The Paleto Score
To settle a debt and secure their futures, Michael, Franklin, and Trevor plot an ambitious robbery targeting the Paleto Bay credit union.
“The Paleto Score” is a pivotal heist mission in Grand Theft Auto V that highlights the trio’s daring approach to crime. This mission features intense action, elaborate planning, and showcases the unique dynamics between the three Protagonists as they navigate the challenges of a large-scale robbery.
Mission Overview
The mission “The Paleto Score” sees Michael, Trevor, and Franklin team up for a bold bank heist in the small town of Paleto Bay. This mission emphasizes the dynamics of the crew as they prepare for a high-stakes operation, requiring players to navigate challenges including police response and the limitations of their equipment. Players must carefully execute the robbery and adapt to unpredictable circumstances that arise during the heist.
Objectives
- Meet with the crew at the predetermined location in Paleto Bay.
- Plan the heist and gather necessary equipment.
- Execute the bank robbery, collecting as much cash as possible.
- Evade Law Enforcement and escape the area after the heist.
Setting
This mission unfolds in the quaint yet picturesque town of Paleto Bay, showcasing its rustic charm and contrasting it with the chaos of the bank heist. The setting adds an interesting backdrop to the action, as players must navigate through the tight streets and evade a heavily mobilized police force.
Walkthrough
Objective 1: Gather the Crew
- Preparation: The mission begins with Trevor and Michael meeting at a remote location to discuss the heist plans. They need to assemble their crew before proceeding.
- Dialogue: Listen to interactions between Michael, Trevor, and the crew to understand their thoughts and motivations about the heist.
Objective 2: Plan the Heist
- Identify Targets: Players must scout the Paleto Bay Bank to assess Security details and potential obstacles.
- Select Crew Members: Choose the right crew for the job, focusing on their skills in shooting, driving, and hacking. The success of the heist can vary based on the crew selected.
Objective 3: Execute the Heist
- Set Up: Position the crew in their designated spots before initiating the robbery.
- Take Control of the Bank: Once inside, players must subdue the guards and secure control of the bank.
- Manage hostages to prevent panic or resistance, using intimidation when necessary.
- Grab as much cash as possible from the vault before Law Enforcement arrives.
- Resist Police Forces: As the robbery escalates, prepare for combat with heavily armed police forces and SWAT teams.
Objective 4: Escape the Scene
- Getaway Vehicles: Once the cash is secured, the team must head to the pre-arranged getaway Vehicles.
- Police Chase: Players must navigate a high-speed chase through Paleto Bay while evading the police, SWAT, and potentially military intervention. Utilize strategic driving, taking back routes and avoiding roadblocks.
Mission Conclusion
- Wrap Up: After successfully escaping, the team regroups at a safehouse to split the earnings and discuss the results of the heist.
- Rewards: The cash payout from the heist depends on the crew’s performance and how much money was successfully collected from the bank.
- Impact on Storyline: The outcome of this mission influences later events in the story, as it ties into the overarching plot involving Michael, Trevor, and Franklin’s larger plans.
Trivia
- The Paleto Score is one of the most intense heists in GTA V, featuring a massive shootout and a fast-paced getaway sequence.
- The mission involves heavy SWAT resistance, including a memorable moment where the Protagonists use miniguns to fend off incoming forces.
- The Paleto Score is a major payday for the crew, with the potential to earn millions, depending on the execution.
- The town of Paleto Bay, where the mission takes place, provides a stark contrast to the typical urban settings of Los Santos, adding a unique rural heist vibe.
- This mission introduces the “Juggernaut” police, wearing heavy armor, forcing players to employ aggressive tactics.
- Players can replay this mission to try different strategies, either maximizing the cash haul or improving crew performance.
- Completing The Paleto Score unlocks new Missions and sets up future high-stakes robberies in the game’s storyline.
- The mission features a reference to the *Heat* movie with its high-intensity shootout and tactical police response.

Mission Name | The Paleto Score |
Playable Characters | Michael, Franklin, Trevor |
Primary Objective | Rob the Paleto Bay Bank |
Location | Paleto Bay, Los Santos County |
Mission Type | Story Mission |
Difficulty | High |
Time Limit | None |
Required Equipment | Heavy weaponry, getaway vehicle |
Enemies | Police, SWAT, Juggernaut Units |
Cutscenes | Multiple cutscenes during the setup and heist |
Rewards | Cash, Progression in Story |
Replayable | Yes |
Mission Fail Conditions | Characters die, Get caught during the heist, Fail to escape the police |