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=== Los Santos Customs and repair shops === | === Los Santos Customs and repair shops === | ||
The player can use [[Los Santos Customs]] and other repair shops to alter their vehicle's appearance to remove | The player can use [[Los Santos Customs]] and other repair shops to alter their vehicle's appearance to remove their Wanted status; however, as with GTA IV, the player cannot use the repair shop while police are in pursuit. In GTA Online, the police will recognize a stolen vehicle unless the player modifies its outward appearance. | ||
In GTA Online, the police will recognize a stolen vehicle unless the player modifies its outward appearance. | |||
=== Swapping vehicles === | === Swapping vehicles === | ||
If the police lose sight of the player, then the player can switch vehicles. This makes the cops less likely to find the player as the dispatcher relies on the last known location of the player as well as the color, make, and model of the vehicle the player was last seen driving. When swapping a vehicle out of police sight, the player's location arrow on the radar changes from white to gray, indicating that the police does not recognize the player's vehicle; however, this only affects air units. If the player enters the sight of a ground unit or does any action to provoke a police response, then the pursuit is reengaged. At higher wanted levels, swapping vehicles is essential in order to keep police confused and to ensure that the player has a fresh getaway vehicle. | If the police lose sight of the player, then the player can switch vehicles. This makes the cops less likely to find the player as the dispatcher relies on the last known location of the player as well as the color, make, and model of the vehicle the player was last seen driving. When swapping a vehicle out of police sight, the player's location arrow on the radar changes from white to gray, indicating that the police does not recognize the player's vehicle; however, this only affects air units. If the player enters the forward sight of a ground unit or does any action to provoke a police response, then the pursuit is reengaged. At higher wanted levels, swapping vehicles is essential in order to keep police confused and to ensure that the player has a fresh getaway vehicle. | ||
=== Safehouse === | === Safehouse === | ||
As with previous games, if the player can reach a safehouse and access the save function, then the player's Wanted status is removed. | As with previous games, if the player can reach a safehouse and access the save function, then the player's Wanted status is removed; alternatively, the player can access their wardrobe to clear lesser wanted levels. However, the player must not be actively engaged with law enforcement, if the player enters the safehouse firing a weapon, all safehouse functions are disabled. | ||
=== GTA Online only methods === | === GTA Online only methods === | ||
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== Wanted Levels == | == Wanted Levels == | ||
=== One star === | === One star === | ||
At one star, any law enforcement patrol present will give chase and attempt to arrest the player on sight. Officers only open fire if they feel threatened. Also, any nearby civilian security guards | At one star, any law enforcement patrol present will give chase and attempt to arrest the player on sight. Officers only open fire if they feel threatened. Also, any nearby civilian security guards will engage the player. While wanted by law enforcement, the player cannot switch protagonists, use a taxi as a passenger, purchase any item in stores, or partake in any side activity. In GTA Online, the player cannot join a Job while wanted by law enforcement. | ||
One star is attained by: | One star is attained by: | ||
:* Attacking or killing a civilian | :* Attacking or killing a civilian | ||
:* Damaging or destroying a vehicle | :* Damaging or destroying a vehicle | ||
:* Discharging a firearm in public | :* Discharging a firearm in public; using a suppressor reduces the likelihood of invoking a wanted level | ||
:* Stealing any vehicle | :* Stealing any vehicle | ||
:* Driving a vehicle with its alarm going off | :* Driving a vehicle with its alarm going off | ||
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:* Committing arson | :* Committing arson | ||
:* Trespassing in any area patrolled by security guards after sundown, such as the [[Los Santos Golf Club]] and the [[Kortz Center]] | :* Trespassing in any area patrolled by security guards after sundown, such as the [[Los Santos Golf Club]] and the [[Kortz Center]] | ||
:* Repeatedly harassing someone | :* Repeatedly stalking or harassing someone | ||
:* Obstructing justice when law enforcement attempts to arrest a civilian | :* Obstructing justice when law enforcement attempts to arrest a civilian | ||
:* Driving while intoxicated | |||
:* Driving a stolen vehicle (GTA Online only) | :* Driving a stolen vehicle (GTA Online only) | ||
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:* Resisting or evading arrest | :* Resisting or evading arrest | ||
:* Attacking or killing a security guard, firefighter, or paramedic | :* Attacking or killing a security guard, firefighter, or paramedic | ||
:* Killing multiple civilians | :* Killing multiple civilians within a short period of time | ||
