The Paleto Score
Story Mission in Grand Theft Auto V
A daring heist in a small town.
We're gonna need a score. The big one. — Michael De Santa
Overview
The Paleto Score is a major heist mission in Grand Theft Auto V. Michael, Trevor, and Franklin, along with their chosen crew, execute a bank robbery in the small town of Paleto Bay. The mission is notable for its intense shootout with law enforcement, including the military, as the crew attempts to escape with the money.
The mission is initiated after the crew acquires military hardware necessary for the heist. The team plans to rob the Blaine County Savings Bank, aiming for a significant payout. The heist involves heavy gunfire and strategic planning to fend off the police and military forces.
Mission Objectives
- Rob the Blaine County Savings Bank.
- Escape the bank with the money.
- Fight through the police and military forces.
- Reach the getaway vehicle.
- Escape Paleto Bay.
Walkthrough
1 Prepare for the Heist
- Gather the crew at Trevor's meth lab. Michael, Trevor, and Franklin meet at Trevor's meth lab to finalize the heist plans.
- Select your crew members. Choose the gunman and driver for the heist, affecting the payout and difficulty.
2 Rob the Bank
- Enter the Blaine County Savings Bank. The crew enters the bank and subdues the hostages.
- Blow the vault door open. Use explosives to gain access to the bank vault.
3 Escape with the Money
- Collect the money from the vault. The crew gathers the cash and prepares to leave the bank.
- Fight your way out of the bank. Engage in a shootout with the police forces outside the bank.
4 Survive the Military Assault
- Use heavy weaponry to fend off the military. The crew uses miniguns to battle the military forces, including tanks.
- Move towards the getaway vehicle. The team makes their way through Paleto Bay to reach the designated escape vehicle.
5 Escape Paleto Bay
- Drive the getaway vehicle out of town. The crew escapes Paleto Bay, avoiding further police pursuit.
Gold Medal Objectives
- Time — Complete the mission within 16:00.
- Accuracy — Finish with a shooting accuracy of at least 50%.
- Headshots — Achieve 20 headshots during the mission.
- Collater Damage — Cause $1,000,000 damage in Paleto Bay.
Use cover effectively and focus on headshots to maintain accuracy. Equip the minigun for dealing with military vehicles and to cause significant collateral damage.
Aftermath
After the heist, the crew splits the money according to their roles and shares. Michael, Trevor, and Franklin each receive a substantial payout, which helps fund future operations.
The successful completion of The Paleto Score unlocks the mission 'Derailed', where Trevor continues his pursuit of high-stakes criminal activities.
Trivia
- The Paleto Score is one of the most lucrative heists in the game.
- The mission features a rare opportunity to use a minigun extensively.
- The shootout includes a military response, which is uncommon in other missions.
- The mission's planning and execution are influenced by the crew members chosen by the player.
- This mission is a turning point in the game, highlighting the increasing scale of the protagonists' criminal activities.
Featured
- Michael De SantaPlayable protagonist
- Trevor PhilipsPlayable protagonist
- Franklin ClintonPlayable protagonist
- Blaine County Savings BankHeist location
- Paleto BayMission location
- MilitaryAntagonists
- Getaway VehicleMission vehicle
