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Introduction and Table of Contents

 

The purpose of this guide is to set out a strategy to achieve 100% completion, all single player achievements/trophies, and all interactive content as efficiently as possible. This will cover every single task required for you to reach the goal (nearly 400 separate entries).

 

The key difference between this an many other guides on the internet is that it outlines the optimal order to complete every task required. An unplanned approach will have you travelling all over the map and revisiting the same places multiple times. This means there are significant time savings from optimising the order you approach each requirement in, as outlined in the embedded video above. This is done combined collectables and other tasks (e.g. stunt jumps, flying under bridges, hobbies etc) all when you are in the right location, which reduces the amount of times you have to revisit the same spot. Some miscellaneous activity can also be completed during missions themselves, which the guide outlines clearly in each case.

 

In addition, linked videos also show you how to get gold in every single mission, so this also covers off the "Solid Gold, Baby!" Achievement/Trophy. These include time stamps, so you can click and jump to the part where each objective is completed. All the other single player achievements/trophies are also included in the guide.

 

It also covers off all the other content in the game, for example, the strangers and freaks, hobbies and pass times , miscellaneous activity and random events shown on the social club not required for 100%. It flags miss-able content, such as the Simeon Yetarian random event, and the Altruist camp final shoot out, to ensure you get to experience everything in the game. It also cover content not in the original version of the game, such as Michael’s murder mystery, the Stunt Plane Time Trials, Monkey Mosaics, Wild Life Photography, and the Stock Car Races. I also flag a couple of still present bugs that can make some content unavailable, and how to fix or avoid them.

 

In addition, the guide also shows how to make lots of money! This starts off with the optimal set up choices for each heist. Then it ensure you do Lester’s Assassinations at the right time and exploit the relevant stock market trades. It also covers some of the less well known stock trades you can make in the game, and debunks some of the myths out there. At the end, you’ll have over $2bn per character and own all of the properties.


Although the guide content has been entirely produced by me, I have added credits in the acknowledgements section to others where they have provided inspiration or suggested modifications.

 

This guide is arranged into the following Sections, click on the titles to jump to each part:


A) Overall Requirements and Strategy*


B) Chapter 1


C) Chapter 2


D) Chapter 3


E) Chapter 4


F) Chapter 5


G) Epilogue


H) Summary and Acknowledgements

 

(*This first section will give a rationale for the ordering and why it will make your quest much easier if you do things at certain points in the story, as well as highlighting which tasks are ones to have in mind from the beginning of your play through).

 

If you like this guide, check out the Red Dead Redemption 2 100% completion guide here:

https://gtaforums.com/topic/922595-rdr2-100-completion-strategy-guide/?tab=comments#comment-1070595389

 

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Overall Requirements and Strategy

 

How to use the Guide

 

The Guide is split into five chapters and an epilogue in the six posts below. These aren’t official chapters designated in the game, just my own way of breaking it up as otherwise it would be too long.

Each chapter has tables showing what to do and when in order. Here is an example section from Chapter 1:

 

 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Mission

Franklin and Lamar

Del Perro Beach

 

Autostarts, click here for a gold medal video guide

Non 100%

Steal and Store a Bullet

Simeon's Dealership, Pillbox Hill

 

Click here for a video guide

Mission

Repossession

Simeon's Dealership, Pillbox Hill

F

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Misc

Stunt Jump #1

End of Adam's Apple Boulevard

 

During this mission you can take 1 easy stunt jump which will also save you time towards the gold medal objective

Strangers and Freaks

Pulling Favours

Forum Drive, Stawberry

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Random Events

Getaway Driver

Dollar Pills, Strawberry

 

Click here for a video guide. Unlocks Patrick McReary as a Heist Member

Mission

Complications

Simeon's Dealership, Pillbox Hill

F

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Swithces your control to Michael, remain as him

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Grass Roots - Michael

Legion Square

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Switch to Franklin after you complete the mission

 


The columns have the following information. “Activity” details what type of content it is: either a Mission, Hobbies and Pastimes, Strangers and Freaks, Random Events, or Misc. If these are not required for 100% completion this is noted in brackets. Therefore if you just want to get the “Career Criminal” achievement/trophy you can skip this part of the guide. An example above is the Strangers and Freaks “Grass Roots - Michael”. There are also some marked in white as “Non 100%”. This is activity that doesn’t fit into any of the categories above but may be beneficial to do in helping you with your quest.

“Name/Details” give the name to the activity, for example the mission title, and “Location” tells you roughly where on the map it is.

“Map Icon” shows where relevant what type of symbol will appear on the pause menu and radar. These are colour coded in Green for Franklin, Blue for Michael, and Orange for Trevor. Where more than one character can start a mission, this colour indicates who to go with so you can see the full cutscene.

“Notes” give you more information about what to do. Every entry has a clickable video link. This will zoom in on the map to show the precise location of the start point and any collectibles. The description of the video also has more detail on trips and tricks. In the case of missions that gave medal requirements, the timing of these are time stamped and also a gold medal difficulty rating is supplied (see further discussion below under the “Solid Gold, Baby!” achievement/trophy in the requirements section below. The “Notes” section also highlights the key things to look out for, whether you are auto switched to another character, or if the guide recommends you should manually switch characters in advance of doing the next task.

Each row typically has one activity in, but sometimes two or more will be contained within the same border. In that case you know you will have the opportunity to combine two different tasks together. You can see this above where during the Mission “Repossession” you can also take your first stunt jump (Misc).

Spaces (empty rows) between activities indicate you will have to travel some distance in a vehicle or switch characters to arrive at the location for the next task. Where there is no space it indicates the next task is very close - roughly walkable in a minute or two of real time, either in the same district or just a couple of blocks away.

 

 

Requirements

 

Before starting out it is worth considering how much of the game you want to complete. Not all content in the game is necessary to achieve the official 100% completion statistic and the "Career Criminal" Achievement/Trophy. In the spoiler below is a checklist of all the content required for the official 100% completion statistic

 

Spoiler

All story Missions


Hobbies and Pastimes:
Medals in shooting range challenges (3 hand guns, 3 sub machine guns, 3 assault rifles, 3 shotguns, 3 light machine guns, 3 heavy - the rail gun does not count but is shown in the guide)
5 Street Races
Win at Tennis
Play 9 Holes of Golf and Finish even or under par
Win at Darts
Get a Private Dance at the Strip Club
3 Triathlons
6 Off Road Races
Medals in all 10 Flight School Missions
4 Sea Races
13 Parachute Jumps


Strangers and Freaks:
Pulling Favors
Pulling Another Favor
Pulling Favors Again
Still Pulling Favors
Pulling One Last Favor
Shift Work
Paparazzo - The Meltdown
Paparazzo - The Sex Tape
Paparazzo - The Partnership
Paparazzo - Reality Check
A Starlet in Vinewood
Grass Roots - Franklin
Grass Roots - The Smoke In
Exercising Demons - Franklin
Far Out
The Final Frontier
Risk Assesstment
Liquidity Risk
Targeted Risk
Uncalculated Risk


Random Events:
Complete any 14 of the 60 available


Misc:
Purchase any five properties
Collect 50 Spaceship Parts
Collect 50 Letter Scraps
Walk and Play Fetch with Chop
Complete a Booty Call
Receive Services from a Prostitute
Hold up a Store
Complete 25 X Under the Bridge
Complete 8 X Knife Flights
Complete 25 Stunt Jumps
Visit the Cinema
Friend Activity: Visit a Bar
Friend Activity: Visit the Cinema
Friend Activity: Visit the Strip Club
Friend Activity: Play Darts

 

If you want to get all the Single Player Achievements/Trophies, then some of these will be unlocked automatically as you progress towards 100%. Some you will partially progress to (such as the stunt jumps, knife flights, and bridge flights where you only have to do half of them for 100%), and others require you to engage in entirely separate activity not need for the official 100% completion. A list of Achievements/Trophies, and what is required, is contained in the spoiler below:

 

Spoiler

Obtained in the process of achieving the official 100% statistic:

 

Welcome to Los Santos
You repo'd a car and raced it through the heart of a sun-soaked metropolis.

 

A Friendship Resurrected
With friends like this who needs enemies?

 

A Fair Day's Pay
It's time for a little getaway.

 

The Moment of Truth
You have uncovered the truth about Brad.

 

To Live or Die in Los Santos
Completed the final mission.

 

Diamond Hard
You cleaned out Vangelico to pay back Martin Madrazo.

 

Subversive
You stole an experimental super weapon from Merryweather... and gave it back.

 

Blitzed
You performed a classic blitz play.

 

Small Town, Big Job
You made a big impression at the Paleto Bay Chicken Festival.

 

The Government Gimps
You recovered sensitive information from a highly defended federal building.

 

The Big One!
This ain't no dream no more.

 

Career Criminal
Attain 100% Game Completion.

 

From Beyond the Stars
Collect and return all spaceship parts.

 

A Mystery, Solved
Solve the mystery of Leonora Johnson.

 

Partially Completed when getting 100%:

 

Show Off
Complete all Stunt Jumps.

 

Close Shave
Complete all Under the Bridge and Knife Flight challenges

 

Non 100%:

 

Solid Gold, Baby!
Earn any 70 Gold Medals on Missions, Strangers and Freaks.

The guide shows you how to get Gold in all 110 of the Missions and Strangers and Freaks content that have medal requirements. 

Each video is time stamped showing you the section where each criteria is met. Under that I have given each mission a difficulty rating.

Those rated as Hard are the most difficult. I recommend not trying to get Gold on these unless you want to get Gold on every mission for its own sake.

Conversely, those rated as Easy are the ones I would definitely go for if I wanted the 70 easiest medals for “Solid Gold Baby”. However this includes some optional Strangers and Freaks side quests

Those rated as Medium are a little bit more tricky but you might consider trying for if you don’t want to do all of the optional content and just want to get the achievements/trophies

 

San Andreas Sightseer
Explore all of Los Santos and Blaine County

For this you basically have to uncover all of the map. There is a video guide for this.

 

All's Fare in Love and War
Purchase Downtown Cab Co. and complete a private fare.

All of the Cab Co missions are in the guide, as shown this is recommended you don’t buy the property until after the story and most other content. It will annoy the hell out of you if you’re on the way to a heist and the cab manager randomly calls up to ask you to do a private fare.

 

TP Industries Arms Race
Purchase McKenzie Field Hangar and win the arms race.

Complete the Hobbies and Passtimes Arms Traffic Air and Ground 1-5. Missable if you pick “Something Sensible” as the final mission choice.

 

Multi-Disciplined
Attain a gold medal in all applicable hobbies and pastimes.

To do this you need a gold medal in one of each of the following

A single shooting range competition at Ammu-Nation

A triathlon

A flight school-lesson

A sea race

A street race (Franklin only)

An off-road race

 

Waste Management
Purchase the old dock and collect all nuclear waste.

These collectibles aren’t required for 100% but will net you an achievement/trophy as well as some cash

 

Red Mist
Complete all Rampages.

You need to complete Rampage One through Five to get this - you don’t have to get Gold in them. Missable if you pick “Something Sensible” as the final mission choice.

 

Kifflom!
Complete your path to enlightenment... or not.

You need to do all the Strangers and Freaks Epsilon Missions from "Seeking the Truth" through to "Unknowing the Truth". This also can potentially net you £2m if done as in the guide. Missable if you pick “The Time Has Come” as the final mission choice.

 

Three Man Army
Survive 3 minutes on at least a 3 star Wanted Level with all three characters together off mission.

You need to get all three characters out on a social together and cause some trouble. Missable if you don’t pick “The Third Way” as the final mission choice.

 

Out of Your Depth
You're gonna need a bigger boat...

Get eaten by a shark, you can trigger a spawn by flying to the edge of the map until your planes engine cuts out

 

Altruist Acolyte
Deliver an unsuspecting victim to the Altruist Cult.

You must deliver one of the following random events to the Altruists rather than their requested destination:

Missable if you pick “Something Sensible” as the final mission choice. Also, although not required for the achievement/trophy, there is a missable special event triggered when you take the 4th victim there

 

A Lot of Cheddar
Spend a total of $200 million across all three characters.

If you follow the guide and particular the stock market trades you’ll spend a lot more than this!

