The Long Stretch
Story Mission
A routine visit turns into a deadly shootout.
You know, when I went away, you punks was little homies. And I was a big homie. Now I'm out, and you little homies is big homies. But you still gotta respect. — Stretch
Overview
The Long Stretch is a story mission in Grand Theft Auto V, featuring Franklin Clinton, Lamar Davis, and Stretch. Franklin is persuaded by Lamar to accompany him and Stretch to a meeting with the Ballas, which quickly turns into a violent confrontation.
The mission involves navigating through a Ballas-controlled warehouse, engaging in a shootout, and escaping from the LSPD. It highlights the strained dynamics between Franklin, Lamar, and Stretch, and sets the stage for future conflicts.
Mission Objectives
- Drive to the Ammu-Nation store.
- Go to the Ballas meeting location.
- Survive the Ballas ambush.
- Escape the warehouse.
- Lose the cops.
Walkthrough
1 Visit Ammu-Nation
- Drive to Ammu-Nation. Franklin, Lamar, and Stretch need to purchase weapons before heading to the meeting.
- Purchase a weapon. Buy a Pump Shotgun or another weapon of choice for the upcoming confrontation.
2 Head to the Meeting
- Drive to the Ballas location. Take the group to the meeting spot in a Ballas-controlled area.
3 Survive the Ambush
- Fight off the Ballas. Engage in a shootout as the meeting turns into an ambush.
- Navigate through the warehouse. Move through the building, taking out enemies as you progress.
4 Escape the Warehouse
- Find the exit. Make your way to the rear of the warehouse to escape.
5 Evade the Police
- Lose the wanted level. Use alleys and side streets to evade the LSPD and escape the area.
Gold Medal Objectives
- Accuracy — Achieve at least 60% shooting accuracy.
- Headshots — Kill 10 enemies with headshots.
- Time — Complete the mission within 10 minutes.
Focus on headshots to quickly eliminate enemies and improve accuracy. Use cover effectively to minimize damage and maintain a high shooting accuracy. Plan your escape route to evade the police efficiently.
Aftermath
After the mission, Franklin and Lamar's relationship with Stretch remains tense, as Stretch's actions continue to cause friction within the group.
The mission unlocks the Hotel Assassination mission, which is a key part of Franklin's storyline.
Trivia
- The mission introduces the character Stretch, who has recently been released from prison.
- The Long Stretch is the first mission to feature a significant shootout with the Ballas.
- Franklin's relationship with Lamar is tested during this mission due to Stretch's influence.
- The mission highlights the ongoing gang rivalry between the Families and the Ballas.
Featured
- Franklin ClintonPlayable protagonist
- Lamar DavisMission participant
- StretchMission participant
- BallasAntagonists
- LSPDAntagonists
- Ammu-NationLocation for weapon purchase