:* Destroying several vehicles | :* Destroying several vehicles within a short period of time | ||
:* Attacking an [[Securicar|armored truck]] (in GTA Online, this warrants three stars) | :* Attacking an [[Securicar|armored truck]] (in GTA Online, this warrants three stars) | ||
:* Robbing any [[Armed Robbery in GTA V#Robbing a Convenience Store|convenience store]] | :* Robbing any [[Armed Robbery in GTA V#Robbing a Convenience Store|convenience store]] | ||
:* | :* Entering [[Bolingbroke Penitentiary]] | ||
:* Entering [[Fort Zancudo]]'s airspace; the player has 10 seconds to divert course away from the base before the Wanted Level is raised to four stars, and anti-aircraft missiles are fired upon the player | :* Entering [[Fort Zancudo]]'s airspace; the player has 10 seconds to divert course away from the base before the Wanted Level is raised to four stars, and anti-aircraft missiles are fired upon the player | ||
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=== Four stars === | === Four stars === | ||
At four stars, [[NOOSE]] units and a second Police Maverick join the fray. NOOSE reinforcements drive [[Granger]] SUVs with armed officers hanging on both sides. NOOSE officers are armed with Carbine Rifles, Pump Shotguns, and throw [[Tear Gas|Tear Gas Grenades]]. | At four stars, [[NOOSE]] units and a second Police Maverick join the fray. NOOSE reinforcements drive [[Granger]] SUVs with armed officers hanging on both sides. NOOSE officers are armed with Carbine Rifles, Pump Shotguns, and throw [[Tear Gas|Tear Gas Grenades]]. Four NOOSE officers can rappel down from helicopters to engage the player on the ground; alternatively, the helicopter can land to offload the NOOSE officers if space permits. Roadblocks utilize additional and heavier police vehicles and often block both directions of traffic. | ||
If the player is over Fort Zancudo's airspace, | If the player is over Fort Zancudo's airspace, [[P-996 LAZER]]s engage the player with lock-on anti-aircraft missiles. If the player is close to Fort Zancudo on the ground, soldiers in [[Crusader]]s engage the player with Assault Rifles and Pump Shotguns; however, the military does not engage the player from beyond the base's perimeter. If the player is inside the base, the [[Rhino]] uses its turret against the player. | ||
Four stars are attained by: | Four stars are attained by: | ||
:* Continuing to retaliate against law enforcement | :* Continuing to retaliate against law enforcement | ||
:* Continuing to cause collateral damage | :* Continuing to cause collateral damage | ||
:* | :* Entering Fort Zancudo | ||
:* Remaining in Fort Zancudo's airspace after being warned | :* Remaining in Fort Zancudo's airspace after being warned | ||
:* | :* Entering the grounds of [[Humane Labs and Research]] | ||
=== Five stars === | === Five stars === | ||
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** An open top vehicle leaves the player vulnerable to gunfire, especially from helicopter sharpshooters. | ** An open top vehicle leaves the player vulnerable to gunfire, especially from helicopter sharpshooters. | ||
** Because of the police's tendency to ram fleeing vehicles, using a motorbike is especially dangerous, as the player is likely to get thrown off. | ** Because of the police's tendency to ram fleeing vehicles, using a motorbike is especially dangerous, as the player is likely to get thrown off. | ||
* If available, use aircraft and boats to escape; it is easier for the player to escape by air and water than by land. On higher wanted levels, unless using a fast vehicle or one outfitted with weapons, escaping by water and air is more difficult due to the presence of Predators and Mavericks | * If available, use aircraft and boats to escape; it is easier for the player to escape by air and water than by land. On higher wanted levels, unless using a fast vehicle or one outfitted with weapons, escaping by water and air is more difficult due to the presence of Predators and Mavericks. | ||
** If scuba gear is available, abandon the boat and go deep underwater; however, the player should watch out for [[Sharks_(animal)#GTA_V|sharks]] when doing so. | ** If scuba gear is available, abandon the boat and go deep underwater; however, the player should watch out for [[Sharks_(animal)#GTA_V|sharks]] when doing so. | ||
* Avoid main highways and long, straight stretches of road, as the police can gain speed to catch up with the player and set up roadblocks more easily. | * Avoid main highways and long, straight stretches of road, as the police can gain speed to catch up with the player and set up roadblocks more easily. | ||
* Use alleyways, side streets and parking garages to lose police vehicles; when in remote areas and using an appropriate vehicle, go off-road. | * Use alleyways, side streets and parking garages to lose police vehicles; when in remote areas and using an appropriate vehicle, go off-road. | ||
* | * After losing the police, use buildings or differences in elevation, such as bridges and tunnels, to block an officer's line of vision. On multi-lane highways, use traffic, particularly tractor-trailers, to stay out of sight. | ||
* Use railroad tracks to outrun police; however, the player should watch out for oncoming trains when doing so. | |||