 

Trading Pure Alpha
Make a profit over your total investments in the stock market.

As above, the guide will take you through all the most profitable stock market scripted gains

 

Pimp My Sidearm
Fully mod a weapon. 

It’s in the guide, as a place holder when to do it, but you shouldn’t really need one for this.

 

Wanted: Alive or Alive
Deliver a bail bond target alive.

Deliver one of the following alive to Maude - Targets from the Hobbies and pastimes Bail Bonds Quarry, Farm, Mountain or Hobo. Missable if you pick “Something Sensible” as the final mission choice or accidentally kill them all.

 

Los Santos Customs
Fully mod a vehicle.

It’s in the guide, as a place holder when to do it, but you shouldn’t really need one for this.

 

Humans of Los Santos

Unlock all Special Characters and enter Director Mode as an actor from this category.

The guide takes you through where to find all the special characters you need to interact with.

 

First Time Director
Enter Director Mode for the first time as an unlocked actor.

Shown in the Director mode achievements video

 

Animal Lover
Enter Director Mode as an unlocked animal actor for the first time.

Youll need to eat one of the peyote plants

 

Ensemble Piece
Unlock all Story Characters and enter Director Mode as an actor from this category.

Most of these you’ll get during the Story missions. However, you must visit Dr Friedlander at least once and do the "Special Bonds" , "Nigel and Mrs Thornhill", and Epsilon Strangers and Freaks Missions. This is therefore missable if you don’t pick “The Third Way” as the final mission choice.

 

Cult Movie
Enter Director Mode as Cris Formage.

You need to complete “Unknowing the Truth”. Missable if you pick “The Time has come” as the final mission choice

 

Location Scout
Visit all Locations in Director Mode.

The guide shows how to do this quickly

 

Cryptozoologist
You unlocked all animals for use in Director Mode... or did you?

You have to find and eat all the peyote plants

 

Not completely single player:

 

Method Actor
Enter Director Mode using any of your own GTA Online characters.

Shown in the Director mode video - you’ll have to create an online character for this.

 

Vinewood Visionary
Create and export a video using the Rockstar Editor.

Not shown, you can just upload any old crap, it doesn't have to be a cinematic work of art!

 

Majestic
Create and export 10 videos using the Rockstar Editor.

As above

 

A New Perspective

You played GTA V in first person mode for 15 hours.

Not shown. You can get this in SP or Online. Nothing different other than changing your view

 

There is then additional content you may wish to experience even though it isn't required for 100%, nor linked to an achievement/trophy. Many of these will unlock a social club thumnail icon. If you are unsure of where these are, log in to the social club, go to Games, Grand Theft Auto V, Story, and Checklist to see the ones you have unlocked. A list is in the spoiler below. Note this is only interactive content (not Easter eggs etc).

 

Spoiler

Hobbies and Pastimes:


Stunt Plane Time Trials
Unlocks Social Club Icon

 

Hunting
Unlocks Social Club Icon

 

Perform Yoga
Unlocks Social Club Icon

 

Wildlife Photography
Kraken Submarine and unlocks Social Club Icon

 

Stock Car Races
5 unique vehicles, unlocks Social Club Icon

 

Strangers and Freaks:


Target Practice and Fair Game
Unlocks Hunting and Social Club Icons

 

Civil Border Patrol, An American Welcome and Minute Man Blues
Unlocks Social Club Icons

 

Death at Sea
Unlocks Social Club Icon and Submarine Piece Quest

 

What Lies Beneath
$10. Literally for collecting all the submarine pieces, that’s it. The worst reward / effort ratio in the game in my opinion!

 

Vinewood Souvenirs
Unlocks Social Club Icons. Note some very easy gold medals to be had in this series

Extra Comission, Closing the Deal, Surreal Estate, Breach on Contract
Unlocks Social Club Icons. Three easy gold medals.

 

Mrs Phillips and Damaged Goods
Unlocks Social Club Icons

 

The Last One
Unlocks Social Club Icon and Golden Peyote Plants

 

Random Events:
Every random event unlocks a social club thumbnail icon

 

Misc:


Purchase Clothes, Tatoo, Car Mod, Weapon, Haircut
Watch TV
- note this must be done with all 3 characters
Purchase Stocks
Ride the cable car
Use the car wash
Use a Fairground Ride
Friend Activity: Play Golf and Tennis

All of the above unlock social club icons


30 Submarine pieces
Unlocks Social Club Icon and What Lies Beneath

 

Other:


Epsilon Tracts
Unlocks religious text from the Epsilon Program.

 

Michael’s Murder Mystery
Unlocks special camera filters

 

Golden Peyote Plants
Unlocks The Beast in Director Mode

 

 

Strategy - Unlocking all 60 Random Events

This is something of a misnomer. They always occur in a specific place (or places in the case of ATM Robberies), and will always spawn if you go to the right place (with a notable exception below), so there is very little that is random about them! Perhaps they would seem that way to our Protagonists, as they aren’t part of the main story.

You only need 14 of the 60 available for the official 100% stat. If you only want to get 100%, then you will probably encounter 14 without even trying. However if you want to get all 60 events ticked off it requires more thought. Expand the spoiler for details.
 

Spoiler

The first challenging part of getting them all is that they won’t spawn sequentially: if you have recently encountered one there will be a delay of a few game hours before another will appear. This makes it difficult to go around the map collecting them all. This can be countered to a degree, by saving and reloading or driving some distance. However, the guide makes it manageable by spacing these out and getting ones that are nearby on you route to and from missions.

Most of the random events are one time encounters. However, there are a couple of exceptions. “ATM Robbery” can continually re-occur, and also isn’t limited to one location, it can occur anywhere where there is a cash machine. This can be quite annoying - because if you run into one unintentionally, it will prevent another random event spawning for a while that you might want to encounter. Generally though, if there is a mission or other activity in between this and the next random encounter you want in the guide it will be fine.

Also there are the Security Vans. There are 10 in total and they are not one time events, meaning you’ll be able to encounter the same one more than once. However, when you’ve encountered one, no other security vans will spawn for a couple of in game days. This presumably is to stop players farming them for cash. Saving and reloading won’t do you any good here though, you have to allow time to elapse. Fortunately this guide again spreads the security vans out in the schedule so you can be confident the next one will spawn when it’s time to tick it off the list. If you tried to get all 10 back to back though you’d get frustrated very quickly.

You should note in particular the Simeon Yetarian random event is miss-able. If you don’t complete this before the Jewel Store heist it will no longer be available. And as that’s very early in the game, it would be a bad one to miss if you wanted to tick off all the games content - you’d be in for a lot of replaying.

This guide of course includes all the Random events in its schedule and shows where to find them. But if you decided to skip some of them, it’s worth noting some are particularly valuable:

“Getaway Driver” and “Crash Rescue” both unlock heist crew members and they are two of the best ones.

“Burial”, “Deal Gone Wrong”, “Country Side Robbery”, and “Drug Shootout” have some of the better cash rewards.

“Bike Thief City 1” will reward you with some shares worth $100k.

“Car Theft 2” rewards you with a unique suit

“Hitch lift 1” gives you a stock market tip - see below for more details.

“Hitch Lift 2” gives you a booty call option.

 

Strategy - Utilising Characters Special Abilities

 

Whether you are setting out to just complete the game, the official 100% stat, or all the content, this is something you should master. In certain circumstances, the three characters special abilities are massively over powered. If you want to complete all the games content, learning how to master them will make the task so much easier. This includes picking the right character for the right job, and also managing your Special Ability Power Metre (the yellow bar below the radar), so it doesn’t run out. In most cases, you can get all the benefit from the Special Ability in a short burst of a second or two. So only turn them on briefly, then off again to minimise the drain on your reserves. Expand the spoiler for details on each character's unique Special Ability:

 

Spoiler

Michael


Michaels Special Ability slows down time when he is on foot. This allows you to make very accurate shots as moving targets will be much slower and you’ll have more time to refine your aim. It can also buy you time if you’re in danger of getting overwhelmed by multiple bad guys and killed - allowing you to take several of them out before they get a shot off. The most important use is getting a Gold Medal on any mission with a headshot and accuracy target. When you have a choice of characters, you should maximise time with Michael and his special to help you get this. You should try and get your aim roughly in the right place manually first. Then activate the special just for a second to refine your aim and get a headshot, deactivating as soon as the red x appears on screen confirming the kill. This will minimise the drain on the bar. Getting kills without the special will recharge the bar, so be on the look out for some easy kills (eg a stationary target) to top up your reserves if it’s running low. Another use is that it works well in hand to hand combat, as your opponents won’t have time to react as you batter them. Notable uses are the gold objectives to knock down Simeon and Rocco without damage in “Complications” and “Mr Richards” respectively. It’s also useful to take out Stretch with a melee weapon in “The Third Way”

 

Franklin


Frankin’s special slows down time when driving a car or other land based vehicle (E.g Bike or Truck) as well as allowing you to accelerate quicker and exceed normal top speed of the vehicle. This has a couple of uses - obviously it helps with driving, but also less obviously it allows you to shoot very accurately while in a vehicle - much in the same way Michael does on foot. For starters, you should use Franklin for all the land races in Hobbies and Pastimes. This is especially true for the Off Road races (needed for 100%) but also the Stock Car races if you do them. The Street Races can only be done by Franklin and are equally useful here. Use the special primarily in corners to turn with much greater speed than you normally would. Deactivate it as soon as you exit to preserve your special ability energy bar. It can also be used to cleanly overtake or regain ground if you crash and fall behind. Near misses or driving close to other cars will quickly recharge the energy bar - so deliberately drive close when passing other vehicles to top it back up. Once you’ve got the knack of this it’s almost impossible to lose a race as Franklin. It’s also useful in any mission where there is a Gold Objective with a time limit, or to hit top speed in a vehicle. With the time limit, obviously the ability slows down time, but because you can exceed the vehicles top speed, and the momentum keeps you going after you turn it off, this can drastically cut journey time. For example, in my Gold Run for “The Long Stretch” I hit 180 Mph in Frankin's stock Buffalo. Also if there are Combat objectives don’t get out of the car until you have to and use Frankin's special to get accurate Headshots. Examples of this are the beginning of combat in “Fresh Meat” and “Lamar Down”

 

Trevor


Trevor’s Special turns him into a walking tank. It massively increases the damage he deals to opponents whilst reducing the damage he takes when hit on foot (but note it doesn’t work in a vehicle). First and foremost, this can save you when you are being overwhelmed in combat situations with multiple enemies. It is so effective I don’t think I’ve ever died when using it - to all practical intents, Trevor becomes invulnerable. It is also useful when you have an “Unmarked” gold objective (to take limited damage).  It’s also quite handy indirectly in other cases. Where there is a Time objective, it allows you to charge straight into a hail of gunfire and eliminate enemies quickly. Where you need accuracy or headshots, you can turn the special ability on. This protects you whilst you take extra time to line up your aim. As a result, if Michael isn’t available, or his metre has run low, you can use Trevor as a back up for these objectives.

 

 

 

 

Strategy - Heist Options


If you want to maximise you take, the following heist options and crew members are best. These are all utilised in the guide below (with one minor deviation from the money optimising choices for plot purposes). That said, all the approaches are viable and don’t be deterred from picking the one you find most fun. However read the details in the spoiler, as some bad crew choices can cost you - particular for the big score where it’s possible to lose a big chunk of the the take if you have an inexperienced person in the wrong role.

 

Spoiler

The Jewel Store Job
I recommend picking the Smart Option, Patrick McReary as gunman, Karim Denz as driver, and Rickie Luken as Hacker.

You need to take a good gunman otherwise he’ll crash and you’ll incur a causality expense. McReary is the most cost effective option if you’ve unlocked him via a random event that the guide will show you how to do. You don’t need an experience driver if you don’t mind having a suboptimal vehicle through the tunnels, but it’s fine. So go for Karim because he’s cheap. Rickie Lukens is a poor hacker but still gives you enough time to clear all the Jewels. In fact, if you want the gold medal you can’t take more time than he gives you anyway, so going for a more expensive crew member isn’t worth it.

If you pick the Loud Option you need a good drive too, so pick Eddie Toh. The reason being is that the gunman has to mind the staff, so the driver has to help collect the jewels. A weak driver will drop some of the take.

