Each protagonist in GTA 5 brings a unique edge to the chaos – from Franklin’s precision driving to Michael’s bullet-time focus and Trevor’s berserk fury. Mastering their distinct abilities isn’t just fun; it’s the key to surviving Los Santos at its most unpredictable.
Statistics can be found in the character choosing window
When you play as a particular character, you upgrade his skills by making actions. When you repeat that action sufficient amount of times, the character gets additional point to the trait. Remember, that you develop only the character you’re playing in the very moment, not all three of them at once.
Special – defines how long your special ability can be active. The more you use it, the faster it’s developed and the longer you can use it. Special is separate for every character:
- Franklin – no-collision driving, very fast, especially up-stream;
- Michael – quick driving, hidden assassinations, headshots;
- Trevor – quick driving, receiving and dealing damage, headshots.
Stamina – let you run, swim and drive a bike longer. Increased by any of those activities.
Shooting – decreases the recoil, increases a clip size and speeds up reloading. Increased by firing at enemies and completing challenges on the shooting range.
Strength – defines damage dealt in melee, tennis and golf skills and reduces damage received from explosions, falls and knocks down by the car. Increased by melee fighting, golf and tennis.
Stealth – increases a speed of moving and decrease an amount of noise produced while sneaking. Increased by stealth and elimination of enemies. To switch into stealth mode, press L3.
Flying – increases the agility of the plane and decreases the wind effect. Increased by flying and attending to the flight school.
How to max out Franklin’s driving skill
Franklin’s driving skill in GTA 5 improves through high-speed vehicle activities and maxes out at 100%, enhancing traction during jumps and wheelie duration.
Fastest Methods
Drive at top speeds on highways for 10-20 minutes per session, aiming for 100+ mph to gain 1-2% per minute. Perform wheelies on motorcycles or cars by holding the acceleration while popping the front wheel. Land jumps safely from ramps to boost progress without crashes.
Efficient Loops
Switch to Franklin and loop these: highway cruises with near-misses (2-star wanted level optional for extra gains), off-road trails at high speed, or airport runways for uninterrupted acceleration. Races like Street Races or Hao’s Special Works events provide rapid leveling. Avoid damage to preserve momentum.
Tips for Speed
Use fast cars like the Pegassi Zentorno or upgraded Buffalo S for quicker sessions. Skills persist across playthroughs, so repeat post-story. Fully maxed driving pairs best with Franklin’s slow-motion ability, charged by similar high-speed runs.
Best vehicles to level Franklin’s driving fastest
Vehicles with high top speeds and strong acceleration level Franklin’s driving skill fastest by allowing sustained high-speed runs on highways or runways. Fully upgraded options maximize gains at 1-2% per minute above 100 mph.
Top Recommendations
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Buffalo S: Franklin’s default car, spawns at his house; upgrade at Los Santos Customs for turbo, engine, and transmission to hit 130+ mph reliably. Ideal starter for quick sessions without hunting spawns.
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Pegassi Zentorno: Top speed around 122 mph stock (higher upgraded); find in Rockford Hills or buy via in-game internet. Excellent for wheelies and jumps.
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Truffade Adder: Story mode’s fastest at 125 mph; steal from Rockford Hills driveways. Superior acceleration preserves speed post-jumps.
Acquisition Tips
Steal from high-end areas like Rockford Hills or Vinewood Hills for supercars. Use Franklin’s special ability during drives to dodge traffic and maintain velocity. Street races post-story provide access to tuned racers like the Entity XF.
