Breaking Down How to Complete the Top 10 Hardest Missions In GTA V

Published 04/24/2022, 9:21 AM EDT

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Rockstar Games is famous for its Grand Theft Auto series and has an enormous fanbase in the community. Furthermore, developers were able to generate a lot of profit with the release of GTA V and GTA Trilogy. Not to mention, several GTA fans are patiently waiting for the upcoming addition to the series, GTA VI.

GTA V is the recent addition to the series, and its popularity keeps on increasing with each day. Although it’s been released over nine years, fans love the action and adventure that it provides to this day. Not to mention, users love the online multiplayer option that developers added to GTAV.

GTA 5 Online is completely free mode and there is no set storyline or things you are forced to do to advance in the game. Apart from the online multiplayer option, GTA V is also famous for its story mode with open-world aspects. Here top 10 most tough missions you could encounter in the GTA V storyline.

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Top 10 back-breaking missions in the GTA V storyline

10. Bury the Hatchet

Bury The Hatchet is a Michael & Trevor mission. This mission can be completed in different scenarios depending on if you choose Trevor or Michael.

  • Michael’s Scenario

In case you pick Michael for the mission, first watch the opening cutscene and get into a vehicle. Then, drive over to the waypoint at LS Airport to trigger another cutscene, and take the long drive to the cemetery at North Yankton.

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After you arrive at the church, move to the back of the cemetery to find Trevor doing some dirty work. Once the conversation with Trevor ends, a battle with Triads triggers.

  • Trevor’s Scenario

If you chose Trevor for this mission, get into Mike’s car after watching the opening cutscene. Later, drive over to the waypoint at the Sandy Shores airfield and take the plane to fly to North Yankton. Once you reach a specific waypoint in the sky, a different cutscene pops up, showing Trevor digging Michael’s grave when he arrives at North Yankton. After that, the cutscene with Michael is the same followed by a Triad battle.

  • Triad Battle

Just when things start to spice up between you and Trevor, the Chinese gang after Trevor appears. Make sure to take immediate cover and kill three men who come up the stairs. Later, rush down and grab the Assault Rifle from one of those men. Lastly, slowly move forwards towards the left side of the church while taking cover.

Make sure to not make a run and slowly take cover behind the rocks and eliminate your enemies. You have to reach your vehicle and then get inside to trigger a cutscene.

9. Friend Request

Friend Request is the first mission of GTA V given to protagonist Michael De Santa by Lester Crest. Once Michael owes  $2,500,000 to Martin Madrazo for his mistress’s house, he visits the home of an old friend named Lester Crest. After chatting with his old friend, Lester throws Michael a backpack containing an explosive device and asks him to buy some “youthful” clothing at the SubUrban on Power Street.

How to complete the Friend Request mission in easy steps:

  • Visit the Suburban store in Vinewood.
  • Then, walk to the Lifeinvader offices.
  • Go to the rear entrance and follow the programmer.
  • After that, close the pop-ups to reveal the antivirus shortcut and run the antivirus software.
  • Walk over to the prototype room to trigger a cutscene and quickly exit the building
  • Lastly, watch the TV keynote and wait for Jay Norris to show the phone. From there, bring up your cell and dial “JAY NORRIS” to complete the mission.

8. Scouting the Port

Scouting the Port is a mission in the game that Trevor Philips performs independently. The mission begins at Vespucci Beach in  Floyd’s apartment. Trevor forces Floyd to help him with a new caper. After Trevor, Wade, and Floyd dress up in stolen longshoreman uniforms, Trevor drives Floyd and Wade to the Port of Los Santos.

Best guide to complete the Scouting the Port mission:

  • Get in your truck, go to Pier 400, and park next to dispatch to follow Floyd to his boss.
  • During the chat, a foreman will put Trevor and Floyd on a job moving containers from one section of the dock to another.
  • Once the job is done, you will then move to the cargo crane. Climb the crane to reach the cabin and load the containers onto the trucks.
  • Later, visit the vantage point at the end of the catwalk and use the camera phone to take three photos of the boat.
  • After taking three pictures of the boat, send them to Ron.
  • Climb back down from the crane and enter the truck below with Floyd and drive to the docking area.
  • At last, leave the restricted area and go to Floyd’s apartment.

7. The Triathlons

You can unlock Triathlons by completing any mission from Mary-Ann. There are a total of three Triathlons to complete, and you need to complete the first triathlon to unlock the next one.

  • Vespucci Canals Triathlon

The first triathlon race is located just near the Los Santos Airport, near LS Customs. The race will challenge players with very hard tasks, including swimming toward Vespucci Beach followed by a bike and foot race through the Vespucci Beach streets. Furthermore, users will need at least 60% stamina in order to compete at this event.

  • The Alamo Sea Triathlon

After the completion of The Vespucci Beach/Canals Triathlon, you will be able to unlock the Alamo Sea Triathlon. Moreover, it is very similar to the first race; thus, winning shouldn’t be a laborious task. It is located on Seaview Road in Grapeseed and lasts for 7 minutes.

  • The Coyote Cross Country Triathlon

It is located on the south beach of the Alamo Sea at Marina Drive in Sandy Shores. Unlike the previous Triathlons, it will last approximately 30 minutes, making it the lengthiest of the three as it spans from Sandy Shores to Los Santos to Vespucci Beach. In order to win the last Triathlon, make sure to switch to Trevor.

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Interesting, at maximum stamina and strength, Trevor can out-swim, bike, and outrun the competition better than Michael or Franklin. Furthermore, remember to take as many shortcuts as possible, and don’t be afraid to bump off your opponents.

6. Minor Turbulence

Minor Turbulence is a mission in GTA V, which is performed by Trevor Philips independently. Although it’s one of Trevor’s independent missions, it can only be triggered at the De Santa Residence by Franklin Clinton.