 

There aren't much benefits to picking Loud at all. You will make less money, miss out on one easy gold medal setup mission, and the finale itself is a bit harder to get gold on. The only benefits I can see to picking loud would be is if you are trying to speed run the game (as it requires one less set up), or personal preference on the style.

The Merryweather Heist

Whatever you do it won’t affect the pay-out. However, there are a couple of small benefits to picking “Offshore”. Firstly you get an additional easy Gold Medal for a setup mission. Secondly you get some extra weapons such as a combat machine gun for Franklin.

 

Oddly enough, whilst if you are going for the "Solid Gold, Baby" achievement trophy, "Offshore" is better (due to one additional easy set up Gold Medal), if you want to get Gold on every mission in your playthrough, it is worth noting that I think most players will find the "Freighter" finale less difficult to get a Gold Medal on than "Offshore".

The Blitz Play

No Options for this heist.

The Paleto Score
You only have one choice to make, which gunman. Optimal for money is to take norm Richards. Whilst he will die, provided you pick up his bags his lower fee will compensate for his casualty expense. Technically you could take Daryl Johns and make money money from this mission, however he will die too here, and you really want to save him as the cheapest gunman for the final two heists. However, I like to take Patrick McReary for this. Although he’s more expensive, you get to hear him tell the story of “Three Leaf Clover” from GTA IV enroute to Paleto Bay and for me it’s totally worth it for the nostalgia.

The Bureau Raid:
I recommend picking Roof Entry, Taliana Martinez as driver, Daryl Johns as gunman and Rickie Lukens as hacker. They are the cheapest options and none of them will die.

If you pick the Covert option, you only have to take two gunmen. However if one of both of your gunmen are inexperienced then the least experienced one will die. This incurs a casualty expense and you’d be better off taking Gustavo Mohta and Patrick McReary. However, this will cost more than the three cheap crew members needed for the roof entry. You also can’t easily get Daryl some experience for the Big Score. This said, if you want the "Solid Gold, Baby" achievement/trophy, and are struggling to get the 70 medals you need, it is worth considering the Covert Option. You get an additional easy set up mission gold medal, and the gold criteria are not as hard on Covert as for Roof Entry.

The Big Score
I recommend you pick the Obvious option, pick Taliana Martinez as driver one (very important, if you pick a poor driver they lose half the take), Karim Denz and driver two, Hugh Welsh as gunman one and Daryl Johns as gunman two.

The Obvious option will give you a better return as you don’t need a hacker and there is no cost to using the cheapest options if you’ve unlocked Taliana as a driver (shown in the guide below). Gunman one does very little fighting as they’re mostly wheeling the gold out whilst you hold off the NOOSE, so they do not need to have experience. Daryl Johns is therefore the best pick as you will have got some experience on the Bureau Raid and can help you out better in combat - although gunman 2 still won’t die whatever you do.

If you want to go with the Subtle option, you must pick an experienced crew member as driver one, otherwise you risk losing a third of the take and suffer a casualty expense. Pick Taliana as driver one and Karim as driver two and you’ll be fine. Gunman one will help unload the gold under fire, if he is inexperienced he will drop some, which will eat into your profits. Unfortunately even if you used Daryl for the Bureau Raid (with Roof Entry) he is still vulnerable to cost you here. So pick either Patrick McReary or Chef as Gunman one, and Daryl Johns and Gunman 2.

 

Although you'll get significantly less money with the Subtle approach, around about $5m less per character, it is worth considering if you want the "Solid Gold, Baby!" achievement/trophy and have been struggling to get all the medals you need. This is because Subtle has four easy set up mission gold medals, whereas Obvious only has two. The finale for Subtle is also not as difficult to get a Gold Medal on as Obvious. This is primarily because of the accuracy requirement. In Obvious you have a combat section where you are forced to use Franklin. In Subtle you can do most of the fighting with Michael and make use of his special ability to help you. It should also be noted if you follow the guide you will make so much money from stock market trades it could be argued the $15m lower take is somewhat moot - you will wind up with more money than you can possibly spend regardless.

I recommend keeping a manual save before each heist planning board so you can reload and try the alternative approaches if you want to. More important to making money though, is not they choices you make regarding heists, but how you play the stock market.

 

Strategy - Making Money Using the Stock Market

 

In the game it’s pretty much the same as reality. You want to buy low and sell high. So if you buy 1 million shares at a price of $1 each, and then sell them after the price rises to $2 you’ll get $2m back and have made $1,000,000 clear profit.

 

Some people complain there aren’t enough money making opportunities in the game - I’ll bet they aren’t using the Stock Market correctly. This is what will get you more money than you can possibly spend in the game.

 

You can buy stocks whenever you like. They’ll randomly fluctuate up and down for the most part, and it will be pot luck whether you win or lose. However, there are certain scripted story mode events that will cause stock prices to fluctuate by huge amounts. If you know when these are, and take full advantage you can make over $2bn per character. See inside the spoiler for details.

Spoiler

Most stock prices changes are triggered by completion of story missions (and one by a random event) - these are all described below. However these won’t always happen instantly on completion. You may need to wait for some time to pass before the stock hits it’s peak or trough. To save waiting you can sleep in a bed in any safe house, which advances time. Here you should carefully choose which character depending on how long you need to advance time for. Trevor sleeps for 12 hours, Franklin for 8, and Michael for 6 (explanation - Trevor is cranked up most of the time, so no surprise when he finally sleeps it’s for a long time. Franklin is your average persons sleep. And Michael is a Dad, having just happily become a father myself I can attest that you get used to less sleep). So use Trevor to advance time rapidly if it’s several days you need to pass, or Michael if you need a fine tune adjustment.

 

How do you know how long to sleep for? This isn’t totally exact in each case, it can depend for example on what time of day you finish the mission, although the guide gives you a good ball park indicator.

 

However the guide also gives you a target return percentage. Unfortunately this isn’t exact either! Although there may be a scripted rise in a stock, there is always a random movement put on top of that - so it won’t always be exactly the same if you replay. But if the guide says you should get a ~100% return, expect it to be between 90% and 110%.

 

The best thing to do is after every sleep, check your phone, and see if the stock has reached your target % change. If it is on the LCN website this is much easier as there is a graph which very clearly shows if a scripted jump in the price has occurred. You may want to sleep once as Michael to check it has plateaued - after share prices hit a peak or trough, they’ll stay that way for a while. If it’s flattened off you know there isn’t another rise or fall about to happen after you sell or buy. On the Bawsdaq it’s slightly harder to fine tune as the graph does not show scripted jumps on it. You have to go by the quoted return percentage.

 

The final thing is to make sure you do missions that change stock prices as late as possible. This is because you’ll have more money to invest and the multiplies gains from stock trading will be larger.

 

The following Lester Assassination missions for Franklin all impact stock prices:
"The Hotel Assassination"
"The Multi Target Assassination"
"The Vice Assassination"
"The Bus Assassination"
"The Construction Assassination"

 

"The Hotel Assassination" must be done early to advance the story, but the others can all be delayed until after “The Third Way” when you will get the proceeds from the Big Score. You absolutely must do this. Why? The combined gains from these four missions will multiply any money you can invest by a factor of around 24 times [multiple probably bigger than this - will return to edit later]. Let’s say you do this before you’ve got your proceeds before the Big Score and have $5m to invest. You’ll end up with $120m. That might sound pretty good. However now consider you wait until after you have the money from the Big Score and have around $40m to invest. At a 24 times multiplier this will leave you with a whopping  $960m.

 

The Random event Hitch Lift 1 also provides a stock Market tip - this should similarly be delayed until after the main story missions are complete.

 

Conversely, you should try to grab what income you can before these missions. The main variable here is Michael’s optional Epsilon Strangers and Freaks missions. Completing these in the right way will net you $2m, actually the best payout outside of The Big Score. So doing this early is advantageous.

 

Anyway, that’s the theory. The guide schedule below explains exactly when and where to do all this - when to do the missions, when to buy which stocks and when to sell them.

 

There are also some less well known stock movements in the game outside of Lesters Assassination mission that can be similarly exploited.

 

Vangellico
This stock takes a knock after the Jewel Store Robbery. It will rebound after the mission “Minor Turbulence”. However, you need to be aware Michael and Trevor will be unavailable briefly after completing “Caida Libre”, so you must buy the stock before starting that mission. You may need to sleep once after completing “Minor Turbulence” to check it has plateaued. You should get a return of around 25%

Gruppe Sechs
This rebounds after “Fresh Meat” from the aftermath of the Blitz Play Heist. Again you need forward planning here because Michael will briefly become unavailable after “Bury the Hatchet” so you should invest in the stock for all three Characters before this mission. You may need to sleep for 12-18 in game hours after “Fresh Meat” for the stock to reach its peak, which should get you a return around 12.5%.

Fly US
After the events of “Legal Trouble”, Fly US stock will dip by about half. You may need to sleep a couple of times for it to reach the trough at which point you should invest with all three characters. This is one of the shortest rebounds in the game, with it returning to its approximate previous value after “Meltdown”. Your target return is 80-100%, this can be quite variable, given you have to time the buy and the sell correctly. Again you may need to sleep a couple of times for it to hit its peak after you finish Meltdown.

Augury Insurance
This stock will rise after you complete “The Third Way”. It’s not clear on the rationale for this. Some sight that it’s the Big Score, but I’m not so sure. If they were the insurer for $200m of gold they’d be taking a hit at this time, not a bounce. I wonder if it’s actually possibly a rebound following the Bureau Raid, as substantial damage is caused to the FIB building. Regardless, you should put all your money in Augury before it rebounds after the Story climax. Ideally you want to invest your proceeds of the Big Score in this, and it is possible since Augury won’t always shoot up straight after “The Third Way”. What is critical is that you start the mission early in the morning, ideally 7-9am. Why? At the end when Trevor arrives at the cliffs the game will advance time to sunset. If you’ve got there a afternoon, this causes and advance of a few hours. However if you start the mission in the afternoon you’ll probably arrive night time. This will cause the game to advance time by nearly a full day to get to the next sunset. This advance in time will mean Augury will already have jumped by the time you get control back in free mode and you won’t be able to invest your Big Score proceeds in the stock before it jumps. Given you might not want to replay “The Third Way”, especially if you get a Gold Medal on it, it’s a good idea to invest your money in Augury before starting. Then if you get the mission done before sunset, you should be able to put your extra income after. Your target return is 80-100%

Clucking Bell
This will jump after “The Third Way” by about 66%. But there’s no point in investing in it because you get a better return from Augury so you are better off putting all your cash there instead.

Myth - Merryweather?
It seems logical that this will take a rebound after the “The Third Way”, the text message from Don Percival certainly suggests this will happen. It definitely takes a knock. However, I’ve advanced time for weeks, and I’ve never seen a scripted jump in it. What I would say is after “The Third Way” it’s probably at its minimum value, so the only way is up for it. Random fluctuations may be more likely than other stocks to give you a small positive return, but there is not obvious step up like those mentioned above

Myth - Free Roam actions impact the stock market
This isn’t true. I think this was reported in a magazine article before the game was release, so possibly a cut feature, but the myth seems to persist in some corners of the Internet. Don’t go around blowing up planes in free roam hoping to affect stock prices, it won’t work. Only scripted missions do this.

 

Strategy - Buying Properties

 

You have to buy any five properties for 100% completion (excluding garages, helipads, etc), but there are more - 16 to be precise. And some have unique achievements/trophies attached to them as well. So which ones should you get and when? Check inside the spoiler for details.

 

Spoiler

The main thing you should consider is that many of these properties will have management missions, where you can be rung up randomly and asked to perform some task. Since you can't control when this will occur, it can be extremely annoying to have this happen when you are miles away, intent on doing something else. Therefore I pick five properties that do no have management missions to buy to complete the game to 100%. If you want to access all the content in the game, including the property management missions, I recommend buying those after you have done everything else. As a side point, it is worth noting you are unlikely to make a return on these properties - even the fastest return is over 20 in game weeks, so there isn't a financial impetus to invest sooner.

 

I buy the following properties to get to 100% while the story mission is in progress:

McKenzie Field Hangar (Trevor): Unlocks Hobbies and Pastimes and Achievement/Trophy "TP Industries Arms Race" for doing 5 air and 5 ground missions. Feels natural for Trevor to do this before going to Los Santos.

