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Dead Man Walking

Michael wakes in the morgue, confirms Ferdinand Kerimov’s identity, and escapes the coroner building.

RoleStory mission guide
Importancemajor
  • ModeStory Mode
  • TypeStory mission
  • Difficultyhard
  • Walkthrough steps7

Time and medal conditions vary by route, approach, player count, replay state, and game version.

Key takeaways

Prepare before the opening marker and treat each objective update as a checkpoint.

  • Primary goal Michael wakes in the morgue, confirms Ferdinand Kerimov’s identity, and escapes the coroner building.
  • Protect mission-critical assets Avoid unnecessary vehicle damage, friendly fire, or abandoning a required target outside the objective radius.
  • Use protagonist abilities Use Franklin for precision driving, Michael for controlled gunfights, and Trevor for high-damage combat whenever the mission makes them available.
  • Do not rush the final marker Clear pursuit conditions and keep required characters or vehicles together before entering extraction.

Overview

Michael wakes in the morgue, confirms Ferdinand Kerimov’s identity, and escapes the coroner building.

Michael wakes in the morgue, confirms Ferdinand Kerimov’s identity, and escapes the coroner building.

This Story Mode mission advances the protagonists’ connected storyline. Some neighboring missions can become available simultaneously, so the exact play order may vary.

The walkthrough below separates travel, setup, combat, pursuit, and extraction checkpoints so a failed section can be diagnosed without repeating the same mistake.

Characters in this mission

Where this sits

PreparationRecover control in the morgue and silently neutralize the first guard
Core objectiveUse cover to defeat the security response
CompletionContact Franklin and reach the meeting with Dave
  1. 1Fame or ShamepreviousPrevious
  2. ●Dead Man WalkingcurrentCurrent guide
  3. 3Three's CompanynextNext

Branching heist preparations and simultaneous character missions can alter the playable order.

Requirements and recommended loadout

Enter with mission-appropriate ammunition, armor, and a vehicle that can survive the opening travel phase.

  • RequiredComplete the preceding story unlocks
  • RecommendedFull body armor and stocked ammunitionParticularly valuable for missions marked moderate or hard.
  • RecommendedAccurate mid-range weaponA rifle or stable automatic weapon handles most outdoor gunfights.
  • OptionalClose-range backupUseful inside buildings, alleys, and vehicles.
  • RecommendedSave the relevant protagonist abilityUse it for the most difficult chase, driving, or combat checkpoint.

Objectives

  1. Recover control in the morgue and silently neutralize the first guard
  2. Search the marked bodies for Kerimov
  3. Collect a weapon and move through the building
  4. Use cover to defeat the security response
  5. Exit through the upper floors or windows
  6. Lose the wanted level
  7. Contact Franklin and reach the meeting with Dave

Detailed walkthrough

  1. 01

    Recover control in the morgue and silently neutralize the first guard

    Recover control in the morgue and silently neutralize the first guard

    Recover control in the morgue and silently neutralize the first guard. Approach from the safest side, clear immediate threats, and wait for the possession or collection confirmation before moving to extraction. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    TipBefore triggering the opening marker, restock armor and ammunition if the mission is expected to involve combat.

    Checkpoint
  2. 02

    Search the marked bodies for Kerimov

    Search the marked bodies for Kerimov

    Search the marked bodies for Kerimov. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Collect a weapon and move through the building

    Collect a weapon and move through the building

    Collect a weapon and move through the building. Approach from the safest side, clear immediate threats, and wait for the possession or collection confirmation before moving to extraction. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  4. 04

    Use cover to defeat the security response

    Use cover to defeat the security response

    Use cover to defeat the security response. Move from cover to cover, remove exposed or elevated shooters first, and do not advance until the current flank is secure. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  5. 05

    Exit through the upper floors or windows

    Exit through the upper floors or windows

    Exit through the upper floors or windows. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  6. 06

    Lose the wanted level

    Lose the wanted level

    Lose the wanted level. Break line of sight before hiding, avoid main roads where new units spawn ahead, and remain outside vision cones until the wanted level clears. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Watch outA failed push can expose the mission vehicle or protagonist to concentrated damage; reset behind cover instead of forcing progress.

    Checkpoint
  7. 07

    Contact Franklin and reach the meeting with Dave

    Contact Franklin and reach the meeting with Dave

    Contact Franklin and reach the meeting with Dave. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Remain in the final marker until the mission-complete transition begins.

    Checkpoint

Difficult sections and useful strategies

Strengths

  • Frequent objective markers make the intended route readable
  • Character switching or team roles can divide pressure
  • Most combat checkpoints provide cover or a defensible angle

Weaknesses

  • Mission-critical vehicles and allies can fail the attempt
  • Police or enemy reinforcements punish slow extraction
  • Long pursuits can be lost by overcommitting to shortcuts

Best uses

  • Clear enemies from range before moving a required vehicle
  • Use special abilities during the hardest driving or combat segment
  • Restart from the latest checkpoint after a failed gold-medal attempt rather than improvising a damaged route

Completion checklist

  • Recover control in the morgue and silently neutralize the first guardCheckpoint 1
  • Search the marked bodies for KerimovCheckpoint 2
  • Collect a weapon and move through the buildingCheckpoint 3
  • Use cover to defeat the security responseCheckpoint 4
  • Exit through the upper floors or windowsCheckpoint 5
  • Lose the wanted levelCheckpoint 6
  • Contact Franklin and reach the meeting with DaveFinal completion condition

Failure conditions and checkpoints

  • A required protagonist, ally, or protected target dies.Restart from the most recent mission checkpoint.
  • A mission-critical vehicle is destroyed, abandoned, or leaves the playable route.Use the restart option rather than continuing in an unmarked replacement.
  • The target escapes or a timed objective expires.Prioritize route discipline and the primary objective over optional combat.
  • The player is wasted or all shared team lives are exhausted.Story Mode reloads the latest checkpoint.

On failure

Major travel, combat, and transition phases generally create checkpoints, but exact restart placement can vary by approach and replay mode.

Rewards and aftermath

  • Mission completion and progression
    Unlocks the next related story activity, contact, property, or preparation where applicable.

Sources and verification