% |
| Molotov's Rage (2) | Molotov HP/Attack Deflection | 55 | 75%/31,500% |
| Molotov's Gambit | Molotov HP/Base Defending Troop Attack | 55 | 45%/63,000% |
| Push Back (3) | Molotov Armor/Counter Intelligence | 55 | 3,625%/80,000% |
| Comforts of Home (3) | Molotov HP/Base Defending Troop Armor | 55 | 13%/150,000% |
| Commander's Pride (3) | Molotov HP/Base Defending Troop Health | 55 | 20%/45,000% |
| Hold the Line (3) | Molotov Armor/CP Defending Troop Armor | 55 | 7,250%/120,000% |
| Molotov's Wrath (3) | Molotov Armor/Base Defending Troop Attack | 55 | 7,250%/135,000% |
| Backs to the Wall (4) | Molotov HP/CP Defending Troop Health | 55 | 25%/45,000% |
| Ours to Keep | Molotov HP/CP Defending Troop Attack | 55 | 25%/100,000% |
| Strike the Heart (3) | Molotov Armor/Enemy Health Reduction | 55 | 7,250%/90,000% |
| Thicker Blood (3) | Molotov HP/Troop Armor | 55 | 25%/60,000% |
| Smoke and Mirrors (3) | Molotov Armor/Attack Deflection | 55 | 7,250%/80,000% |
| Hammerfall (2) | Molotov Armor/Troop Armor | 55 | 10,875%/90,000% |
| Armored Infantry | Molotov Armor/Infantry Armor | 55 | 18,125%/200,000% |
| Armored Vehicle | Molotov Armor/Vehicle Armor | 55 | 18,125%/200,000% |
| Armored Artillery | Molotov HP/Artillery Armor | 55 | 37.5%/200,000% |
| Armored Operative | Molotov HP/Operative Armor | 55 | 37.5%/200,000% |
| High Ground | Molotov HP/Anti-Squad Member Attack Deflection | 55 | 63%/5,500% |
The next questions everyone always asks is “Aly, how should I skill him?” or “Aly, when does he become more beneficial than the other Squad Members?”. The answer to this, my friends, lies in your Base. Everyone is at a different stage in their growth, and additionally, you may want to reskill him based on what you’re trying to accomplish at that moment. That being said, most players currently use him to “Scout” other players that have Anti-Scout on. This may change as the game progresses.
What’s Next?
Do you want to learn more about other game mechanics like VIP? Check out VIP(T4) Guide for information and tips!
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Commander Molotov is a great addition to your defensive Squad Member lineup! Do you have any questions or tips about Molotov? Let us know in the comments below.
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