* Use bushes and shrubs to hide from police while on foot at lower wanted levels. | * Use bushes and shrubs to hide from police while on foot at lower wanted levels. | ||
* At higher levels, keep moving; if the player remains stationary for too long, the police will swarm the area and eventually find the the player's hiding spot, even if secluded. | * At higher levels, keep moving; if the player remains stationary for too long, the police will swarm the area and eventually find the the player's hiding spot, even if secluded. | ||
* Take down police helicopters and outrun the police on the ground before any new helicopters spawn. | * Take down police helicopters and outrun the police on the ground before any new helicopters spawn. | ||
** Killing the pilot causes the helicopter to crash; alternatively, killing all of the sharpshooters on board forces the helicopter to retreat. | ** Killing the pilot or destroying the tail rotor causes the helicopter to crash; alternatively, killing all of the sharpshooters on board forces the helicopter to retreat. | ||
** Pay attention to how helicopters approach the scene. If a helicopter is coming in a slow and steady pace, it is likely to deploy its rappelling cables. If a helicopter is coming in fast, do not use the rocket launcher against it, as the pilot will | ** Pay attention to how helicopters approach the scene. If a helicopter is coming in a slow and steady pace, it is likely to deploy its rappelling cables. If a helicopter is coming in fast, do not use the rocket launcher against it, as the pilot will avoid the rocket. | ||
** Helicopters are most vulnerable to attack while offloading NOOSE officers. When rappelling officers, the helicopter has to remain stationary, and officers are defenseless while rappelling. | ** Helicopters are most vulnerable to attack while offloading NOOSE officers. When rappelling officers, the helicopter has to remain stationary, and officers are defenseless while rappelling. | ||
** Lure helicopters to the [[RON Alternates Wind Farm]]; as police helicopters tend to fly low when pursuing the player, the turbines' blades can easily destroy them. | ** Lure helicopters to the [[RON Alternates Wind Farm]]; as police helicopters tend to fly low when pursuing the player, the turbines' blades can easily destroy them. | ||
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* If a roadblock only consists of a [[Police Transporter]], this means a spike strip is present. When possible, take detours or u-turn to avoid the spikes; ramming the Police Transporter is not advisable as the player risks an [[Involuntary Ejection|involuntary ejection]]. | * If a roadblock only consists of a [[Police Transporter]], this means a spike strip is present. When possible, take detours or u-turn to avoid the spikes; ramming the Police Transporter is not advisable as the player risks an [[Involuntary Ejection|involuntary ejection]]. | ||
* Outfit vehicles with armor and bulletproof tires to increase a vehicle's durability. Install performance modifications to make outrunning the law easier. | * Outfit vehicles with armor and bulletproof tires to increase a vehicle's durability. Install performance modifications to make outrunning the law easier. | ||
* When playing as [[Franklin Clinton]], use his [[Special Abilities|special ability]] to evade traffic, recover from attempted PIT maneuvers, and make turns at high speed when outrunning the police (Story Mode only). | * When playing as [[Franklin Clinton]], use his [[Special Abilities|special ability]] to evade traffic, recover from or prevent attempted PIT maneuvers, and make turns at high speed when outrunning the police (Story Mode only). | ||
=== Fighting law enforcement === | === Fighting law enforcement === | ||
* Typically, the player should ''never'' engage law enforcement in a head-on firefight; however, if a confrontation cannot be avoided, especially during certain missions, weapons with a high rate of fire should be used. While certain weapons may have a higher damage rating, using a weapon with a low rate of fire may result in the player getting swamped by law enforcement. | * Typically, the player should ''never'' engage law enforcement in a head-on firefight; however, if a confrontation cannot be avoided, especially during certain missions, weapons with a high rate of fire should be used. While certain weapons may have a higher damage rating, using a weapon with a low rate of fire may result in the player getting swamped by law enforcement. | ||
** Use the [[AP Pistol]], [[Micro-SMG]], | ** Use the [[AP Pistol]], [[Micro-SMG]], [[Assault Shotgun]], and [[Gusenberg Sweeper]] at close range. | ||
** Use the [[MP5|SMG]], [[Assault SMG]], [[MG|Machine Gun]], and [[M249|Combat MG]] at medium range. | ** Use the [[MP5|SMG]], [[Assault SMG]], [[MG|Machine Gun]], and [[M249|Combat MG]] at medium range. | ||
** Use the [[AK-47|Assault Rifle]], [[M16|Carbine Rifle]], | ** Use the [[AK-47|Assault Rifle]], [[M16|Carbine Rifle]], [[Advanced Rifle]], and [[Special Carbine]] at long range. | ||
** Use the [[Grenade Launcher]] and the [[Minigun]] for destroying police vehicles. | ** Use the [[Grenade Launcher]] and the [[Minigun]] for destroying police vehicles. | ||
** Use the AP Pistol, Micro-SMG, or [[Sticky Bombs]] for vehicular combat. | ** Use the AP Pistol, Micro-SMG, or [[Sticky Bombs]] for vehicular combat. | ||