The easiest steps to complete the Minor Turbulence mission in the game are :

  • As mentioned above, the mission is triggered by Franklin when he goes to Michael’s house. After the cutscene, drive over to the airfield and get into the crop duster.
  • Make sure to follow the cargo plane while flying low and staying under the radar. Don’t go much higher than fifty feet off the ground.
  • After a few minutes, fly the plane upwards and move towards the Merryweather plane.
  • Then fly into the open hatch to crash the plane inside. Later, eliminate all the guards and take over the cargo plane’s controls.
  • At last, fly the cargo plane back to McKenzie Field. Climb to a safe altitude to jump from the plane and parachute to safety.

5. Did Somebody Say Yoga?

Did Somebody Say Yoga? is a Michael mission in the game. Micheal comes home to watch movies while drinking and smoking. After watching Michael’s behaviour, Amanda loses her temper and throws his cigar into his drink. After getting into a huge fight, Fabien LaRouche soon comes in and encourages Michael to join them for Yoga.

The three of them move outside and Fabien teaches Micheal three Yoga poses. Players are tasked to control Michale’s movement and perform perfect Yoga poses.

Guide for the Did Somebody Say Yoga? mission:

  • Move outside and perform all three Yoga poses, including Warrior yoga pose, Triangle yoga pose, and the Praise the Sun yoga pose.
  • After you successfully perform all three Yoga poses, a cutscene occurs. Later, go to Jimmy’s room and summon him to the car.
  • Drive over to the waypoint at the Burger Shot with Jimmy and then drive back to the house to trigger a chain of events.
  • At last, Micheal will wake up and you have to steal a bicycle nearby and make your way back to the home.

4. Mini-Sub

Mini-Sub is a Trevor mission in GTA V and is one of the toughest mission in the game. In this mission, players are tasked to play as Trevor and need to steal a yellow Submersible, which is hanging off the freighter located in the Port of Los Santos.

Guide for the Mini-Sub mission:

  • Once you arrived at the sub location indicated on the map, you have to board the freighter ship and manually drop the Mini-sub or shoot it down.
  • After the Mini-Sub falls down, dive into the water and enter the Mini-sub.
  • Next, steer it to the waypoint so that Floyd can retrieve the submersible and place it on the truck.

3. The Bureau Raid

The Bureau Raid is the fifth heist mission in the game that protagonists Michael De Santa and Franklin Clinton execute. In order to perform the heist, Michael may need to perform a couple of side-missions (Heist Setups) to get the necessary equipment.

Guide:

  • After the cutscene, enter Mike’s car and drive all the way to the NOOSE headquarters.
  • Next, get into the chopper and slay into the sky to start the parachute sequence.
  • After that, get inside the building and bow the doors with the help of with a Sticky Bomb. From there, move to the server room and follow your hackers’ instructions.
  • Later, you have to defend yourself from the incoming FBI agents until the hack is complete. You can also switch to Franklin if needed and clear out the left side. Once the hack is complete, a small cutscene will occur.
  • After the cutscene is over, it will be time to get out of there. Make sure to stick to cover and the Assault Shotgun will come in handy while leaving the place.
  • Once you reach the first Rappel point, quickly abseil down to the lower floor where you will encounter an attack helicopter.
  • When you reach the bottom, take cover and shoot the helicopter down with a semi-automatic rifle. Once the chopper is down, make sure to make your way to the street.
  • At last, eliminate the remaining enemies and get inside the waiting ambulance vehicle. Later, drive to Franklin’s house to complete the mission.

2. Derailed

Derailed is a mission in GTA V which protagonist Trevor Philips performs with the assistance of fellow protagonist Michael De Santa. Michael wants to give the artifact to Martin Madrazo as a method of apology for Trevor’s kidnapping of Patricia Madrazo, Martin’s wife. Derailed is considered one of the most tough missions in the GTA series.

Guide:

  • When the mission begins, hop onto the Sanchez and hightail it towards the railroad tracks.
  • You will be controlling Trevor and jump onto the train by the elevated path, which can be used to jump onto the train.
  • Next, drive along the train to the engine and switch to Michael.
  • Visit the rail bridge and use sticky bombs to blow open the orange container’s doors. Later, switch to Trevor and protect Michael from Merryweather.
  • After that, get into the Dinghy and land at the beach. At last, go to the getaway vehicles. Drive the boat to the waypoint at the beach to complete the mission.
  1. The Big Score (Obvious)

The Big Score is the sixth and final heist mission that protagonists Michael De Santa, Trevor Philips and Franklin Clinton execute. It is also the penultimate mission in the storyline.

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Guide:

  • After the cutscene, get into Mike’s car and meet up with your gunman at the Depository.
  • Next, switch to Franklin and pierce the vault wall with the driller. Later, park the driller near the wall and plant the bombs on the vault doors and detonate.
  • From there, make sure to take some cover and aim at the guards coming through the tunnels behind you. The first batch will come from the south, the second from the north. Be aware of the upcoming NOOSE agents and also protect your crew members from them.
  • When the coast is cleared, switch to Trevor when prompted and fly the gold bars out of the city limits.
  • Next, switch to Michael and walk to the bottom of the stairway. Use a rocket to dispatch the helicopter.
  • After that again, switch back to Franklin and fight your way out towards the Arcadia Center. Escape with the crew member and enter in the getaway vehicle.
  • Later, try to lose the cops and switch to Trevor to follow the driver. Also, try your best to keep the helicopter steady so Lester can destroy the Buzzards.
  • At last, release the gold on the train and land on the airfield.

Which one is the most difficult mission for you in GTA V storyline? Let us know in the comments down below.

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