In the explosive world of Grand Theft Auto V, Trevor Philips takes center stage in the adrenaline-fueled mission Crystal Maze. This gripping storyline pits Trevor against the O’Neil brothers in a battle for dominance, culminating in a fiery showdown at their meth lab. Dive into our comprehensive walkthrough to master the mission’s challenges, achieve the coveted Gold Medal, and experience the raw intensity of GTA 5’s most thrilling moments.
Mission 20 – Crystal Maze general information
How to unlock: you have to complete the main mission 19 (Trevor Philips Industries). Then you can head for the inn (C letter on the map).
Playable characters: Trevor
Additional information: All this mission is about attacking and destroying the methamphetamine laboratory – and it’s easiest to do with muffled sniper rifle. Trevor should have this weapon from one of previous main missions. But if you don’t have any, I recommend to visit one of Ammu-Nation shops and buy one.
Mission 20 – Crystal Maze full walkthrough
Country road to the farm
Begin from visiting the inn again to meet Mr. Cheng. When you get unsatisfying (delicately) answer, head for O’Neil brothers’ farm on the north-east from the country town. When you get there, get out of the car and approach the vantage point suggested by the game to get oriented in the situation.
As I mentioned, sniper rifle may be very useful in this mission, because it let you clear the neighborhood without alarms and getting involved in direct shootouts. I suggest to begin from eliminating person shown on the screen above, who is looking around via the binoculars. Then, take care about enemies at the upper balconies and set up next to the shutters.
You can let several enemies flee to have less number of persons to eliminate
Enemies placed on the bottom should leave soon in a white van – so you can let them do it or kill them earlier. At the very end focus on two persons set up next to the shed. If you don’t want to raise an alarm, kill those enemies one after another.
Wait until enemies run out from the building and kill them
If you followed my hints related with killing enemies, you’ll have only those inside the building to deal with. You can still use your sniper rifle, but that will alarm enemies in this moment. The simplification is a fact, that they don’t have your firepower and they’ll die, mostly, before you got into their range. Other interesting variants of behavior is to throw grenades through the window or just get inside the building and begin the slaughter with, for example, a shotgun.
To the basement!
When you secure the whole building, find stairs leading to the basement and eliminate the last enemy there (don’t get tricked, he is armed and he’ll pull the gun out in the very last moment). You can pick up a gas canister.
Firing at the gas traces causes a fire
The final part of this mission is only a pleasure. Start pouring out the gas from the canister moving outside the building. Drop the canister and aim at the gas traces on the ground – when you fire at that, the fire starts spreading out. The last thing you have to do is to move away from this place.
Rewards and challenges in mission 20 – Crystal Maze
Reward for this mission: none
100% mission completion requirements:
- Headshots – you have to perform 10 Headshots.
- Unmarked – you have to finish mission without a major damage. Sniper rifle will be useful in this, because during the majority of time you’ll be out of the range for the enemies.
- 2 Birds 1 Stone – you have to kill two enemies with a single shot. The best way to attempt it, is when you have to kill two persons from the upper balcony of the building (on right from the enemy with binoculars).
- Accuracy – you have to finish this mission with at least 80% accuracy.
What are the key challenges in completing the Crystal Maze mission
The key challenges in completing the Crystal Maze mission in GTA 5 include:
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Stealth and Precision: Avoid raising alarms by using a sniper rifle to eliminate enemies strategically. Focus on targets such as the lookout with binoculars and those on balconies before engaging others.
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Combat Efficiency: Achieve mission goals like performing 10 headshots, maintaining at least 80% accuracy, and killing two enemies with one shot. These require careful aim and tactical positioning.
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Avoiding Damage: Complete the mission without taking major damage to meet the “Unmarked” challenge. Staying out of enemy range or using cover is crucial.
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Final Execution: Pour gasoline around the building and ignite it from a safe distance to destroy the meth lab while ensuring your escape is unharmed.
What are the most common mistakes teams make in the Crystal Maze
The most common mistakes teams make in The Crystal Maze often stem from a mix of pressure, miscommunication, and overthinking. Here are key examples:
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Ignoring Clear Instructions: Contestants frequently fail to follow straightforward guidance from teammates or hosts, as seen in the infamous “PRESS U3!” incident, where a player failed to press an obvious button despite repeated cues.
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Overcomplicating Simple Tasks: Players sometimes abandon logic for brute force, like attempting to break puzzles instead of solving them, leading to wasted time and failure.
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Forgetting the Objective: In one case, a contestant successfully navigated a maze but forgot to retrieve the crystal, rendering their effort pointless.
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Poor Coordination: Physical challenges often trip up contestants, such as failing to balance on logs or mishandling tools like taps or bamboo sticks.
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Panic Under Pressure: The ticking timer and shouting teammates often lead to rushed decisions and mistakes that could have been avoided with calm focus.