Sonar Collections Dock (Any, I buy for Michael due to "Death at Sea" being near): Actually makes a profit, required to unlock the "Waste Management" achievement trophy, postponing risks "Death at Sea" glitching out.

 

I then buy the following 3 properties after the main story to hit 100% completion:

The Golf Course (Any, I pick Michael because the last couple of stock trades take him over the $2bn limit): No property management missions.

Los Santos Customs (Franklin): No property management missions.

LSPD Auto Impound (Franklin): No property management random phone calls, you have to go to the tow truck.

 

I buy the rest after I've completed all the other optional content. Out of these I get the Downtown Cab Co. first for Franklin as it is required to do one property management mission for that business to unlock the "All's Fare in Love and War".

 

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Chapter 1: "Back in the Game"

 

Part A

 

Your quest begins here, first with the Prologue showing you the events in North Yankton. You will then be given control of Franklin currently working with his friend Lamar in repo for Simeon Yetarian. One of his jobs is to take a car from a big mansion in Rockford Hills but the owner isn’t the pushover his boss suggests.

 

Before starting the second mission with Franklin, "Repossession", take and store the Bullet GT parked outside the dealership as this will be helpful for races later and stunt jumps. Sometimes you'll be able to keep it after the mission if you use it there, but sometimes not, so save it now! Another one will respawn for the mission. "Repossession" has an easy stunt jump to take, so watch out for it. Then do the first Strangers and Freaks out side your safe house with Tonya, and then look to complete the Random Event, "Getaway Driver" to unlock Patrick McReary as a Heist Member. The following mission will unlock Michael to switch to. As he will be in town, do "Grass Roots - Michael" which is just around the corner before switching back to Franklin. Then do "Chop", a couple more random events close by and unlock Hao's street races. You can use the Bullet GT you stored earlier and Franklin's special ability to win this easily.

 

NB. Tablet and Smartphone users will find the guide easier to use when the device is held in a landscape position. Tablet users will also benefit from collapsing the quick nav bar on the left hand side of the screen.

 

 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Mission

Prologue

North Yankton

 

Autostarts, click here for a video guide, gold medal awarded automatically on completion

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Franklin and Lamar

Del Perro Beach

 

Autostarts, click here for a gold medal video guide

Non 100%

Steal and Store a Bullet

Simeon's Dealership, Pillbox Hill

 

Click here for a video guide

Mission

Repossession

Simeon's Dealership, Pillbox Hill

F

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Misc

Stunt Jump #1

End of Adam's Apple Boulevard

 

During this mission you can take 1 easy stunt jump which will also save you time towards the gold medal objective

Strangers and Freaks

Pulling Favours

Forum Drive, Stawberry

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Random Events

Getaway Driver

Dollar Pills, Strawberry

 

Click here for a video guide. Unlocks Patrick McReary as a Heist Member

Mission

Complications

Simeon's Dealership, Pillbox Hill

F

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Swithces your control to Michael, remain as him

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Grass Roots - Michael

Legion Square

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Switch to Franklin after you complete the mission

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Chop

Forum Drive, Stawberry

F

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Random Events

Mugging 1

Strawberry Avenue, Chamberlain Hills

 

Click here for a video guide

Strangers and Freaks

Shift Work

Power Street, Pillbox Hill

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes

Street Race "South Los Santos"

 

 

This strangers and freaks encounter serves as an introduction to the first street race

Random Events

ATM Robbery

Elgin Avenue, Pillbox Hill

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

Part B

 

Franklin returns to Michael’s house and some mutual respect is clear. An old acquaintance Stretch is out of jail, and his schemes and suspicious allegiances remind him why he wants to get out of the gang banging life style. Michael’s temper gets the better of him, and lands him on the wrong side of a Mexican crime lord. Needing money, he’s forced to give an old friend a call.

 

Lots of mission introducing important characters in this section, pick up some random events and meet Beverly en route to your destinations.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Non 100%

Special Character - Graham the Zombie

Vinewood Boulevard

 

Click here for a video guide

Strangers and Freaks

Paparazzo

Eclipse Boulevard, West Vinewood

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Switch to Michael after you have finished to see a longer cut scene in the next mission

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Father/Son

Michael's Safe House, Rockford Hills

M

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Switches your control to Franklin, remain as him

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Special Character - Impotent Rage

Eclipse Boulevard

 

Click here for a video guide

Strangers and Freaks

Paparazzo - The Sex Tape

South Mo Milton Drive

P?

Click here for a gold medal video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

The Long Stretch

Forum Drive, Stawberry

F

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Random Events

Security Van 1

Innocence Boulevard, Chamberlain Hills

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes

Street Race "City Circuit"

Clinton Avenue, Downtown Vinewood

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Construction Accident

Calais Avenue, Little Seoul

 

Click here for a video guide. After completion, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Marriage Counselling

Michael's Safe House, Rockford Hills

M

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Random Events

Escape Paparazzi

Vinewood Boulevard

 

Click here for a video guide

Mission

Friend Request

Lester's House, El Burro Heights

L

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Switch to Franklin when complete

 

 

Part C

 

Michael spends some time with his family and it reminds him why he needs a therapist.

 

In this section the miss-able random event and last encounter with Simeon Yetarian is available.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Hobbies and Pastimes

Shooting Range - Gold Medals on all Challenges

Ammunation, Pillbox Hill

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Strangers and Freaks

Pulling Another Favor

Forum Drive, Stawberry

T?

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Random Events

Simeon Yaterian

Simeon's Dealership, Pillbox Hill

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes

Street Race "Airport"

Greenwich Parkway, LSIA

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Random Events

Bike Thief City 1

Little Bighorn Drive, Rancho

 

Click here for a video guide. Switch to Michael when complete

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Daddy's Little Girl

Michael's Safe House, Rockford Hills

M

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Non 100%

Family Mission "The Good Husband

Triggered by Phone Call from Amanda

 

Click here for a video guide. The timing of the call may not happened after you have finished the previous mission, in which case, skip this step and complete the mission as soon as you get the phone call.

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Exercising Demons - Michael

Bay City Incline, Del Perro

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Non 100%

Dr Friedlander Session "Chaos"

Great Ocean Highway, Del Perro

 

Click here for a video guide

Non 100%

Special Character - Jesse

Red Desert Avenue, Del Perro Beach

 

Click here for a video guide

Misc (non 100%)

Use a Fairground Ride

Del Perro Pier

 

Click here for a video guide. When you have finished, switch to Franklin

 

Part D

 

It’s time for the first heist of the game. Michael cases Vangelico with Lester, sources equipment, and assembles the team to get the cash to pay back Madrazo, plus a bit more.

 

Note the recommended options to maximise your payout on the heist.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Strangers and Freaks

Pulling Favors Again

Call Tonya to trigger

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Random Events

Security Van 4

Innocence Boulevard, Little Seoul

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes

Street Race "Freeway"

Olympic Freeway, La Mesa

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Strangers and Freaks

Still Pulling Favors

Call Tonya to trigger

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. When you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Mugging 2

Meteor Street, Hawick

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Casing the Jewel Store

Darnell Bros, La Mesa

L

Click here for a gold medal video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

BZ Gas Grenades

Moving Icon, Los Santos Freeway

HS

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Random Events

Luring Girl into Alley

Supply Street, La Mesa

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Bugstars Equipment

Elysian Island

HS

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Mission

The Jewel Store Job - Smart Approach

Darnell Bros, La Mesa

H

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Auto switches to Franklin after the mission is complete

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Get a Private Dance

Vanilla Unicorn, Strawberry

 

Click here for a video guide

Misc

Complete a Booty Call

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 2: "Old Friends and New Calamities"

 

Part A

 

Trevor realises his old partner in crime is still alive and sends Wade to find him, but that will be like looking for a needle in a hay stack - and the tool isn’t the sharpest in the box. In the meantime he has local business and rivals to deal with.

 

In addition to completing the early story missions for Trevor, you’ll come across a random event with a drunk couple - prime candidates to take to the Altruists, unlocking an achievement/trophy, and counting as 2 of the 4 you need to access a special missable event. You should also purchase MacKenzie Field Hangar and start the gunrunning missions for Oscar. Note the stunt jump you can take during “Mr Philips” and the bridges you should fly under in Nervous Ron. If you struggle with the plane and find that too difficult, make a note to come back later with a helicopter.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Mission

Mr. Philips

Michael's Safe House, Rockford Hills

M

Save your game before starting this mission. click here for a gold medal video guide

Misc

Stunt Jump #2

North Calafia Way

 

During this mission you can take 1 easy stunt jump which will also save you time towards the gold medal objective

Random Events

Drunk Driver 2

Alhambra Drive, Sandy Shores

 

Click here for a video guide, take the couple to the Altruist Camp to cross 2 of the 4 off you need to triggeer the special event there. This will also unlock "Altuist Acolyte"

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Crash Rescue

Great Ocean Highway. North of Mount Chilead

 

Click here for a video guide. Unlocks Taliana Martinez as a Heist Member

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Trevor Philips Industries

Yellow Jack Inn, Grand Senora Desert

C

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Non 100%

Fully Mod your Carbine Rilfe, and buy ammo for your grenade launcher

Algonquin Boulevard, Sandy Shores

 

Click here for a video guide. Topping up your grenade launcher ammo will help with getting a gold medal in the next mission, fully modding a weapon unlocks "Pimp My Sidearm"

Mission

Nervous Ron

Trevor's Trailer, Sandy Shores

T

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Misc

Bridges #1 to #6 flown under

3 in Raton Canyon and 3 in Lago Zancudo

 

During this mission you can fly under 6 bridges, also required to get the gold medal

Misc

Purchase a Property (McKenzie Field Hangar, 1st of 5)

McKenzie Field, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide. Contributes to unlocking "TP Industries Arms Race"

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Arms Traffic - Air 1

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Arms Traffic - Ground 1

McKenzie Field, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide

 

Part B

 

Wade isn’t likely to be back any time soon, so Trevor keeps himself occupied, doing some bounty hunting for Maude, and passing time with a local, Cletus.

 

Bring you first bail bond back alive to unlock an achievement trophy, the linked video below will show you how to do this easily.
 

 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Special Bonds

Eclipse Boulevard, West Vinewood

?

Click here for a video guide. Cutscene only mission, required to unlock Bail Bonds Hobbies & Pastimes, and "Wanted: Alive or Alive"

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Bail Bonds - Quarry

Davis Quartz, Blaine County

 

Click here for a video guide. Returning the taget alive as shown unlocks "Wanted: Alive or Alive"

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Arms Traffic - Air 2

McKenzie Field, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide. Contributes to unlocking "TP Industries Arms Race"

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Arms Traffic - Ground 2

McKenzie Field, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide. Contributes to unlocking "TP Industries Arms Race"

Random Events

Drug Shootout

Braddock Pass, Mount Chilead

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Countryside Robbery

Braddock Pass, Mount Chilead

 

Click here for a video guide. As this is not long since your last random event, sleep at Trevor's Trailer or save and reload some distance away if it does not appear

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Bail Bonds - Farm

South of Route 68, Great Chaparral

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Arms Traffic - Air 3

McKenzie Field, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide. Contributes to unlocking "TP Industries Arms Race"

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Arms Traffic - Ground 3

McKenzie Field, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide. Contributes to unlocking "TP Industries Arms Race"

Random Events

Chase Thieves Country 1

Grapeseed Mainstreet, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Special Character - Clinton

Marina Drive, Sandy Shores

 

Click here for a video guide

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Target Practice

Marina Drive, Sandy Shores

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Required to unlock the Hobbies & Pastimes Hunting, and "Multi-Disciplined"

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Arms Traffic - Air 4

McKenzie Field, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide. Contributes to unlocking "TP Industries Arms Race"

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Arms Traffic - Ground 4

McKenzie Field, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide. Contributes to unlocking "TP Industries Arms Race"

 

 

Part C

 

Trevor’s attempts to form a business partnership blows up in spectacular style, although at least his business with Oscar is going well.

 

Completing the last air and ground arms traffic missions will earn you an achievement/trophy. Also the first Rampage can be encountered and should be done now to unlock the rest before you get to Los Santos.

