Lower Wanted Level
Wanted level cheat · Toggleable · Single-player only
The Lower Wanted Level cheat allows players to decrease their wanted level by one star, making it easier to evade law enforcement. This cheat is particularly useful when trying to escape the LSPD or FIB without the hassle of losing them through conventional means.
Overview
The Lower Wanted Level cheat in Grand Theft Auto V is a useful tool for players looking to reduce their wanted level by one star. This cheat can be activated during gameplay to make escaping from law enforcement easier.
Cheat Codes
Codes for all four input methods. Each one toggles the cheat on or off when entered.
Dialing this number on the in-game cellphone will activate the cheat. The digits spell out 'LAWYERUP'.
Type 'LAWYERUP' on the keyboard during gameplay to activate the cheat.
Enter the button sequence quickly during gameplay to activate the cheat on Xbox.
Enter the button sequence quickly during gameplay to activate the cheat on PlayStation.
Effect & Behavior
The Lower Wanted Level cheat decreases the player's wanted level by one star.
- Reduces the player's wanted level by one star each time it is activated.
- Can be used multiple times in succession to completely remove the wanted level.
- Does not affect the wanted level of other players in the vicinity.
- Useful for quickly escaping from the LSPD or FIB.
- Does not stack with other wanted level cheats.
How to Enter
The Lower Wanted Level cheat can be entered using various methods depending on the platform.
In-game cellphone
Open the in-game cellphone, navigate to the dial pad, and enter the number 1-999-5299-3787 to activate the cheat.
PC keyboard
Type 'LAWYERUP' on the keyboard while playing to activate the cheat.
Xbox / PlayStation controller
On Xbox, press RB · RB · B · RT · Right · Left · Right · Left · Right · Left. On PlayStation, press R1 · R1 · Circle · R2 · Right · Left · Right · Left · Right · Left.
Tips & Tricks
Here are some tips for effectively using the Lower Wanted Level cheat.
- Use when surrounded by law enforcement. Activating the cheat can provide a quick escape route.
- Combine with vehicle spawn cheats. Lowering your wanted level and spawning a fast vehicle can help you escape quickly.
- Avoid during missions. Using cheats during missions can sometimes lead to unexpected results.
- Don't use during achievement attempts. All cheats disable achievements for the current session.
- Activate multiple times. If your wanted level is high, activate the cheat multiple times to reduce it to zero.
Notable Uses
- Escaping from a high-speed chase with the LSPD.
- Avoiding capture during heists or robberies.
- Quickly reducing wanted level after accidentally committing a crime.
- Helping Franklin Clinton evade the FIB during certain missions.
Trivia
- The cheat's phone number spells 'LAWYERUP', a nod to legal defense.
- This cheat is not available in GTA Online.
- The cheat can be used repeatedly to completely remove the wanted level.
- It is one of the most commonly used cheats in the game.
