Broken Bottle
It’s not clever and it’s not pretty but, most of the time, neither is the guy coming at you with a Knife. When all else fails, this gets the job done.
The Broken Bottle is a makeshift melee weapon in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, favored for its brutality and close-range lethality. This improvised weapon turns an ordinary glass bottle into a deadly tool, making it ideal for stealth attacks and up-close confrontations. Its sharp shards allow players to deliver vicious slashes, making it a weapon of choice for those who prefer a more personal approach to combat.
Weapon Overview
Design
The Broken Bottle is a jagged, shattered glass weapon that can inflict serious wounds in melee combat. Its crude design emphasizes the raw violence it represents, with sharp edges that can slice through enemies quickly. The broken glass gives the weapon a visceral feel, making it one of the more intimidating melee options available in GTA V.
Performance
The Broken Bottle is particularly effective in close quarters, where its slashing attacks can quickly incapacitate enemies. While it doesn’t offer much range or durability, its sharp edges can deal significant damage when used correctly. The quick, stabbing attacks make it ideal for stealth kills or for dispatching enemies at close range in chaotic combat situations.
Customization
The Broken Bottle is not customizable, but its unique nature as an improvised weapon adds to its charm. Players can find it in various Locations throughout Los Santos or acquire it through Missions and enemy encounters.
Locations
The Broken Bottle can be found in several Places in both GTA V and GTA Online.
Grand Theft Auto V
- Can be obtained during random encounters in the game world or through Missions where melee combat is involved.
- Found near bars, alleyways, and other Locations where bottles are commonly discarded.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Unlocked as a free weapon for players in certain holiday events and special promotions.
- Available in various Locations across the map or can be looted from enemies during Missions.
Trivia
- The Broken Bottle was introduced in GTA Online as part of the Beach Bum update.
- It is one of the most brutal melee Weapons, known for its bloody animations and close-range lethality.
- Despite its makeshift design, the Broken Bottle is as effective as some of the more conventional melee Weapons in the game.
- It is often used in cinematic cutscenes and certain mission sequences for its raw and visceral nature.
- While it lacks the durability of other melee Weapons, its sharp edges allow it to inflict significant damage quickly.

Appears in | Grand Theft Auto V, Grand Theft Auto Online |
Class | Melee |
Type | Improvised |
Damage | 20 |
Range | Close range |
Price | Free |
Unlocked by | Beach Bum update (GTA Online) |
Available from | Weapon spawn points, Beach Bum DLC events |