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:* Entering the [[Restricted Areas|restricted area]] of [[El Banco Corrupto Grande]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]] | :* Entering the [[Restricted Areas|restricted area]] of [[El Banco Corrupto Grande]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]] | ||
:* Breaking out [[Cam Jones]] in the mission [[No Escape?]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]. (all versions except [[iOS]] and [[Android]]) | :* Breaking out [[Cam Jones]] in the mission [[No Escape?]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]. (all versions except [[iOS]] and [[Android]]) | ||
:* Entering the [[Easter Basin Naval Station]] between completion of [[The Green Sabre]] (where [[San Fierro]] is unlocked for exploration) and completion of [[Are You Going to San Fierro?]] (where 5-star wanted levels are unlocked) in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]. | |||
== Five stars == | == Five stars == | ||
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* In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]], start the [[Freight Train Challenge|freight train challenge]] and the wanted level will instantly clear. | * In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]], start the [[Freight Train Challenge|freight train challenge]] and the wanted level will instantly clear. | ||
* In GTA San Andreas, if the player enters a region that has not yet been unlocked, receiving the 4-star level, and then re-enters the unlocked region, the wanted level drops to 3 stars and can be reduced further using bribes, saving, etc. However the wanted rating cannot be reduced while the player remains in the locked region: picking up a bribe will briefly drop the rating to 3 stars, and taking a vehicle to a pay n' spray will reduce the level, but then the game re-registers the player's trespass and reinstates the 4-star rating; safehouses are not available until a region is officially unlocked. | * In GTA San Andreas, if the player enters a region that has not yet been unlocked, receiving the 4-star level, and then re-enters the unlocked region, the wanted level drops to 3 stars and can be reduced further using bribes, saving, etc. However the wanted rating cannot be reduced while the player remains in the locked region: picking up a bribe will briefly drop the rating to 3 stars, and taking a vehicle to a pay n' spray will reduce the level, but then the game re-registers the player's trespass and reinstates the 4-star rating; safehouses are not available until a region is officially unlocked. | ||
* In most cases, completing a mission will instantly cancel any wanted level attained. There are some missions however, that are programmed not to do this. | * In most cases, completing a mission will instantly cancel any wanted level attained. There are some missions, however, that are programmed either not to do this (e.g. [[Messing with the Man]]), or to give the player a wanted level (e.g. [[Jizzy (mission)|Jizzy]]). | ||
=== Getaway vehicles === | === Getaway vehicles === | ||
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* If the player is skilled at driving a motorcycle, using a [[PCJ-600]] or, in GTA San Andreas, the [[NRG-500]], can often be the best choice as the fast bikes allow overland travel and jumping and speed that can facilitate escapes to save points or other safety areas. | * If the player is skilled at driving a motorcycle, using a [[PCJ-600]] or, in GTA San Andreas, the [[NRG-500]], can often be the best choice as the fast bikes allow overland travel and jumping and speed that can facilitate escapes to save points or other safety areas. | ||
* It is best to avoid using the [[Angel]] or the [[Freeway]] to escape a four star wanted level or higher, as they have wide turning radii and they don't brake well, meaning that the player will have to use their brakes frequently, allowing law enforcement officers to catch up to them. | * It is best to avoid using the [[Angel]] or the [[Freeway]] to escape a four star wanted level or higher, as they have wide turning radii and they don't brake well, meaning that the player will have to use their brakes frequently, allowing law enforcement officers to catch up to them. | ||
* It is also best to avoid using the [[Pizza Boy]], [[NoodleBoy]] or | * It is also best to avoid using the [[Pizza Boy]], [[NoodleBoy]], or [[Faggio]] to escape a four star or higher wanted level. Although these scooters have excellent handling and braking, they have a low top speed and horrible acceleration, meaning it is near impossible to outrun the law enforcement vehicles. It also makes it easier for law enforcement to bust the player. | ||
* When attempting to avoid the police by driving through alleyways or by off roading, the [[Sanchez]] is a good option to take, as it is an excellent off roader, is small and nimble, and has excellent acceleration and handling, with a moderate top speed. | * When attempting to avoid the police by driving through alleyways or by off roading, the [[Sanchez]] is a good option to take, as it is an excellent off roader, is small and nimble, and has excellent acceleration and handling, with a moderate top speed. | ||
=== Others === | === Others === | ||
* Before unlocking [[Vice City Mainland]] in GTA Vice City or [[Staunton Island]] in GTA III, the player can only attain 4 star wanted level at maximum. | * Before unlocking [[Vice City Mainland]] in GTA Vice City or [[Staunton Island]] in GTA III, the player can only attain 4 star wanted level at maximum. | ||
* At high wanted levels, prioritize escaping from or killing [[Military|soldiers]] (six stars), [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] agents (five stars) , [[SWAT]] soldiers (four | * At high wanted levels, prioritize escaping from or killing [[Military|soldiers]] (six stars), [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] agents (five stars) , [[SWAT]] soldiers (four stars onwards, sometimes three in the case of GTA Vice City) and [[Vice Squad]] Agents (three stars onwards, GTA VC and GTA VCS only) over killing regular police officers, as they can kill a player with with their weapons in a short amount of time. | ||
* At higher levels, the best way to clear the wanted level is to shoot down the police helicopters, and sneak into a Pay 'n' Spray before they respawn. Another good strategy is to enter the subway system (GTA III and GTA LCS only) with a vehicle (preferably a motorbike) and follow the underground routes until they reach a Pay 'n' Spray (or lose the wanted level, if the player has a one star), but the player must be careful not to get lost in the system or getting hit by the oncoming Subway Trains. | * At higher levels, the best way to clear the wanted level is to shoot down the police helicopters, and sneak into a Pay 'n' Spray before they respawn. Another good strategy is to enter the subway system (GTA III and GTA LCS only) with a vehicle (preferably a motorbike) and follow the underground routes until they reach a Pay 'n' Spray (or lose the wanted level, if the player has a one star), but the player must be careful not to get lost in the system or getting hit by the oncoming Subway Trains. | ||
* Stunt jumping gives the player considerable distance from the police but may not guarantee total escape, as certain factors, such as the wanted level, environment of the stunt jump, "projectile" motion concept of physics, and the position of other police units, come into play. | * Stunt jumping gives the player considerable distance from the police but may not guarantee total escape, as certain factors, such as the wanted level, environment of the stunt jump, "projectile" motion concept of physics, and the position of other police units, come into play. | ||
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* In all GTA III Era games, if the "Pedestrians have weapons" cheat is on, and a cop or law enforcement officer opens fire first at the player, some pedestrians that are armed with guns will retaliate against them, just like with anybody else who has fired a weapon. | * In all GTA III Era games, if the "Pedestrians have weapons" cheat is on, and a cop or law enforcement officer opens fire first at the player, some pedestrians that are armed with guns will retaliate against them, just like with anybody else who has fired a weapon. | ||
* Also, in all GTA III Era games (except GTA San Andreas), if the player uses the "Play as Pedestrian" cheat to play as a law enforcement officer, committing even one crime far away from any AI-controlled police officer can already trigger a wanted level. | * Also, in all GTA III Era games (except GTA San Andreas), if the player uses the "Play as Pedestrian" cheat to play as a law enforcement officer, committing even one crime far away from any AI-controlled police officer can already trigger a wanted level. | ||
* In GTA III, there is a glitch where even if the player has [[A Drop in the Ocean|unlocked]] [[Shoreside Vale]], their maximum wanted level will still be capped at 5 stars. Completing the [[Decoy]] mission fixes this. | |||
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