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Gauntlet

The crew acquires and modifies three Bravado Gauntlets as getaway cars for the subtle Big Score approach.

RoleStory mission guide
Importancemajor
  • ModeStory Mode
  • TypeStory mission
  • Difficultymoderate
  • Walkthrough steps6

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 The crew acquires and modifies three Bravado Gauntlets as getaway cars for the subtle Big Score approach.
  • 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

The crew acquires and modifies three Bravado Gauntlets as getaway cars for the subtle Big Score approach.

The crew acquires and modifies three Bravado Gauntlets as getaway cars for the subtle Big Score approach.

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

PreparationRead Lester’s location information for a required Gauntlet
Core objectivePurchase the required performance and armor modifications
CompletionRepeat the process until all three vehicles are stored
  1. 1StingerspreviousPrevious
  2. ●GauntletcurrentCurrent guide
  3. 3SidetrackednextNext

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. Read Lester’s location information for a required Gauntlet
  2. Locate and steal the marked car
  3. Take it to Los Santos Customs
  4. Purchase the required performance and armor modifications
  5. Drive the prepared car to the lockup
  6. Repeat the process until all three vehicles are stored

Detailed walkthrough

  1. 01

    Read Lester’s location information for a required Gauntlet

    Read Lester’s location information for a required Gauntlet

    Read Lester’s location information for a required Gauntlet. 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.

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

    Checkpoint
  2. 02

    Locate and steal the marked car

    Locate and steal the marked car

    Locate and steal the marked car. 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.

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Take it to Los Santos Customs

    Take it to Los Santos Customs

    Take it to Los Santos Customs. 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

    Purchase the required performance and armor modifications

    Purchase the required performance and armor modifications

    Purchase the required performance and armor modifications. Use the minimap to anticipate turns, preserve the mission vehicle, and prioritize keeping visual contact over risky shortcuts. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  5. 05

    Drive the prepared car to the lockup

    Drive the prepared car to the lockup

    Drive the prepared car to the lockup. Use the minimap to anticipate turns, preserve the mission vehicle, and prioritize keeping visual contact over risky shortcuts. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  6. 06

    Repeat the process until all three vehicles are stored

    Repeat the process until all three vehicles are stored

    Repeat the process until all three vehicles are stored. 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

  • Read Lester’s location information for a required GauntletCheckpoint 1
  • Locate and steal the marked carCheckpoint 2
  • Take it to Los Santos CustomsCheckpoint 3
  • Purchase the required performance and armor modificationsCheckpoint 4
  • Drive the prepared car to the lockupCheckpoint 5
  • Repeat the process until all three vehicles are storedFinal 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