Getting the Maximum Possible Share from Each Heist in GTA 5
In Grand Theft Auto V, heists are complex story missions that can net you huge amounts of loot. You will need to do five different heists throughout the campaign, and if you complete these jobs, you can earn millions of dollars. In this guide, we'll delve into all six heist missions and provide you with the best approach and crew for each one to get the maximum possible share.
All Heists and Their Maximum Possible Shares in GTA 5
Each of these heists requires you to select an approach and a crew before starting. We have a guide for each one, and we'll outline the best approach and crew for each heist. Remember, there's a lot of money on the line, and that means there are several obstacles you should expect to jump through to get to the end.
Heist 1: The Jewel Store Job
The GTA 5 jewellery heist is the first heist mission in the game's main story. In it, Michael De Santa and Franklin Clinton will break into a jewel store and take as many valuable items as possible. Your goal is to steal at least $3,300,000 from this place.
Best Approach for The Jewel Store
- Option B
The Jewel Store Job Best Crew
- Hacker – Rickie Lukens
- Gunman – Packie McCreary
- Driver – Karim Denz
Using Rickie Lukens as your hacker will give you more time in the store, allowing you to grab all the jewellery during the GTA 5 heist. Packie McCreary is the best option for your Gunman. He will perform the same as the others but costs less money. To unlock Packie as a heist crew member, you must complete his random event where he is robbing a store near Franklin's house and needs a getaway driver.
Heist 2: The Merryweather Heist
The Merryweather Heist is a mission in Grand Theft Auto V in which Trevor, Michael, and Franklin orchestrate a heist to steal a high-value device from Merryweather, a private military company. This heist is unlocked once you've completed Three's Company.
Best Approach for The Merryweather Heist
- Option A or B
The Merryweather Heist Best Crew
- No Crew options
Due to narrative reasons, this GTA 5 heist is botched, and there is no way to avoid it going wrong. You will be stuck with going through the story progression. It's the first time the three main characters will all be on a heist together, and everything goes to hell. As such, play through this Heist in whatever way you like and enjoy the story.
Heist 3: Blitz Play
In Blitz Play, Michael, Franklin, and Trevor team up to rob an armored car for the FIB. They block the road with a garbage truck, ram the security truck with a tow truck, and then take out the guards and police.
Best Approach for Blitz Play
- Doesn't apply to this heist
Blitz Play Best Crew
- Doesn't apply to this heist
For this GTA 5 heist, the crew doesn't have to worry about losing money as they're not stealing cash. The mission is more about executing a perfect heist for the FIB.
Heist 4: The Paleto Score
This Heist is available after you've completed Military Hardware. In The Paleto Score, Michael, Trevor, and a chosen gunman rob the Blaine County Savings Bank in Paleto Bay.
Best Approach for The Paleto Score
- Doesn't apply to this heist
The Paleto Score Best Crew
- Gunman – Packie McCreary/Chef
For this GTA 5 heist, you lose money every time you or your accomplices get shot in the back. You start with $8,016,020, and you should also be aware that there is an unavoidable loss of $200,000 dollars during the heist. Packie McCreary and Chef are the best options to bring along for this heist.
Heist 5: The Bureau Raid
In The Bureau Raid, you will infiltrate the FIB building. Your goal is to retrieve and eliminate a file belonging to Steve Haines from the FIB servers.
Best Approach for The Bureau Raid
- Option B
The Bureau Raid Best Crew
- Hacker – Rickie Lukens
- Gunman – Norm Richards
- Driver – Taliana Martinez/Karim Denz
Franklin is the only playable character to get paid in this GTA 5 heist, so don't worry about Michael's cut. Rickie Lukens is fine as a Hacker. A better one means you can finish the hacking minigame faster, but this won't impact your take. Norm Richards will be more than adequate as a Gunman, so you don't need to spend more money on a better option.
Heist 6: The Big Score
The Big Score is the final heist of GTA V. In this mission, the main characters and your chosen crew will use drills to create an opening in the bank vault and steal a massive amount of gold.
Best Approach for The Big Score
- Option B
The Big Score Best Crew
- Driver #1 (Helicopter) – Taliana Martinez
- Driver #2 (Train) – Karim Denz
- Gunman #1 – Pick the cheapest option
- Gunman #2 – Pick the cheapest option
This is the real GTA 5 heist that all the others have been leading to and a payday of epic proportions. You can potentially earn over $41,000,000 per character on this heist. Have Taliana pilot the chopper; she'll do the job just fine and won't lead to any major issues during the heist.
Unlocking Special Heist Crew Mates
There are a few special crew members you can get while playing through the campaign. Here's each crew mate and how to get them.
- Rickie Lukens – After completing the mission Friend Request, you'll get a phone call from Rickie Lukens after about 10 minutes or so. Make sure you play as Michael and do nothing else but wait.
- Patrick McReary – After Rickie's call, switch to another character like Franklin, then wait a few minutes. This should unlock McReary.
- Chef – You unlock Chef after completing the mission Blitz Play.
- Taliana Martinez – You have to complete Trevor's first mission, which involves you teaching the local bikers a lesson. This is given right after the first time you play as Trevor. You'll need to then drive east of Paleto Bay on the freeway until you find her lying on the ground on the side of the road. Help her up, and she will become available for quests.
Remember, the key to getting the maximum possible share from each heist is to choose the right approach and crew. With the right combination, you can earn millions of dollars and enjoy the thrill of the heist.