 


 

 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Random Events

Arrests 1

O'Neil Way, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Receive Services from a Prostitute

Sandy Shores, Blaine County

 

Click here for a video guide. Only possible at night time, sleep in Trevor's Trailer to advance time if required

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Rampage One - Rednecks

Marina Drive, Sandy Shores

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Red Mist"

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Abandonded Vehicle 1

Sandy Shores Airfield, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide

Mission

Crystal Maze

Yellow Jack Inn, Grand Senora Desert

C

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Arms Traffic - Air 5

McKenzie Field, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide. Contributes to unlocking "TP Industries Arms Race"

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Arms Traffic - Ground

McKenzie Field, Grapeseed

 

Click here for a video guide. Unlocks "TP Industries Arms Race"

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Security Van 3

Paleto Boulevard, Paleto Bay

 

Click here for a video guide

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Fair Game

Procopio Promenade, Paleto Bay

C?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Unlocks the Hobbies & Pastimes Hunting, required for "Multi-Disciplined"

 


Part D

 

Wade finally returns, and Trevor sets out to Los Santos after dealing with the remnants of The Lost biker camp in the area. Meanwhile Franklin has received his first ever big pay cheque and spends some of it.

 

It is recommended you copy the vehicle modifications here exactly, as we will use them for stunt jumps later in the guide, if you have exactly the same power, the guide will show you where to take each jump from a standing start - the position is dependent on the power of the vehicles. Don’t switch to Michael yet as it will auto trigger “Fame or Shame”.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Random Events

Burrial

North of Paleto Bay

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Prisoner Lift 2

North of Paleto Bay

 

Click here for a video guide. Since this is not long since your last random event, you may need to save and reload your game to get it to spawn

Non 100%

Special Character - Griff

Route 68, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Friends Reunited

Trevor's Trailer, Sandy Shores

T

Click here for a gold medal video guide. After you have finished the mission, switch to Franklin, who is now available again

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Purchase a Garage

Grove Street, Davis

 

Click here for a video guide. The Garage does not count towards the 5 properties you need to buy for 100%, but you will need it to store vehicles. Buy an Akuma, from Southern San Andreas Autos, which ticks of the miscellaneous requirement. This will also be used for the final street race and stunt jumps

Misc

Purchase a Vehicle from a Website

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

Pulling One Last Favor

Forum Drive, Stawberry

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Misc (non 100%)

Mod a vehicle

Any Los Santos Customs

 

Click here for a video guide, upgrading your Bullet GT. Unlocks "Los Santos Customs". Note this car will be used to take Stunt Jumps later in the guide, so modding it with the same items as shown will make it easy for you to line up with the videos

Misc (non 100%)

Use the car wash

Innoncence Boulevard, Strawberry

 

Click here for a video guide. Afterwards, store your Bullet in your newly purchased garage.

Hobbies and Pastimes

Street Race "Vespucci Canals"

Collect your Akuma from your Garage

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Buy sticky bombs and guns for Franklin

Pillbox Hill Ammunation

 

Click here for a video guide

Misc (non 100%)

Purchase a Tattoo

Innoncence Boulevard, El Burro Heights

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Misc (non 100%)

Purchase a Haircuit

Bob Mulet, Rockford Hills

 

Click here for a video guide. Specifically visit this shop, as it is needed to unlock the triggering of Random Event "Shop Robbery 1" on your next visit

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Mugging 3

Vespucci Boulevard, Little Seoul

 

Click here for a video guide. Note this is easily confused with an ATM Robbery, that can happened nearby, and will re-occur. Note how in the video the robber approaches a woman with her hands up to esnure you have triggered the correct event

 

Part E

 

Michael’s anxieties are made flesh as his old partner in crime walks in announced. Trevor, having made his entrance has realised he actually didn’t have a clear plan of what he would do if he found Michael. While looking for something bigger, he gets immersed in Vinewood’s celebrity culture.

 

The Vinewood Souvenirs side quest are optional, but they provide some very easy gold medal opportunities if you are going for the “Solid Gold, Baby!” Achievement/trophy. 
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Mission

Fame or Shame

Michael's Safe House, Rockford Hills

 

Switch to Michael to automatically trigger the mission. click here for a gold medal video guide. Switch to Trevor after you complete the mission

Random Events

Bus Tour

Vinewood Boulevard

 

Click here for a video guide. Only available during the day time

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Snatched

South Mo Milton Drive, Vinewood Hills

 

Click here for a video guide. Character can be taken to the Altruists, but it is no the most convenient time to take a trip up North

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Nigel and Mrs Thornhill

North Sheldon Avenue, Vinewood Hills

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Cutscene only mission.

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Vinewood Souvenirs - Willie

Tequi-la-la, West Vinewood

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Only Available at Night Time

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Vinewood Souvenirs - Kerry

Portola Drive, Rockford Hills

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Only Available during the Day

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Vinewood Souvenirs - Mark

GWC and Golfing Society

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Only Available during the Day

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Vinewood Souvenirs - Tyler

Greenwich Way, Rockford Hills

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Only Available during the Day. Consider stealing Tyler's Red Comet

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Security Van 2

Vespucci Boulevard, Little Seoul

 

Click here for a video guide

Non 100%

Purchase a Garage for Trevor

Adam's Apple Boulevard, Pillbox Hill

 

Click here for a video guide. Store Tyler's Comet your stole.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Rampage Two - Vagos

Macdonald Street, Rancho

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Red Mist"

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Drunk Driver 2

Alhambra Drive, Sandy Shores

 

Click here for a video guide, take victim to the Altruist Camp to cross the 3rd of 4 off you need to triggeer the special event there

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Hold up a Store

Senora Freeway, north of Mount Chilead

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Deal Gone Wrong

East off Great Ocean Highway

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Hunting

East off Great Ocean Highway

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Arrive as close to 5am as possible to maximise your time. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined". Switch to Franklin when complete.

 

Part F

 

Having won all the street races in Los Santos, Franklin heads out of town to try his hand at Stock Car Racing and Off Road Racing. On the way out there, he meets a strange character Omega who asks for some help collecting some parts.

 

There are some random events quite close to each other here. If the next one doesn’t spawn, try quick saving and reloading your game. “Duel” rewards you with a unique vehicle, the Duke O’Death, which you may wish to store in your garage. You want to encounter Omega now to start getting the collectibles - letter scraps for example are often close to spaceship parts but the latter won’t appear if you haven’t met him.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Random Events

Border Patrol 2

Tatavium Mountains

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Arrests 2

Senora Way, David Quartz

 

Click here for a video guide. Since this is not long since your last random event, you may need to save and reload your game to get it to spawn

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

Far Out

West of YouTool Store, Sandy Shores

?

Click here for a video guide. Cutscene only mission

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Chase Thieves Country 2

Route 68, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide

Non 100%

Mod Franklin's Car

Los Santos Customs, Route 68, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide. Beneficial as I use this in some stunt jumps, so applying the some mods will allow you to allign properly

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Stock Car Races - The Burgershot Stallion

Panorama Drive, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide. Only Available to returning players

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Border Patrol 3

Raton Pass, Raton Canyon

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes

Off Road Race - Canyon Cliffs

Raton Pass, Raton Canyon

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined"

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Duel

Route 68, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide

Non 100%

Mod the Duke 'o Death

Los Santos Customs, Route 68, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Stock Car Races - The Redwood Gauntlet

Panorama Drive, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide. Only Available to returning players

Random Events

Prisoner Lift 1

South off Route 68, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Special Character - Mani

Elgin Avenue, Alta

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Store the Duke o' Death in your garage

Grove Street, Davis

 

Click here for a video guide. Switch to Michael when done

 

Part G

 

Michael’s life gets turned upside down. He meets up with Dave Norton and realises the FIB agent is intent on dragging him into an even more dangerous situation. A therapy session does nothing to calm him. Then back home his family life disintegrates. He tried yoga, and watching TV, but nothing soothes his mood. Going into town for a haircut, he ironically gets caught up in someone else’s robbery. But he does encounter a strange Epsilonist and, in his depressed state, checks out their website.

 

Start picking collectibles enroute to the first mission “Dead Man Walking” at the observatory. Although it’s optional, the guide recommends you start the Epsilon side quest now. There is a big pay off, and you’ll get an achievement/trophy. Keep the bike you’ll find at the end of “Did Somebody Say Yoga?” as it will be useful  for building stamina.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Random Events

Domestic

Didion Drive, Vinewood Hills

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

3 Spaceship Parts, 2 Letter Scraps, and 1 Monkey Mosaic

Vinewood Hills

 

Click here for a video guide

Mission

Dead Man Walking

Gallelio Observatory, Vinewood Hills

B

Click here for a gold medal video guide

Random Events

Gang Intimidation

El Rancho Boulevard, El Burro Heights

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Dr Friedlander Session "Evil"

Great Ocean Highway, Del Perro

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Purchase a Garage

Spanish Avenue, West Vinewood

 

Click here for a video guide. Switch to Trevor when you are done

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Vinewood Souvenirs - Al Di Napoli

Red Desert Avenue, Del Perro

N?

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

Misc

Stunt Jump #3

Ginger Street, Little Seoul

 

During this mission you can take 1 easy stunt jump, the car you are given is also ideal to take it with - faster vehicles can overshoot this one

Random Events

Chase Thieves City 2

San Andreas Avenue, Textile City

 

Click here for a video guide. When you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Did Somebody Say Yoga?

Michael's Safe House, Rockford Hills

M

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Store the bicycle at the end as it will be useful to boost Michael's stamina

Misc (non 100%)

Watch TV

Michael's Safe House, Rockford Hills

 

Click here for a video guide. You need to watch TV with all three characters to get the social club thumnail to unlock for this one

Non 100%

Special Character - Baygor

Portola Drive, Rockford Hills

 

Click here for a video guide. Take the bicycle down to help boost Michael's stamina

Random Events

Shop Robbery 1

Bob Mulet, Rockford Hills

 

Click here for a video guide. Ride you bicycle back and store it in your garage when you are done

Misc (non 100%)

Perform Yoga

Michael's Safe House, Rockford Hills

 

Click here for a video guide

Non 100%

Fill in the Epsilon Survey

Use your phone

 

Click here for a video guide. Unlocks Strangers and Freaks "Seeking the Truth" and contribute towards unlocking "Kifflom!". Switch to Trevor when you are done.

 

Part H

 

When Trevor calls up and takes him for a round of golf, Michael wonders if that’s what his social life now consists of. Given things seem to be falling apart, he therefore turns to what any other depressed resident of Rockford Hills would - a cult! Trevor meanwhile things he has spotted an opportunity at the Port of LS

 

You will have to make several donations to the Epsilon Program at several points throughout the sidequest to unlock he next mission. It may take a few in game hours before the next marker appears, but the guide will have you do other activities in the meantime.

 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Random Events

Security Van 6

San Andreas Avenue, Little Seoul

 

Click here for a video guide

Misc (non 100%)

Play Golf with a Friend

Richman, Los Santos

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes

Finish on par or below

 

 

After you have finished, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Seeking the Truth

Raton Canyon, Blaine County

?

Get a taxi to the location marked on the map. click here for a video guide. After the cutscene you will find yourself in the middle of nowhere - switch to Trevor

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Vinewood Souvenirs - The Last Act

Power Street, Strawberry

N?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Note you can let Al Di Napoli out of the trunk for $10,000 at 4:00 in the video, but this will fail the gold medal. This is also an easy gold to fail, others are better to get "Solid Gold Baby". Consider only gunning for gold on a replay. Once you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Donate $500 to the Epsilon Program as Michael

Anywhere using your phone

 

Unlocks "Accepting the Truth". click here for a video guide. Once you have done this, switch back to Trevor. If he is still out in the country, taxi back to Floyd's Vespucci Beach safe house.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Scouting the Port

Floyd's Condo, Vespucci Beach

T

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

Part I

 

Franklin continues winning races out of town whilst Michael gets sucked into stealing luxury cars for the cult he’s joined.

 

You need to max Michael’s stamina before “Exercising the Truth” and doing the triathlons. So cycle over to the missions in Vinewood if you haven’t maxed it already, using the bike you stored at the end of “Did Somebody Say Yoga?”. Finding the cars you need would take forever if you didn’t know where to look. The guide however will show you a guaranteed spawn point for each.

