“Blitz Play” in GTA 5: A Masterclass in Chaos and Strategy
Dive into one of Grand Theft Auto V’s most explosive heist missions, Blitz Play, where meticulous planning collides with unrelenting action. From blocking streets with trash trucks to fending off relentless SWAT teams, this mission demands precision, quick thinking, and seamless character switching to secure the ultimate Gold Medal. Are you ready to orchestrate the perfect storm?
Playable characters: Trevor
Additional information: This one is a very short mission that consists of one conversation only and it constitutes and introduction t another big heist.
Mission 35 – Blitz Play full walkthrough
The meeting place
The meeting place with Steve and Dave is in the location that you have already visited in mission 27, i.e. a kind of a base located near the scrapyard in the El Buro Heights district. It is best to go there as Michael, thanks to which you will listen to a full conversation, concerning preparations for another big heist. After the cutscene, get into Trevor’s car (Canis Bodhi) and leave this place to finish this mission and add the preparatory missions markers to the world map.
You now have to complete Getaway Vehicle, Tow Truck, Trash Truck, Masks, and Boiler Suits. Once the preparations are complete, check out Blitz Play #2 page.
Rewards and challenges in mission 35 – Blitz Play
What are the key strategies for completing the Blitz Play mission
Here are the key strategies for successfully completing the Blitz Play mission in GTA 5:
Setup Phase
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Positioning the Trash Truck: Drive the trash truck to the waypoint and park it horizontally to block both lanes of the street. This ensures the armored car stops in place4.
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Tow Truck Usage: Use the tow truck to ram the armored car from the alleyway, initiating the robbery.
Robbery Phase
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Sticky Bombs: Plant a Sticky Bomb on the armored car’s back doors, step away, and detonate it to access the cash4.
Defending Against Police
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Cover Management: Move Franklin to cover in the back alley to prevent SWAT teams from flanking Michael on the stairway.
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Headshots and Accuracy: Aim for headshots to meet Gold Medal requirements (12 headshots) while maintaining shooting accuracy above 60%4.
Character Switching
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Frequent Switching: Switch between Michael, Franklin, and Trevor at least ten times during combat. Use Trevor’s rockets and Michael’s firearms strategically4.
Snipers and Helicopter
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Sniper Elimination: Use Trevor to snipe three SWAT snipers on rooftops as directed by Franklin.
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Helicopter Takedown: Switch to Trevor again to shoot down an incoming helicopter for the “Hawk Down” Gold Medal objective4.
Getaway Phase
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Trash Truck Disposal: Drive Franklin to the getaway vehicle, park the trash truck at a safe distance, plant a Sticky Bomb, and detonate it.
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Escape Route: Use the getaway vehicle to drive up Devin Weston’s hill and complete the mission4.
By following these strategies, players can efficiently complete Blitz Play while meeting Gold Medal requirements.
What are the best tactics for taking out SWAT agents in Blitz Play
To effectively take out SWAT agents in the Blitz Play mission of GTA 5, consider the following tactics:
Combat Positioning
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Use Cover Strategically: Move Franklin to the back alley to prevent SWAT agents from flanking Michael on the stairway. This ensures Michael stays protected while engaging enemies.
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Control Both Front and Rear: Continuously switch between characters to manage threats from both the front and back alleyways. This keeps the team balanced and prevents being overwhelmed.
Weapon Choice
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Headshots for Efficiency: Aim for headshots to quickly eliminate SWAT agents while working toward the Gold Medal requirement of 12 headshots.
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Rocket Launcher for Groups: Use Trevor’s rocket launcher to clear clusters of SWAT agents efficiently.
Sniper Elimination
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Trevor as Sniper: Switch to Trevor to snipe three SWAT snipers on nearby rooftops when Franklin alerts you. Precision is key for removing these threats quickly.
Helicopter Threat
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Take Down the Chopper: When Trevor spots the incoming helicopter, switch to him and use heavy weaponry to destroy it. This is required for the “Hawk Down” Gold Medal objective.
By combining strategic positioning, character switching, and precise shooting, players can effectively handle SWAT agents during this intense mission.
