Grand Theft Auto V Walkthrough Mr. Philips

Dive into the chaotic world of Grand Theft Auto V with the explosive mission “Mr. Philips,” where Trevor Philips takes center stage in a tale of violence, betrayal, and revenge. This walkthrough guides you through the intense chases, brutal shootouts, and pivotal moments that define Trevor’s unpredictable journey, helping you navigate the challenges and achieve the coveted Gold Medal.

Mission 17 – Mr. Philips general information

Way to unlock: you need to complete one of the missions connected with the heist on the jewel store (The jewel Store Job), i.e. either mission 13 (the Loud variant) or mission 16 (the Smart variant). You can now go to Michael’s house (letter M on the world map).

Playable characters: Trevor

Additional information: The beginning of this mission may be misleading, because you control here neither Michael nor Franklin and, for the first time in the main campaign, you take control over Trevor. This mission has been constructed in such a way, so as to prove how violent and mentally unstable a person Trevor is – you will have to handle a car chase, shootout and even an attempt to push a trailer into the river.

NOTE: From now on, the option to cut to Franklin and Michael will be temporarily disabled (also between individual missions). To enable it again, you need to complete several of the main missions reserved for Trevor.

Mission 17 – Mr. Philips full walkthrough

Trevor’s truck

The first step is to go to the villa as Franklin or Michael and, as it is the case for this type of situation, the choice of character does not play any vital role. Enter Michael’s estate so that the game can start several new cutscenes. After they finish, you will cut to Trevor. Start by taking a seat in Trevor’s truck (Canis Bodhi) and wait for Ron and wade to join you.

Drive towards the location named Grapeseed. Your current destination is the farm where Trevor will meet the members of the biker gang. After you watch the cutscene, start chasing behind the bikers. During this pursuit, ignore attacking the black van . It is a good idea to wound two bikers at the right moment (the above screenshot).

The Motel

Keep following the black van, remember not to perform any dangerous maneuvers and keep in mind that your truck is not too maneuverable. The chase will end near the motel (or rather a trailer park) and you will have to fight a quite easy battle here. I recommend against using the car here. You’d better get out of the vehicle and select one of the available weapons from the inventory (e.g. the shotgun).

Stat shooting at the bikers that are staying in the area of the motel, while remembering to use covers frequently and about checking out on the radar if nobody is trying to surprise Trevor from behind or from the side. Occasionally, it is a good idea to get out from behind the cover and activate Trevor’s special skill, which introduces him into the berserker state (the above screenshot). After you activate the fury mode, you do not need to worry, about the damage you take, that much. At the same time, it will be easier to eliminate enemies . Naturally, you should also remember about hiding behind a cover whenever you decide to disable the fury mode, or before it ends.

Shooting at the tank results in the explosion of the trailer

It has already been mentioned that you need to watch your back because some of the bikers will join in only after some time. At least one of them will also use a car in a attempt to leave the motel, and it is worthwhile to shoot him as he will be passing Trevor by. Furthermore, I recommend that you look around for explosive gas tanks and cause one of the bigger trailers to explode. After some time, the bikers will flee and, if you want to complete this mission in 100%, you need to get them before they get too far away (use a bike, or some other vehicle if you do not want to take too much unnecessary risk).

Keep pushing the trailer until it falls into the river bed

After the fights finish, collect the ammo from the defeated enemies and return to your truck, where there should already be Ron waiting for you. Now you need to reach the place where Ortega’s trailer is. After you get there, Trevor will implement his plan of pushing the trailer, with Ortega inside, into the river. Press, and hold down, the acceleration button/trigger and do not let go until the trailer falls into the river.

The place where this mission finishes

After a short conversation, frighten Ortega by aiming a gun at him. According to your preferences, you can leave and let Ortega lives or kill him. Get back into the truck and return, with Ron, to Trevor’s trailer, which will conclude this mission.

Rewards and challenges in mission 17 – Mr. Philips

Rewards for the completion of the mission:

1. Trevor’s trailer, with its activities, unlocked
2. Trevor’s truck (Canis Bodhi)unlocked
3. The garage near Trevor’s house unlocked
4. tattoo studios around the whole world map unlocked
5. off-road races unlocked

Requirements for the completion of the mission in 100%:

1. No Survivors – towards the end of the fight in the hotel area, you need to kill all of the bikers that want to escape (the game informs you about that by marking them on your radar in blue and red alternately). Help yourself with some means of transport to prevent the enemies from getting too far away.
2. Headshots – You need to kill 12 enemies with a shot to the head.
3. Time – You need to complete this mission within 12 minutes. Since you cannot affect the length of the chase at the beginning of the mission, try to save some time during the fight in the scrapyard, by eliminating your enemies effectively.
4. Trailer Trashed – You need to inflict heavy damage to Ortega’s trailer so, continue pushing it until it lands in the river.
5. Lost and Damned – You need to kill both of the bikers (Clay and Terry) during the chase after the van at the beginning of this mission.

What are the key challenges in the Mr. Philips mission

The Mr. Philips mission in Grand Theft Auto V presents several key challenges that players must overcome to achieve a successful completion, especially when aiming for the Gold Medal. Here are the main challenges:

1. Chase and Combat:

   • Lost and Damned: During the chase, players must kill Terry and Clay, two members of The Lost MC, by using drive-by shooting or running them down.

   • Trailer Park Shootout: After the chase, players face a shootout at the trailer park. The goal is to eliminate all bikers, using cover and Trevor’s Rage ability if needed.

2. Gold Medal Objectives:

   • No Survivors: Ensure all fleeing bikers are killed. This requires quick action and strategic positioning to catch them as they escape.

   • Headshots: Achieve 12 headshots during the mission, which demands precision and quick reflexes.

   • Mission Time: Complete the mission within 12 minutes, requiring efficient navigation and combat.

   • Trailer Trashed: Cause $5,000 worth of damage to Ortega’s trailer by pushing it into the river.

3. Vehicle Handling:

   • Players must navigate Trevor’s truck effectively during the chase, avoiding dangerous maneuvers and maintaining control to keep up with the bikers.

These challenges require a combination of driving skills, combat strategy, and time management to achieve the Gold Medal.

What are the most common mistakes players make in the Mr. Philips mission

In the Mr. Philips mission of Grand Theft Auto V, players often encounter several challenges that can lead to frustration. Here are some of the most common mistakes players make:

1. Failing to Kill Terry and Clay During the Chase:

   • Players often struggle to eliminate both Terry and Clay during the chase, either by not using drive-by shooting effectively or failing to run them down quickly enough3.

2. Not Managing Time Effectively:

   • Completing the mission within the 12-minute time limit can be challenging if players spend too much time on unnecessary actions or get stuck in the trailer park shootout3.

3. Missing Fleeing Bikers:

   • Players may overlook some of the bikers who flee during the shootout, leading to failure in achieving the “No Survivors” objective. This requires careful attention to the mini-map and quick action to eliminate all escaping bikers3.

4. Poor Positioning in the Trailer Park Shootout:

   • Not using cover effectively or failing to pick up health packs can lead to repeated deaths. Players should stay to the left and move forward, using cover to take out enemies systematically.

5. Not Achieving Required Headshots:

   • Failing to secure 12 headshots during the mission can prevent players from achieving the Gold Medal. This requires precision and quick reflexes, especially during the chaotic shootout3.

6. Not Damaging Ortega’s Trailer Enough:

   • Players might forget or fail to cause sufficient damage to Ortega’s trailer, missing the “Trailer Trashed” objective. This requires dragging the trailer into the river to trigger the necessary damage3.