 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Accepting the Truth

Clinton Avenue, Downtown Vinewood

E

Use the bicycle you stored in Michael's garage to go over there to boost his stamina. click here for a video guide.

Non 100%

Special Character - Pamela Drake

Vinewood Boulevard, Downtown Vinewood

 

Click here for a video guide

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Donate $5,000 to the Epsilon Program as Michael

Anywhere using your phone

 

Unlocks "Assuming the Truth". click here for a video guide. Once you are done, switch to Franklin

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

3 Spaceship Parts, 2 Letter Scraps, and 4 Monkey Mosaic

South Los Santos

 

Click here for a video guide

Non 100%

Special Character - Jerome

Dutch London Street, Rancho

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Border Patrol 1

North off Mount Haan Road, Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Stock Car Races - The Pisswasser Dominator

Panorama Drive, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide. Only Available to returning players

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Off Road Race - Canyon Cliffs

Galileo Road, Great Chaparral

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined". Once you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Assuming the Truth

North off Sea View Road, Grapseed

E

Take a taxi out there and skip trip. click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Assuming the Truth - Benefactor Surano

South of Marlow Drive, Vinewood Hills

 

Take a taxi out there and skip trip. click here for a video guide. The guide will show you guaranteed spawn postions for all the vehicles you need, however, Tornados and Diamonds seem more likley to spawn on the streets whilst this mission is active. Keep and eye out for them and grab them if they appear, if you are not already taking one of the others back to the lock up.

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Assuming the Truth - Pegassi Vacca

Wild Oats Drive, Vinewood Hills

 

You can run over here after dropping the Surano off. click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Assuming the Truth - Dinka Doube T

Boulevard Del Perro, Rockforad Hills

 

You can find one parked outside the Life Invader Office. click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Assuming the Truth - Declasse Tornado

Elgin Avenue, Hawick

 

Parked at the garage oposite the tennis court. click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Assuming the Truth - Enus Super Diamond

Off Heritage Way, Rockford Hills

 

In a small outdoor carpark off the main streets. click here for a video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor

 

Part J

 

Trevor starts sourcing equipment for his big heist. However that’ll have to wait. Michael is forced to do a job for the FIB. All three protagonists are brought together for the first time to break into the IAA building.

 

You need to max Michael’s stamina before “Exercising the Truth” and doing the triathlons. So cycle over to the missions in Vinewood if you haven’t maxed it already, using the bike you stored at the end of “Did Somebody Say Yoga?”
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Random Events

Security Van 9

El Rancho Boulevard, Cypress Flats

 

Click here for a video guide

Mission

Minisub

LS Freight Terminal

HS

Click here for a gold medal video guide. After you have finished the mission, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Chasing the Truth

North off Sea View Road, Grapseed

E

Take a taxi out there and skip trip. click here for a gold medal video guide.

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Donate $10,000 to the Epsilon Program

Anywhere using your phone

 

Click here for a video. When you are done, switch to Trevor.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Cargobob

Fort Zancudo

HS

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Taxi the edge of Zancudo using skip trip, then jack it to enter the military base. After you have finished the mission, switch to Franklin

 

 

 

 

 

Misc (non 100%)

Watch TV

Franklin's Safe House, Strawberry

 

Click here for a video guide. You need to watch TV with all three characters to get the social club thumnail to unlock for this one. Once you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Off Road Race - Minward Spiral

Davis Quartz, Blaine County

 

Take a taxi out there and skip trip. click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined". Once you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Bearing the Truth

North off Vinewood Boulevard, Downtown Vinewood

E

You need to start building Michael's stamina if you haven't maxed it out, so cycle over using the bike you stored at the end of "Did Somebody Say Yoga?". click here for a video guide.

Random Events

Bike Thief City 2

Bridge Street, East Vinewood

 

Click here for a video guide

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Buy Epsilon Robes

Anywhere using your phone

 

Also take your bicycle back to your safe house and store it. click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Three's Company

Outside the FIB building, Pillbox Hill

M

The first time you have all three characters together. click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

Part K

 

Trevor and Michael are dragged into another, more sinister job for the FIB. After that’s done, it’s all go for Trevor’s Heist. Michael visits flight school as a final prep, and then the trio meet at Floyds Condo in Vespucci Beach.

 

If Michael’s stamina isn’t maxed out yet, cycle down to the airport. Note to wear the Epsilon Robes for 10 days straight you need to avoid sleeping, switching characters, or doing certain missions, as all could result in Michael changing outfits outside of your control. You can however do Flight School in them though and that takes out about one full day. The rest is best taken care of by sleeping repeatedly - which you’ll have to do 36 times, but it’s the least painful way to cover this off.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Non 100%

Buy sticky bombs and guns for Michael

Pillbox Hill Ammunation

 

Recommend and AP Pistol and a Carbine Rifle. Not essential but will help in later missions. click here for a video guide. When you are done, switch to Franklin

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Off Road Race - Valley Trail

Cassidy Trail, Alamo Sea

 

Take a taxi out there and skip Trip. click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined". Once you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

By the Book

Triggered by phone call after switching to Michael.

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

Random Events

Car Theft 2

Autopia Parkway, Elysian Island

 

Click here for a video guide. Some time after completing (assuming you return the car as shown), you will be email that a new suit has been sent to your wardrobe as a reward. When you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Wear your Epsilon Robes

Michael's Safehouse, Rockford Hills

 

Preparing to complete "Bearing the Truth". click here for a video

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Flight School

Greenwich Parkway, LSIA

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Bike down there if Michael's stamina is not maxed out yet

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Sleep repeatedly wearing your Epsilon Robes

Michael's Safehouse, Rockford Hills

 

This will complete "Bearing the Truth". click here for a video

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Merryweather Heist - Offshore

Floyd's Condo, Vespucci Beach

H

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once your are done, switch to Michael

 

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Chapter 3: "Different Bosses, But Still No Pay"

 

Part A

 

Michael, singularly unimpressed with the Merryweather Heist debacle, gets more involved with the Epsilon Program as a refuge from his Trevor troubles. Trevor is similarly frustrated and looking to take it out on someone, first on a group of Ballas alone, then as a group when he meets up with Franklin and Lamar.

 

After “Hood Safari”, stay on the Seashark to go picking collectibles along the east coast. Note there are two collectibles right next to the random event “Seaplane”. The Dodo plane is a unique vehicle so you may wish to store it in your hangar.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Delivering the Truth

West of Fort Zancudo, Blaine County

E

Take a taxi out there and skip trip. click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Security Van 5

Prosperity Street, Vespucci Canals

 

Click here for a video guide

Misc

1 Spaceship Part, 3 Letter Scraps, and 5 Monkey Mosaics

Vespucci

 

Click here for a video guide

Non 100%

Special Character - Andy Moon

Magellan Avenue, Vespucci

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Grass Roots - Trevor

Legion Square

B?

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Rampage Three - Ballas

Chamberlain Hills

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Red Mist". When you are finished, switch to Franklin.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Hood Safari

Forum Drive, Stawberry

F

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Switch to Trevor as you make your escape toward the jet skiis in this mission

Misc

1 Spaceship Part, 3 Letter Scraps, and 5 Monkey Mosaics

Ocean East of Los Santos

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes

Sea Race - East Coast

Ocean East of Los Santos

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined".

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Sea Plane

Ocean East of Los Santos

 

Click here for a video guide. When you are done, switch to Michael

Misc

1 Spaceship Part, and 1 Letter Scraps

 

 

 

 

Part B

 

Michael’s time with the Epsilon Program reaches its conclusion when he is asked to courier over $2m in cash. Perhaps they should have done a more thorough background check on him? Franklin meets Barry and gets talked into fetching supplies for a Smoke in.

 

See below for a video on how to complete “Exercising the Truth” painlessly. Also I recommend saving your game before starting “Unknowing the Truth” in case you accidentally drive into the final marker and blow $2m.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Wear your Epsilon Robes

Michael's Safehouse, Rockford Hills

 

Preparing to complete "Exercising the Truth". click here for a video.

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Rogue Altruists

Baytree Canyon Road, Great Chaparral

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Exercising the Truth

East of Joshua Road, Grand Senora Desert

E

Click here for a video guide. When you are done, switch to Franklin.

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Chase Thieves City 1

Hawick Avenue, Hawick

 

Click here for a video guide

Strangers and Freaks

Grass Roots - Franklin

Sinner Street, Textile City

B?

Click here for a video guide

Misc

3 Spaceship Part, 3 Letter Scraps, and 9 Monkey Mosaics

Vinewood and surrounding districts

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

Grass Roots - The Pickup

Murrieta Heights

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. When you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Unknowing the Truth

Epsilon Church, West Vinewood

E

Click here for a video guide. When you are done, switch to Franklin.

 

Part C

 

As a cult didn’t work out as expected, Michael takes on a more wholesome activity in triathlons. Franklin meets Beverly again and agrees to track down more celebrities. He meets up with Lester and realises the benefits of hits that can manipulate the stock market, including getting a brand new house. Less impressively, Barry turns out to be a total time waster.

 

Pay attention to the guide before starting “The Hotel Assassination” so you know what to invest in and when. Don’t start any of the other Lester missions for Franklin until after the main story is complete. 
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Hobbies and Pastimes

Vespucci Triathlon

Greenwich Parkway, LSIA

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined". When you are done, switch to Franklin

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

1 Letter Scrap, and 4 Monkey Mosaics

La Puerta

 

Click here for a video guide

Strangers and Freaks

Grass Roots - The Drag

La Puerta

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. When you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Special Character - Jane

Carcer Way, Burton

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

Paparazzo - The Partnership

Eclipse Boulevard, West Vinewood

P?

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Security Van 10

Supply Street, La Mesa

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

Paparazzo - The Highness

La Puerta

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. When you are done, switch to Trevor

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Visit the strip club with a friend

Vanilla Unicorn, Strawberry

 

Call Lamar up as Trevor and head to the Vanilla Unicorn. click here for a video guide. When you are done, switch to Franklin.

 

 

 

 

 

Random Event Trigger

Visit the Sub Urban clothes store

Prosperity Street Promenade, Del Perro

 

This will unlock the Random Event "Shop Roberry 2" the next time you visit. click here for a video guide.

Mission

The Hotel Assassination

Del Perro Beach

L

Click here for a gold medal video guide, which will also show you how to make money using the stock market as a result of the fall out of this mission.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

Paparazzo - The Meltdown

Downtown Vinewood

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

Strangers and Freaks

Grass Roots - The Smoke In

Occupation Avenue, Alta

B?

Click here for a video. Phone call only mission, but required for 100%. Once you are done, switch to Michael

 

Part D

 

The trio are forced into doing another job for the FIB, robbing a security car. The prep work for this however is straightforward and taken care of easily. There is no direct payment but Michael is introduced to Billionaire Devin Weston who promises big opportunities. Returning into town, Michael encounters some clues pointing to a murder, with further evidence apparently left under the sea. This appeals to his movie fantasies so he heads out to buy a dock. There he encounters Abigail pointing to a new mystery.

 

You can do the Heist setups as any Character but make sure you pick Franklin for “Tow Truck” and “Trash Truck” to utilise his special ability. You really want to by Sonar Collections Dock now to avoid a bug that may prevent Abigail’s mission from spawning (although this isn’t required for 100%).
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Misc

1 Spaceship Part, 3 Letter Scrap, and 2 Monkey Mosaics

Mirror Park

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Blitz Play (Heist Introduction)

El Rancho Boulevard, El Burro Heights

B

Click here for a video. Game will auto switch you to Trevor after this cutscene only mission

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Boiler Suits

Ammunation, Pillbox Hill

HS

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Franklin.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Trash Truck

Mirror Park

HS

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Tow Truck

Autopia Parkway, Elysian Island

HS

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

Misc

3 Spaceship Parts, 1 Letter Scrap, and 2 Monkey Mosaics

El Burro Heights

 

Click here for a video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Masks

Vitus Street, Vespucci Beach

HS

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Getaway Vehicle

Steal a 4 door car, Rockford Hills

 

Click here for a video guide.

