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Lamar Down

Franklin, Michael and Trevor rescue Lamar from the Ballas after Stretch sets him up.

Mission no.
62
Given by
Franklin Clinton

Overview

Lamar Down is the mission in which Franklin, Michael and Trevor reunite in Grand Theft Auto V. Tanisha tells Franklin that Stretch has handed Lamar to the Ballas, who are holding him at the Paleto Forest sawmill. Franklin asks Lester to bring in the other two, despite their feud. It is the first time all three protagonists work together after Bury the Hatchet.

Walkthrough

  1. At Franklin's house, Tanisha delivers the news.
  2. Drive to the sawmill in Paleto Bay; Michael and Trevor meet you there.
  3. Take attack positions: Trevor snipes, while Michael and Franklin move in on foot.
  4. Fight through the sawmill, switching between the three, until you reach Lamar.
  5. Escort Lamar out and drive him home to Forum Drive.

Tips

  • Gold medal objectives: 18 headshots, 70% accuracy, kill an enemy with all three characters and finish within 13:30.
  • Switch to each character at least once early to clear the three-way objective.
  • Use Trevor's sniper to thin out groups before the others advance.
  • Watch for enemies on the upper walkways.

Rewards and unlocks

Tanisha becomes a Director Mode character in the enhanced version. The mission progresses toward Meltdown.

Other rewards

Tanisha Jackson as a Director Mode character. (enhanced version only)

Unlocks

Meltdown (if Legal Trouble is completed first)

Prerequisite

The Wrap Up, Reuniting the Family

Gold medal objectives

  • Headshots: Kill 18 enemies with a headshot. Use Michael's special ability as much as possible.
  • Accuracy: Finish with a shooting accuracy of at least 70%. Use Michael's ability for better accuracy.
  • Three Way: Kill an enemy with all 3 characters.
  • Time: Complete within 13:30. Skip all cutscenes.

Objectives

  • Go to the sawmill.
  • Get into the assault position.
  • Find Lamar.
  • Get to Lamar.
  • Lead Lamar to the sawmill exit.
  • Get Lamar back to his house.

Mission giver 1

Characters 8

Vehicles 4

Gangs 2

On the map

Lamar Down3671 Whispymound Drive, Vinewood Hills; Paleto Forest Sawmill, Paleto Bay; Lamar Davis' House, Forum DriveShow on the interactive map

Lamar Down: questions and answers

Who gives the mission Lamar Down in GTA V?

Lamar Down is given by Franklin Clinton.