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A '''Wanted Level''' in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] and [[Grand Theft Auto Online]] is a measure of how much the player is wanted by [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]] and [[Blaine County]] law enforcement, and therefore how much force is used against the player. Unlike prior games, Wanted Levels are measured on a five-star scale, with one star being the least aggressive and five stars being the most aggressive and potentially lethal. Law enforcement officers in GTA V are | A '''Wanted Level''' in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] and [[Grand Theft Auto Online]] is a measure of how much the player is wanted by [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]] and [[Blaine County]] law enforcement, and therefore how much force is used against the player. Unlike prior games, Wanted Levels are measured on a five-star scale, with one star being the least aggressive and five stars being the most aggressive and potentially lethal. Law enforcement officers in GTA V are far more advanced than their predecessors, using smarter tactics and are overall more aggressive. | ||
Relatively minor crimes committed within sight of the police may attract one star; committing serious crimes, such as attacking or killing a police officer, is likely to earn multiple stars outright. Wanted Level stars are cumulative — repeatedly committing "one-star" crimes within sight of police may lead to a two-star rating, and so on. | Relatively minor crimes committed within sight of the police may attract one star; committing serious crimes, such as attacking or killing a police officer, is likely to earn multiple stars outright. Wanted Level stars are cumulative — repeatedly committing "one-star" crimes within sight of police may lead to a two-star rating, and so on. | ||
Police officers can arrest the player by holding them at gunpoint — if the player is in a vehicle, the protagonist surrenders immediately; if on foot, the player can resist arrest by running away and/or fighting back; however, this immediately escalates a wanted level to three stars. If the player gets [[busted|arrested]], then the player is sent to the nearest police station for processing. Before the player is released, the player must post bail, and the police confiscates all of the player's ammunition and body armor. If the player is at low health and escape is not likely, it is the better option for the player to | Police officers can arrest the player by holding them at gunpoint — if the player is in a vehicle, the protagonist surrenders immediately; if on foot, the player can resist arrest by running away and/or fighting back; however, this immediately escalates a wanted level to three stars. As the player's Wanted Level increases, survival and escape becomes increasingly difficult as law enforcement spends less energy trying to arrest the player and more trying to kill the player at all costs. As such, it is almost impossible to get arrested at a Wanted Level of three stars or higher, although police will attempt vehicular arrests if the opportunity arises. If the player gets [[busted|arrested]], then the player is sent to the nearest police station for processing. Before the player is released, the player must post bail, and the police confiscates all of the player's ammunition and body armor. If the player is at low health and escape is not likely, it is the better option for the player to [[wasted|die]] than get arrested, as the player retains his ammunition at a [[hospital]]. | ||
== Escaping == | == Escaping == | ||
=== Outrunning the law === | === Outrunning the law === | ||
Like [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the player can outrun law enforcement to escape regardless of the number of Wanted Levels attained; however, unlike GTA IV, the search area is not confined to a specific radius. When the player is being chased by law enforcement, the [[Radar]] flashes red and blue and the stars are solid; however, if the police loses sight of the player, then the Radar stops flashing and the stars flash. During this "cooldown" | Like [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the player can outrun law enforcement to escape regardless of the number of Wanted Levels attained; however, unlike GTA IV, the police's search area is not confined to a specific radius. When the player is being chased by law enforcement, the [[Radar]] flashes red and blue and the stars are solid; however, if the police loses sight of the player, then the Radar stops flashing and the stars flash. During this "cooldown" phase, any police on the radar will have a field of vision (FOV) indicator; typically, officers on foot have a narrow FOV, ground vehicles have a moderate FOV, and helicopters have a wide FOV. If the player enters any officer's ''unobstructed'' line of vision, then the pursuit is reengaged. If the player manages to enter a secluded area out of police sight, then the player's location arrow on the radar changes from white to gray. At higher levels, officers search more diligently for the player, and officers can exit their vehicles to search for the player on foot. If the player manages stay out of sight for a predetermined period of time, then law enforcement calls off their search, and the player's Wanted status is removed. | ||
;Time needed to lose a Wanted Level | ;Time needed to lose a Wanted Level | ||
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* Whenever the player attains a Wanted Level of three stars or higher, certain tracks from the game's [[Music in GTA V|score]] will play as ambient music to emphasize the tension of higher Wanted Levels. | * Whenever the player attains a Wanted Level of three stars or higher, certain tracks from the game's [[Music in GTA V|score]] will play as ambient music to emphasize the tension of higher Wanted Levels. | ||
* The "Three Man Army" achievement/trophy is a reference to the "[[One Man Army]]" [[Achievements in GTA IV|achievement/trophy]] from GTA IV. | * The "Three Man Army" achievement/trophy is a reference to the "[[One Man Army]]" [[Achievements in GTA IV|achievement/trophy]] from GTA IV. | ||
* If the player uses the quicksave function while wanted, the player will be in the "cooldown" phase upon reloading the save, unless the player is in a restricted access area or an officer regularly spawns in the area. | |||
[[Category:GTA V]] | [[Category:GTA V]] | ||
[[Category:Wanted Level]] | [[Category:Wanted Level]] | ||