Maxing Out The Big Score: How to Get the Most Money in GTA 5’s Final Heist
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The final heist in Grand Theft Auto V, aptly named “The Big Score,” is the culmination of all your criminal endeavors. It’s also the single largest opportunity to rake in serious cash. But getting the absolute maximum payout requires careful planning and execution. So, how do you get the most money in the last heist in GTA 5? The answer lies in choosing the Obvious approach, selecting the right crew, and ensuring you successfully complete the mission. Choosing the “Deathwish” option at the end will also ensure that you keep the majority of the money earned.
Choosing the Right Approach: The Obvious Strategy
The first crucial step towards maximizing your payout is selecting the Obvious approach for “The Big Score”. This strategy, while seeming straightforward, is the most lucrative option available. The other two approaches, the “Subtle” and “The A option”, tend to yield less money. The Obvious approach involves a direct assault on the Union Depository, and despite being a more chaotic experience, ultimately pays out the best.
Selecting the Optimal Crew
Crew selection is as important as the approach itself. For the Obvious approach, the optimal crew members are:
- Karim Denz (Driver): Karim is the most efficient driver, and he will secure motorbikes for the crew, which makes getting away significantly easier. He will make sure the escape goes off without a hitch.
- Taliana Martinez (Driver): Her driving skill combined with Karim’s makes them the top-tier combination for the escape.
- Daryl Johns (Gunman): Daryl’s skill as a gunman ensures the crew’s safety during the shootout and he is a very capable shot.
- Norm Richards or Hugh Welsh (Gunman): Both gunmen have similar high skills but Norms skill is slightly higher but both are equally viable for this choice.
This combination ensures the best possible outcome with minimal losses during the assault and escape. This crew ensures that the heist goes smoothly.
Executing the Heist Successfully
Successfully completing the heist is of course a prerequisite to getting the maximum payout. The Obvious approach requires precise timing and sharp shooting. Make sure you are familiar with the layout of the Union Depository and that you are prepared for heavy police presence.
The Final Cut
If you successfully complete the Obvious approach with the right crew, the heist generates a total of $201,600,000. This translates to roughly $41,664,000 for each of the three main characters: Michael, Trevor, and Franklin. This is the highest individual payout that can be achieved in the base game. There are no associated expenses with this approach so each characters take home is the maximum profit available.
The Deathwish Ending: Keeping Your Winnings
It is very important to note that the decision made at the very end of the story mode is also a huge factor in determining if you get the best final payout. The best ending from a profit perspective is the Deathwish ending, also known as the “Third Way.” This ending ensures that Michael, Trevor, and Franklin all survive. While, killing Trevor does net more profit for Michael and Franklin; killing Michael means his cut goes to his family and is lost to the player. The Deathwish ending ensures everyone survives and keeps their full cut of the Big Score. This is the most viable outcome in which all three characters are able to keep their hard-earned cash.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify how to maximize your earnings in GTA 5’s final heist:
1. What is the maximum payout for the Big Score?
The maximum payout for the Big Score is $201,600,000 in total, with each of the main characters (Michael, Trevor, and Franklin) getting approximately $41,664,000 each, after the heist.
2. Which approach for the Big Score pays the most?
The Obvious approach is the most lucrative, resulting in the highest total payout.
3. What is the best crew for the Obvious approach?
The best crew for the Obvious approach is Karim Denz (Driver), Taliana Martinez (Driver), Daryl Johns (Gunman), and Norm Richards or Hugh Welsh (Gunman).
4. Does the chosen ending affect the Big Score payout?
Yes. Choosing the Deathwish ending is the best for retaining the full cut of the money. Killing Trevor results in more money for Franklin and Michael but renders Trevor unplayable. Killing Michael results in his money being sent to his family and is lost to the player.
5. How does the Big Score payout compare to GTA Online Heists?
While The Big Score provides a hefty sum, heists in GTA Online like the Diamond Casino Heist and Cayo Perico Heist can yield even higher payouts, although these require more players and have variable cuts depending on player count.
6. Is it possible to replay The Big Score?
No, the Big Score is not replayable. You can only complete the Big Score once per play through.
7. Can I get more money by using a different crew combination?
No, the crew mentioned above is the optimal crew, and using any other combination will result in a lower payout.
8. Can I cheat my way to more money in GTA 5 story mode?
No, there are no cheat codes that directly provide money in GTA 5’s story mode. You must complete missions and heists legitimately to earn cash.
9. How long does it take to get paid from the Big Score?
The money is transferred to each character’s account after the mission “The Third Way” (Deathwish) or the ending chosen. There will be a gap in game play between the final mission and the final payout.
10. Does investing in Lifeinvader stock pay off?
No, Lifeinvader stock does not recover in a significant way, so it’s best to invest in other opportunities for a higher return. It is also worth selling any stocks before the final missions.
11. What happens if I don’t help Tracey in the side mission?
If you don’t help Tracey, you’ll lose $22,000 to hired thugs. Choosing to help her will avoid this loss.
12. What is the payout for the Diamond Casino Heist in GTA Online?
The Diamond Casino Heist payout in GTA Online ranges from $2.1 million to $3.6 million.
13. Is it possible to do the Diamond Casino Heist solo?
No, the Diamond Casino Heist requires a minimum of two players, which is the case for most GTA Online heists.
14. What is the payout for the Cayo Perico Heist?
The maximum payout for the Cayo Perico Heist is $4,188,152, but this requires four players and the cut is variable.
15. Why does the Cayo Perico heist setup cost $100,000?
The setup cost was increased by Rockstar Games to balance the high potential profits of this heist.
By adhering to the recommended strategy of choosing the Obvious approach, selecting the right crew, completing the heist successfully, and ensuring that the ending chosen is the Deathwish outcome, players can indeed maximize their earnings in GTA 5’s final heist and have all three main characters enjoy their well-earned fortunes.