Crystal Maze

Trevor seeks revenge against the O’Neil Brothers, igniting a violent feud as he destroys their meth operation in a fiery blaze.

“Crystal Maze” is a mission in Grand Theft Auto V that highlights Trevor Philips’ unhinged nature and ruthless drive for dominance in the meth trade. After learning that the O’Neil Brothers plan to cut him out of a business deal, Trevor embarks on a brutal assault on their ranch. Fueled by rage, he takes on the heavily guarded O’Neil Ranch, wipes out their forces, and sets their meth lab ablaze, demonstrating his violent resolve to eliminate any competition.

The “Crystal Maze” mission centers around Trevor’s personal vendetta against the O’Neil Brothers, a rival group in the meth trade. After discovering that they plan to cut him out of a deal, Trevor takes matters into his own hands, launching an all-out assault on the O’Neil Ranch. The mission focuses on combat, as Trevor fights his way through the heavily guarded property, culminating in the destruction of the O’Neils’ meth lab in a fiery explosion.

Objectives

• Confront Tao Cheng and his interpreter at the Yellow Jack Inn to gather intel on the O’Neil Brothers.
• Travel to the O’Neil Ranch and eliminate the guards protecting the property.
• Enter the O’Neil house and locate their meth lab.
• Use a Jerry can to pour a trail of petrol throughout the house and ignite it to destroy the meth lab.
• Escape the area as the house burns down.

Setting

The mission is set in Blaine County, with key Locations at the Yellow Jack Inn and the O’Neil Ranch. The ranch is a large, rural property featuring wide-open spaces and a meth lab hidden within the main house. The isolated, rugged environment sets the stage for an intense firefight as Trevor tears through the O’Neil family’s stronghold, leaving destruction in his wake.

Objective 1: Confront Tao Cheng

• Arrival at Yellow Jack Inn: The mission begins with Trevor arriving at the Yellow Jack Inn to confront Tao Cheng and his interpreter. During a tense cutscene, Trevor learns that Tao and his father have decided to work with the O’Neil Brothers instead of him.
• Trevor’s Reaction: Furious about being cut out of the deal, Trevor demands to know who they are working with. Upon learning it’s the O’Neil Brothers, he immediately decides to eliminate the competition, setting the stage for the attack on the O’Neil Ranch.

Objective 2: Travel to the O’Neil Ranch

• Drive to the Ranch: After the confrontation, Trevor sets off to the O’Neil Ranch. A marker on the map will guide you to the location. During the drive, Trevor calls Elwood O’Neil, taunting him and announcing his intentions to destroy the family’s meth operation.
• Prepare for Combat: On the way, make sure to have sufficient Weapons and armor. The upcoming firefight will involve multiple enemies, so ensure you’re equipped for heavy combat.

Objective 3: Assault the O’Neil Ranch

• Initial Combat: Upon arriving at the ranch, a large group of armed O’Neil family members will be guarding the area. Use cover and a mix of long-range and close-range Weapons to systematically take out the guards. Be mindful of enemies hiding behind structures.
• Advance Toward the House: Once you’ve cleared the outside area, make your way to the main house. Additional enemies will be inside the building, so proceed cautiously as you engage them in close-quarters combat.

Objective 4: Destroy the Meth Lab

• Locate the Meth Lab: Inside the house, you’ll find the O’Neils’ meth lab in the basement. After eliminating all enemies, a prompt will appear to collect a Jerry can from nearby.
• Set the Fire: Use the Jerry can to pour a trail of gasoline throughout the house and leading outside. Be thorough as you lay the trail, making sure it leads all the way back to the front of the house.
• Ignite the Trail: Once the gasoline is laid, ignite the trail. A cutscene will play, showing the fire spreading through the house until it explodes in a massive inferno, destroying the meth lab and the O’Neil property.

Objective 5: Escape the Ranch

• Leave the Area: After setting the house on fire, quickly leave the O’Neil Ranch before reinforcements arrive. You won’t face further combat, but drive away swiftly to avoid any lingering threats.
• Mission Completion: Once you’ve safely distanced yourself from the ranch, the mission will conclude with Trevor successfully destroying his competition and a cutscene highlighting his satisfaction.

Mission Conclusion

• Wrap Up: After escaping, the mission ends with Trevor having eliminated a major threat to his meth business. The destruction of the O’Neil Brothers’ operation solidifies Trevor’s dominance in Blaine County’s meth trade.
• Rewards: The successful completion of “Crystal Maze” advances the storyline, solidifying Trevor’s position in the drug trade and leading to future confrontations with other rivals.

• The mission’s title, “Crystal Maze,” is a reference to the methamphetamine (“crystal meth”) trade, reflecting Trevor’s involvement in the drug business.
• During the drive to the O’Neil Ranch, Trevor makes a memorable phone call to Elwood O’Neil, filled with taunts and insults, showcasing his unhinged personality.
• The explosion caused by igniting the O’Neil meth lab is one of the most cinematic moments in Trevor’s story arc, further emphasizing his destructive nature.
• The mission is notable for being one of Trevor’s most violent acts of revenge, wiping out an entire family involved in the meth trade to assert his dominance.
• Players can approach the O’Neil Ranch in different ways—either stealthily eliminating guards or engaging in a full-on assault, depending on player preference.
• The O’Neil Brothers’ ranch appears again in future Missions, albeit in a significantly damaged state due to Trevor’s attack in this mission.
• The mission reinforces Trevor’s deep connection to the meth business, which plays a recurring role throughout his storyline in GTA V.