Mission

Blitz Play

El Rancho Boulevard, El Burro Heights

H

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Michael.

Misc

4 Spaceship Parts, and 1 Letter Scrap

Tongva Hills

 

Click here for a video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor

Random Events

Sports Bike Thief

North Rockford Drive, Richman

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

4 Clues for Michael's Murder Mystery

Los Santos and the Vinewood Hills

 

Click here for a video guide. Then get a taxi and skip trip to Sonar Dock Collections

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Purchase a Property

Sonar Collections Dock, Chilead Mountain State Wilderness

 

Counts as the 2nd of the 5 Properties you need for 100%. Also unlokcs "Death at Sea" and the Nuclear Waste Collectibles. click here for a video guide.

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Death at Sea

Sonar Collections Dock, Chilead Mountain State Wilderness

?

Click here for a video guide. Unlocks the Submarine Pieces collectibles. Once you are done, switch to Franklin.

 

Part E

 

Franklin terminates his relationship with Beverly after yet another Boss doesn’t pay. The trio do a first job for Devin who promises payment after some more cars are sourced. Trevor and Franklin continue the work while Michael meets Solomon Richards. Michael then gets an unexpected call from Madrazo requesting some assistance. Unfortunately he takes Trevor rather than Franklin and things go badly wrong when payment for the favour isn’t forthcoming. Unaware of the goings on, Franklin continues to source another car with Lamar looking to get in on the act.

 

Buy a RPG for Franklin before the final Paparazzo mission as it will give you an easy gold medal. Make sure you invest in Vangelico before Caida Libre. Also keep hold of the helicopters you get after “Eye in the Sky” (switch to Trevor at the end), and “Mr Richards” as they’ll be useful for sourcing collectibles ad getting gold in the next mission respectively.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Non 100%

Buy a RPG for Franklin

Any

 

Click here for a video guide. Then get a taxi and skip trip to Sonar Dock Collections

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

Paparazzo - Reality Check

Eclipse Boulevard, West Vinewood

B?

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Random Event Trigger

Shop Robbery 2

Prosperity Street Promenade, Del Perro

 

Click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

I Fought the Law…

Alta

D

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

2 Spaceship Parts, 3 Letter Scraps, and 2 Monkey Mosaics

South Port of LS

 

Click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Stunt Jumps #4 to #14

South Port of LS

 

Click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Sea Race "Los Santos"

LS River, Cypress Flats

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined". When you are done, switch to Trevor

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Eye in the Sky

Mission Row Police Station

D

Click here for a gold medal video guide. At the end, switch back to Trevor and keep hold of the helicopter

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

6 Spaceship Parts, 2 Letter Scraps, and 1 Monkey Mosaic

LS Roof Tops and the Vinewood Hills

 

Click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Mr Richards

Richards Majectic, Rockford Hills

S

Click here for a gold medal video guide. At the end, keep hold of the helicopter

Non 100%

Negativity

Anywhere using your phone

 

Call Dr Freidlander for an optional and missable phone session. click here for a video

Non 100%

Buy Vangelico Stock for all 3 characters

Anywhere using your phone

 

It will increase after "Minor Turbulence". click here for a video

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Caida Libre

Madrazo's Ranch, Vinewood Hills

Mz

Click here for a gold medal video guide. After the mission the game will auto switch you to Franklin

Misc

Walk and play fetch with Chop

Where you spawn after Caida Libre

 

Click here for a video guide, just select the ball from your inventory and throw it for chop to return

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Deep Inside

Richards Majectic, Rockford Hills

D

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Stunt Jumps #15 to #24

South Los Santos

 

Click here for a video guide.

 

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Chapter 4: "Return from Exile to Exhume the Truth"

 

Part A

 

In exile from Los Santos, Trevor decides to have another crack at stealing from Merryweather. Michael is desperate to get out of the trailer that is his idea of hell, so takes part in some local races before checking out his docks to hunt for the clues at sea and clean up some environmental waste while he’s at it.

 

Sell your Vangelico stock once it peaks after Minor Turbulence. The under water collectibles are time consuming but made easier if you get all types together as shown in the videos.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Mission

Minor Turbulence

Michael's Safehouse, Rockford Hills

M

Click here for a gold medal video guide. You will be auto-switched to Trevor after the cutscene for the entirity of the mission.

Non 100%

Sell Vangelico Stock for all 3 characters

Anywhere using your phone

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Hitch Lift 3

East Joshua Road, Blaine County

 

Click here for a video guide. This is the last of your 4 victims you need to take to the Altruists to trigger a special missable event.

Non 100%

Altruist Camp Shootout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

2 Spaceship Parts, 6 Letter Scraps, and 2 Monkey Mosaics

Paleto Bay

 

Click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Alamo Sea Triathlon

Sea View Road Sandy Shores

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined". When you are done, switch to Franklin

Non 100%

Buy sticky bombs for Michael

Ammunation, Sandy Shores

 

Click here for a video guide. This will be helpful for later randoms events

Random Events

Country Side Gang Fight

Marina Drive, Sandy Shores

 

Click here for a video guide

Misc

1 Spaceship Part, 2 Letter Scraps, and 3 Monkey Mosaics

Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide.

Hobbies and Pastimes

Sea Race - Ratton Canyon

Zancudo River, Blaine County

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined".

 

 

 

 

 

Misc (Non 100%)

Ride the Cable Car

Mount Chilead

 

Click here for a video guide.

Misc

1 Letter Scrap

Mount Chilead

 

Click here for a video guide.

Non 100%

Epsilon Tract #1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misc (Non 100%)

7 Sumbarine Pieces, 12 Nuclear Waste, and 1 Murder Mystery Clue

Sonar Collections Dock and Pacific Ocean West and South

 

Click here for a video guide. Stay in the sub and move around the south of Los Santos to the start position in the next video

 

 

 

 

 

Misc (Non 100%)

7 Sumbarine Pieces, 5 Nuclear Waste, and Epsilon Tract #2

Pacific Ocean East and South

 

Click here for a video guide. Once you are done, switch to Franklin

 

 

 

 

 

Misc (Non 100%)

11 Sumbarine Pieces

Sea Race "Los Santos" start by LS River, Cypress Flats

 

Click here for a video guide. Once you are done switch to Trevor.

 

Part B

 

Steve Haines and Dave Norton turn up to demand more assistance from Michael and Trevor, including sourcing some expensive equipment. To fund it Michael calls Lester to discuss the bank in the sticks they’d talked about before.

 

Theres the opportunity here to get some collectibles in the mountains with Trevor in his helicopter. If you couldn’t get the bridges in the plane during “Nervous Ron”, you might want to consider getting them now.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Civil Border Patrol

Grand Senora Desert

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Hitch Lift 2

North Calafia Way, Mount Chilead

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes

Sea Race - North East Coast

By El Gordo Light House

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined". Once you are done, keep hold of the sea shark.

Misc

3 Spaceship Part, 3 Letter Scraps, and 2 Monkey Mosaics

Grape Seed

 

Click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

An American Welcome

Mount Chilead

M?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Security Van 7

Chianski Passage near Humane Labs

 

Click here for a video guide

Misc

4 Spaceship Part, 1 Letter Scrap, and 4 Monkey Mosaics

Humane Labs to Sandy Shores

 

Click here for a video guide.

Mission

The Paleto Score Setup

Trevor's Meth Lab, Sandy Shores

B

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Military Hardware

Route 68, Senora Desert

HS

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

5 Spaceship Part, 2 Letter Scraps, 1 Monkey Mosaic and 3 Bridges flown under

Trevor's airfiled to Ratton Canyon

 

Click here for a video guide. Stay in your helicopter after you are done.

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Bail Bonds - Mountain

Summit of Mount Chilead

 

Click here for a video guide. After you are done, switch to Michael

 

Part C

 

The gangs plan to hit the bank are put on hold when it is discovered some of Trevor’s old rivals are hunting him down. On the way home from helping, Franklin encounters Dom who persuades him to parachute to Mount Chilead. Back in the wilderness he meets some other interesting characters and spends some time exploring his new found interest in extreme sports.

 

Save your game lots in this section between tasks. If you mess the parachuting or stunt jumps up you can be left in an awkward position without a vehicle.
 

 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Mission

Predator

Trevor's Trailer, Sandy Shores

T

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Franklin.

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Hitch Lift 4

Route 68, Zancudo River

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

Risk Assessment

Vinewood Hills

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

Exercising Demons - Franklin

Paleto Forest

F?

Only available by day. Click here for a gold medal video guide. You can also complete a stunt jump during this mission.

Misc

Stunt Jump #25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Stunt Jump #26

Paleto Bay, Blaine County

 

Steal a bike off the freeway for this. Click here for a video quige.

Non 100%

Special Character - Bill Binder

Duluoz Avenue, Paleto Bay

 

Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes

Parachute Jump 1/13

Paleto Bay, Blaine County

 

Heli Jump type. Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Car Theft 1

Western Highway, North Chumash

 

Click here for a video guide

Non 100%

Steal a bike

Western Highway, North Chumash

 

You will need one for the next stunt jump in the canyon, but it's easier to source here, and quicker than going back into LS for one. Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Stunt Jump #27

Ratton Canyon, Blaine County

 

Click here for a video guide.

Hobbies and Pastimes

Parachute Jumps 2, 3, 4 & 5/13

Ratton Canyon, Blaine County

 

2 Heli Jump types and 2 Base Jump Types. Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Stag Do Running Man

Zancudo River, Blaine County

 

Click here for a video guide. You can keep the white Enus Diamond afterwards and store it in your garage

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Stock Car Races - The Sprunk Buffalo

Panorama Drive, Grand Senora Desert

 

Click here for a video guide. Only Available to returning players. If you're keeping the Enus Diamond from the previous race you can do it in this on the way back to your garage. When you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

Part D

 

It’s time to hit the Bank in Paleto Bay in a Heist that escalates into a war zone - but fortunately our trio have come well equipped. Afterwards all three characters are in much need of some downtime, exploring the countryside or pursuing their hobbies.

 

Make good use of Trevor’s helicopter again in this section to cover spread out locations and fly under bridges whilst you do it.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Mission

The Paleto Score

Trevor's Meth Lab, Sandy Shores

H

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Franklin

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Parachute Jump 6/13

Grapeseed, Blaine County

 

Heli Jump type. Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Off Road Race - Lakeside Splash

Marina Drive, Sandy Shores

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined". Once you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

F@*ked Up

Anywhere using your phone

 

Call Dr Freidlander for an optional and missable phone session. Click here for a video

 

 

 

 

 

Misc (Non 100%)

5 Sumbarine Pieces, 12 Nuclear Waste, and Epsilon Tract #3

Pacific Ocean North and East

 

Click here for a video guide. Unlocks the "Waste Manamgent" achievement/trophy. Once you are done, switch to Trevor

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

4 Bridges flown under

Trevor's airfiled to Paleto Bay

 

Click here for a video guide. Stay in your helicopter after you are done.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Minute Man Blues

Paleto Bay, Blaine County

M?

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

Hobbies and Pastimes (Non 100%)

Bail Bonds - Mountain

Hobo Camp, foot of Mount Chilead

 

Click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Rampage Four - Military

Fort Zancudo Approach Road

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Red Mist".

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Security Van 8

Great Ocean Highway, Zancudo River

 

Click here for a video guide

Misc

1 Spaceship Part, 4 Letter Scraps, and 1 Monkey Mosaic

Great Ocean Highway, Zancudo River

 

Click here for a video guide. When you are done, switch to Franklin

 

Part E

 

Trevor finally plans a job with the potential to come good, although Michael is insistent they use the take to buy off their exile imposed by Madrazo. Franklin joins them for the FIB raid on Humane Labs before they are able to head back to Los Santos.

 

Trevor and Franklin may be more ideally placed for some of the races out in the country but continue to use Franklin as his ability means you are unlikely lose. Consider using taxis and skipping trip.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Random Events

Abandoned Vehicle 2

Ron Alternates Windfarm

 

Take a taxi out as shown in the video guide ( click here ).

Hobbies and Pastimes

Off Road Race - Eco Friendly

Ron Alternates Windfarm

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Contributes to unlocking "Multi-disciplined".

