Story Mission Grand Theft Auto V

Lamar Down

Story Mission

Rescue Lamar from a dangerous situation.

Game
Grand Theft Auto V
Mission #
66
Protagonist
Franklin Clinton
For
Lamar Davis
Reward
None
You gotta be kidding me! โ€” Franklin Clinton

Overview

In 'Lamar Down', Franklin Clinton is tasked with rescuing his friend Lamar Davis, who has been captured by the Ballas. The mission involves a coordinated assault on the Paleto Forest Sawmill, where Lamar is being held.

Franklin enlists the help of Michael De Santa and Trevor Philips to execute the rescue operation. The mission requires strategic planning and combat skills to overcome the heavily armed Ballas gang members.

The mission is critical to the storyline as it strengthens the bond between Franklin and Lamar, showcasing Franklin's loyalty to his friend.

Mission Objectives

  • Rescue Lamar from the Ballas.
  • Eliminate the Ballas at the sawmill.
  • Locate Lamar inside the sawmill.
  • Escort Lamar to safety.
  • Escape the sawmill area.

Walkthrough

1 Prepare for the Rescue

  • Gather weapons and armor. Ensure Franklin is equipped with sufficient firepower and protection for the mission.

2 Travel to the Sawmill

  • Drive to the Paleto Forest Sawmill. Franklin, along with Michael and Trevor, heads to the sawmill where Lamar is held.

3 Assault the Sawmill

  • Engage the Ballas. Coordinate with Michael and Trevor to take down the Ballas guarding the area.

4 Find Lamar

  • Search the sawmill buildings. Locate Lamar inside the complex, using stealth and cover to avoid detection.

5 Escape with Lamar

  • Escort Lamar to safety. Ensure Lamar reaches the getaway vehicle without being harmed.

6 Leave the Area

  • Drive away from the sawmill. Escape the vicinity to complete the mission successfully.

Gold Medal Objectives

  • Mission Time โ€” Complete the mission within 13 minutes.
  • Headshots โ€” Achieve 18 headshots during the mission.
  • Accuracy โ€” Finish with a shooting accuracy of at least 70%.
  • Three's Company โ€” Finish the mission with all three protagonists surviving.

Focus on headshots to quickly eliminate enemies and improve accuracy. Use cover effectively to avoid taking damage and ensure all protagonists survive.

Aftermath

After successfully rescuing Lamar, Franklin solidifies his friendship with Lamar, demonstrating his reliability and commitment.

The mission unlocks 'Meltdown', allowing the storyline to progress further with Michael's narrative.

Trivia

  • 'Lamar Down' is one of the few missions where all three protagonists work together.
  • The mission showcases the strategic use of multiple characters to achieve objectives.
  • The sawmill location is reused from the mission 'The Paleto Score'.
  • Lamar's capture is a result of his ongoing feud with the Ballas.
  • The mission emphasizes the theme of loyalty and friendship in the storyline.