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Trevor Philips Industries

Trevor defends his meth lab from attacking Aztecas while Tao Cheng observes the operation.

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 Trevor defends his meth lab from attacking Aztecas while Tao Cheng observes the operation.
  • 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

Trevor defends his meth lab from attacking Aztecas while Tao Cheng observes the operation.

Trevor defends his meth lab from attacking Aztecas while Tao Cheng observes the operation.

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

PreparationCollect Tao and his translator
Core objectiveDefend the lower entrances using cover
CompletionReturn to Tao after the lab is secure
  1. 1Mr. PhilipspreviousPrevious
  2. ●Trevor Philips IndustriescurrentCurrent guide
  3. 3Nervous RonnextNext

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. Collect Tao and his translator
  2. Drive them to the meth lab
  3. Prepare for the Aztecas attack
  4. Defend the lower entrances using cover
  5. Move upstairs as attackers breach the building
  6. Clear the remaining enemies around the property
  7. Return to Tao after the lab is secure

Detailed walkthrough

  1. 01

    Collect Tao and his translator

    Collect Tao and his translator

    Collect Tao and his translator. 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

    Drive them to the meth lab

    Drive them to the meth lab

    Drive them to the meth lab. 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
  3. 03

    Prepare for the Aztecas attack

    Prepare for the Aztecas attack

    Prepare for the Aztecas attack. 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.

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

  4. 04

    Defend the lower entrances using cover

    Defend the lower entrances using cover

    Defend the lower entrances using cover. 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

    Move upstairs as attackers breach the building

    Move upstairs as attackers breach the building

    Move upstairs as attackers breach the building. 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.

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

  6. 06

    Clear the remaining enemies around the property

    Clear the remaining enemies around the property

    Clear the remaining enemies around the property. 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
  7. 07

    Return to Tao after the lab is secure

    Return to Tao after the lab is secure

    Return to Tao after the lab is secure. 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

  • Collect Tao and his translatorCheckpoint 1
  • Drive them to the meth labCheckpoint 2
  • Prepare for the Aztecas attackCheckpoint 3
  • Defend the lower entrances using coverCheckpoint 4
  • Move upstairs as attackers breach the buildingCheckpoint 5
  • Clear the remaining enemies around the propertyCheckpoint 6
  • Return to Tao after the lab is secureFinal 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