Franklin acquires three Bravado Gauntlets for the big heist, while Michael and Trevor continue to prepare for their roles in the upcoming job.

“Gauntlet” is a three-part heist setup mission in Grand Theft Auto V, given by Lester Crest, involving the acquisition of three customized Bravado Gauntlets for an upcoming job. This mission focuses on preparation and vehicle acquisition, highlighting Franklin’s role in orchestrating key components of the heist. The mission is broken into three parts, each involving the retrieval of one Gauntlet from different Locations across Los Santos, followed by delivering them to a mod shop for enhancements.

The “Gauntlet” mission is a crucial setup for the final heist in Grand Theft Auto V, where Franklin is tasked with stealing and modifying three Bravado Gauntlets to use as getaway Cars. Players must locate each Gauntlet in different parts of Los Santos, steal them, and deliver them to Los Santos Customs to modify them according to Lester’s instructions. The mission involves planning, precision, and a bit of stealth, as avoiding police attention is key while stealing these Cars.

Objectives

• Find the location of each Gauntlet based on Lester’s text messages.
• Steal each Gauntlet without attracting too much attention.
• Deliver each Gauntlet to Los Santos Customs for modifications.
• Deliver the modified Gauntlets to the designated hiding location for the heist.

Setting

This mission takes players across various Locations in Los Santos, including downtown areas, parking lots, and alleyways. Each Gauntlet is hidden in a different area, and the mission requires careful planning to avoid police or civilian detection during the theft and delivery process. The modification process takes place at Los Santos Customs, adding a strategic element to the preparation for the upcoming heist.

Objective 1: Retrieve the First Gauntlet

• Locate the Gauntlet: Lester sends Franklin the first location of the Bravado Gauntlet, usually parked in a garage or public area. Use the map marker to find the car.
• Steal the Car: Approach the Gauntlet without alerting civilians or police. Take the car and begin driving towards Los Santos Customs.
• Avoid Police Attention: If you attract police attention during the theft, use evasive driving skills to lose the wanted level before proceeding to the mod shop.

Objective 2: Modify the Gauntlet

• Drive to Los Santos Customs: Once you’ve secured the Gauntlet, head to Los Santos Customs to begin the modification process.
• Apply Modifications: Use Lester’s instructions to modify the car with armor, bulletproof tires, and performance upgrades. This will prepare the Gauntlet for its role as a getaway vehicle in the heist.
• Deliver to the Safehouse: After modifying the car, drive it to the designated safe location for the heist. Be careful to avoid drawing attention or damaging the vehicle en route.

Objective 3: Repeat for the Remaining Two Gauntlets

• Retrieve the Second and Third Gauntlets: Follow the same procedure for the remaining two Gauntlets. Lester will send text messages with their Locations. Steal the Cars, modify them at Los Santos Customs, and deliver them to the safehouse.
• Modify Accordingly: Each Gauntlet will require the same modifications: armor upgrades, turbo tuning, bulletproof tires, and brakes.
• Final Delivery: After delivering all three Gauntlets to the safehouse, the mission will be complete, and the getaway Cars will be ready for the heist.

Mission Conclusion

• Preparation Complete: Once all three Gauntlets have been delivered and modified, Franklin updates Lester, and the mission ends with a confirmation that the getaway Vehicles are ready for the heist.
• Rewards: Completing the mission sets the stage for the final heist, progressing the story and unlocking the next step in the heist preparations.

• This mission introduces a key heist preparation mechanic, emphasizing vehicle acquisition and modification.
• The Bravado Gauntlet is based on the real-life Dodge Challenger, making it an ideal getaway car due to its speed and handling.
• If players damage the Gauntlet during the mission, they can pay for repairs at Los Santos Customs before applying the required modifications.
• Each Gauntlet is hidden in a different part of Los Santos, encouraging exploration of the city’s diverse environments.
• The mission is a unique mix of stealth and driving, as players must avoid police attention while retrieving the Cars.
• The mission prepares players for the final heist, emphasizing the importance of planning and strategic decision-making.