How to Get the Maximum Possible Share in Each GTA V Heist

When it comes to the immensely successful game that is Grand Theft Auto V/GTA V, the highlights that can earn you the most bang for your buck are the heist missions. These are complex missions that can net a bucketload of cash, which can then be invested in more useful stuff like safe houses, vehicles, or weapons. However, each of the heists found in GTA V is different and will require preparation work to fully maximize their potential. If you have been wondering about how to get the maximum possible share in each GTA V heist, here’s what you will need to know.

How to Get the Maximum Possible Share in Each GTA V Heist

The Jewelry Store Heist

In the first heist, the objective is to scope out the jewelry store before making an attempt to rob it. Players should choose the Silent option, as the approach to remove unwanted complications. Next, you’ll need to select your crew of choice.

Having Rickie Lukens be your hacker affords the crew more time to grab the goods in the store without costing you too much, so picking him is the right option. Be sure to unlock him by completing his Lifeinvader mission before the heist. Similarly, Packie McCreary will get the job done for less money, and will need to be unlocked via a random event near the Dollar Pills Pharmacy in Strawberry.

As for choosing Karim Denz as your getaway driver, it may make things tougher since you will be riding street bikes instead of dirt bikes, but you won’t lose any money in the process. He also happens to be cheaper than Eddie Toh. In total, you can expect earnings of about $4.9 million, with Michael getting $1.2 million and Franklin taking home close to $300,000.

The Merryweather Heist

As part of the narrative in GTA V, there is simply no way for players to win this heist no matter what they do. Instead of worrying about the best approach, the best option is to enjoy this section of the game however you want, since it will have no bearing on the outcome whatsoever. This is also the first time we see the trio of Michael, Franklin, and Trevor in action.

The Paleto Score

The next heist will see the crew target a small bank in Paleto Bay. To prevent any unexpected losses, pick McCreary for the heist as the Gunman. Following the jewelry store heist, McCreary will have better stats, so it will definitely help on the job as you will eventually run into opposition.

Starting with a take of $8,016,020, the challenge here is not to be shot in the back, as each hit will lose you money, whether it be you or your allies getting shot. You will also lose a small portion of the take as part of the mission, so do your best not to get shot in the back as you make your escape.

If everything goes well, there will be a profit of over $8 million, with each of the trio getting anywhere from $425,000 to about $470,000 each.

The Bureau Raid

Heading into the FIB skyscraper for a heist may be bonkers, but it is just another day at the office for our three heroes. Go with the option of a rooftop landing for your best chance of success in this heist. Next, selecting the right crew will help a lot, and with no one perishing on this mission, it makes things much more simple.

For your hacker, choosing Lukens will be more than enough, especially if he has been part of earlier heists. As for the gunman, going with Norm Richards this time around is the preferred choice, as you will get a higher cut out of it.

Lastly, for the getaway driver, you should go for the option of Taliana Martinez. To unlock her, you will need to seek her out following the jewelry heist. She can be found near the Great Ocean Highway around Mount Chiliad and Braddock Pass. Get her to Sandy Shore before she dies, and she will become an invaluable crew member in this heist and the next one.

Do what you need to do, and Martinez will be waiting to drive the crew out of there in an ambulance, avoiding the unwanted attention of the cops. With the heist a success, Franklin will get a cut of about $240,000.

The Big Score

The biggest heist of all in GTA V, Michael, Franklin, and Trevor will face their sternest test yet in their criminal careers. If you are hoping for a huge payday, you will definitely want to get this mission right. To start things off, we are going to go loud by choosing the Driller option. It may seem like the riskier option, because it is, but you are looking at an increased profit of about $6 million per character compared to the other choice, so this is a no-brainer for anyone looking to maximize their take in the biggest heist of them all.

As for the crew, here is the perfect team you should put together to pull things off as smoothly as possible. Martinez should be your pick to fly the helicopter, and she will get the job done without any fuss and give you no trouble. Put Denz in charge of the train, as he will crash the chopper if that was his job. Lastly, for your two gunmen, pick the cheapest options as there is no way for them to affect the mission in any way that can cost money.

Obviously, at the end of the day, you will need to do your job as the main characters, so keep calm, pick your shots, and you will walk away from this heist with the maximum share. That will come down to more than $41 million per character, so there’s plenty riding on your performance here. If something goes wrong, you can always replay the mission to sort things out.

There you go, all the important choices and information you’ll need on how to get the maximum possible share in each GTA V heist. If that is not enough, be sure to check out all other related GTA V news below, including how to get the game on current-gen consoles, how to fly a plane effectively, and the confirmation of the next GTA game in development.