What Are the Assassination Missions in GTA 5?

Grand Theft Auto 5 features a series of assassination missions that blend story progression with opportunities for financial gain. These missions, primarily given by Lester Crest to Franklin Clinton, involve eliminating specific targets to manipulate the stock market. 

By strategically investing before and after these assassinations, players can maximize their in-game profits.

Main Assassination Missions in GTA 5

Assassination missions typically follow a similar structure. Lester provides Franklin with information about the target, including their location and any specific requirements for the kill. 

There are five main assassination missions in GTA 5:

1. Hotel Assassination - elimination of Brett Lowrey, CEO of Bilkinton Research, who is staying at the Von Crastenburg Hotel.
2. Multi-Target Assassination - takedown of four corrupt jurors who are planning to influence a class-action lawsuit against Redwood Cigarettes
3. Vice Assassination - elimination of Jackson Skinner, the head of product development at Facade
4. Bus Assassination - posing as a bus driver for the assassination of Isaac Penny,  a billionaire who regularly uses public transportation
5. Construction Assassination - assassination of Enzo Bonelli, a former mafia member turned real estate developer

Each assassination target is carefully selected to impact the game's virtual stock market, allowing savvy players to earn substantial amounts of in-game currency.

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How to do Assassnation Missions in GTA 5?

The missions become available as players progress through the main storyline, appearing as "L" icons on the map, with the first two being available after Trevor arrives in Los Santos. When starting a mission, Lester provides crucial information about the target and often suggests methods for the assassination. Players must then navigate to the designated location, locate the target, and eliminate them using their preferred approach. 

These missions test various skills, including stealth, combat proficiency, and strategic thinking. Some assassinations may involve additional objectives or complications, such as time limits or specific weapon requirements. It's important to pay attention to Lester's briefings, as they often contain hints about which stocks will be affected by the assassination, allowing players to maximize their profits through strategic investments. After completing each mission, it's advisable to quickly leave the area to avoid unwanted attention from law enforcement.

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Tips for Maximizing Profits of Assassination Missions

To make the most of Lester's assassination missions, and their impact on the stock market, consider the following strategies:

1. Complete the main storyline first - accumulate substantial capital from "The Big Score" heist.
2. Save all optional assassination missions for after the main story.
3. Before each mission, invest funds from all three characters in the stocks Lester recommends.
4. After completing a mission, monitor affected stocks closely - Use the sleep function to advance time, and check prices regularly (peak typically within 24-48 in-game hours)
5. Be patient with rebounding stocks - Some stocks, like Bilkinton Research after the Hotel Assassination, may take longer to recover but offer significant returns.
6. Create separate save files before each mission and major investment as a safeguard.
7. Pay attention to both primary and secondary stock effects of each mission - Some create opportunities for profit from multiple companies.

By following these strategies, you can turn your initial investment into huge profit across all three characters, providing ample funds for the rest of your GTA 5 experience.

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