Dive into the vibrant world of Los Santos and Blaine County with GTA 5: Tips and Tricks, your ultimate guide to mastering the game. From navigating the intricate storyline to uncovering hidden secrets, this comprehensive guide reveals the best strategies for maximizing character abilities, earning quick cash, and unlocking exclusive content. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, discover how to dominate missions, explore the open world, and experience all that Grand Theft Auto V has to offer.

1. Do not worry if the all of the three characters are unavailable right after you complete the Prologue and make it to the main campaign. Consecutive characters will be unlocked in the course of completing missions – Franklin is available from the very beginning, Franklin becomes available from the Complications main mission, and Trevor becomes available since the Mr. Philips main mission. What is even more, in the predetermined moment of the campaign mode, (e.g. after a heist) the game can temporarily lock access to some of the characters and the only way to unlock them again, is to complete a few more main missions.
2. Each of the mission in the game is unique, in its own respect. Some of the missions allow you to control only one, specific, character, whereas the other one require you to control two, or all three characters. Also, it is not always the case that you will be able to cut between individual characters, because the selection of the character in many missions is predetermined. So, if you are allowed the selection of a character, you need to remember that you need to make your choice in accordance with the specificity of a mission (e.g. if the most important issue is to escape from the site, as quickly as possible, on a car, then you should stick with Franklin).
3. Many stores and optional activities are unavailable at first, even if you manage to find the store, or establishment in question, on your own, during free exploration of the game world. Ignore this and keep completing missions. As you make progress in terms of completing missions, you will be receiving information concerning the unlocking of new optional activities.
4. In the case of many of the missions, you can count on being reinforced by your allies. This concerns not only for the main characters, but also the friends of individual playable characters (e.g. Franklin is friends with Lamar). You need to make sure that none of your teammates die while on mission, because almost always, this means failing through.
5. Grand Theft Auto 5 does not force you to complete the entire missions at one take and, if you, at any moment, fail a mission (e.g. as a result of death of one of the characters or failing to meet the requirements of that mission), you will be able to restart the game from a checkpoint. There is a downside to this solution, though. While completing a mission in parts, you will not be able to fulfill some of its premises (e.g. the performance of specific activities in the allotted time slot), necessary to complete it with 100% result.
6. If you are wounded, you can replenish your health, but only to the half of the full meter, and only if you make sure that you are not attacked for a certain period of time. Health can be restored by returning home with the given character, by collecting a first-aid-kit, or by visiting one of the fast-food restaurants in the game world.
7. In the game, there is, of course, a twenty-four hour day cycle. As a result of this, some of the activities (like illegal street racing) are available only at a given nighttime or daytime. This, fortunately, does not hold true for the main missions. Even if you visit a place, where a mission starts, “at the wrong time”, the in-game time will speed up automatically, to make provisions for that.

What are some lesser-known tips for mastering GTA V’s open world

Mastering the open world of Grand Theft Auto V involves more than just completing missions; it’s about exploring hidden mechanics and utilizing lesser-known strategies to enhance gameplay. Here are some tips to help you dominate the open world:

1. Camera Adjustments for Better Visibility:

   • Adjust the vehicle camera height in settings to improve your field of view, especially during high-speed driving or racing. This small change can significantly enhance your ability to dodge obstacles and other vehicles1.

2. Flying Maneuvers:

   • When flying a jet, lower the landing gear to increase maneuverability. This allows for tighter turns, making it easier to evade missiles or navigate through tight spaces.

3. Underwater Exploration:

   • Increase the brightness in game settings when exploring underwater to improve visibility in darker areas. Adjust it back to normal when returning to the surface to avoid overly saturated colors1.

4. Unique Jumps and Aerial Challenges:

   • Use Franklin for unique jumps due to his superior driving skills, and Trevor for aerial challenges like knife flights because of his expertise in flying1.

5. Police Evasion:

   • Monitor your mini-map; if your player arrow turns grey, it means the police have lost track of you. This is crucial for evading law enforcement after switching vehicles.

6. Free Ammunition Discounts:

   • Complete shooting range challenges at Ammu-nation to get discounts on ammunition. Achieving gold medals can give you 25% off all purchases.

7. Exploring Hidden Locations:

   • Visit the rooftop in Davis, Los Santos, to find helicopter ambulances. Climb the ladder on the side of the building to access them.

What are some unique jumps and aerial bridges in GTA V

In Grand Theft Auto V, unique jumps and aerial challenges are integral to exploring the game’s vast open world. Here are some notable examples:

Unique Jumps

1. Stunt Jumps:

   • There are 50 Stunt Jumps scattered across Los Santos and Blaine County. These jumps allow players to perform dramatic aerial maneuvers with vehicles, often triggering slow-motion sequences.

   • Some of the most memorable jumps include those in the Vinewood Hills, Los Santos Golf Course, and Rockford Hills.

2. Aqueduct Jump:

   • Located north of the Maze Arena, this jump involves using Franklin’s driving skills to launch over three bridges and land at a helicopter pad.

3. Airport Parking Garage Jump:

   • South of a parking lot at the airport, players can use a fast car to jump onto the parking garage.

Aerial Challenges

1. Under the Bridge Challenges:

   • There are 50 Under the Bridge Aerial Challenges that require players to fly a helicopter under bridges without touching any part of the bridge or the ground.

   • Completing these challenges is necessary for the “Close Shave” trophy and contributes to 100% game completion.

2. Knife Flights:

   • In addition to Under the Bridge challenges, completing all 15 Knife Flights is also required for the “Close Shave” trophy. These involve flying a plane close to the ground or through tight spaces.

These unique jumps and aerial challenges not only add excitement to gameplay but also provide a way to explore the game’s world from different perspectives.