Hobbies and Pastimes

Parachute Jump 7/13

Ron Alternates Windfarm

 

Heli Jump type. Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

3 Spaceship Part, and 2 Letter Scraps

Great Chaparral, Blaine County

 

Click here for a video guide. When you are done, switch to Michael

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Epsilon Tract #4

Chilead Mountain Tunnel

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Derailed

Trevor's Trailer, Sandy Shores

T

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Game will auto-switch you to Trevor. Once you are done, switch back to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Monkey Business

Cape Califia, Blaine County

B

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Game will auto-switch you to Trevor. Once you are done, switch back to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Remove Jimmy's tacky mods from your car

Burton LS Customs

 

You don't have to do this at all, but I doubt Michael would be seen dead driving around in those Dollar Wheels. Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Epsilon Tract #5

Little Seoul

 

Click here for a video guide

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

What Lies Beneath

Sonar Collections Dock

A?

Once you have the 5th Tract, get a taxi out to this remote location for this cutscene only mission.

Non 100%

Epsilon Tract #6

Sonar Collections Dock

 

The 6th Tract is close by when you've finished the mission. When you are done, switch to Franklin

 

Part F

 

Franklin with time on his hands for now continues his extreme sports pursuits and meets up two more times with Dom. Trevor finds himself a new home and business in LS, as it appears he wasn’t missed whilst away from his previous lodgings.

 

Make sure you get the letter scrap from the top of the crane before taking the parachute jump or you’ll have to climb back up again. Note how to source a helicopter as Franklin to get to the top of Maze Bank tower as shown in the video. Spawns are not constant so you may need to drive back and forth between locations a few times.


 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Misc

1 Letter Scrap

Mile High Club Construction Site

 

Click here for a video guide.

Hobbies and Pastimes

Parachute Jump 8/13

Top of the Crane

 

Base Jump Type. Make sure you collect the Letter Scrap before you take it!

Hobbies and Pastimes

Parachute Jump 9/13

Maze Bank Tower, Pillbox Hill

 

Base Jump type. Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Stunt Jump #28 to #38

Franklins Garage to North Los Santos

 

Click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Stunt Jump #39 and #40

Greenwich Parkway, LSIA

 

Click here for a video guide.

Strangers and Freaks

Liquidity Risk

Greenwich Parkway, LSIA

D?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Epsilon Tract #7

South of Ace Jones Drive, Richman

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Stunt Jump #41

Vinewood Hills, Los Santos

 

Click here for a video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor.

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Parachute Jump 10/13

Tackle Street, La Puerta

 

Heli Jump type. Click here for a video guide

Mission

Hang Ten

Floyd's Condo, Vespucci Beach

T

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Game will auto-switch you to Michael. Once you are done, switch to Franklin.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (Preparation)

Source a Helicopter

Medical Centre or Vespucci Heli Pad

 

Click here for a video guide. Required to access the next mission.

Strangers and Freaks

Targeted Risk

Top of Maze Bank Tower

D?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor.

 

Part G

 

The gang start scoping the hit on the Union Depository. Trevor then suddenly joins the dots and works out what really happened in North Yankton, landing Michael in a dangerous situation when he follows. Franklin leads the last job for Devin and realised they are going to get ripped off, again. He also suspects something is off from Trevor’s behaviour and calls Lester this help track Michael down.

 

Note the bridge flown under in “Surveying the Score”. Buy Gruppe6 stock before “Bury the Hatchet for all characters. If you want a gold medal in that mission, steal a fast car and park it in Michael’s driveway before you start it.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Mission

Surveying the Score

Vanilla Unicorn, Strawberry

T

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Game will auto-switch you to Michael.

Misc

1 Bridge flown under

 

 

 

Non 100%

Buy Gruppe 6 Stock for all three characters

Anywhere using your phone

 

This will rebound after the mission "Fresh Meat" but you will lose ability to switch to Michael between the next mission and then, so you need to buy it now. Click here for a video guide.

Non 100%

Steal a fast car an park it in Michael's drive

Between Vinewood and Rockford Hills

 

Trevor will drive off with you car in the next mission, so if you want to beat the Gold time, have another car ready in advance so you don't have to source one during the mission. Click here for a video guide.

Mission

Bury the Hatchet

Michael's Safe House, Rockford Hills

M

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Game will auto-switch you to Trevor. When you are done, switch to Franklin

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Pac Man

Franklin's Old Safe House, Strawberry

D

Click here for a gold medal video guide. After you are done, call a taxi and skip trip to the next location.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Fresh Meat

Franklin's Old Safe House, Strawberry

F

Click here for a gold medal video guide. After you are done, the game will auto switch you to Michael.

Non 100%

Sell Gruppe 6 Stock for all three characters

Anywhere using your phone

 

You are targeting a return of about 12.5%. You may need to sleep for 12-18 in game hours for this to kick in. Click here for a video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor.

 

Edited by Jimbatron
Jimbatron

Chapter 5: "Erasing Past Sins and Realising Dreams"

 

Part A

 

Trevor is still furious with Michael’s betrayal and trying to repress his own guilt over leaving him to die. He bumps into some hipsters, and Michael’s jibes on the way to the Paleto bank come flooding back. Meanwhile, Michael and Franklin are forced again to work for the FIB and raid their own HQ. However Michael realises the opportunity to erase his files and set him self up for a clean record. Trevor having taken more anger out for a Real Estate Agent, and gets a unexpected tears which helps calm him down. He decides to seek Michael out, just in time to intervene as his debrief with Haines and Norton at the Kortz centre turns into a war zone.

 

Buy a parachute for Franklin before you start “Cleaning Out the Bureau” as you’ll find one useful in “Architect’s Plans”, which will normally auto start the next time you switch to him.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Rampage Five Hipsters

Mirror Park, Los Santos

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Unlocks "Red Mist". Once you are done, switch to Franklin.

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Buy a parachute for Franklin if you don't have one.

Ammunation, Pillbox Hill

 

This will help getting gold in the upcoming mission "Architect's Plans". Click here for a video guide. Once you are done, switch to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Cleaning Out the Bureau

Darnell Bros, La Mesa

L

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Parachute Jump 11/13

Mirror Park Boulevard, East Vinewood

 

Heli Jump type. Click here for a video guide

Hobbies and Pastimes

Parachute Jump 12/13

Vinewood Race Track, East Vinewood

 

Heli Jump type. Click here for a video guide. Once you are done, switch to Franklin.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Architect's Plans

Starts on switch to Franklin

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. On the Heist planning screen, pick roof entry, Taliana, Daryl, and Rickie for the best payout. Once you are done, switch to Trevor

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Extra Commission

West Eclipse Boulevard, Richman

 

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

The Bureau Raid - Roof Entry

Darnell Bros, La Mesa

H

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Closing the Deal

Rancho, Los Santos

J?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Pastimes

Parachute Jump 13/13

Eclipse Towers, Rockford Hills

 

Base Jump type. Click here for a video guide. This unlocks the final Dom Strangers and Freaks Mission for Franklin.

Misc

Stunt Jump #42

GWC and Golfing Society, Richman

 

Click here for a video guide. Use a Golf Buggy from the club house.

Misc

2 Spaceship Parts, 4 Letter Scraps, and 7 Monkey Mosaics

Golf Club to the Kortz Centre

 

Click here for a video guide. You will now have collected all Spaceship Parts, Letter Scraps, and Monkey Mosacis.

Mission

The Wrap Up

The Kortz Centre, Vinewood Hills

B

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Franklin.

 

Part B

 

Franklin brings his encounters with Dom and Omega to a close, and tracks down the killer of Leonora Johnson. Trevor continues to work for Josh. Michael makes moves to get his family back and helps Solomon out with his Rocco problem.

 

Recommend you save your game before taking the stunt jumps as there is a risk of you losing your bike particular on the last one.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Strangers and Freaks

Uncalculated Risk

Land Act Resevoir

D?

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Random Events

Monkey Mosaic

Los Santos Customs, Burton

 

Click here for a video guide

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Collect your Akuma

Franklin's Garage, Grove Street

 

Click here for a video. You will use this to do some Stunt Jumps after the next Strangers and Freaks Mission.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

A Starlet in Vinewood

Vinewood Hills

?

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

Stunt Jumps #43 to #48

East of Blaine County

 

Click here for a video guide. When you are done, call up a taxi to get to the next location

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks

The Final Frontier

Ron Alternates Windfarm

O?

Click here for a video guide. You may wish to save the Space Docker, the unique vehilce reward, in your garage. Once you are done, switch to Trevor.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Surreal Estate

Rancho, Los Santos

J?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Reuniting the Family

Michael's Safe House, Rockford Hills

M

Click here for a gold medal video guide. The game will auto switch you to Trevor, switch back to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

The Ballard of Rocco

Richards Majestic

S

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor.

 

Part C

 

Trevor starts prepping for the big score by honing his piloting skills. He also discover Josh’s plan all along was to use him as a scapegoat and terminated their relationship. Lamar ends up in big trouble and Franklin persuade the guys to help come to his rescue. Michael’s relationship with Devin is irreparably damaged as he protects Solomon and the movie, and the Billionaire retaliates.

 

Buy FlyUS stock before “Legal Trouble” and sell it after Meltdown to profit.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Exercising Demons - Trevor

Vinewood Hills

F?

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Steal a jet from Zancudo and store it in your hangar

Start at Trevor's airfiled

 

Click here for a video. Not essential but will make the knife flights so much easier.

 

 

 

 

 

Misc

10 Bridges flown under

Trevor's airfiled to Los Santos

 

Click here for a video guide. Stay in your helicopter after you are done.

Misc

13 Bridges flown under

LS River from Mirror Park to Cypress Flats

 

Click here for a video guide. Stay in your helicopter after you are done.

Misc

9 Bridges flown under

LS River from Banning to La Puerta

 

Click here for a video guide. Stay in your helicopter after you are done.

 

 

 

 

 

Strangers and Freaks (non 100%)

Breach of Contract

West Eclipse Boulevard, Richman

J?

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, switch to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Non 100%

Family Mission "Doting Dad"

Triggered by Phone Call from Tracey

 

Click here for a video guide. The timing of the call may not happened after you have finished the previous mission, in which case, skip this step and complete the mission as soon as you get the phone call.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Legal Trouble

Richards Majestic

S

Click here for a gold medal video guide. Once you are done, stay in the jet you use to escape and fly north towards Mount Chilead

Misc

Stunt Jump #49

Greenwich Parkway, LSIA

 

 

Non 100%

Epsilon Tract #8

Sumit of Mount Chilead

 

Click here for a video guide

Non 100%

Buy Fly US Stock for all three characters

Anywhere using your phone

 

This will rebound after the mission "Meltdown". You need to wait until it has dropped by about 50%, you may need to sleep twice with Franklin. Click here for a video guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Lamar Down

Franklin's Safe House, Vinewood Hills

F

Click here for a gold medal video guide. After you are done, switch to Michael.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Meltdown

Ponsonby's, Rockford Hills

M

Click here for a gold medal video guide.

Non 100%

Sell Fly US Stock for all three characters

Anywhere using your phone

 

This will rebound after the mission "Meltdown". You are targeting a return of between 80-100%, you may need to sleep 2-3 times with Franklin. Click here for a video guide. Once you are done, switch to Trevor.

 

Part D

 

The trio get together to make the preparations for the biggest score ever and finally move on the Union Depository. However, the protagonists have made many enemies and things are about to come to a head. Devin visits Franklin to give him an unpleasant choice, but with all he has been through there really is only one choice to make.

 

Make sure you visit ammunition to tool up all you characters before the Big Score and following mission. Save you game before entering the mission marker at Franklins house after you complete the heist. Be aware if you don’t pick Option C, “Deathwish” as shown, you may get locked out of some content.
 

Activity

Name/Details

Location

Map Icon

Notes

Mission

Planning the Score

Vanilla Unicorn, Strawberry

H

Click here for a video guide. For optimal return, pick obvious, Taliana as driver 1 (important), Karim, Welsh and Daryl. Game auto switches you to Michael.

Non 100%

Family Mission "Parenting 101"

Triggered by Phone Call from Jimmy

 

Click here for a video guide. The timing of the call may not happened after you have finished the previous mission, in which case, skip this step and complete the mission as soon as you get the phone call.

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

Sidetracked

Dav